Portland Oregon Real Estate Market

It's well documented that the housing recovery has been in full swing since January 2012.  That's when we saw investors start jumping in the housing market, snatching up many of the short sales and foreclosure properties and either flipping them or turning them into rental properties.  Since then, home values have continued to increase and […]

Here in Portland, ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) are popping up all over.  ADU's are an approved, separate living area on your own property.  It can be a converted basement, a converted garage, an addition over a garage, or independant structure on your property.  Not only can you benefit by adding extra monthly income as a […]

As home prices continue to appreciate locally, as well as nationally, it begs the question…Does renting become a more affordable option than buying a home?   Well, in looking at the following interactive map from Trulia,  it currently shows for all 100 of the largest cities in our country it is cheaper to buy than to rent.  http://goo.gl/YLOdcs  It looks […]

        Posted January 24 2014, 4:26 PM PST Managing Mold: How homeowners can avoid costly mold problems     Whether you are buying or selling a home, mold has become a hot issue. Health concerns and potential damage make mold a red flag for buyers. And even if you’re not planning to […]