Despite the rain, the spring selling season is in full bloom.  Inventories are up, homes are lingering for longer, buyers are back but bold, sellers are having to get real and realistic, and the overall market remains resilient. In this update, I share where we are at, where I think we are going, some recent questions and stories that paint [...]

On November 4, 2024, Councilor Kate Sykes proclaimed, “We are in a crisis, so everything we can do  needs to prioritize the building of housing, not the building of hotels.” She then called on the Council to  support a six-month moratorium on new hotel development, along with a study aimed at increasing the  inclusionary fee (a $4,700 [...]

For too many, the American Dream of homeownership has become a myth - a mirage that feels forever  out of reach. Instead, many settle into a lifetime of renting, missing one of the most powerful pathways to  housing stability, community investment, and wealth building: the opportunity to own a [...]

Where We Are 

On December 4, 2024, Portland made significant strides by passing ReCode, aiming to simplify and enhance zoning regulations. Despite this progress, the anticipated surge in permits and the corresponding increase in housing supply have not materialized. To truly unlock housing potential, we must examine and address the cost, [...]