Based on the latest data from Movoto Real Estate, now is a decent time–but maybe not the ideal moment–to look at selling or purchasing a home in Portland. Local housing trends show that The City of Roses is currently in a fairly healthy state, with total inventory down as price per square foot remains stable.

For voters who continue to worry about the recovery of the U.S. housing market, the presidential candidates’ virtual silence on the issue is somewhat disheartening.

Though the candidates frequently criticize each other’s housing plans, the subject is conspicuously absent from both campaigns’ websites. (This might have something to do with the fact that foreclosed-upon individuals are unlikely to vote.) Below, Movoto Real Estate attempts to demystify the candidates’ positions and plans for the U.S. housing market.

Here at Movoto Real Estate, we have a special affection for board games, as evidenced by our recent forays into the real estate of Monopolyand Clue. Milton Bradley’s “The Game of Life” was our next obvious venture into fictional real estate.

Weeds fans: As season 8 comes to an end take a look at the spectacular homes the Botwins have resided in.

Housing Descrimination Will End one Day!

Today, Movoto posted a story which takes you through the process to end housing discrimination toward gays and lesbians. This housing post gives hope that one day, no one will be turned away for a home for sale.

Realtors and real estate experts sat down and brainstormed on what makes up a CMA and how it could be explained to the average homeowner.

We had some fun valuing the home value of some of America's favorite families on the Movoto blog today!

The Movoto Blog discusses the small house movement today. Would you ever live in a home this small?

Is it better to buy a home in the city (near work) or drive in from the suburbs? It all depends on how much of your personal life you want to give up. Here's the Movoto Real Estate blog post on this subject today.

Is it better financially to live near work or drive in from the burbs?

Hispanic Home Buyers Leading the Way to Real Estate Recovery

How Much Would the White House cost in your city? Read the full White House Real Estate post here.

Mother's Day Makeover: The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe. Read the story here.

What Would Barbie's Dreamhouse cost if it were in Malibu for reals? Check out our post: Barbie's Malibu Dreamhouse. (Hint: It's not very expensive!)