The April Market Action report from RMLS is available to view.  This publication highlights residential real estate information from the Portland Metro Area.  Click here to see it.…

May is the month to plant your edible garden.  The possibilities are endless, but tomatoes are always a favorite and grow well in our Northwest weather. There are many varieties to choose from.  Some favorites include Big Boy, Big Beef and Bonnie Star. Fo…

Portland is continuing to invest in mass transportation.  As a homeowner or investor you may wonder how your homes proximity to mass transit impacts value, as many people believe it has a negative effect.  New studies show that properties near, but not direc…

In Portland our inventory continues to drop and new listings are not coming on the market.  Portland inventory is currently down to 5 months and Portland was recently listed as number three by MSN for major markets with real estate shortages. "A ye…

  In Portland, the inventory of homes on the market is low. As we head in to the spring selling period there are fewer homes on the market than in the past two years. The inventory in months for February 2012 is down almost 60% at 6.5 versus 10.9 i…

It’s just about that time of year to start to think about spring cleaning.  Whether preparing your home to sell or just need a boost of freshness, spring is an ideal time for home owners to catch up on cleaning projects.  Here are some tips to get you sta…

More banks are agreeing to a sale at a lower cost than a home owner's mortgagebalance in order to avoid having the property fall into foreclosure, which can be more costly for a lender. In the fourth quarter of 2011, there were more than 88,000 short sale…

 Thinking about remodeling your home this year? Then you should also be preparing to get a permit from the city. Building permits are required by law and there are legal consequences if you are caught working without one.   A building inspector has…

Have you heard about Portland's "pop-up" shops? Several temporary shops selling everything from artwork to clothing have "popped up" around downtown Portland. They feature locally designed & handcrafted items that would make excellent gifts for everyone on…

Wow! Today interest rates are between 3.75% and 4.07% (according to Wells Fargo). If there was ever a time to make your move to refinance or buy, this is it! The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it is going to invest in long-term Treasury securities ov…