In 2015 Metro Published an article on the Urban growth boundary it is a great starting point. I pulled out some of the highlights of the article but the whole article is worthwhile to read if you have not seen it. Some of the video's are great as well. This is a large excerpt from that article. It is especially important for everyone to consider but if you are thinking about living near the boundaries for a long period of time it is important to consider, for Tax purposes*, commuting and overall living situation. *the base rate of the value can change when the move the boundaryIt's an ...
On January 1st, 2018, a new rule will go into effect requiring sellers of homes within the Portland city limits to: Obtain a home energy performance report, including a home energy score, from a licensed home energy assessor. Provide a copy of the home energy performance report to all licensed real estate agents working on the seller's behalf. Include the home energy score and the attached home energy performance report in any real estate listings. Provide a copy of the home energy performance report to prospective buyers who visit the home while it is on the market. Provide a copy of the home ...
