Author: Heidi Norrington
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Featured Listing – 5407 Bay Creek Drive, Lake Oswego OR 97035
This lovely tucked-away Farmhouse offers privacy and plenty of spaces indoors and out. Set at the end of a long private drive on a quiet cul-de-sac, this welcoming home sits next to a glorious grassy common area to create your own extended playground for morning walks, pickup games, and pets. Lovingly maintained by the original…
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Featured Listing – 1040 SW Myrtle Drive, Portland OR 97201
Breathtaking unobstructed views & unparalleled gated privacy await. Experience luxury living at its finest in this beautiful Portland Heights home. Perched high above the city, this exceptional residence boasts panoramic views of the city, river, and mountains—creating an awe-inspiring backdrop to your everyday life. Step into the stately foyer, where a dramatic wall of windows immediately…
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You Ask, We Answer, Property Tax
Renovations or additions may increase your property’s assessed value, leading to higher property taxes. It’s essential to check local regulations and assess potential tax implications before undertaking significant improvements.
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Local Events – Holi Festival of Colors
Holi Festival of Colors April 4-5, 2026 At Holi, the Festival of Colors in Portland celebrate the coming of spring, the joy of friendship, and equality for all. All nationalities and ethnicities are encouraged to participate. The second annual historic Indian celebration of Spring is happening in the center of downtown Portland. You are invited…
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Local Events – Trillium Festival
Trillium Festival Saturday, April 4, 2026 The Annual Trillium Festival at Tryon Creek State Natural Area is an educational event for the whole community that celebrates the season of renewal in the forest and beyond. The event will be hosted in the new Education Pavilion this year. Everyone is invited to join for: Native Plant Sale…
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Local Events – Oregon Beer Awards
Oregon Beer Awards April 2, 2026 Nicknamed the “Academy Awards of Beer,” the Oregon Beer Awards event is a raucous reunion of brewers and beer lovers and a notable celebration of outstanding Oregon beers and breweries The Oregon Beer Awards celebrates and promotes the most outstanding beer in Oregon. Since 2015, the Oregon Beer Awards…
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Local Events – Portland Golf Show
The Portland Golf Show features the lowest prices of the year on name-brand clubs and equipment from the industry’s leading manufacturers in the Fiddler’s Green Golf Shop, a free driving range lined with manufacturer’s reps showing off the hottest new clubs of the year, fun skills contests with unbelievable prizes, free lessons from top Northwest…
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Local Events – Lunar New Year Dragon Dance and Parade
Join the Portland Chinatown Museum for the Annual Lunar New Year Dragon Dance Parade and Celebration. The festivities include lion dancers, drummers, and a 150-foot dragon to lead the parade from the Portland Chinatown Museum through the China Gate and downtown Portland on SW Third Avenue and up to the Oregon Historical Society for a joyous…
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Local Events – Portland Jazz Festival
With more than 50 citywide performances across approximately 30 venues, you can hear the vibes rising in real time at the Biamp Portland Jazz Festival. Heralding the end of winter, the annual festival showcases rising boundary-pushing artists alongside Jazz Masters and Grammy Award Winners. In 2026, headliners include St. Vincent, Mavis Staples, Madeleine Peyroux, and the Bill Frisell Trio,…
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You Ask, We Answer, Closing Contingencies
Closing contingencies are conditions that must be met for the sale to proceed. Common contingencies include home inspections, appraisal, and financing. Fulfilling these conditions ensures a smooth closing process.