Escrow and Title Insurance Services ( Real Estate) Vanport stands as the first black-owned Escrow and Title Company in the history of Oregon. The state's industry workforce demographics reveal a significant gap, with only a small number of minorities employed in the escrow sector and no one in the title sector According to Vanport's market research of the labor market, there is only one [1] African American working as an escrow officer, and no [0] African Americans employed by any title company.
As a trailblazer in the field, Vanport aims to break historical barriers and cultivate a more diverse workforce. One of our primary objectives is to provide training opportunities for minorities, allowing for increased exposure to the Escrow and Title Industry in Oregon. By doing so, we hope to create a more inclusive environment within the industry and encourage growth in minority representation.
Market Size and Segments:
Oregon ranks as the 12th largest real estate market in the United States and the 3rd largest on the west coast, in terms of market activity. As more people move to Oregon, the state experiences growth across all facets of the real estate sector, including residential home sales, commercial properties, and farm and forest land.
Vanport Escrow and Title will primarily focus on the Portland Metro market, but will also conduct business in every county, city, and town within Oregon. Our main partners will include banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, real estate brokers, developers, and governmental agencies.
Key figures for the Oregon real estate market include:
- Real estate brokers in Oregon: 13,000, with the majority residing in the Portland Metro area.
- Bank branches in Oregon: Over 1,000 (any federally chartered bank can provide mortgage services in Oregon).
- Credit unions in Oregon: 58
- Builders and real estate developers: 500+
Portland, Oregon Real Estate Market Sales:
- The median sales price was $519,000, a decrease from the previous month ($539,500).
- The average sales price was $577,500, an increase from the previous month ($605,600).
- The number of closed sales was 1,707, a decrease from April (2,782).
- Pending sales totaled 2,164, a decrease from the previous year 2022 (3,005).
- New listings amounted to 2,653, a decrease from the previous year April 2022 (3,684).
- Months of inventory remained at 1.1, with no change from April 2022.
- The average number of days on the market was 38, with no change from the previous month.
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Core Opprotunity
Vanport Escrow & Title (Vanport) represents a groundbreaking moment as the first black-owned escrow and title company to launch in Oregon. As a minority-owned business, Vanport holds a key advantage: companies operating under federal government contracts are required to collaborate with minority-owned enterprises to maintain their contracts.
Our company, Vanport, is uniquely positioned to offer exceptional real estate escrow services and title insurance products to businesses operating under federal contracts. Presently, these organizations may not be leveraging the opportunities provided by 15 U.S. Code § 631a - Congressional declaration of small business economic policy. Through our services, these businesses will fulfill the legal requirements and benefit from our expertise and dedication to excellence.
In the realm of business strategy, there are two key concepts: institutional arbitrage and regulatory arbitrage. Institutional arbitrage refers to situations where a firm is presented with opportunities to capitalize on differences between two institutional environments [end note 3 (Gaur and Lu, 2007; Boisot and Meyer, 2008)]. On the other hand, regulatory arbitrage is when a company exploits more favorable laws in one jurisdiction to bypass less favorable regulations in another. Although often legal, as it takes advantage of existing loopholes, this practice is typically perceived as unethical.
By partnering with Vanport, businesses operating under federal contracts will not only fulfill legal requirements but also invest in a company that values ethical practices and social responsibility. Our innovative position as Oregon's first black-owned escrow and title company offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a more diverse and inclusive business environment. Seize this unparalleled chance to elevate your operations while supporting a pioneering minority-owned enterprise.
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