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\r\n PDX Real Estate EP170: Who Controls the Real Estate Market? Private Listings, Mega-Mergers, and a Spring Market Heating Up<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Real estate is getting louder, messier, and more complicated, but underneath all the noise, the Portland market is showing real momentum. In this episode of the Portland Real Estate Podcast, Steve Nassar and Joe Fustolo break down a spring season that showed up early, with buyers writing offers, listings getting renewed attention, and agents feeling a level of activity that has been harder to find over the past few years. Mortgage rates, cash buyers, low-rate \u201cgolden handcuffs,\u201d and plain old life events all come into play as the conversation gets into what is actually moving buyers and sellers right now. One<\/p>\n

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\r\n PDX Real Estate EP169: Why Portland\u2019s Housing Market Is Starting to Move Again<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Posted by: Steve Nassar<\/a> | February 2, 2026<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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The Portland real estate market is waking up, and it doesn\u2019t feel like a typical January. In this episode of the Portland Real Estate Podcast, Steve Nassar and Joe Fustolo break down why buyer and seller activity is already showing spring-like momentum, even as closings lag behind the buzz. You\u2019ll hear why mortgage rates hovering in the low sixes are quietly restoring buying power, how a one-percent rate drop can feel like a double-digit price cut, and why optimism for March, April, and May is building beneath the surface. Steve and Joe unpack what a \u201cslow and steady\u201d recovery really looks<\/p>\n

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\r\n PDX Real Estate EP168: What the Fed\u2019s Rate Cut Really Means for Real Estate<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Posted by: Steve Nassar<\/a> | November 3, 2025<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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The Fed just lowered rates and the ripple effects are already hitting the housing market. In this episode of the Portland Real Estate Podcast, Steve Nassar and Joe Fistolo unpack what the latest rate cut really means for buyers, sellers, and everyone trying to read the tea leaves in a shifting economy. You\u2019ll hear why the 0.25% drop in the federal funds rate may not directly move mortgage rates, but could still ignite momentum through 2026 as affordability slowly improves and inventory levels find long-awaited balance. We break down how absorption rates in the Portland metro area hit their highest level<\/p>\n

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\r\n PDX Real Estate EP167: How to Future Proof Your Business with Justin Tucker<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Posted by: Steve Nassar<\/a> | August 12, 2025<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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We’re pulling back the curtain on the tech, trends, and title industry shifts that are quietly reshaping the real estate transaction from the inside out. In this episode, Steve Nassar and Joe Fistolo welcome Justin Tucker of Fidelity National Financial for a conversation that\u2019s part reunion, part reset. It\u2019s all about what comes next. We\u2019ll unpack how COVID sparked a digital transformation in title and escrow, from Zoom closings to remote online notaries, and why that momentum still faces resistance across county lines and lender requirements. You\u2019ll hear why January 2025 saw a 20% spike in closed sales over the prior<\/p>\n

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\r\n PDX Real Estate EP166: Market Insights: What Every Portland Real Estate Pro Needs to Know Now<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Posted by: Steve Nassar<\/a> | May 26, 2025<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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We’re diving into the real reasons the Portland real estate market feels stuck, and spoiler alert, it’s not just interest rates or a lack of buyers. In this episode, Steve Nassar and Joe Fistolo of the Portland Real Estate Podcast tackle the state of the market as of May 21st, 2025, revealing the hidden forces at play and what it means for you. Steve and Joe break down why certain segments are struggling more than others (we’re looking at you, downtown condos!), and the surprising factors driving high-income earners out of Multnomah County. From the impact of “cash for keys” and<\/p>\n

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\r\n PDX Real Estate EP165: Why Mindset Beats Skillset Every Time with Steve Scanlon<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Posted by: Steve Nassar<\/a> | March 31, 2025<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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We\u2019re diving into the real reason you\u2019re not hitting that next level, and spoiler alert, it\u2019s not your marketing plan or your CRM. In this episode, Steve and Joe sit down with nationally renowned coach and speaker Steve Scanlon, founder of Rewire, to explore the real driver behind success in today\u2019s market. Forget the usual “just make the calls” advice. Scanlon breaks down why how you think determines what you do, and whether those changes actually stick. From emotional intelligence to the science of how your brain works, he shares practical insight on why top performers in sales, sports, and leadership<\/p>\n

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