• A Look Inside My Own Backyard (Plus a Few Tomato Tips),Amanda Hagen

    A Look Inside My Own Backyard (Plus a Few Tomato Tips)

    Moving into a new house means inheriting someone else's decisions, and nowhere is that more obvious than in the yard. I've been in my new place for a few months now, and I wanted to share an early look at what we found, what we've added, and what we're still figuring out.     Getting to Know a Garde

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  • Why Pricing Strategy Matters More Than You Think When Selling Your Portland Home,Amanda Hagen

    Why Pricing Strategy Matters More Than You Think When Selling Your Portland Home

    Overpricing a home is the most common reason listings sit unsold in the Portland metro market. Homes priced strategically from the start typically attract stronger early activity and net sellers more money than those that go through repeated price cuts. A Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification

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  • The McMenamins Franchise Keeps Portland Weird,Amanda Hagen

    The McMenamins Franchise Keeps Portland Weird

    McMenamins is a family-owned chain of pubs, hotels, restaurants, and event spaces with more than 50 locations across Oregon and Washington. What sets it apart is its signature approach to adaptive reuse: taking abandoned or historically significant buildings and restoring them as fully functioning g

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