Oregon Real Estate News
Criticism of proposed Portland rent-setting software ban buried, sparking complaints
Portland economic development officials’ critical take on a proposed rent-algorithm ban was omitted from a pair of City Council committee meetings that ultimately advanced the measure.
Average mortgage rate dips after rising for 2 weeks
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. fell slightly this week, a welcome reversal for homebuyers.
Portland City Council weighs ban on using algorithms to set rents
Tension flared over changes to the ordinance before a committee vote Tuesday.
Senate votes to outlaw discrimination against Oregon tenants based on immigration status
The Oregon Senate voted Monday to ban landlords from asking about or disclosing tenants’ immigration status.
Oregon publishes map of state land ripe for housing development
Gov. Tina Kotek and housing industry advisers hope the map will shake loose some sorely needed homes.
Vancouver landlord once accused of forcing sexual contact on woman wins $522K from her at trial
The case involving landlord Dave Campos and his accuser stretched from 2015 to 2024.
Average mortgage rate rises slightly for the second week in a row
The increase is a modest setback for prospective home shoppers as the spring homebuying season ramps up.
Homebuyers, remodelers set to pay more as tariffs on lumber and appliances take effect
Prices for building materials, including lumber, have been rising.
Average mortgage edges higher, ending a 7-week slide
The uptick comes as home shoppers enter the spring homebuying season.
Online real estate brokerage Redfin to be sold in $1.75 billion deal
The sale would put the Seattle-based brokerage in the hands of one of the nation's ne of the nation’s largest mortgage lenders.
Some Oregon cities see ‘middle housing’ surge, but rollout is uneven
Oregon's push has provided new, affordable options, but data suggests "middle housing" alone won't solve a housing crunch.
Readers respond: Protect birds when bringing trees indoors
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