Gabriel Watson Real Estate-Licensed in Oregon

06/01/2026

We have seen this show up in our local numbers for the past few months, where we turned negative on the year over year values. This flattening, and even slight downturn in values has helped to increase affordability, ever so slightly, which is continuing to help move towards a more normalized market. We are continuing to see improvements accross most metrics. We are not in either a Buyer or Seller market currently. This is truly a balanced market, with Buyer demand meeting the current Seller Supply of desirable, well priced, properties.

05/14/2026

Congratulations 🎉 to my buyer clients, Angel, Eli & Zoe who recently closed on their very first home! 🏡 First time home buyers often have many questions 🤔 when it comes to purchasing their first home. It’s important to work with a team of professionals 👨‍💼 that can help guide 🗺️ buyers through the ups ⬆️ and downs ⬇️ of the home search/buying process. I really enjoy working with first time home buyers, it’s an exciting 😀 time and to be part of such important milestone in people’s lives is so rewarding!

Thanks to for helping make the process smooth and easy for our clients!

04/15/2026

Caught 🎣 some nice ones the last few days. 3.97lbs on one today.

04/13/2026

This is our first glimpse👀 into how the housing 🏡 market has been affected by the jump ⬆️ in interest rates. The beginning of the year 🗓️ once again looked like it was going to finally see the increase 📈 in transaction volume as we saw rates drop 📉 below 6% towards the end of February.

This brought out more and more buyers, and we were seeing more homes 🏠 coming on the market that were getting into bidding wars. This all changed as interest rates trended back above 6.5% and higher. The homes sold was the strongest metrix, due mainly to the fact that most of the contracts were entered into prior to the interest rates rising. You can see that pendings were still up YOY, but at half the increase of closed sales. New listings also only modestly increased. Hopefully as rates trend back down, we will see the activity level pick back up once again. Prices are also trending lower which is improving affordability regardless of interest rates.

04/08/2026

There are certain windows in real estate that tend to create better momentum than others.
For many sellers, the next few months may be the sweet spot between buyer activity, timing, and market opportunity.

02/11/2026

01/22/2026

Open House 🏡

📍 6723 NE Dogwood St. Hillsboro.

⏰ Saturday January 24th 1-3pm, Sunday January 25th 11am-1pm

Listed @ $445,000

2 🛏️, 1 🛁
910sqft

This fully renovated bungalow 🏡 for sale in historic Orenco, Hillsboro blends classic charm with modern upgrades in a highly 👀 sought after location. The 910 square foot home features a brand new kitchen, updated bathroom 🚽 , new windows, engineered hardwood floors, and efficient zonal heating 🔥. The open floor plan creates a bright ☀️, inviting feel that lives larger than its size. With 2 bedrooms 🛏️ and 1 bathroom 🛁, this move in ready home is ideal for first time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for strong future upside. The deep lot with alley access offers excellent potential for an ADU, expansion, or additional outdoor living space. Major improvements include a new foundation that was completed in 2024, newer roof and gutters, and updated plumbing, & the sewer line was repaired in 2024, providing long term peace of mind. The spacious backyard is perfect for gardening 🧑‍🌾, pets 🐕 or entertaining, and the large parking 🚗 area includes a convenient tool shed. Commuters will love the 10 minute walk to the MAX station 🚆, excellent bikeability 🚲 with a Bike Score of 87, and proximity to parks 🌲 including Rosebay Park, Noble Woods Park, and Central Park. A rare opportunity to own a turnkey home in one of Hillsboro’s most desirable neighborhoods with room to grow.

Have questions or would like to schedule a private tour? Contact: Gabriel Watson, 📱 541-733-1144



Listing Courtesy of Debra Rhea

01/12/2026

01/08/2026

Thanks to all my clients and any person that recommended me to someone they know. Your continued trust to help, you, your family, and friends is greatly appreciated!