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MARKET ACTION REPORT
Our job is to know the local markets, the trends, the issues, and the challenges so that we price your property appropriately and manage the listing period as well as possible.
The Regional Multiple Listing Service provides a report with a lot of great data detailing home sales, inventory, and rate of sales.
We share a monthly analysis of the market conditions for SW Portland Metro here.
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What Happens During a Home Inspection When Buying a Home in Oregon?
After an offer is accepted, inspections are the next key step. Here’s what Oregon buyers should expect, how inspections impact negotiations, and why preparation and perspective matter.
Dec 23, 2025
Should I Price My Home High or at Market Value to Get the Best Result?
Pricing your home “on the high side” may sound like a smart way to leave room for negotiation, but in today’s market it often works against sellers. Buyers are well-informed, move quickly, and filter homes by price first. Homes that miss the mark tend to sit, lose momentum, and require reductions. This post breaks down why accurate pricing based on location, condition, and real-time comparable sales creates stronger demand, better leverage, and cleaner negotiations from the s
Dec 19, 2025
Is Bar Seating a Must? A Kitchen Question From a Past Seller Turned Into Real Talk About Resale Value
This week’s “Ask Your Realtor” question came from a friend deep in her kitchen renovation. We talked about whether an island needs bar seating and how to choose between granite and quartz without dating the space. If you’re making similar decisions, this quick read will help you plan for today, and for someday.
Dec 1, 2025
Celebrating Bella Casa Real Estate Group and The McCreith Team’s Strong Growth in 2025
Year to date, Bella Casa has hit record numbers and defended our number one spot in our area, with 153 sales across residential, land, multifamily, and commercial properties. This milestone is represented in numbers, but it's more about trust; a reflection of the brand we have built over the past 2 decades, representing home buyers and sellers with expertise, professionalism, and gratitude.
Nov 28, 2025
October 2025 — Market Action Report for Portland Metro, Polk & Marion Counties
October’s RMLS data shows a market holding its ground with steady prices, more closings, and balanced inventory across both Portland Metro and Polk/Marion Counties. Home Buyers are adapting, home Sellers are finding footing, and opportunities are strong for those who plan strategically, price accurately, and present compellingly. Here’s a look at the trends and what they mean as we move toward 2026.
Nov 7, 2025
September 2025 — Market Action Report for Portland Metro
September’s Portland Metro market stayed balanced and steady. Prices held firm, with an average sale price of $616,900, while inventory edged up to 3.8 months and homes averaged 62 days on the market. Buyer activity remains consistent, and well-priced homes continue to move. Here’s what the latest RMLS Market Action Report reveals about this fall’s housing pace.
Oct 13, 2025
Mortgage Rates in 2025: should you wait for them to fall or move when you’re ready?
Mortgage rate forecasts for 2025 point to mid-6%. Should you wait or move now? See buyer/seller pros & cons and get guidance from The McCreith Team.
Sep 9, 2025
August 2025 — Market Action Report for Portland Metro Markets, including Yamhill County and Salem Markets
Portland Metro September 2025 Market Report — Inventory balanced at 3.5 months, prices steady, and buyers gaining leverage with longer market times. The McCreith Team explains what the latest trends mean for buyers and sellers across the region, including Yamhill County insights.
Sep 8, 2025
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