• The Downsides of Moving to Oregon Wine Country (and Who It's Still Right For),Amanda Hagen

    The Downsides of Moving to Oregon Wine Country (and Who It's Still Right For)

    Oregon wine country, anchored by Yamhill County towns like Newberg, McMinnville, Dundee, and Carlton, is one of the most desirable places to live in the Willamette Valley. But moving here full-time is a different decision than visiting. Before you commit, weigh the car-dependent layout of rural area

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  • Can I Skip the Inspection on a New Build?,Amanda Hagen

    Can I Skip the Inspection on a New Build?

    While it can be tempting to skip the inspection on a newly constructed home, I'd advise against it. A brand-new home isn't automatically defect-free, and the city inspector who signs off on construction is checking for code compliance, not for the kind of workmanship issues that will cost you money

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  • Living in Beaverton, Oregon: The Honest Pros and Cons of Living Here,Amanda Hagen

    Living in Beaverton, Oregon: The Honest Pros and Cons of Living Here

    Looking for the pros and cons of living in Beaverton, Oregon? Beaverton offers genuine advantages that include a strong job market anchored by Nike and Intel, exceptional parks through the Tualatin Hills district, and a food scene that rivals inner Portland. The tradeoffs are real too: Highway 217 t

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