Cost of Living in Salem, Oregon Hidden away in the south of the greater Portland metro is where you’ll find Salem, Oregon. If you’ve already been looking at moving to Salem, you’re probably interested in the fiscal benefits–of which there are many. In this post, we’ll break down the cost of living in Salem Oregon, compared to Portland and the rest of the nation. We’ll also get into a few key reasons why living in Salem is so awesome.  Cost of Living in Salem Oregon Let’s talk about the cost of living in Salem. The number one thing we get asked as real estate agents is the cost of ..read more

Living in Milwaukie Oregon Milwaukie Oregon, is an interesting place: it’s always been there, it’s always been a great place to live, but it’s only recently getting the recognition it deserves. It’s one of the most affordable areas, yet the most up-and-coming areas in the Portland Metro.  So, what’s the catch? How far is Milwaukie Oregon from Portland? It has to be super far away, right? Nope. Milwaukie is just 15 minutes from downtown Portland. Two major things Milwaukie has going for it are affordability and proximity to Portland. It’s not smack-bang in the hustle and bustle of down ..read more

10 Things You Need to Know about Living in Portland, Oregon In this post, we’re going to answer the question Why should you live in Portland, Oregon? To do that, we will discuss 10 things that you absolutely must know about living in Portland, Oregon. Before moving to Portland, you’re going to be hearing all sorts of different things about the City of Bridges, the City of Roses, Beervana, Stumptown, Rip City, PDX, and Portlandia. And that’s because Portland has multiple awesome personalities. You may be stuck on the stereotypes of Portland right now, and we wouldn’t blame you for that. Port ..read more

12 Reasons Everyone is Moving to Lake Oswego, Oregon Thinking about moving to Lake Oswego? Instead of scouring the internet to answer the question that all prospective residents ask: “Is Lake Oswego, Oregon, a good place to live?” read on to find out everything we’ve learned about Lake Oswego in our years as real estate agents in Portland, Oregon. Lake Oswego has a reputation for being a place of old money only, but that’s not the case anymore. Families, retirees, singles and young professionals are starting to find out that this little hidden gem has all that meets the eye and more. There ..read more

Where to live when Moving to Salem Oregon For anyone who has done any digging at all, it’s no secret that Salem, Oregon is growing like crazy. It’s a beautiful, up-and-coming city 50 miles or a 55 minute drive from Portland, Oregon. If Salem sounds like your kind of town, you’ll need to know a few things about where to live when moving to Salem Oregon, and that’s what this post is going to show you. Home Prices in Salem, Oregon Salem’s median home price is around $420k, whereas Portland’s median home price is around $490k. So, a pretty massive difference right off the bat. Also, that ..read more

Everything you need to know about moving to Vancouver Washington Thinking about moving to Vancouver, Washington? You’re in the very best place you can be for that. We absolutely love Vancouver, WA, and we’ve placed tons of people in homes of just about every architectural style there. If you’ve not researched Vancouver, WA a ton yet, it’s an increasingly popular spot just over the Columbia River from Portland–it literally takes just seven minutes to drive from Vancouver, Washington, to Northeast Portland, Oregon, and the drive over the water is beautiful. One of the awesome things about Va ..read more

Living in the Pearl District Portland Oregon Why is the Pearl District one of the most desirable places to live in the entire Portland Metro? In this post, you’ll find out everything you need to know about living in the Pearl District, Portland, Oregon.  Getting Around the Pearl District With a Walk Score of 97, a transit score of 89, and a bike score of 98, the Pearl District is incredibly easy to get around. The roads are flat and the city blocks are small. In fact, Portland has the smallest street blocks in the nation weighing in at 100 sq ft as opposed to 300 sq ft. Ergo, walk ..read more

Top 3 Areas in Downtown Portland Oregon Buried deep in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Portland, Oregon, houses some of the nation’s top neighborhoods to live in. And, if you truly want to live like a pro, Downtown Portland is one spot where it’s very much at. For that ultimate livability factor, you’d be hard pressed to find three downtown neighborhoods better than Nob Hill, the Pearl District, and Portland’s newest up-and-coming spot, Slabtown. But why are these the top three areas of downtown Portland Oregon? Here’s a breakdown of each and what we think makes them such prime real estat ..read more

6 Best views in Portland Whether you’re just starting out on your Portland home buying adventure, or you’ve already done it once or twice before, it’s never too late to check out the homes and the areas with the very best views.  Portland is such an incredible city for so many things and that’s all topped off by a variety of amazing scenery. Some spots will give you a clear view of Mount Hood; some will have you gazing on a cityscape that looks more like a detailed work of art. You’ll find river views in places and forest views in others. It truly is one of the best places to live in ..read more

Pros & Cons of Living in Bend, Oregon Located right on the Deschutes River, is Bend, Oregon. A vibrant city full of beautiful scenery, activities, culture, and history. Bend has views of the Cascade Mountains, Deschutes National Forest, and Pilot Butte, which is a volcanic lava dome left by an extinct volcano. But what are the pros and cons of living in Bend, Oregon? If we’re going to be deadly honest, the pros of living in Bend far outway the cons. Up until a few years ago, Bend was one of those cool little places where people from Portland would vacation to go skiing or snowboarding ..read more