Category: Blog
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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.
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Featured Listing- 31380 Turel Drive, North Plains, OR 97133
Better than new, this move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 2.1 bath home offers affordability that is hard to find in a beautiful North Plains neighborhood with quick access to major highways and, ideally located near the community park. This impeccably maintained, 3-year-old home blends the best of modern construction with thoughtful upgrades designed for comfort, convenience, and style.…
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June Message
I hope this message finds you well and basking in the delightful warmth of June 2025! We’ve had a beautiful start to our glorious Pacific Northwest summer, haven’t we? It always feels like the months sneak up on me—and June is no exception. May ended on a high note for our family, as my granddaughter…
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Local Events- UFO Fest
The UFO Festival in McMinnville, Oregon, is one of the country’s largest and quirkiest celebrations of all things extraterrestrial. Held each May, it features a lively parade, costume contests, expert speakers, and plenty of alien-themed fun, all inspired by a famous 1950 UFO sighting near the town. LEARN MORE
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Local Events- Cinco De Mayo
Portland’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is the largest multicultural festival in the state of Oregon.. Entertainment ranges from the internationally-acclaimed Mariachi Ciudad de Guadalajara, direct from the city of Guadalajara to Oregon’s very own Ballet Folklórico México en La Piel. LEARN MORE
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Local Events- Spring Garden Fair
The Clackamas County Spring Garden Fair is a popular annual event in Canby, Oregon, featuring plant vendors, garden art, and educational workshops. Hosted by the Clackamas County Master Gardeners, it’s a festive kickoff to the gardening season for plant lovers of all kinds.
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Featured Listing- 1358 SE 68th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Come home to this beautiful, move-in-ready gem—a 4-bedroom (or 3 bedrooms and a bonus room), 2.5-bath retreat designed for comfort, style, and effortless living. Nestled in a private setting, this home shines with fresh paint, brand-new carpets, refinished hardwood floors, on-trend lighting, and thoughtful updates throughout. Step inside the two-story foyer, where natural light pours…