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Walk On, Fido: A Guide to Dog-Friendly Portland, Oregon
“Walk” is a four-letter word in my household. My family and I spell it out, say it in Spanish, and do whatever it takes to avoid its usage in the presence of our dog. If we do happen to utter the fateful word, our energetic poodle, Ozzie, will be sure to follow us...
EBay goes all-in in Portland, makes room for additional 200 employees
EBay has been quietly growing in Portland since 2010 when it purchased mobile development company Critical Path Software. The Silicon Valley stalwart is now upping the ante, with aggressive growth plans that could see its downtown office balloon to 400 employees. The...
10 things I wish I knew before buying a house
Buying a house can be confusing, overwhelming and make buyers feel completely broke by the time they get the keys, but being freed from a landlord and throwing away rent payments can also be incredibly liberating. From finding the best agent to making it through a...
4 Tricks for Unlocking Your Imagination so You Can Innovate
Passion, determination and fearlessness are qualities most successful entrepreneurs and small business owners are known to possess. But where does imagination fit in? It’s imagination, after all, that leads to creativity. It’s imagination that fuels innovation. And,...
8 Ideas for Fun Dog Outings
Dogs are like children -- they enjoy being social and having their own play dates. Before deciding where to go with your pooch, Dr. Kari Foss, an Ohio veterinarian, recommends asking yourself a few questions and consider what your dog will be up for. First and...
Freddie Mac predicts rise in housing starts, interest rates
An upbeat Freddie Mac housing forecast released Wednesday predicts an increase in housing starts and demand for single-family homes, despite a projected 0.8 percent increase in interest rates by the end of 2015. Freddie Mac's monthly U.S. Economic and Housing Market...
If You Were to Win the Lottery, Where in the World Would You Buy Your Dream Home?
Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot is estimated at $40 million dollars, a cash payout value of $24.4 million. While the windfall has been higher at times, who wouldn’t be ecstatic walking away with this hefty payout? (I, for one, could certainly come up with a few ways to...
Dog Vacation Tips: 10 Best Vacation Ideas For Dog Owners
As dog owners, we completely empathize with the hardships and lonely feelings that go along with leaving your dog while you travel. Relaxing on a beach with a Piña Colada in your hand and the sound of the ocean in the background is not nearly as fun, if you are...
Inside New Construction
The clean sheen of a brand-new house is calming, but it can give buyers a false sense of security. Buyer’s remorse takes on a whole new quality when a just-completed foundation cracks or when water is pouring in through a brand-new roof. Denver attorney Mari Perczak,...
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Portland is a Seller’s Market
In this time of rampant growth, including increasing population, per capita income and, yes, traffic, affordable living in desirable neighborhoods is becoming pretty rare. With 2017 rolling around, Portland remains a seller’s market. As home inventories in the...
2017 Relocation Trends
As 2017 kicks into full gear, it has become increasingly apparent that employees are more mobile that ever and that this trend will only continue. Assignee levels have increased by 25% over the past decade, and a further growth of 50% is predicted in the mobile...
Canines in Action – Library Dogs
While on my usual morning walk with Beth, I passed the local library and - surprise! - saw a friendly dog companion letting children pet it while they read. It was inspiring. I wanted to learn more about this library dog and you can too. Read more about Library Dogs...