Tag: appraisal-video

Appraisal Video Short: Intel Cuts 4,400+ Jobs: Real Impact on Hillsboro Resales

Intel cut over 4,400 jobs in Hillsboro from 2024–2025—mostly local. Headline prices looked stable, but condos, attached homes, and detached homes all fell when you strip out new construction. And days on market have jumped 36-63%! This shows external obsolescence hitting the Hillsboro market.

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Are you an agent in Portland who wonders why appraisers always do “x”?

A homeowner with questions about appraiser methodology?

If so, feel free to reach out—I enjoy connecting with market participants across Portland and the surrounding counties, and am always happy to help where I can.

And if you’re in need of appraisal services in Portland or anywhere in the Portland Region, we’d be glad to assist.

Appraisal Video Short: Portland Urban Coyotes

Coyotes are thriving in Portland! While out doing appraisal work, I spotted this one casually strolling through the Grant Park neighborhood.

The Portland Urban Coyote Project tracks thousands of sightings across the metro area—check their interactive map to see how widespread they are. Coyotes even pop up in real estate listings sometimes (usually as a wildlife bonus or pet-safety note).

They rarely approach people, but always observe from a distance. Spot one? Snap a photo and report it at portlandcoyote.com!

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Are you an agent in Portland who wonders why appraisers always do “x”?

A homeowner with questions about appraiser methodology?

If so, feel free to reach out—I enjoy connecting with market participants across Portland and the surrounding counties, and am always happy to help where I can.

And if you’re in need of appraisal services in Portland or anywhere in the Portland Region, we’d be glad to assist.

Appraisal Video Short: Why Appraisers Must Take Bias Training in 2026

Mandatory valuation bias & fair housing training is now required for all appraisers as of January 1, 2026. Quick breakdown of the AQB’s 7-hour CE requirement (4-hour refreshers after), plus the recent scrutiny and mixed outcomes driving it. Most appraisers deliver fair, data-driven valuations daily—this reinforces transparency and trust.

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Are you an agent in Portland who wonders why appraisers always do “x”?

A homeowner with questions about appraiser methodology?

If so, feel free to reach out—I enjoy connecting with market participants across Portland and the surrounding counties, and am always happy to help where I can.

And if you’re in need of appraisal services in Portland or anywhere in the Portland Region, we’d be glad to assist.

Appraisal Video Short: Portland Region Q4 2025 Update

The Portland Region Q4 2025 detached single-family homes market update is live! Catch up with the highlights in less than 90 seconds!

The numbers show a market that’s “steady as she goes”:

  • 4,243 sales closed with $2.82 billion in total volume
  • Median price flat at $582,000 year-over-year
  • New construction down slightly but held up better than Q3

Beneath the calm surface:

  • Average cumulative days on market up 16% (homes taking longer to sell)
  • Sales-to-list price ratio down ~1% (buyers negotiating more)
  • Distressed sales ticked up slightly (still a tiny fraction overall)

Full breakdown with county-by-county tables, core vs luxury splits, monthly trends, geographic visuals, and standout sales on the blog.

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Are you an agent in Portland who wonders why appraisers always do “x”?

A homeowner with questions about appraiser methodology?

If so, feel free to reach out—I enjoy connecting with market participants across Portland and the surrounding counties, and am always happy to help where I can.

And if you’re in need of appraisal services in Portland or anywhere in the Portland Region, we’d be glad to assist.

Appraisal Video Short: Portland’s Ritz-Carlton Luxury Tower – Huge Price Cuts After Slow Sales

Portland’s Ritz-Carlton Residences: Luxury tower with stunning views and hotel perks…but only 11 of 132 units sold through 2025, with buyers demanding massive discounts averaging $274,000 off original prices. Cuts starting at 50% are anticipated as major repositioning rolls out in 2026.

This is a classic case of location, location, location—the developers priced it like the Pearl District, but Portland Downtown’s condo market had other ideas.

Full in-depth analysis, charts, sales data, and what it means for buyers/lenders/developers in my latest blog post:

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Are you an agent in Portland who wonders why appraisers always do “x”?

A homeowner with questions about appraiser methodology?

If so, feel free to reach out—I enjoy connecting with market participants across Portland and the surrounding counties, and am always happy to help where I can.

And if you’re in need of appraisal services in Portland or anywhere in the Portland Region, we’d be glad to assist.