Doug Kierulff Realtor

If you’re looking to make a move in 2026, I’d be honored to join you on your journey!

America’s housing market gained $20,000,000,000,000 in 5 years

America’s housing market gained $20,000,000,000,000 in 5 years | CNN Business Buying a home has become increasingly pricey in the past few years. Now, Zillow has put a staggering number to those higher costs: America’s housing market has climbed 57% since 2020, to a record $55 trillion.

From our local RMLS here in the Portland Metro:

📉 Inventory dipped slightly (noteworthy mainly because it didn’t rise month-over-month)
💲 Average sales price = flat, unchanged year-over-year
📈 Pending sales are up
✅ Closed sales are up
🔄 Year-to-date sales are up 1% compared to last year

Buyers' market and higher interest rates lead Oregon homebuyers to take their time Realtors held a flurry of open houses during the Labor Day weekend, hoping to snag some of the discerning buyers.

Buyers' market and higher interest rates lead Oregon homebuyers to take their time Realtors held a flurry of open houses during the Labor Day weekend, hoping to snag some of the discerning buyers.

Portland’s real estate market has a clear favorite: See the 10 homes everyone is obsessing over Character-rich properties with historic details dominate Redfin's most-viewed list, with seven of the top 10 homes already accepting offers despite 6.58% mortgage rates.

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Slip to Another 10-Month Low Ahead of Crucial Fed Decision The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans registered at 6.56% for the week ending Aug. 28, down from 6.58% last week.

Why Old Homes Now Outprice New Ones in 2025 Old homes cost more than new ones in 2025. June data: existing homes at $441,500, new homes at $401,800. Why the switch? Check the numbers under the surface.

Here is my latest listing, which went pending in one day! I have represented this client on three separate properties over the past several years; I am grateful for long-term client relationships.

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Welcome to Oswego Ridge — a serene condo community nestled in Lake Oswego’s sought-after Mountain Park neighborhood. This charming ground-level home offers single-level comfort and convenience. Step into a cozy living area highlighted by a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for cool Pacific Northwest evenings. The open dining space flows seamlessly to a private patio through large sliding glass doors — ideal for enjoying your morning coffee or evening breeze. The kitchen and both bathrooms feature sleek quartz countertops, adding modern flair to functional design. As a resident of Mountain Park, you’ll also have access to a full array of amenities including a fitness center, swimming pool, hot tub, tennis and basketball courts, and more. Explore over 9 miles of scenic walking trails, parks, playgrounds, and vibrant community events year-round. All this, plus access to the top-rated Lake Oswego School District, makes this home a rare find in a prime location.

86 Kingsgate Rd UNIT F101, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 | Zillow This 840 square feet Condo home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is located at 86 Kingsgate Rd UNIT F101, Lake Oswego, OR.

Announcing my newest listing! A gorgeous, meticulously updated townhome in Sexton Mountain. No expense spared! Open House this Sunday, 1-3!

8530 SW 147th Ter #101, Beaverton, OR 97007 | MLS #24379496 | Zillow This 1431 square feet Townhouse home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It is located at 8530 SW 147th Ter #101, Beaverton, OR.

Check out this house. Its gorgeous and I happen to know it well. Open today 7/8 11-3.

Listed by Phil Wilson, Windermere Real Estate Lane Country

83 Sailors Ravine Ct, Florence, OR 97439 | MLS #23314309 | Zillow This 2942 square feet Single Family home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It is located at 83 Sailors Ravine Ct, Florence, OR.

We have far less housing inventory across the board due to homeowners’ existing 2-3% interest rate in their mortgages. They have no incentive to list their home.

'Quiet quitting' the U.S. housing market: One group of sellers has disappeared Move-up buying has ground to a near halt.

What a great way to invest in your community, give back and provide housing inventory at the same time!

We spent $100,000 on an abandoned high school, and $3.3 million to convert it into apartments—take a look inside Jesse Wig, Adam Colucci, and Dan Spanovich purchased an abandoned high school in Homestead, Pennsylvania, and turned it into a 31-unit apartment building.