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Portland’s Bike Share is Finally Here

Has anyone else noticed the bright orange bikes around town? Bike share is finally in Portland. Portland Monthly released a great article that the evolution and implementation of Nike's bike share program in Portland. Here is what they had ...

Burger Week is Back!

The Portland Mercury’s Burger Week—AKA the best week of your life—runs from Aug 8-13. Feast on amazing $5 burgers at 35 restaurants… and while you’re at it, we challenge you to donate $5 to Oregon Food Bank for every burger you eat! ...

How an agent can help alleviate stress

Purchasing a home can be a stressful experience, whether you’re a first-time buyer or you’ve been through the process before. But that’s one of the reasons that working with a real estate professional is so worthwhile. With your agent...

Five things to know about home inspections

Home inspection is an important part of the home sale process, both for buyers and sellers. When it’s time for you to hire an inspector, here are five things you should be thinking about: It’s your choice: You are not bound or obligated...

Before you take the plunge with a fixer-upper, think about resale value

We’ve all watched the HGTV programs that show a run-down old house transforming into a dream home. Tackling a big renovation project on an outdated property can indeed pay off big—both with the home of your dreams, and with a return on inve...