Portland and Oregon Wine Country Real Estate Insights

Signs of Water Damage: Red Flags to Look for When Touring Portland Homes

Portland's damp climate means water damage is the single most common issue buyers encounter during a home search here. Evidence shows up in basements, crawl spaces, rooflines, and walls — sometimes visibly, sometimes only as a smell. Knowing what to look for on a walkthrough can save you from a cost

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Portland Weather: What's It Really Like to Live in Portland Year-Round?

Portland gets about 144 sunny days a year, well below the national average of 205,  and sees some form of precipitation roughly 156 days annually. The rain itself is rarely dramatic; most of it arrives as drizzle or mist between November and March. Summers, by contrast, run genuinely dry and warm, w

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Your May Garden in Zone 8B: It's Not Too Late to Start

The rain is starting to ease up, the soil is finally warming, and if you've been watching your garden beds with a mix of guilt and excitement, this is your sign. Whether you haven't touched the garden since last fall or you're starting fresh for the very first time, early May in the Pacific Northwes

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