The Oregonian has a great site devoted to timely Real Estate Information.  Check it out here:

http://realestate.oregonlive.com/?classification=real+estate&temp_type=search&tp=RE_olive&tl=42&guid=archive

Also, for daily updated Community Events, go to this website:  http://www.oregonlive.com/events/index.ssf?s=e&pagetype=results&SearchCategory=76

The Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors recently introduced www.hownw.com, an online resource for homebuyers.

The new Web site provides a variety of homeownership resources, including a searchable database of homebuying programs in the metro area, a real estate glossary, and information about consumer issues such as credit, predatory lending and how to find a healthy home.

Buyers can also enter information about their household size, income and desired neighborhood to get a list of financial programs and resources available to them. A translation feature allows users to view the Web site in several languages.