Category Archives: Moving to Portland

Yard & Garden Ideas for Curb Appeal

By admin | Published: June 13, 2016

Summer time in the Portland Metro Area is a great time to be outside and working in the yard! If you’re looking to sell your house, we don’t need to tell you that curb appeal and an inviting backyard can be huge factors for potential buyers and for the home’s value. We’ve rounded up someContinue Reading

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Cooling market makes buying less spooky…

By admin | Published: October 26, 2015

I know, that headline is a terrible seasonal pun – but it’s true, the market is cooling and that is a good thing for buyers. The number of closed sales in September were down 2.8% from August, and the average total market time went from 41 to 46 days in the metro area, according toContinue Reading

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Is Portland Reaching a Rental Peak?

By admin | Published: October 14, 2015

The number of people renting homes is as high as its ever been in Portland, but the improving economy might mean a shift in buying over renting. Over the past decade many people have decided to rent rather than own their home. The reasons are many: The great recession saw a big jump in homeContinue Reading

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Buying in September? Great Idea!

By Elena MacPhee | Published: September 8, 2015

We all know this truth: Portland has been HOT this summer. And you know I’m not just talking about the weather. RMLS statistics revealed that July 2015 boasted the most home sales on record for the Portland Metro area. Despite the seller’s market driving multiple offers, low inventory, and some very weary buyers, Portland isn’tContinue Reading

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Do you know someone moving to Portland in 2015? You probably do!

By Elena MacPhee | Published: January 12, 2015

We’re over a week into 2015, which sounds very futuristic. So where is my flying car? I remember somebody saying there would be flying cars. Yet, my car hasn’t left the ground since that time I took a speed bump on SE Lincoln too fast. It’s still the same car. It hasn’t changed, and itContinue Reading

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