Portland Real Estate

While everything in our blog could fall under the general category of Portland real estate, we decided to put Portland home types here as well as a wide variety of interesting and useful Portland real estate maps.

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Top 4 Maps for Portland Real Estate Buyers

While shopping online for Portland real estate, it is easy to become inundated with information. The sheer quantity of data available to home buyers can simply be overwhelming, and it can help tremendously to have a visual guide to aid your search. Maps can help clarify and organize information as you explore neighborhoods, research amenities […]

Top 5 Portland, Oregon Earthquake Maps

Yes, there is a certain amount of earthquake risk in Portland. Still, the good news is that geologists are getting better and better at understanding, mapping, and even predicting seismic activity. Maps can also help us be better prepared for disasters by showing resources and hazards. Take a look at these Portland maps before you […]

Portland, Oregon Radon Map – Plus Free Tests (for some)

Portland, Oregon Radon rates change. A perennial hot topic in Portland is the influx of Californians, but it’s the Montana and Idaho migrants that we should be worried about, according to health officials. Actually, they’re not talking about people, but rocks. “In the Portland metropolitan area, a lot of the rocks and soil underneath the […]

New Portland, Oregon Flood Map

Floods don’t just destroy homes and carry away vehicles; they also destroy infrastructure and cut off access to the outside world, sometimes for days at a time. When shopping for a home in Portland, having the right tools at hand to understand flood risk is essential. Sometimes, it can be pretty clear that a home […]

Buying a Portland home? Check Portlandmaps.com first.

Buying a new home starts with research. Not only do you have to find houses on the market, but you need to learn enough about them to determine if they’re a good fit for you. While your real estate agent can help a lot during this process, where do you go if you need additional […]

Top 5 Portland, Oregon Zip Code Maps

Most people don’t think about the importance of zip codes when house shopping. However, understanding how these numeric representations of cities, their neighborhoods, and their districts work can play a big part in gaining valuable information when deciding where to live. Let’s first take a look at how zip codes work. How Do Zip Codes […]

Top 5 Portland Maps for Sustainability and Livability

Portland is a city that values sustainability. In fact, Portland emerged as the most sustainable city in the country in a recent list by ParkSleepFly, which ranked cities according to renewable energy use and air pollution, among other factors. It’s no secret that Portland has been on the forefront of urban movements to promote sustainability […]

Top Portland Home Design Trends in 2023

As we emerge from the dark winter months and begin to enjoy longer daylight hours, the seasonal shift often sheds new light on our living spaces, revealing areas in need of a refresh. Design trends often reflect what is happening in the world around us and the ways we interact with others and our environment. […]

What is an A-Frame Home in Portland?

With the renewed popularity of mid-century modern design – appearing in everything from furniture to architecture – it follows that the A-frame home style has recently made its way into the spotlight. A-frame houses rose to popularity in the 1950s and 60s after World War II during a time of economic growth that afforded the […]

What is a Greek Revival Style Home in Portland?

Portland, Oregon is home to an eclectic variety of home styles, which adds to our city’s charm and provides options to suit any taste. One of the less common styles found here is the Greek Revival, rich in history both as a tribute to Neoclassical Greek architecture and as a glimpse into the founding ideals […]

What is an English Cottage Style Home in Portland?

We’ve written before about the many architectural styles you’ll find in Portland, and in this article, we’re adding another one to the list: the English Cottage. Inspired by the original cottages from England, these homes possess a welcoming feel that call up images of cozy comfort and charming whimsey. The grounds of these homes tend […]

6 Essential Portland, Oregon Maps

We rely on maps every day for a variety of reasons—to find our way around, to locate businesses, and more. Due to our technologically savvy world with virtually everything at our fingertips, we rarely rely on tangible maps anymore, but maps still serve a valuable function to our every day lives. Portland maps take many […]

What is a NW Contemporary Style Home in Portland?

Portland’s residential real estate is just as varied as its wide array of residents. No matter your aesthetic tastes, you’re sure to find home styles in Portland that speak to your wants and needs. A popular style in Portland is the NW Contemporary, sometimes known as NW Modern. This architectural style was derived from the […]

What is a Dutch Colonial Style Home in Portland?

Portland’s residential architectural styles run the gamut and represent the historic changes and building trends the city has seen since its establishment in the 1800s. Some styles are concentrated in certain area, while others are sprinkled across the city. One thing is for sure: Portland’s housing and real estate options are as varied in style […]

What is a Victorian Style Home in Portland?

Portland is full of old, historic homes, many of which were Victorians, some of the first to help establish the area as a city. There are also plenty of newer Victorians, designed and built during revival periods for those who love the romantic whimsy found in much of this style of architecture. Most of the […]

What is an American Ranch Style Home in Portland?

Portland is known for its charming early and revival Craftsman, Bungalow, Foursquare, and Tudor style homes that mark the city’s early settlement days. Portland also has sections that are home to a fair amount of Ranch styles with their own historic place in Portland’s history, all of which give the Rose City its diverse personality. […]

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