Market updates
One part of Portland Heights is moving much faster than another
The three months ending August 31, 2026 showed a 71-day gap in median days on market between the fastest and slowest ZIP codes in Portland Heights.
Read the post →Slabtown & Hillside has more new listings, but sales are still flat
More homes are hitting the market, yet buyers are taking their time, and a 7.24% mortgage rate is part of the reason why.
Not every home moved fast in South Waterfront & Hillsdale this summer
The median home here took 53 days to sell in the three months ending August 31, 2026, but pricing and prep still made a real difference.
One part of Raleigh Hills & Cedar Hills is moving much faster than the other
The three months ending August 31, 2026 showed two very different markets sitting side by side, and knowing which one your home is in changes everything about timing and pricing.
Less inventory gave Forest Heights & Bethany sellers a firmer market
Fewer homes for sale and faster sales tell a different story than the national headlines suggest, as of November 1, 2026.
Prices Split in Raleigh Hills & Cedar Hills This Summer
One ZIP code rose 9.2% while the other fell 9.1%, so the national headline tells you almost nothing about your home.
One part of Portland Heights stayed much tighter than the rest
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, ZIP 97225 moved nearly four times faster than its neighbors, while other parts of Portland Heights gave buyers more room.
One part of Slabtown & Hillside is moving faster, even with rates above 7%
ZIP 97210 had 30.4% of homes go under contract within two weeks, while the rest of the market moved at a much slower pace.
South Waterfront & Hillsdale has fewer listings, but homes are taking longer to sell
Inventory is down sharply, yet buyers are still taking their time, so pricing and preparation matter more than ever.
One part of Macadam & West Portland is moving much faster than the other
The three months ending August 31, 2026 show two very different markets inside the same area, and which one you are in changes everything about your price.
Forest Heights & Bethany Is Moving Faster With Fewer Homes for Sale
More homes sold, fewer homes available, and prices held steady through the three months ending August 31, 2026.
Primary market has more sellers and slightly more deals
New listings are up and buyers are still moving, but more competition means price and preparation matter more than ever.
West Portland listings rose, but inventory still stayed below last year
New listings climbed 4.2% across West Portland in the three months ending August 31, 2026, yet total homes for sale fell 9.2%, leaving buyers with less overall choice than a year ago.
Primary market sales rose even with higher mortgage rates
863 homes sold here in the three months ending August 31, 2026, up 3.4% from a year before, even as Freddie Mac put the 30-year rate at 7.40%.
Some parts of Primary market are moving much faster than others
The three months ending August 31, 2026 show a 51-day gap in median days on market across Primary market ZIP codes, and where your home sits changes everything about how to price and time a sale.
Portland Market is not moving at one speed
Supply ranges from 2.9 months to 7.6 months across ZIP codes, so your plan needs to fit your part of the market.
Air Conditioning Or Not, Portland Homes Sold $100,000 Apart This Summer
Over the twelve weeks ending August 30, 2026, homes with air conditioning across the Portland territory sold for a median of $715,000 versus $615,000 without it, one of the clearest splits in the entire dataset.
Homes Aren't Just Selling in Portland's West Side. They're Selling Fast Again.
Over the twelve weeks ending August 30, 2026, the median time to sell across Portland's west-side ZIPs fell to 57 days, down from 72 a year earlier.