Submitted by Bruce Hecht:
 
Have you seen the latest real estate news from Portland, Oregon?  Last Saturday's headlines talked about the continued downtrend in the national market except that this is not appearing to happen in the Portland Oregon housing market!
 
It said that the real estate slump and downward trend that has been plaguing the nation, missed Portland and the Portland, Oregon real estate market continues to be active, strong and the buyers and sellers are still buying and selling homes.

Why?  Well, the Portland Oregon real estate market continues to be the best buy and best kept secret on the entire west coast!  The greater western Washington market has not missed a beat.  However, the average priced home in western Washington is almost double of the average priced home in Portland, Oregon.  The average priced home in California, even with their recent drops, is still approximately 2.5 times what it is in Portland.
 
The average buyer can still buy a great home in great locations, near parks,water, libraries, shopping and mass transportation in Portland Oregon for a great price!