Mortgage Rate Volatility in April 2026—What You Can Actually Control

Mortgage Rate Volatility in April 2026—What You Can Actually Control   Key Takeaway: As of April 13, 2026, the Portland-Vancouver housing market is navigating a period of "geopolitical volatility." While national mortgage rates recently ticked down to 6.37% (Freddie Mac), global tensions and oil pri

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Using Your Portland & Vancouver Home Equity for Renovations

Using Your Portland & Vancouver Home Equity for Renovations in 2026   Key Takeaway: As of April 13, 2026, homeowners in the Portland-Vancouver metro are sitting on near-record levels of wealth, with the average local homeowner holding approximately $313,000 in equity. With home values in our region

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Affordability is Back—How the Portland-Vancouver Metro Ranks

Affordability is Back—How the Portland-Vancouver Metro Ranks in 2026   Key Takeaway: As of April 13, 2026, housing affordability has officially improved in all 50 states over the past 12 months. In the Portland-Vancouver metro, this recovery is being driven by a "perfect storm" of stabilizing home p

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