Market reportsApril 2, 2026·11 min
Pacific Northwest Q1 2026 market report
Portland, Bend, Vancouver, Salem, Eugene — quarter-on-quarter price changes, days on market, inventory levels by city.
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The Cardinal blog
Field reports from across our 6 markets. Pricing data, neighborhood deep dives, buyer + seller strategy, market commentary.
BendMarch 18, 2026·7 min
Buying in Bend: what's actually going on
Bend's market has been narrative-driven for two years. The real picture is more nuanced — and creates specific opportunities.
First-time buyersMarch 4, 2026·8 min
First-time buyers: the FHA + Down Payment Assistance combo most miss
Most first-time buyers in Oregon don’t know about state and county DPA programs. Our breakdown of the stack.
VancouverFebruary 19, 2026·6 min
Vancouver, WA: the no-state-income-tax case
How much does living across the river actually save you, after accounting for everything? Our updated analysis.
BuyersFebruary 5, 2026·9 min
What ‘multiple offers’ really means in 2026
The mechanics of multiple-offer scenarios, what an escalation clause is actually worth, and how Cardinal agents structure offers.
InvestorsJanuary 22, 2026·7 min
Selling a tenanted property: timing the cycle
Investors selling rentals face specific timing tradeoffs. The 1031 / capital gains / vacancy decision tree.