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Your PNW House Hasn’t Sold—Should You Rent It Out? Key Takeaway: As of late April 2026, roughly 2.3% of rentals in the Portland-Vancouver metro were previously listed for sale—the highest "accidental landlord" rate in six years. While becoming a landlord might seem like an easy escape from a stagn
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The #1 Reason Portland & Vancouver Deals Fall Through in 2026 Key Takeaway: As of April 2026, the Portland-Vancouver housing market is seeing a "Spring Surge" in activity, but contract cancellations have hit their highest rate in years. Nationally, over 70% of canceled contracts are due to home in
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