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July 13, 2026 · 7 min read
June payrolls added just 57,000 jobs versus 110,000 expected, unemployment dropped to 4.2%, and existing home sales unexpectedly fell. June CPI drops tomorrow morning. Freddie Mac 30-year climbed back to 6.49%.
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June 29, 2026 · 7 min read
May PCE rose to 4.1%, the highest reading since April 2023, yet pending home sales climbed 4.8% annually. Mortgage rates were mixed depending on the source. Oregon's biggest housing reform of the year goes operative this Wednesday.
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June 22, 2026 · 7 min read
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first meeting held rates 12-0 last Wednesday, but the dot plot flipped from cuts to a likely hike. 9 of 18 officials now project at least one hike this year. Forward guidance is gone. Portland inventory keeps climbing.
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June 15, 2026 · 7 min read
May CPI hit the highest annual reading since early 2023, but core inflation actually cooled. The FOMC meets tomorrow and Wednesday with a near-unanimous hold expected. Portland just hit 7,720 active listings, the highest in months.
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June 8, 2026 · 7 min read
May payrolls smashed expectations on Friday at 172,000 (forecast: 80,000). The MBA is openly discussing a Fed hike. Portland's median list price dropped 6.2% year over year and one in four listings carries a price cut.
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June 1, 2026 · 7 min read
Thursday's PCE print came in roughly in line, but Q1 GDP was revised down to 1.6% with core PCE pushed up to 4.4%. The stagflation conversation is back. Here is what it means for West Linn buyers, sellers, and refinancers heading into the June 17 Fed meeting.
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May 25, 2026 · 7 min read
The unofficial summer real estate season kicks off this weekend. Last week's Fed minutes leaned hawkish, pending home sales surprised to the upside, and Thursday's PCE inflation report could move rates either direction. Here is the read for West Linn buyers and sellers.
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May 18, 2026 · 7 min read
April inflation came in hot at 3.8% annual. Rate cut hopes for 2026 effectively evaporated. But the West Linn and Portland metro market just settled into a balanced pace that actually favors thoughtful buyers and realistic sellers.
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May 11, 2026 · 7 min read
Mortgage rates climbed for a third straight week heading into Tuesday's CPI release. Jumbo near 6.62%. Portland sale prices are actually up year over year despite the buyer-friendly list-price story.
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May 4, 2026 · 7 min read
A 4-dissent Fed decision, mortgage rates climbing on Iran tensions, and Portland's median list price down nearly 6% year over year. What it means for West Linn buyers and sellers heading into May.
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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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