Now that the days are getting longer and the temperature gradually warming up (albeit ever so slowly), now is a good time to take stock of your home and run through a checklist of items that may need a little attention. Attending to them now will potentially save you hundreds, or possibly, thousands of dollars in repair that could have been averted. It also allows you the time and freedom to enjoy the warm summer nights either in your backyard or on vacation. Here are a few

Because the Portland Business Journal restricts the access of some articles for subscription members only, I've provided the text and graphics below. I would encourage you (if you are a paying member) to read this article over on their site where you can access the interactive graphic/charts to get a better sense of the complete story. Otherwise, please keep reading.... . . . Portland’s market of high-end homes and luxury apartments is flush. What keeps real estate agents, pr