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Shows tagged as: housing

Tue, Apr 23 2013

Ending "No Section 8" Policies

A law proposed by Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek might make it easier for low-income renters to find housing, but some landlord have concerns.

Tue, Mar 26 2013

Talking Business

Portland Business Journal editor Rob Smith joins us for a business news update.

Wed, Jan 30 2013

Gauging Oregon's Rental Market Economy

What does Oregon's tight rental market mean for renters, property owners, and the rest of the economy?

Tue, Dec 4 2012

Looking At Changes In The Real Estate Market

Is the housing market finally turning around?

Mon, Jul 23 2012

Seniors Affected by Foreclosure

The AARP found that a large number of Americans over 50 are falling victim to the mortgage crisis. 

Tue, Jul 17 2012

How We Live: Pocket Neighborhoods

In the next installment of our How We Live series we explore pocket neighborhoods. Do you live in a development where you share common space — and perhaps common beliefs — with your neighbors?

Wed, Jul 11 2012

How We Live: Tiny Houses

To launch a new series exploring how — and where — we live, we explore tiny houses.

Fri, Mar 30 2012

Demand For Housing Counselors

A new Oregon law has troubled homeowners clamoring for housing counseling services.

Thu, Jan 19 2012

Is the Housing Market Coming Back?

In 2011, more homes were sold in the Portland area than in 2010, but real estate prices continued to drop. What does that say about the health of Portland's real estate market?

Thu, Nov 3 2011

Property Taxes for Seniors

Many senior citizens and people with disabilities in Oregon are finding they no longer qualify for a property tax deferral program. What will this mean for them when property taxes are due later this month?

Wed, Oct 26 2011

Obama's Mortgage Proposal

What's the likely impact of President Obama's plan to help underwater homeowners with their mortgages?

Mon, Sep 19 2011

Housing Update

Home foreclosure filings are on the decline in some parts of the state, but where is the housing market headed now? 

Mon, Sep 12 2011

Fair Housing Followup

What are the prospects for enforcing fair housing in Portland?

Wed, Aug 24 2011

Talking Business

We begin a new regular segment where we check in on the local business buzz.

Fri, Aug 12 2011

Furthering Fair Housing

What are Washington County and the City of Portland doing to meet their federal mandate of "affirmatively furthering fair housing"?

Wed, Jun 15 2011

Dignity Village and Ending Homelessness

Where does Dignity Village fit into the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness?

Wed, Apr 27 2011

Own or Rent?

We'll check in with an Oregon real estate expert about how the market looks — for buying, selling and renting.

Thu, Jan 20 2011

Portland's South Waterfront

How does development on Portland's South Waterfront serve as an economic indicator for the rest of the region?

Mon, Jul 12 2010

Foreclosing in Oregon

How are Oregonians being affected by high foreclosure rates, short sales and tight credit? 

Tue, Jan 5 2010

Finding Solutions: What Works and Why for Housing

What works to find people affordable housing in Oregon?

Mon, Aug 10 2009

Fear of Foreclosure

Why are foreclosures up in Oregon? And when might we see a turnaround?

Mon, Apr 6 2009

Dishing Out Dollars

How is Oregon spending federal stimulus money?

Wed, Nov 12 2008

About That $700 Billion...

What is happening to the taxpayer dollars the federal government allocated to help our ailing economy?

Thu, Sep 18 2008

Where Wall Street Meets Main Street

How is the recent economic upheaval impacting you?

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