
Can You Live in Oregon Wine Country Without Drinking Wine? Absolutely—and Here’s Why
This question makes me smile, because I live in Oregon wine country and I don’t drink much at all. If you’ve ever thought, “Wine country sounds lovely, but I’m not really a wine person,” you’re not alone. A lot of people assume this area revolves entirely around tasting rooms and vineyards. In reali

Portland’s Vanished Neighborhoods: How Urban Renewal Reshaped the Housing Landscape
Land Acknowledgement & Context:This piece is written with respect for the Indigenous peoples whose lands form the foundation of Portland and the Willamette Valley, including the Multnomah, Clackamas, Kalapuya, and Chinook peoples.The following historical discussion is provided with a commitment to a

The Story Behind Oregon’s Floodplain Neighborhoods
The Story Behind Oregon’s Floodplain Neighborhoods Take a drive through some of Oregon’s most charming neighborhoods and you might notice a curious theme: many of them hug the edges of rivers, creeks, and streams. These aren’t just pretty spots for a picnic—they’re living chapters of Oregon’s histor
Categories
- All Blogs (152)
- Divorce (5)
- Downsizing (6)
- Eco-Friendly Living (4)
- Explore Oregon (38)
- Food (1)
- Home Buying (95)
- Home Maintenance (26)
- Home Selling (54)
- Home Styling & Staging (2)
- Join REAL (11)
- LGBTQIA+ (11)
- My Life (4)
- Neighborhoods (22)
- PNW Gardening (9)
- Real Estate History (14)
- Relocation (42)
- Veteran Loans (1)
Recent Posts










