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Recent Portland Updates and Insights.

From market trends to home-buying tips, explore valuable insights to guide your next move.

There's a lot of variation here, but that is what makes this area extra special.
By Anne Stewart • October 2, 2026
Tigard's median home price is $300K less than Lake Oswego with the same commute. Explore Bull Mountain, River Terrace, and 3 more neighborhoods buyers overlook.
King City back in the '50s and '60s was notorious for starting as a 55 or older community.
By Anne Stewart • September 25, 2026
Explore Washington County's best neighborhoods including Tigard, Sherwood, Beaverton, SW Portland, and Tualatin. We break down prices, schools, and commutes.
What Actually Flipped in Portland's Market video still
By Anne Stewart • September 18, 2026
Portland's real estate market has shifted. Anne Stewart breaks down what the flip means for buyers, sellers, and investors navigating today's conditions.
4 Best Neighborhoods in Portland, OR: A Guide for Homebuyers
By Anne Stewart • September 11, 2026
We drove through Southwest Portland neighborhoods locals love. See what these areas offer, where they’re located, and which county property tax bill you’ll pay.
Woman in red shirt beside red “KILLING PORTLAND” text over cityscape model
By Anne Stewart • August 28, 2026
A new data center is rising in Hillsboro -here’s what it could mean for Portland-area home values, neighborhood livability, noise/traffic, and power bills.
Woman beside bold “NOBODY IS BUYING!” text and a falling red price chart with house icons
By Anne Stewart • August 21, 2026
Is 2026 the worst year to buy a home? See what Portland buyers should know about mortgage rates, local markets, waiting costs, and when to buy.
Split cityscape: blue “CONTROL” on the left, yellow “CHAOS” on the right, divided by a glowing center line
By Anne Stewart • August 14, 2026
East vs. West Portland: Compare housing, walkability, commute, and lifestyle to find the area that fits your daily routine and weekend plans.
Map of the Pacific Northwest with arrows and bold text reading “GOODBYE PORTLAND”
By Anne Stewart • August 1, 2026
Thinking of moving to Portland or selling in the metro? This guide breaks down the tradeoffs behind the “Portland exodus” and how demand affects buyers and sellers.
Woman centered between “PROS” and “CONS” text, with bright suburban homes on left and city traffic on right.
By Anne Stewart • July 25, 2026
Considering moving to Portland? Read 6 honest pros and cons for 2026, including Oregon income tax vs zero sales tax, housing, where daily life happens and more.
Woman giving thumbs-down beside text “Keep Out of Portland” over a city traffic scene at dusk
By Anne Stewart • July 18, 2026
Portland’s West Side is booming but the details matter. Get practical market updates for Lake Oswego, West Linn, Sherwood, Tigard, plus taxes, and buyer takeaways.
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