The Agency launches 70th franchise in Bend, Oregon

Led by managing partners Grant Ludwick, Matt Robinson and Nick Wilhite, the office will build on the company’s growing presence across the U.S., Canada, Mexico the Caribbean and Europe. Continue reading

‘Goonies’ house finds new owner just days after listing

After hitting the market in late November for $1.65 million, the Astoria, Oregon, home was purchased for an undisclosed price by a superfan who aims to remain anonymous until the sale is finalized. Continue reading

Windermere debuts zavvie-powered comparison tool for sellers

Windermere Offers will allow people working with the brokerage’s agents to compare various options for selling their homes. Continue reading

‘The Goonies’ house in Oregon hits the market for $1.65M

“People from many countries and all walks of life are calling to inquire about how they can be the next owner of this iconic property,” the listing agent said about the birthplace of the truffle shuffle. Continue reading

Homebuyers ‘win with cash’ as Homeward launches in West Coast

The company, which provides cash backing to homebuyers, will now operate in both Oregon and Washington, bringing the total number of states in which Homeward operates to seven. Continue reading

Oregon Sotheby’s merger makes affiliate largest by volume in state

The newly merged firm will become the largest real estate company in Oregon state by sales volume, with a combined sales volume of $6 billion in 2021. Continue reading

REX abandons antitrust case against Oregon rebate ban

REX, which offers buyers commission rebates, filed suit against Oregon officials in December 2020. Continue reading

Death knell for disputed love letter ban as Oregon concedes court ruling

Oregon’s ban on homebuyer love letters would be ruled unconstitutional if a judge accepts a deal the state has struck with the brokerage that filed suit against the ban last year. Continue reading

Half of younger Americans would take pay cuts for cheaper locations

A new report from Coldwell Banker indicates the so-called Great Resignation is impacting consumers’ attitudes about housing. Continue reading

‘Love letter’ ban to see day in court thanks to First Amendment group

A first-in-the-nation Oregon law restricting love letters between buyers and sellers, set to begin in January, is being challenged in court by the conservative-leaning Pacific Legal Foundation. Continue reading