Jenny Moody, Portland Real Estate Broker

01/29/2026

The U.S. housing shortage would still take more than seven years to fix at the current pace of construction, according to a Realtor.com analysis.

Despite some improvement, the nation remains short roughly 3.8 million homes needed to meet demand from new households and pent-up buyers. At the recent building rate, closing the gap would take about 7.5 years, highlighting how the supply deficit continues to fuel the affordability crisis.

01/08/2026

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12/29/2025

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/sales-marketing/12-remodeling-projects-that-offer-the-best-value-at-resale?utm_term=3F7DB548-7A6D-45D5-AA4A-2FDDD1618A75&lrh=2273d1773a3f9f5a70fe5a7a276d325f828fca7352f9ba6937b5867ae6f2b045&utm_campaign=3BFA9068-DFBC-477B-BC94-C168B9A999F1&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=C80D8955-338D-4A28-8FC7-C112B978E369

A new NAR report reveals which projects homeowners may want to prioritize if they plan to sell within the next year or two.

12/22/2025

https://www.cnu.org/publicsquare/2025/12/16/walkability-high-demand-realtors-say

In other housing news, Oregon’s new model code, a village of tiny homes for the formerly homeless in Austin, and urban cohousing near Chicago.

10/08/2025

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09/08/2025

My new listing! $654,900. Pride of ownership shines in this gorgeous home offering 2,534 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. 3 bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms, this home is located in a highly desirable inner NE neighborhood with great schools. Large living room with hardwoods and gas fireplace. Rare energy score of 8! The expansive open kitchen is ideal for entertaining, quartz countertops, generous counter space that flows seamlessly into the family and dining rooms. Spotless hickory and oak flooring. The vaulted primary suite includes a walk-in closet, carpet, and a full bathroom with storage. Additional built in office room is perfect for working from home. Quality upgrades throughout include a Trex deck, central air, laundry chute, newer appliances, carpets upstairs, and more. Don't miss the tuck under spotless garage!

Pride of ownership shines in this gorgeous home offering ...

08/30/2025

https://www.veranda.com/home-decorators/design-trends/a65913943/curb-appeal-trends-2026/

Add instant value to your home with these eye-catching (and often easy) updates.

08/20/2025

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/to-downsize-or-not-to-downsize-that-is-the-retirement-question?utm_term=3F7DB548-7A6D-45D5-AA4A-2FDDD1618A75&lrh=2273d1773a3f9f5a70fe5a7a276d325f828fca7352f9ba6937b5867ae6f2b045&utm_campaign=3BFA9068-DFBC-477B-BC94-C168B9A999F1&utm_medium=email&utm_content=4CB505F7-FF3E-4A59-927E-61B77ACA3199&utm_source=SmartBrief

For some retirees, a bigger home is better.

07/06/2025

Florida is contending with a condo crisis, and the ballooning costs of ownership are a big reason why. 🔗: https://on.wsj.com/4etnp7G

A combination of insurance increases, special assessments and limited financing options have elevated costs beyond what many are able to bear. That has sparked a wave of sales, flooding the market and straining prices.

Retirees Rob and Karen Dickson moved from upstate New York to Punta Gorda, Fla., in 2021. They paid $319,000 for a condo with a terrace on the third floor, overlooking a golf course inside their gated community.

“It was wildly affordable,” Rob said.

Two years on, their insurance rates doubled after a hurricane, and the unit was hit with a $7,200 special assessment to pay for building upgrades. Their HOA fees soared by 25% to nearly $800 a month.

The couple listed the unit for sale last summer. They competed with 43 other condos for sale in the same community and accepted an offer for $358,500, about $20,000 below their asking price.

06/17/2025

https://www.paroa.org/post/best-practices-for-portland-landlords-marketing-applications-and-screening-laws?utm_campaign=a07902c2-ca9f-40f5-87fb-86a30b2b65ae&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=97a9e470-a037-4968-a0f5-ad1d4e422e7c
Best practices for Portland Landords!

Navigating the complexities of property management in Portland requires landlords to stay informed about the latest marketing, application,

06/12/2025

https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/homeowners-renters-net-worth-study/?mkt_tok=MDY3LVlXTy00MzYAAAGbA9kCuPDQ6x3IZtz454CIPGsRowJjWi3pwoSZHnvbMBvrpGchHzbf8TecrN4iDamiekUORhZeqQ7BiLEIGulsS7YGF2eVUTo9bP1wV4nRrx9o

The typical U.S. homeowner currently has a net worth of $430,000—proving that owning a home is still a reliable builder of wealth, even in uncertain economic times.

06/05/2025

https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2025/06/05/the-rooms-that-matter-most-when-you-sell The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell | Keeping Current Matters

Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell.