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Gov. Kate Brown signed a quartet of housing bills Thursday including one that would eliminate single-family zoning in cities with more than 10K residents
by Patrick Kearns Aug 9
Vacasa to acquire Wyndham Vacation Rentals in $162M deal
The acquisition will grow Vacasa's portfolio to more than 23,000 vacation rental units across four continents
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 30
Announcing the 2019 Inman Innovator Award winners
Redfin Direct, Homeward and Brix Real Estate are among those honored at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 25
Rents are rising, but the US lacks sufficient middle-income housing
Recent years have been a boon for landlords, and a recession doesn't appear imminent, but the multifamily housing market does face some challenges
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 3
Oregon moves to nix single-family zoning, continues a national trend
Lawmakers on Sunday approved a bill that would legalize duplexes and other 'missing middle' housing in neighborhoods that previously only allowed single-family homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 1
Ylopo debuts AI-powered virtual assistant
RAIYA can communicate with consumers via text message
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
Portland, Oregon sign
Oregon, New York and Iowa experienced falling rental rates and rising home prices, according to Apartment Guide
Nearly 1B mortgage docs accessible by First American security flaw
The massive title insurance company left millions of documents — with sensitive data including SSNs — available for unauthorized users to see
by Jim Dalrymple II May 26
Does the car an agent drives to a listing appointment matter?
Agents agree perceptions matter. But opinions vary on how much clients judge agents based on the vehicles they drive
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
Portland, Oregon skyline
Housing economists weigh-in on what Oregon's 7% cap on increases, the first of its kind in the US, could mean for renters
by Patrick Kearns Feb 28
Home prices in November climbed nearly 6% year-over-year
The Pacific Division saw the biggest decrease in price gains while the South Atlantic saw the largest rise
by Patrick Kearns Jan 23
Homebuyer scammed out of fortune hired by title company
Aaron Cole lost his entire downpayment to scammers, but a deal with his title company will allow him and and his family to move into their new home just in time for Christmas
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
Compass and Avenue Properties leaders
With the move, Compass more than doubles its agent count in the Pacific Northwest
by Patrick Kearns Aug 14
'Silver Tsunami' on horizon as aging baby boomers seek to downsize in greater numbers
Competitiveness in the housing market could make it harder for an aging population to find a small home
by Patrick Kearns May 23
Cascade Sotheby's International Realty hits $1B in Pacific Northwest, eyes expansion
CEO Deb Tebbs expects 100-percent growth this year, helped by a rising Portland market
by Gill South Apr 10