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Common Structural and Maintenance Problems That Can Affect Residential Property Sales and Negotiations
Buyers today are careful, and most of them arrange a detailed inspection before they commit to a purchase. When that inspection uncovers structural or maintenance problems, the balance of power in a negotiation can shift quickly. For homeowners in Salem and beyond, understanding which issues raise the most concern helps...
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Approximately 80 townhomes proposed for Chemawa Road property in Keizer
A proposed residential subdivision could bring approximately 80 new housing lots to a property along Chemawa Road North in Keizer, adding to the city’s ongoing development activity. The project, identified as Backus Estates in application materials, would divide approximately 5.15 acres at 1171, 1191 and 1201 Chemawa Road North...
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Dundee Council Advances over $60,000 in Alder Street Assessments Despite Owner Objections
DUNDEE, Ore. — The Dundee City Council moved forward with nearly $60,400 in property assessments for Alder Street improvements Oct. 20, advancing the process despite objections from property owners who questioned the costs and their responsibility for paying them. The council approved the first reading of Ordinance 599-2026, with...
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Portland’s District 4 council candidates describe the most crucial issue facing their district
The city has faced criticism for its reliance on homeless encampment sweeps (removals, as the city officially refers to them), which cost the city tens of millions each year, don’t reduce homelessness and are shown to result in higher homeless mortality rates. To what degree do you support this tactic, and do you believe the city should instead spend that money on other homelessness responses?
rightnoworegon.com
Oregon Housing and Community Services Celebrates Grand Reopening of 233 Affordable Homes for Older Adults in Portland
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) joined Guardian Real Estate Services, Robinson Jewish Home, and other community partners earlier this month to celebrate the grand reopening of Rose Schnitzer Tower, marking a major investment in preserving 233 affordable homes for adults in downtown Portland. Rose Schnitzer...
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Lincoln Property Company, DRA Advisors Acquire 299K-SF Portland Industrial Portfolio
Lincoln Property Company and DRA Advisors announced the acquisition of a fully leased, five-building industrial portfolio totaling approximately 299,000 square feet across two established industrial parks in Portland, Oregon. JLL marketed the offering on behalf of the seller. The portfolio includes Kittridge Distribution Center, a three-building,103,000-square-foot park at 4931-5043 NW...
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Portland Multifamily Report – October 2026
Asking rents are having a comeback in this market. Portland multifamily fundamentals showed tentative improvement in August, as advertised asking rent growth climbed 0.4 percent, on a trailing three-month basis to $1,761, ahead of the 0.2 percent U.S. figure and marking the metro’s strongest performance since July 2024. The occupancy rate in stabilized properties fell 50 basis points year-over-year to 94.5 percent in July, indicating that demand remained soft even as deliveries slowed.
Daily Journal of Commerce
$8.4 million multifamily development in Portland building permits | Oct. 26, 2026
A weekly list of the most notable commercial building and facility permits issued and received in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Address: 1310 N.E. Ninth Ave. Applicant: Ajinkya Shinde of Lease Crutcher Lewis. Owner: Careyoke JV LP of New York. Contractor: Shelton Davis (Lease Crutcher Lewis)
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The Biggest Mistakes Portland Rental Owners Make
Owning a rental property in Portland can be a profitable investment, but success requires more than collecting monthly rent. Property owners must understand the local market and make informed decisions to protect their investments. Even experienced landlords can make costly mistakes when they overlook important aspects of rental property management.
salembusinessjournal.org
Salem’s Real Estate Paradox: Investment Is Moving, but Affordability Remains Stuck
Something unusual is happening in Salem’s real estate economy. Homes are sitting longer. Sellers feel forced to reduce their asking prices, yet homes still remain out of reach for many prospective buyers. Builders are increasingly constructing rental housing rather than homes for purchase. Commercial properties are changing hands, and investors are spending millions to bring aging downtown buildings back to life. Yet several prominent commercial spaces remain underutilized in the long term, and some redevelopment projects are struggling to get off the ground.
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This Quiet Oregon Golf Community Keeps Drawing Retirees With Affordable Homes Right On The Course
Some retirees dream of a big beach house, but plenty of others just want a small home, a tidy garage, and a fairway out the back window. In Woodburn, Oregon, one community has been offering exactly that for decades. It started back in the fifties and still keeps a steady...
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Luxury Market Showdown: Denver, CO vs. Portland, OR
Two markets can look alike on paper and still offer luxury buyers very different experiences. In this series, we put two metros head to head and compare where luxury starts, how fast high-end homes sell, how much space a luxury budget buys, and which neighborhoods sit at the top of each market.The right choice depends on what a buyer values most.