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“Booming” real estate markets in Oregon are different now than 2020-2022. Understanding current growth corridors helps investors and buyers make better decisions. Suburban Portland Growth Markets Sherwood : Population growth, new development, young families relocating from Portland. Appreciation has been 4-6% annually. Less expensive than Portland, appreciating faster. Wilsonville : Similar story—growth corridor with tech corridor access. New development, reasonable prices, a

Washington’s real estate market is geographically diverse. Seattle behaves differently than Spokane, Tacoma, or secondary markets. Understanding distinctions guides investment decisions. Greater Seattle: Holding Value Seattle metro held value far better than national average during 2023-2024 correction. Median prices down 5-8%, not 15-20% like other metros. Why? Tech employment, Amazon/Microsoft, venture capital, international demand, population growth.Seattle isn’t “booming”

Real estate seems simple—it’s property, land, homes. But technically, real estate encompasses specific legal and financial definitions that matter when transacting. The Legal Definition Real estate is land plus everything permanently attached to it: buildings, structures, fixtures (built-in appliances, plumbing, electrical). Personal property is moveable: furniture, vehicles, removable appliances. The distinction matters. In contracts, sellers might claim built-in refrigerato