Market update

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.

Becky JacksonNov 1, 2026
Market update

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.

Becky JacksonNov 1, 2026
Market update

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.

Becky JacksonNov 1, 2026
Market update

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…

Becky JacksonNov 1, 2026
Market update

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.

Becky JacksonNov 1, 2026
mortgage rates

5 Things to Know Before You Wait for Rates to Drop

Rates may stay high longer than you expect, and a drop brings more competition. Here is what the numbers say and what you can do right now.

Becky JacksonOct 27, 2026
Market update

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.

Becky JacksonOct 25, 2026
Market update

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…

Becky JacksonOct 25, 2026
Market update

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.

Becky JacksonOct 25, 2026
Market update

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.

Becky JacksonOct 25, 2026
Market update

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.

Becky JacksonOct 25, 2026
Market update

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.

Becky JacksonOct 25, 2026
Market update

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.

Becky JacksonOct 18, 2026
Market update

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…

Becky JacksonOct 18, 2026
Market update

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%.

Becky JacksonOct 11, 2026
Market update

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…

Becky JacksonOct 11, 2026
Market update

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.

Becky JacksonOct 9, 2026
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