The Portland Housing Center is committed to demystifying the home buying process for first-time home buyers. Buying a home is a big step and a significant investment in your future. The Portland Housing Center carefully selects our lender, insurance agents, real estate agent, home inspector, and non-profit developer partners. Our partners provide you with quality service and specialize in working with first-time home buyers from a variety of different incomes. Did you Know .
Homeowners are a stabilizing force in communities.
Census data indicates that homeowners typically live in a community four times longer than renters. As a result, since owners tend to stay in a community longer, it follows that owner-occupied homes should provide secure, safe, and stable places for family activities. Research shows that homeowners are also more inclined to behave in ways that produce positive environments for children. The effects of homeownership on children are measurable. This effect is particularly true for the children of minority homeowners.