7 Tips To Mastering A Job Relocation

Relocation. It’s a common part of adult life for many: whether it’s in pursuit of a dream job, a move to study or work abroad, or going off to graduate school. Still, it can be scary. Regardless of how often we do it, moving rarely gets any easier. However, the...

Rents jumped 11 percent last year and are expected to keep rising

Average rents in the Portland area rose 11 percent last year and are expected to continue to escalate, according to a report by commercial real estate firm Kidder Mathews. The average rent is now $1.16 per sq ft, with downtown Portland reaching an average $1.93 per sq...

What babies tell us about housing

The suburbs are over, and young people are flooding into big cities. That has been the growing consensus of builders, Realtors, urban planners and even environmentalists during this housing recovery. However, it just may not be true. Millennials are not flocking to...

74% of Millennials Say They Plan to Move Within 5 Years

Millennials plan to make more of a move in the housing market, particularly within the next five years. Thirty-two percent of 18-34 year olds say they plan to buy a home in the next 12 months. What’s more, three quarters of Millennials plan to buy a home in the next...

Win That Bidding War

Now that you’ve found the home of your dreams, the last thing you want is to be outbid by another interested buyer. Multiple offers are becoming increasingly common these days. The good news is that there are ways to help ensure that you are positioned to win a...

7 Relocation Tips For Across Town or Around the World

Relocation is stressful because you change more than your address. You’ll begin to navigate a new way to be a friend, coworker, and more. Here are ten tips to a help you tune in to your inner compass when your world is spinning. 1. Ask, “Who am I? What do...