Milwaukie Real Estate Market Report and 2022 Forecast

Of all the Portland suburbs, Milwaukie is one of the most charming with its rich history and focus on quality of life. This little burg offers Oregon homeowners and home buyers the best of both worlds—the serenity of small-town living and easy access to the city.   After a surge in the real estate market, […]

Top 5 Safest Portland Suburbs According to the FBI

Portland, Oregon’s crime is rising and that is causing some home buyers to look outside the city for a new place to call home. Portland had 15,288 violent crimes reported in the last 5 years according to the FBI. Before making any decisions about purchasing a new home, it is smart to look at some […]

Hillsboro Real Estate Market 2021

Hillsboro has a significant real estate market as it is the second largest suburb of Portland, Oregon following Gresham. The sprawling suburb pops north of Highway 26 and drops south past Highway 8. Hillsboro hosts its own airport, the second busiest in Oregon. Intel has a significant presence here, the Ronler Acres Campus, and there […]

5 Most Affordable Portland Suburbs in 2021

Unless you’ve been living off the grid, you’ve likely heard that soaring home prices have plagued the Portland metropolitan area – and the country – all year. So of course, the question of affordability looms. How much longer will home prices keep shooting up? Will this mean that Portland no longer ranks as an affordable […]

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Cedar Mill, Oregon

Ever checked out the lists of top Portland suburbs and felt like you didn’t quite understand the vibe them? That’s what we’re here for. We’ll not only give you an idea of a Portland suburb’s school system or job prospects. Beyond the numbers, we also like to inform folks about the details and quirks that […]

5 Best Cities to Live in Close to Portland: 2021 Update

While the market for homes in Portland is seeing high demand, the suburbs are even hotter. After a year of pandemic living, the space offered by suburbs and small cities close to Portland only gets more appealing. Flight to the suburbs has been particularly strong in dense (and expensive) areas like New York City and […]

5 Things You Didn’t Know about Sherwood, Oregon

Updated 06/2024. Tucked into a quiet corner of the Tualatin Valley, Sherwood is a suburb of Portland that doesn’t feel like a suburb so much as its own quiet town. This little nook of greater Portland is centered around a quaint downtown and exudes history and charm. But while Sherwood maintains a small-town feel, don’t […]

5 Things You Didn’t Know about Aloha, Oregon

Updated 08/2024 Once you cross over the western boundary of Beaverton, you’ll find yourself in the quiet, well-developed community of Aloha. Pronounced a-LOH-ah, the name is similar to the Hawaiian word in that it works as a greeting and a signifier of peace and unity, and this little suburb definitely lives up to its name. […]

5 Things You Didn’t Know – Milwaukie, Oregon

Milwaukie is the kind of suburb that you’ll sometimes hear city-dwellers might as well be part of Portland – but isn’t. In its quaint downtown, you’ll find local retail and dining reminiscent of some quieter Portland neighborhoods. And yet, it still manages to feel like its own cul-de-sac, tucked just south of much less price-friendly […]

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Happy Valley, Oregon

Updated 05/2024 When Shakespeare pondered, “What’s in a name?” … he probably wasn’t thinking about neighborhood incorporation and real estate. Still, Happy Valley is a testament to a name’s power. It even has an interesting backstory. Local lore claims the name originates from neighborhood youths who drank hard cider before church services. Their boisterous singing […]

Gresham Real Estate Market: 2021 Update

Known for affordability, diversity and a welcoming attitude, the Gresham real estate market east of Portland is experiencing renewed interest after 2020 turned the real estate market on its head. Whether you’re considering getting out of the city and closer to the Columbia Gorge, or are looking for a starter home in an affordable neighborhood, […]

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Fairview, Oregon

Northeast of Portland, along the I84 corridor, is a little town that can be easy to miss on the way to Gresham or Troutdale. However, Fairview deserves a detour. We named it one of 2020’s Most Affordable Portland Suburbs, and in 2019 it was on our short list of Best Cities to Live Near Portland. […]

Beaverton, Oregon: Portland’s Top Suburb 2021

It would be difficult to name a more quintessentially Oregon suburb than Beaverton. Inspired by Oregon’s state mammal which also adorns our flag, the word “Beaverton” aptly describes the city next door to Portland, surrounded by nature and thriving with industry.  Beaverton Oregon Basics Beaverton is a popular suburb because of its proximity to Portland, […]

Top 5 Safest Portland Suburbs 2020

Despite Portland’s recent notoriety for localized conflicts, most people who live here can tell you that it’s overall a safe place to live.  Crime statistics can tell us some things about the safety of a given city or suburb, but there are other aspects of safety to consider: What’s the natural disaster risk? How prepared […]

2020’s Top 5 Most Affordable Portland Suburbs

Despite the pandemic setback to the real estate market this spring, home prices in Portland are as strong as ever, especially at the low-to-mid range of the market. While this is great news for homeowners, those shopping for a home — especially a first home — can feel a bit daunted.  Fortunately, the Portland metro […]

5 Things you Didn’t Know About Oregon City

If we had to make a list of Portland suburbs posed for growth, Oregon City would probably be at the top. With a population of 37,000 and big plans for the future, this city stands as a destination in its own right — not just for tourists but for home buyers as well. Read on […]