Portland Oregon is a great place for families and great place to call home. It is a thriving community with many outdoor activities and parks for you to enjoy. Whether you are a single person or a family looking for spacious living place, Portland condominiums might be just the right option for you.

Great outdoors and moderate weather makes Hillsboro, Tigard, Lake Oswego, West Linn, and greater Portland area ideal place to call home. The pacific northwest is filled with national parks within short driving distance like the Rocky Mountain.

With the recent credit crisis in the US, prices of Portland condominiums have become very affordable to average middle income families. With large investments in areas like downtown Portland, Pearl District, and South Waterfront, there is larger inventories of unsold homes. Even some luxurious condo developments.

$478 per square feet has been an average listing price of Portland condominiums in the late 2007, but recently these prices have decreased significantly. This is perfect time to purchase one for those who have good credit and enough down payments, the inventories of unsold condos have reached unprecedented levels.

The per square feet sales price have declined to about $250 in middle of 2008, further fueling buying for those who are in it for the long terms, since prices will not come back to its highs anytime soon, it might take years, but this is perfect time to buy for investors or those looking for a home.

These condos offer many amenities and customization which can offer hands free living, letting you enjoy the outdoors without worrying about repair and maintenance of your home. It will free you to do you thing. With small association fee, the repair and maintenance will be taken care of by the association. The US housing market to rebound sooner or later, 2009 and early 2010 will be perfect time to invest or buy a home.