Portland School Ratings
Stephen FitzMaurice, Realtor writes annual reports on how Portland school ratings affect home values and points buyers to available public resources on local school ratings. Whenever you're ready to buy a home, Stephen's partner and buyer's specialist Kami Price, licensed since 2004, is ready to assist you in any market.
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Kami Price, Realtor
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Portland School District Boundaries Changing
Fall 2023 Update. Location, location, location is the most important thing in real estate. For many Portland home buyers, this statement could be rephrased as “Good schools, great schools, and the best school for my child.” In Portland, the neighborhood you live in determines which schools your child or children will attend, so news that […]
5 Highly Rated Schools in Portland, Oregon
Updated 03/2024. Many people decide to purchase a home based on the quality of the schools in the area. In fact, school rankings strongly impact home values, and buyers have reported compromising on certain “must haves” when picking their next home to ensure their kids can attend the best schools possible. How Can You Find […]
Portland School Ratings Change Home Values
Updated 05/2023. Several considerations factor into buying a home, and local school districts might play a part in your decision-making process. The reason being: school rankings impact home values. New home buyers are sometimes confused about the difference between a home inspection and a home appraisal. An initial inspection is typically done to find any […]
The 5 Highest Rated K-8 Schools in Portland in 2021
As we’ve noted before, school rankings and performance have a tangible impact on real estate prices. Areas with high-performing schools will see more demand and therefore higher price tags. This is even more true today, in the age of the internet. More school information than ever is available at your fingertips. While what makes a […]
How School Ratings Alter Portland Home Values in 2021
Whether you’re buying or selling, the school district of the home in question will inevitably come into play. A home’s value is assessed both prior to listing and prior to sale. For more information on this see our explanation of inspection versus appraisal. The long and short of it is: school ratings are murky territory. […]
School Ratings Impact Home Values: 2020 Update
A lot of things matter when it comes to the final sale price of a home – its size, location, age, even energy efficiency. But one major influence we’ve seen emerging in the real estate market over recent years is school ratings. In 2020, home buyers and sellers alike need to be aware of how […]
Top 5 Highest Rated Elementary Schools – Portland Metro 2020
Talk to five students attending any given school in the Portland area, and you’re likely to get five different answers to the question “Is this a good school?” The truth is, there are many factors impacting student performance in 2020, from teachers to administration, to the student’s own home life and level of interest. On […]
Top 3 Portland Neighborhoods for Highly Rated Elementary Schools: 2020 Update
Research shows that home values near top-performing schools are valued higher, (whether that is a good or bad thing is not being discussed here, rather reporting that it is a reality) and 50% of buyers say they’ll pay more for a home if it’s near a desirable school. The Portland area is home to hundreds of […]
Portland School Ratings Change Portland Home Values
School performance is emerging as a top influencer for real estate markets across the country, and it’s just as true in Portland. Every parent wants to give their child the best possible education, and for many, living near a highly rated school is the way to do that. You may strongly agree or disagree, but […]
4 Portland Neighborhoods with Highly Rated Schools, 2018
Every Portland home shopper has their own unique set of criteria, from the number of bedrooms to architectural style; from green home features to public transit. However, as a real estate agent, I often get asked the question, “How are the schools rated in this neighborhood?” Families moving to Portland and surrounding communities often feel […]
A Home Buyer’s Guide to Portland Schools
How do you pick a Portland neighborhood to live in? You might want proximity to work, family, or recreational opportunities, but if you’re a parent, chances are schools top the list. There are many ways to figure out which Portland schools are right for your kids. Greatschools.org is a website that offers basic stats as […]
Stephen made the experience of selling my first house seamless. I live in another state but he kept me informed and moved the process along without a hitch. The only thing another agent could have done differently was charge a much higher commission. I only wish he was able help me purchase in my state. Highly recommend his service and business model.
Julie
