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Looking for more privacy and acreage? You're not the only one. Check out this town dubbed a "Portland exurb" that's also close to Mt. Hood.🏙🏡🗻

Buying mansions in Boring, where there’s ‘more bang for the buck’ Owners get more than a house close to recreation on the Sandy River and Mount Hood. “They’re buying privacy,” says Kate Alvord of Portland Works Real Estate.

Real estate investors are buying more houses than ever, here's how it's affecting the market for homebuyers.

Independent homebuyers can’t compete with investors Amid tight housing market, investors snap up homes in record numbers. Portland renters and prospective non-investment homebuyers are feeling the impact.

Don't be duped by fake real estate photos: tips from the experts.

Spot fake real estate photos before you book an in-person home tour Prepare a home to truthfully look its best with this advice by Gregory Pierce of Ruum Media real estate photography service.

Buyers want land with acreage and multi-family dwelling options now more than ever. Check out these local properties 🌲

Oregon compounds with multiple dwellings for sale: Barns, ponds and a place for every family member Home shoppers have been targeting properties with acreage, a work-efficient Zoom room for private teleconferencing, extra living quarters for family members and a large, relaxing backyard to replace weekend getaways.

Is it time to invest in real estate? Check out financial advisor Dave Ramsey's thoughts on how you can use real estate to grow wealth.🏠

How to Invest in Real Estate Investing in real estate property can be a great way to build wealth, but it's not for everyone. Learn how to invest the smart way.

Read to see how Portland ranks for homebuyers from different generations.🏡

Millennials, Gen Xers and baby boomers want homes in these cities: See who likes Portland When home shopping, young adults want an alternative to rising rents, middle-aged parents want to live near top schools and seniors desire active retirement communities, according to Knock, a fintech homeownership platform.

Looking for an out-of-the-box place to call home? An old fire station in SE Portland was just sold, and it's not the only one in Portland that's been renovated into a house. 🚒🔥‍🏡

Hot home: Former Portland fire station bursts on and off the market in 4 days If you want an out-of-the-ordinary place with more space, considered living in a firehouse.

From log cabin mansions to a concrete dome, check out 2021's most popular Oregon homes for sale.

Most popular Oregon homes sold in 2021: From oddball to oceanfront, teardowns to mansions In Oregon’s hot real estate market, everything for sale gets attention. But in 2021, these 25 properties really stood out.

Buying and selling homes in Oregon means being aware of wildfire risk. Learn what steps you can take to get ahead of the game.

Wildfire risk when buying an Oregon home: How to evaluate fire safety, or prepare your current property In addition to a pre-sale inspection from the foundation to the roof, some Oregon home shoppers want to know if their new place could be vulnerable to wildfires.

This lawsuit hopes to have the last word on Oregon's recent 'love letters' ban. 🏡💌

Lawsuit seeks to overturn Oregon’s first-in-nation ban on home buying ‘love letters’ The lawsuit alleges that Oregon's ban violates the First Amendment.

The Lloyd Center Mall has closed and Portlanders have a few things to say about what should come next. Check out these concepts from our very own residents. ⛸🏢🤷‍♂️

https://www.wweek.com/news/2021/11/17/six-ways-to-redefine-portland-using-one-dead-mall/