• Hike the Mirror Lake Trail: An Easy Out and Back An Hour Away from Portland,Amanda Hagen

    Hike the Mirror Lake Trail: An Easy Out and Back An Hour Away from Portland

    The Mirror Lake Trail on Mt. Hood is one of the most accessible hikes near Portland, sitting about 90 minutes from the city off Highway 26. The full out-and-back to the lake is 4.3 miles with 666 feet of elevation gain, rated Moderate. Those who want more can continue to Tom, Dick, and Harry Mountai

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  • What Does the RE/MAX Acquisition Mean for Agents Considering Joining Real?,Amanda Hagen

    What Does the RE/MAX Acquisition Mean for Agents Considering Joining Real?

    The Real Brokerage (NASDAQ: REAX) announced in April 2026 that it will acquire RE/MAX Holdings in a deal valued at approximately $880 million, creating a combined company called Real REMAX Group with more than 180,000 agents across 120 countries. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2

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  • Selling a Parent's Home: What to Do Before You List,Amanda Hagen

    Selling a Parent's Home: What to Do Before You List

    Getting a home market-ready under normal circumstances takes time and energy. When the move is to a care facility or retirement community, that process happens alongside medical decisions, legal paperwork, and a lot of emotion. The practical checklist doesn't change much, but the timeline and priori

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