Portland Property Desk

Articles by Portland Property Desk

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  The Rent-Vesting Strategy Explained for Portland: Can Residents Invest Elsewhere While Renting at Home?

  With home prices and rents both hitting new highs, Portlanders are turning to rent-vesting — renting in the city, but buying investment properties somewhere cheaper.

  3 July 2026, 9:03 pm

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  What Renters Can Do When Leases End Amid Tight Supply in Portland

  With vacancy rates lingering at historic lows, Portland tenants face tough choices at renewal time—here’s how to navigate the market now.

  3 July 2026, 8:49 pm

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  Lease End Looms: What Portland Renters Can Do Amid a Tight Housing Market

  With rental vacancies hovering near record lows, Portland tenants face tough choices as leases expire this summer.

  3 July 2026, 8:33 pm

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  The Rent-Vesting Strategy Explained for Portland’s Challenging Housing Market

  With home prices stubbornly high and rents still soaring, Portlanders are increasingly turning to rent-vesting as an alternative path to property ownership.

  3 July 2026, 8:18 pm

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  Portland’s Rental Vacancy Rate Hits 2.2%—Why Finding an Apartment Is Tougher Than Ever

  Cranes fill the skyline but renters still face long waits and bidding wars across Portland’s core neighborhoods.

  3 July 2026, 8:03 pm

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  Parkrose Surges Ahead: The Affordable Suburb Outperforming All Its Neighbours

  Once overlooked for pricier hotspots, Parkrose is now clocking Portland’s fastest-rising property values and attracting a new wave of buyers.

  3 July 2026, 8:03 pm

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  Overlooked Suburb on the Cusp of Rezoning: A New Investment Hotspot in Portland

  The city's latest rezoning plans are set to transform the quiet suburb of Lents, making it an attractive option for investors and homebuyers alike.

  3 July 2026, 8:03 pm

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  Renaissance in East Portland: Gateway’s Growth Spurs Investor Interest

  A wave of infrastructure projects has transformed Gateway into a sought-after investment corridor on Portland’s east side.

  3 July 2026, 7:32 pm

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  Is Renting Actually Cheaper Than Buying Right Now? A Reality Check for Portlanders

  Soaring mortgage rates and stubbornly high prices have shifted the affordability equation in Portland, leaving many residents rethinking the value of homeownership.

  3 July 2026, 7:32 pm

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  Why Alameda Remains Portland’s Blue-Chip Bargain

  With median home prices still lagging trendier neighbourhoods, historic Alameda offers rare upside for discerning buyers.

  3 July 2026, 7:23 pm

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  How Much Rent Is Too Much? The 30% Rule in Practice for Portlanders

  With housing costs rising sharply in Portland, many renters are finding the old affordability guideline tougher to follow.

  3 July 2026, 7:23 pm

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  Alberta Arts District Emerges as the Gentriying Pocket Attracting Young Professionals

  With its vibrant arts scene and affordable housing, this northeast Portland neighborhood is becoming a hotspot for investment and redevelopment

  3 July 2026, 7:19 pm

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  Suburbs Where Buying is Now Cheaper Than Renting

  A growing number of Portland suburbs offer better value for buyers than renters, with mortgage payments lower than monthly rents in some areas.

  3 July 2026, 7:19 pm

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  Portland Home Prices: A Cooler 2026 Market Bears Little Resemblance to the 2021 Boom

  Median home values are flat and inventory is rising—experts say this is not a repeat of Portland’s frenzied pandemic housing surge.

  3 July 2026, 7:15 pm

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  What Renters Can Do When Leases End Amid Tight Supply

  With vacancies scraping record lows, Portland renters face limited options after lease expiry—but strategies exist for staying housed.

  3 July 2026, 7:15 pm

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  Argay Terrace: The Affordable Suburb Outperforming All Its Neighbours

  Northeast Portland’s Argay Terrace posts double-digit price growth as buyers chase value and rental yields leap.

  3 July 2026, 7:15 pm

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  Montavilla’s Makeover: New Transit and Tech Hub Fuel Suburban Growth Corridor

  East Portland’s Montavilla surges ahead as fresh infrastructure draws investors and homebuyers alike.

  3 July 2026, 7:13 pm

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  Portland’s Build-to-Rent Boom: What New Developments Really Offer Local Tenants

  As the cost of buying climbs in Portland, professionally managed rental buildings are promising stability and amenities—at a premium price.

  3 July 2026, 7:13 pm

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  First-Home Buyer Numbers Edge Up in Portland as Entry-Level Prices Hold Steady

  FHA applications and local grant usage signal a cautious return for aspiring owners in Foster-Powell and East Portland.

  3 July 2026, 7:13 pm

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  Build-to-Rent Developments Redraw Portland’s Housing Affordability Map

  As more renters weigh their options, large-scale branded rental buildings are changing both the cost and character of Portland living.

  3 July 2026, 7:08 pm

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  Portland’s Top Suburb for Rental Yield: Why Lents Is 2026’s Investor Magnet

  Vacancy rates are low and returns are rising fast in southeast’s Lents, making it Portland’s clear leader for landlords this summer.

  3 July 2026, 7:08 pm

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  Portland Sellers Adjust as Homes Linger Longer, Discounts Rise

  The average days on market has jumped across key Portland neighborhoods, forcing vendors to rethink pricing strategies.

  3 July 2026, 7:08 pm

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  What $500k to $700k Actually Buys in Each Portland Suburb for First Home Buyers

  A look at real prices, houses and grants for young buyers from St Johns to Montavilla this July.

  3 July 2026, 7:08 pm

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  Mounting Pushback: Portland Community Opposition Splits Over New Housing, Development Plans

  Clashes over housing growth intensify from Sellwood to St. Johns as residents and developers face off on the city's future.

  3 July 2026, 7:08 pm

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  Portland Auction Clearance Rates Slip in June, Signaling Cautious Market

  Auction clearance rates fell to 48% in June, as sellers and buyers alike weighed economic uncertainty and 2026’s heated property climate.

  3 July 2026, 7:08 pm