Portland Real Estate Market
The Portland real estate market is always changing. It takes a very busy real estate agent, top 1% in Portland, to keep a finger on its pulse.
Bookmark this page for monthly Portland real estate market updates, annual forecasts, Portland condo market updates, HOA reports, Portland population rates, local short sale and foreclosure updates, and more.
If you’re thinking of selling your home in the next twelve months, Stephen would love to tour your home. Call today to set an appointment.
Stephen FitzMaurice, Realtor
1.7% to Sell a Home
Cancel Anytime Policy
Licensed Since 2003
503-714-1111
If you’re considering buying a home in the next twelve months, Kami Price, buyers specialist would love to hear what you’re looking for. Call today to set an appointment.
Kami Price, Realtor
Represented Hundreds of Buyers
Licensed since 2004
503-773-0000
Portland Real Estate Market, March 2023 Report
As we enter March 2023, the real estate market in Portland, Oregon is continuing to stabilize after a difficult fall season for sellers, when inventory far exceeded the number of available buyers – who were dropping out due to the pressure of high mortgage rates. Inventory is on the decline and home sales are starting […]
Year in Review. Top 10 Real Estate News Stories in 2022
As we move further from the unforeseen ways the world was reshaped in 2020, notably the real estate market, there have been lasting impacts, such as in the way we list and sell homes, and many other ripple effects as the market adjusts. 2022 was yet another historic year in the real estate market, with […]
Portland Real Estate Market, February 2023
As we head into February 2023, we’re seeing the stabilization of a falling real estate market in Portland, Oregon. Fall 2022 was brutal for home sellers as inventory far exceeded the number of available buyers (due to so many dropping out with the higher rates). As we moved to the end of 2022, there were […]
Portland Real Estate Market, January 2023
As we enter the new year, the most significant trend we’re seeing in the Portland real estate market is a marked slowdown in both home buying and new listings for sale. This is expected at this time of year when potential buyers and sellers are channeling their energy into holiday preparations and moving plans are […]
Portland, Oregon Property Taxes Among Highest in U.S. – Rising Again in 2023
In November 2022, Portland voters chose to renew a handful of property tax-supported measures that will benefit schools, protect natural areas and enhance emergency fire services. Voters also approved two new bonds that will be financed by property taxes. These recently passed measures, in addition to Portland’s tax structure for properties, will lead to higher […]
Portland Real Estate Bubble – Housing Crash 2023
I’ve been selling in the Portland real estate market since 2003, and writing about it since 2008. Each year I write an article like this one, to gauge the level of likelihood of an upcoming Portland real estate market crash. The Portland real estate market, did bubble up in the past, and crashed in 2008-2011 […]
Portland Real Estate Market, December 2022
The big story for the Portland real estate market as we approach December 2022 is the lack of sales due to home buyers pulling back. While that is the headline, we will get into all the statistics behind the drop in sales here. Inventory is High, But Finally Dropping Now inventory isn’t falling as fast […]
Portland Foreclosure Market and 2023 Forecast
I started selling homes in 2003 when the Portland real estate market was starting to get hot. I sold foreclosures and short sales after the 2008 crash until they statistically disappeared by 2016. The amount of available foreclosure and short sale homes for sale dropped to less than 1% in Portland, Oregon in 2019 and […]
Portland Real Estate Market Update, November 2022
In recent updates, we’ve reported that Portland’s real estate market has shifted from the hot seller’s market we’ve been navigating for the past two+ years into buyer’s market territory. Inventory has climbed and prices are starting to drop. While it is normal for fall to be a better season for home buyers and spring to […]
Portland Real Estate Condo Market 2023 Forecast
Buying a condo in Portland means prioritizing a special list of considerations. Delving into the condo lifestyle also means more affordability and more freedom to spend your time the way you want—for example, no yard upkeep or high-cost maintenance and repairs. HOA Costs for Portland Condos are Up in a Big Way It is not […]
Portland Real Estate Market, October 2022
The national real estate market has seen unprecedented times over the past two years, and the Portland real estate market is no exception. From monthly market reports for Portland proper to updates for the city’s surrounding suburbs, we’ve consistently tracked how the real estate market has unfolded to give you a clear idea of the […]
Portland, Oregon Real Estate Market Forecast for 2023 – Updated
The Portland, Oregon real estate market has had a tremulous 2022 with soaring prices combined with historically low inventory in quarter one and two, and then soaring inventory with stagnant prices in quarter three (and significantly fewer closed sales, reduced homebuyer activity) and soon to be falling prices in quarter four. Of course, the main […]
HOA Fees Have Inflated 20% in Portland, Oregon since 2020
Many condo complexes and high rises in Portland, Oregon have high monthly HOA fees can cost as much as half the monthly mortgage payment (or more). Many condos and townhomes now have HOA fees well over $1,000 a month. Needless to say, it is important to pay attention to HOA fees when buying or selling […]
Portland Real Estate Market Update September, 2022
Continuing its turn away from the hot seller’s market we’ve been in for the past two years, the Portland real estate market is still experiencing decreases pretty much across the board, except for home prices (not yet anyway), based on numbers from the most recent RMLS report. You can track how the Portland real estate […]
Portland Real Estate Market Update August, 2022
Now that we’re into summer, a time when real estate sales typically increase, the biggest news is that we’re starting to see the slow turn toward inventory exceeding buyer traffic that we wrote about in July, 2022. With significant decreases in both pending sales (-27.5%) and closed sales (-16.8%) across the city, and inventory increasing […]
Top 5 Portland Real Estate Market News Stories so Far 2022
Keeping an eye on the market—both nationally and locally—is what we do. Especially over the past couple of years. It’s been hard to anticipate real estate market trends because we’ve been in—still are in—times we’ve never seen before. Now that we’re half-way through 2022, we wanted to provide an update on Portland’s real estate market […]
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
