What Oregon Homeowners Must Recalculate in 2026 Across Oregon, a quiet shift is happening. Interest rates aren’t driving the shift.Housing inventory isn’t either.Even home prices aren’t the main factor. It’s homeowners’ insurance. From forest-interface communities in Central Oregon to coastal homes exposed to wind and storm surge, more property owners are opening renewal notices and…
Introduction You’ve found the house. Maybe it’s a wooded property near Hagg Lake. A mountain-view home in Central Oregon. A charming older house in Vernonia. Or a coastal property that feels like a dream escape. You write a strong offer. It’s accepted. Then your insurance agent delivers unexpected news: the home can’t be insured, or…
Buyers across Oregon are asking the same question: How much room is there to negotiate right now? The short answer: more than before — but not everywhere, and not without strategy. Oregon’s real estate market has shifted away from the ultra-competitive frenzy of recent years and into a more balanced environment. Buyers generally have more…
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make—and in Oregon, the process comes with unique considerations that buyers need to understand before writing an offer. This guide is based on my Buying Your Home with Tanya Peterson framework, created to give buyers a clear, step-by-step path through the home-buying…
Washington County: Forest Grove → Cornelius → Hillsboro If you’re preparing to sell in Washington County—whether in Forest Grove, Cornelius, or Hillsboro—one of the first questions you’re likely asking is: How long will my home sit on the market? In today’s slower-moving 2025 market, the two biggest levers you can control are pricing and presentation….
You’ve been watching the market, waiting for the “right time” to buy. With home prices cooling in some areas and mortgage rates still higher than pre-pandemic levels, it’s tempting to wait—maybe even until 2026. But if you’re hoping to time the bottom of the market, it’s important to understand what experts and local data are…
Washington County: Forest Grove → Cornelius → Hillsboro Introduction If you’re thinking about buying a home in Washington County—whether in Forest Grove, Cornelius, or Hillsboro—you’ve probably asked yourself the big question: Should I buy now, or wait for mortgage rates to drop? It’s a smart concern, especially with rates hovering in the mid-6% range. But…
