It's spring! It just doesn't feel like it yet. But as we are stuck in this wintry spring in between season, real estate properties on the market right now are springing forward, especially in Portland. 2013 was a great year for Portland condos and real estate, as the overall transaction volume was up 25% since 2012. Condos in Portland are a seriously hot commodity, especially when you consider how popular it is to live on or near the water in downtown Portland. If you're not looking for a home, and you're over renting apartments, investing in a condo in Portland (1 comments)