Real Estate News

Greater Portland Area (Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Clark Counties)  Broadly speaking, the greater Portland area housing market has entered the same holding pattern as many other Western U.S. cities: flat sales and prices; rising inventory and days on market; more negotiating power and options for buyers.  Active listings in the Portland area now stand close […]

As someone who is always searching for opportunities for my clients, regardless of the market, data is often times the key. On a national level, I found 3 trends in September 2024 that I think are important for my clients who may be considering entering the market as either a buyer or a seller.   […]

If you’re watching mortgage rates as closely as I am, you saw them fluctuate nearly .75% in the month of May. At one point they even dropped below 7% for the first time in quite some time! While this may not seem like a lot, but consider the average home price in Portland ($591,200)… that’s […]

Recent developments in the real estate industry concerning the settlement of a class action lawsuit by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has raised a number of questions, especially as it pertains to agent compensation. For more than 50 years, Windermere has put integrity and professionalism at the heart of our business, especially during times […]