There were 14% more new
listings when comparing market
activity in 2006 with that of 2005.
However, pending sales decreased
13.6% and closed sales fell 13.4%.
Portland had its second highest
total volume in real estate sales in
2006 with $10.4 billion compared to
$10.6 last year. Further, the average
sale price increased 14% (322,600
v. 282,900) and median sale price
appreciated 13.9% ($270,500 v.
$237,500).