The McCreith Team

Fall is here and the August numbers are in. Portland Metro homes sold five days faster than last August, the year-to-date picture remains positive, and Polk and Marion Counties posted their highest average sale price of the year at $507,000— up 9.7%. Here is what the August 2026 RMLS data means for buyers and sellers heading into fall.

July brought steady results across both markets, closed sales in Portland Metro climbed 8.1% over last year with the fastest market time of 2026, while Polk and Marion Counties posted the strongest rolling price appreciation of the year at 2.4%. Here is what the July 2026 RMLS numbers mean for buyers and sellers heading into fall.

From Portland Metro to the Willamette Valley, we're talking through the early spring data and what you should know heading into summer. And whether you're thinking about listing this summer, still searching for the right home, or just trying to make sense of what these numbers mean for your specific situation, we're here for it. No pressure; just honest guidance from people who know this market.