Why Buying a Home Still Pays Off: The Long-Term Wealth Gap in Portland & Vancouver
📈 Why Buying a Home Still Pays Off: The Long-Term Wealth Gap in Portland & Vancouver Renting in the Portland-Vancouver Metro often feels simpler and cheaper than buying a home. No maintenance, no property taxes, and no immediate worry about fluctuating mortgage rates. But here is the single most
Recession Fears vs. Real Data: Is It Safe to Buy a Home in Portland or Vancouver?
🛡️ Recession Fears vs. Real Data: Is It Safe to Buy a Home in Portland or Vancouver? Homebuyers in the Portland and Vancouver metro area are watching the national economy closely, and for good reason. Recession talk dominates the news cycle, making many would-be buyers second-guess their plans
Would You Let $80 a Month Stop You From Owning a Home in Portland or Vancouver?
🚦 Would You Let $80 a Month Stop You From Owning a Home in Portland or Vancouver? I'm seeing it daily in the Portland and Vancouver real estate market: buyers stuck in "wait and see" mode. They're watching 30-year fixed mortgage rates hover in the low 6s and thinking, "I'll jump in when rates d
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