Portland Metro Real Estate Insights
Market updates, buyer and seller guides, and neighborhood knowledge for Washington County and the greater Portland Metro area — written by Kent Bounds and Kionna Sakhoeun.
From the Kent & Kionna blog
Newberg, Oregon Neighborhood Guide: Homes, Prices & Selling in 2026
Newberg homes sold for a median of about $495,000 in the three months ending September 2026, and homes are taking longer to sell than a year ago. Here is what buyers and owners should know about this Yamhill County wine country city.
Banks, Oregon Neighborhood Guide: Homes, Prices & Selling in 2026
Banks homes sold for a median of about $454,000 in the three months ending August 2026, and homes have been selling faster than a year ago. Here is what buyers and owners should know about this small west Washington County city.
North Plains, Oregon Neighborhood Guide: Homes, Prices & Selling in 2026
North Plains homes sold for a median of about $501,000 in the three months ending August 2026, and newer subdivisions have reshaped this small Highway 26 city. Here is what buyers and owners should know.
Cedar Hills, Oregon Neighborhood Guide: Homes, Prices & Selling in 2026
Cedar Hills homes sold for a median of about $615,000 in September 2026, and a major redevelopment is underway next to Sunset Transit Center. Here is what buyers and long-time owners should know.
Cedar Mill, Oregon Neighborhood Guide: Homes, Prices & Selling in 2026
Cedar Mill homes average about $806,000 on Zillow, and homes in ZIP 97229 are selling faster than a year ago. Here is what buyers and long-time owners should know in 2026.
Aloha, Oregon Neighborhood Guide: Homes, Prices & Selling in 2026
Aloha sits between Beaverton and Hillsboro with a median sale price near $500,000 and homes selling in about 16 days. Here is what buyers and long-time owners should know in 2026.
Relocating to Washington County, Oregon: A 2026 Guide
Washington County is home to about 611,700 people, Intel's Oregon campuses, and Nike's world headquarters. Here is what relocators should know in 2026 about prices, rents, taxes, transit, and buying from out of state.
Portland Metro Housing Market Report: October 2026
Mortgage rates crossed 7 percent for the first time in 20 months, RMLS inventory rose to 3.8 months, and the Portland Metro median held at $540,000. Here is the fall read for buyers and sellers.
Living in Bethany, Oregon: 2026 Neighborhood Guide for Buyers
Bethany's median sale price is about $705K, down 10.8% from a year ago, while homes are selling in about a month. Here is the 2026 guide to prices, schools, parks, and North Bethany new construction.
Buying Investment Property in Portland Metro: The Honest 2026 Guide
Portland Metro rents are flat, mortgage rates are near 7%, and Oregon caps annual rent increases at 9.5% for 2026. Rental property can still work, but only with honest math. Here is the 2026 investor read.
Tigard vs. Sherwood: Which Portland Suburb Fits Your Lifestyle in 2026?
Tigard runs ~$600K with faster freeway access and more amenities. Sherwood runs ~$640K with a walkable Old Town and a single school district. Here is which fits which buyer best, backed by 2026 numbers.
Selling Your Hillsboro Home in a Balanced Market: The 2026 Pricing Strategy
In a 2026 Hillsboro market where correctly priced homes sell in 22 days and overpriced homes sit for 70+ days with two reductions, pricing accuracy is everything. Here is the strategy that works.
Forest Grove & Cornelius: The West Washington County Value Play (2026)
Forest Grove and Cornelius offer Washington County living for around $475K to $525K — meaningfully less than Hillsboro or Beaverton — with an honest 25-to-40-minute Hillsboro commute. Here's what your money actually buys and who these towns fit best.
Portland Metro Housing Market Report — September 2026
September 2026 Portland Metro update — Portland medians around $535K, Beaverton around $581K, Hillsboro in the low-to-mid $600Ks, and 30-year fixed rates in the mid-6s. Here's what the numbers mean if you're buying or selling.
Beaverton Real Estate Guide: What $500K, $600K, and $750K Actually Buys You in 2026
What your Beaverton home budget actually buys in 2026 — real square footage, neighborhoods, and honest trade-offs at $500K, $600K, and $750K.
First-Time Home Buyer's Guide to Washington County, Oregon (2026)
Buying your first home in Washington County in 2026 — a plain-English walkthrough of budget, financing options, neighborhood choice, offer strategy, and what actually happens at closing.
Orenco Station vs. South Hillsboro: Which Hillsboro Neighborhood Fits You Best in 2026?
Two of Hillsboro's most-searched neighborhoods sit fewer than four miles apart and behave like different markets. Here is how Orenco Station and South Hillsboro compare in 2026 — prices, days on market, walkability, and who each one actually fits.
Hillsboro & Beaverton Real Estate Market Report — August 2026: Prices, Inventory & Days on Market
Hillsboro medians sit in the low-to-mid $600Ks with 42-56 days on market; Beaverton medians run around $580K with 25-41 DOM. Here is what the current numbers mean if you are buying or selling.
Is It a Buyer's Market or a Seller's Market in Hillsboro Right Now? Here's How to Tell
The signals that actually reveal whether Hillsboro favors buyers or sellers right now — inventory, days on market, and sale-to-list ratios explained.
Move-In Ready vs. Fixer-Upper: What's Actually Selling Faster Right Now
Turnkey or a project? An honest local breakdown of which is selling faster in Washington County right now — and how to decide what's right for you.
Mortgage Rates Are Easing — Here's What It Actually Saves You on a Washington County Home
A plain-English look at what today's mortgage rates actually mean for your monthly payment and buying power on a Washington County home.
Portland Metro Housing Market Update: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know This Month
Where prices, days on market, and mortgage rates actually stand across Washington County this month — and what the numbers mean if you're planning a move.
Washington County Housing Market: What Buyers & Sellers Should Know in 2026
Prices, inventory, and days on market across Hillsboro, Beaverton, and greater Washington County — and what the 2026 numbers mean for your next move.
Buying New Construction in the Portland Metro: A Smart Buyer’s Playbook
Model homes, builder contracts, upgrades, and inspections — a step-by-step guide to buying new construction with confidence in Washington County.
West-Side Portland Metro Neighborhoods: A 2026 Guide
Lifestyle, commute, housing style, and price trade-offs: a local look at popular neighborhoods across Washington County and the west side.
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