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There's an Acre of Land in Milwaukie, and Here's Why That's a Bigger Deal Than It Sounds If you've spent any time looking for land in the Portland metro area, you already know how hard it is to find. Established neighborhoods are built out, prices for anything buildable are eye-watering, and vacant lots with actual infrastructure nearby are genuinely hard to come by. So when I tell you we just listed a full acre of residential land in Milwaukie for $179,000, I want you to und

The best time to sell your Portland home (and why it matters more than you think) Timing your home sale in Portland can mean the difference of tens of thousands of dollars. Here's what the data and experience actually shows. If you're thinking about selling your Portland home, you've probably already Googled "best time to sell a house in Portland." And honestly, that's a smart first step. Because in this market, timing really does matter. The difference between listing at th

9 stunning trails within 2.5 hours — Columbia River Gorge to Mount Hood's alpine meadows "If you live near Portland and haven't chased wildflower season yet — what are you waiting for?" Every spring and summer I get the same itch. The second the weather starts hinting at something warmer, I'm pulling up trail reports, checking bloom maps, and quietly plotting which mountain or gorge trail is next on my list. Wildflower hiking near Portland is honestly one of the best-kept sec