Foreclosure Process in Oregon: Timeline, Laws & Homeowner Rights
March 8, 2026
Oregon uses primarily non judicial foreclosure with a typical timeline of 5–7 months. Learn about notice requirements, redemption rights, deficiency rules, homeowner options, and how to buy foreclosed properties.
First-Time Homebuyer Guide: Portland in 2026
February 28, 2026
Portland's market has cooled, making it one of the more accessible West Coast cities for first-time buyers. Learn about OHCS grants, sewer scope inspections, and affordable neighborhoods.
Down Payment Assistance Programs in Oregon (2026): Grants, Loans, and How to Qualify
January 31, 2026
Saving a down payment is the single biggest hurdle most Oregon buyers face, and it has only gotten harder as prices climbed past the half-million mark. The good news is that you don't have to come up with 20% in cash. Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) runs several programs that put real money toward your down payment and closing costs, and you can pair those with low-down-payment loans from FHA, VA, and USDA.
Oregon Real Estate Transfer Tax Explained: What Buyers and Sellers Pay
December 15, 2025
Oregon transfer tax breakdown — the tiered rate structure, Washington County's additional tax, and how closing cost responsibilities are typically split.
Oregon Wildfire Insurance 2026: Risk Zones & Coverage Options
December 15, 2025
Oregon's wildfire risk became impossible to ignore on Labor Day 2020. In a single week, wind-driven fires burned over 1 million acres, destroyed more than 4,000 homes, and caused an estimated $1.6 bi
Homeowner Insurance Guide for Oregon
December 13, 2025
Oregon homeowners pay an average of $1300 per year for insurance. Learn about earthquake and wildfire coverage options.
Oregon Rent Control Laws: SB 608 and What Tenants Need to Know
December 10, 2025
Oregon's statewide rent control under SB 608 — which properties are covered, the 7% + CPI cap, no-cause eviction protections, and new construction exemptions.
Oregon Wildfire Risk Explained: What Homeowners Need to Know in 2026
December 7, 2025
Oregon wildfire risk by region — WUI zone designations, insurance market impacts, defensible space requirements, and what buyers should check before purchasing.
Oregon Land Use Laws Explained: What Homebuyers Need to Know in 2026
December 6, 2025
Oregon's unique land use system explained — urban growth boundaries, Goal 10 housing requirements, farm and forest zoning, and impacts on housing supply and prices.
A Day in the Life: What Living in Portland Actually Feels Like
December 4, 2025
From Alberta Arts bungalows to Forest Park trails and food cart pods — what daily life in Portland actually costs and feels like in 2026.