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April 27, 2026 · 7 min read
The Fed meets April 28-29, mortgage rates are stable in the low 6% range, and Governor Kotek just signed sweeping housing reforms into law. What it means for West Linn buyers, sellers, and homeowners this week.
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April 20, 2026 · 7 min read
The 30-year fixed has settled into the low 6% range after a volatile month. With the Fed meeting on April 28-29 and spring inventory building, here is what West Linn buyers and sellers should be doing right now.
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April 13, 2026 · 7 min read
Portland metro new listings surged 21% from February, rates continue easing into the low 6% range, and the April 28-29 Fed meeting is two weeks away. Here is what it all means for West Linn buyers and sellers entering peak season.
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April 6, 2026 · 7 min read
Mortgage rates fell sharply this week while tariff-driven construction costs push new home supply lower. Here is what the conflicting signals mean for West Linn homebuyers and sellers entering the peak spring season.
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March 30, 2026 · 7 min read
The 2026 conforming loan limit rose to $832,750, putting most West Linn homes within reach of conventional financing. Combined with record seller-to-buyer ratios and new federal executive orders on mortgage access, spring 2026 offers real opportunity for local buyers.
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March 23, 2026 · 7 min read
The Fed held rates at 3.5%-3.75%, the Senate passed a bill targeting institutional investors, and Portland metro inventory is climbing. Here is what it all means for West Linn buyers this spring.
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March 10, 2026 · 10 min read
Everything you need to know about buying your first home in West Linn, from neighborhoods and loan programs to down payment assistance and the step-by-step process.
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March 5, 2026 · 8 min read
A local broker's analysis of where mortgage rates are heading in 2026 and what it means for West Linn homebuyers, including strategies to lock in the best rate.
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February 28, 2026 · 9 min read
With a median home price of $811K, most West Linn buyers need jumbo financing. Here's your complete guide to jumbo loans, rates, and qualification requirements.
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