Alia Marie Hazen, The Agency

06/22/2026

Presentation matters and the numbers back it up. In May and June the SW Portland market has been telling a very clear story. Homes that are priced right and show beautifully are attracting buyers and holding their value, while properties that hit the market without that extra care are sitting longer and often leaving money on the table. Buyers are active, they are just being selective. When you take the time to refinish the floors, freshen the paint, and get the details right it pays off where it counts, in your offers and your final sales price. If you are thinking about making a move this summer the window is open and the buyers are out there. Let us help you put your best foot forward.

06/22/2026

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04/14/2026

RMLS data is accurate, but in April we are still looking at numbers from about a month ago.

From what I am seeing in real time, the market feels a bit more competitive than the stats suggest. Homes that are clean, updated, well located, and look great online are still getting strong attention and competitive offers. The issue is not just low inventory. It is also a lack of truly compelling homes hitting the market.

Buyers are out there, but they are selective. They are not chasing everything. They are waiting for the right one, and when it shows up, things can move fast.

I am hopeful spring brings more inventory, because the last 30 days have felt busier than the numbers might lead you to believe.

04/06/2026

The condo market has been a bit of a wild ride and now we are finally seeing some real shifts behind the scenes. Fannie Mae is raising reserve requirements, which is basically them saying what many of us have known for a long time… a lot of HOAs have not been saving enough.

Why does that matter? Underfunded reserves can lead to deferred maintenance, surprise assessments, and real financial stress for owners.

Here is the upside. Knowledge is power.

There are some really great values out there in condos right now. I am seeing pricing that actually makes sense again, especially for buyers who want to be in close in neighborhoods. But you have to look past the price and dig into the reserves, the budget, and the long term plan for the building.

Do not just look at the number. Know your data.

The buyers who win in this market are the ones who understand both the opportunity and the risk and know how to balance the two.

The mortgage industry finally catches up to […]

04/06/2026

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