PNW Real Estate Blog

  • Hood River Fruit Loop With Kids: A Parent’s Guide to an Easy, Fun Day Trip From Portland

    Quick answer: Yes, the Hood River Fruit Loop is a great day trip with kids. It is a 35-mile self-guided drive past 32 farm stands, orchards, wineries, cideries and flower fields, about 75 minutes from Lake Oswego. Pick 3 or 4 stops, not all 32. Start early, eat lunch at the second or third stop, and… Read more

  • Portland pumpkin patches and corn mazes: a family guide for fall 2026

    There’s a certain point each fall when the rain jackets come out, the kids start talking about Halloween, and a trip to a pumpkin patch sounds like a very good plan. Around Portland, you can make it a quick afternoon or a full day on the farm. Here are a few places to start, depending… Read more

  • Is Portland Still a Good Place to Buy a Home in 2026?

    The Quick Answer: Yes — Portland can still be a very good place to buy a home, but only if you buy strategically. The days of buying anything, anywhere, and assuming rapid appreciation are over. Today’s Portland market rewards buyers who understand neighborhoods, pricing, resale value, monthly affordability, and long-term lifestyle fit. Portland is not… Read more

  • Lake Oswego vs. West Linn: Which Portland Suburb Is Right for You?

    Lake Oswego vs. West Linn: Which Portland Suburb Is Right for You?

    Comparing LO and West Linn? Here is a local real estate advisor’s guide to lifestyle, schools, home prices, neighborhoods, commute and which suburb may fit you best. Quick Answer: Is Lake Oswego or West Linn Better? Lake Oswego is usually the better fit for buyers who want a polished, upscale suburban lifestyle with excellent schools,… Read more

  • Overthinking the Market? Signs You’re Actually Ready to Buy

    Overthinking the Market? Signs You’re Actually Ready to Buy

    You’ve done your research, talked to friends and family, and joined in one too many online debates about whether to wait for the “perfect” moment. Sound familiar? While it might seem like you’re stuck in analysis mode, here are some signs that you might be more ready to purchase a home than you think—even if… Read more

  • 10 Activities to Keep Your Kid Busy This Summer: From My Kid To Yours

    10 Activities to Keep Your Kid Busy This Summer: From My Kid To Yours

    Here is the funny thing about Summer. Kids are on vacation but working parent’s still have, um… to work.  If your patience is thin, you are already out of coffee, and hearing, “can I have screen time” has you ready to lock yourself in your home office, check out this list of activities that my… Read more

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