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  • Hillsboro, Oregon Housing Market Update: January 2026

    Hey everyone, it’s Shawn, your go-to realtor from Portland, Oregon. Welcome back! Today, I’m diving into the latest on the Hillsboro housing market. I’ve got some fresh stats and insights to share, even though I’m riding a bit of a sugar high from those addictive Costco mint chocolates (note to self: grab some real dinner…

  • Detailed Data Analysis of the NAR 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Report

    Hello, this is a post for those interested in real estate trends. Based on the recently released 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report from NAR (National Association of Realtors), I’ll analyze the detailed data. This report is based on a survey of home buyers and sellers who completed transactions from July 2024 to…

  • Don’t Bet On Mortgage Rates, You Might Lose!

    Don’t Bet On Mortgage Rates, You Might Lose!

    Should you even consider variable rate mortgages? What it could mean, if you lose betting on the rate going down? And tips for buying a house in this market. My dog doesn’t want to hear it, but you may!