Market Conditions for Portland, Oregon Reported by Eric Garland, BROKER Updated October 19, 2009.

Current Market Rating: 2 1 2 3 4 5 Buyer's Seller's

Current Price Trend: 2 1 2 3 4 5 Falling Rising

Annual Appreciation / Days On Market

North Portland -11.0% / 89
N.E. Portland -10.1% / 84
S.E. Portland -10.6% / 104
West Portland -11.3% / 152
NW Wash. Co. -6.1% / 184




Location Characteristics: The official website for The City of Portland can be found at www.portlandonline.com/. The City of Portland, Oregon celebrated its 150th anniversary of incorporation in 2001. Maybe you've heard that the city of Portland has been proclaimed as North America's "Best Big City," according to Money magazine. One visit will explain why - unmatched natural beauty, bustling local scene, sumptuous dining and welcoming accommodations -- all effortlessly accessed thanks to the justly-famous light-rail system.

There are always activities and events going year-round. Some of the better known are the famous Rose Festival and Farmers Market. We also have Chamber Music N.W. festival; Portland International Raceway events; numerous wine and beer events; Mt. Hood Jazz festival; Oregon Air Show; The Oregon Zoo; Arts Arts and more Arts.

There are many golf courses to choose from, both public and private; spectator sports; and not one but two major rivers flow through Portland. This means that water sports such as fishing and water-skiing are big here.

Nike is headquartered in the area and Intel has a major operation near Portland. And don't forget Tektronix, the original `high-tech' company.

If you'd like more specific information on Portland just email me your contact information and I'll give you a call....I've lived here my whole life and would be glad to show you around.



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