Author: Heidi Norrington
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Local Events- Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
The Jazz Society’s Cathedral Park Jazz Festival is a free concert open to the public and held over three days in mid-July at Cathedral Park at the base of the St. Johns Bridge. Nearing four decades of history, the festival is the longest-running jazz and blues festival west of the Mississippi River. LEARN MORE
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Local Events- Portland Craft Beer Festival
The Portland Craft Beer Festival brings a huge selection of local beers, ciders and wine, originating from Portland, Oregon breweries. Only beers, plus ciders and wine, crafted within the city limits of Portland are featured at the PCBF which makes it unique and different from other beer festivals. LEARN MORE
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Local Events- Waterfront Blues Festival
The Waterfront Blues Festival Independence Day festival has welcomed over 2,000 artists, including Gregg Allman, Buddy Guy, Lucinda Williams, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Plant, Mavis Staples, and Trombone Shorty, garnering international acclaim and raising over $10 million for local community organizations.
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You Ask We Answer
A fixed-rate mortgage has a constant interest rate throughout the loan term, providing predictable monthly payments. An ARM has an interest rate that can change periodically, potentially affecting your monthly payments.
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Featured Listing 1040 SW Myrtle Drive, Portand, 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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July Message
As we ease into the long weekend, I hope you’re surrounded by the people and moments that make you feel most at home. Whether you’re celebrating with family and friends, enjoying some well-earned rest, or checking off that lingering to-do list, I invite you to take a quiet moment to reflect on the freedoms that…
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Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts
The 2025 festival marks its 62nd year with a special exhibit titled Animation: Script to Screen, highlighting the art of stop-motion animation. This exhibit features contributions from renowned studios like LAIKA, HouseSpecial, ShadowMachine, and Tippett Studio, offering attendees a behind-the-scenes look at this meticulous art form . LEARN MORE
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Local Events- Tigard Festival of Balloons
The mesmerizing Festival of Balloons in Tigard (a suburb 30 minutes southwest of downtown Portland by car) brings more than a dozen brightly colored, colossal hot-air balloons to the sky every June. Enjoy balloon rides and a fair-like atmosphere, including a beer garden, live music and kid-friendly activities. GET TICKETS
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Local Events- Rose Festival
Every year for more than a century, the City of Roses has celebrated excellence with the Portland Rose Festival. Declared Portland’s official festival in 2010, the celebration includes more than 60 events, including parades, fleet week ships, carnival rides, art shows, fun runs and more.
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What is homeowner’s insurance and why is it necessary?
Homeowner’s insurance provides coverage for potential damages or losses to a property. Lenders often require it, and it protects both the homeowner and the lender in case of unforeseen events.