November 2019 picks: things to do in Portland
November is chock-full of events that make us grateful to call Portland home. Siren Nation Festival Nov 7-17 Various Portland locations Designed to empower women of all ages to create their own art and to highlight the many achievements of women in the arts, Siren...
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September 2019 picks: things to do in Portland
September may start our seasonal cool down, but Portland events continue to heat up. Down the River Cleanup Sep 8th, 8AM-5PM Various Clackamas River sites Join river recreationalists, outdoor companies, environmental organizations, government entities, and local...
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August 2019 picks: things to do in Portland
August brings the heat, and our monthly picks are also HOT HOT HOT. 🔥 Front & Center Aug 7, 7-9PM Ellyn Bye Studio at the Armory This special evening highlights the lives of queer and trans artists of color who create and perform images of love, laughter, and...
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Mid-century condo in North Tabor
One-level oasis in the city. Quiet complex boasting owner-occupied one-level condos. South facing with tons of natural light and private patio for entertaining and relaxing. Clean lines, updated kitche, and rare detached garage. Fantastic location near Providence,...
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Exploring Portland Neighborhoods: Slabtown
Much of inner-Northwest Portland's rich history is buried. The vast wetland containing the 40-acre Couch Lake, Guild's Lake, gulches, marshes, and smaller lakes was filled in by the beginning of the 20th century. Hard to imagine, right? "Before Portland's development...
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Exploring Portland Neighborhoods: Lower East Burnside
Burnside Street is Portland's iconic thoroughfare. It connects the east and west sides of the city via its namesake bridge and spans over 17 miles in length. Lower East Burnside begins at the base of the bridge and continues to 14th Ave where it intersects with Sandy...
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A Note from Kim
Hi! I hope this finds all of you well and enjoying the beginning of Fall. As some of you may know, I have been building Team Arrive Portland over the past few years. Arrive Portland has grown into a full service team with three team members. We help clients buy and...
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Portland Market Snapshot: May 2018
Portland Buyer’s Checklist: Part Two
Your offer was accepted, now what? In competitive markets like Portland's, getting your offer accepted is a little like winning the lottery. Celebrate, because you've worked hard to get to this point but don't lose sight of what's to come before closing on your home....
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Portland Buyer’s Checklist: Part One
Are you ready to buy your first Portland home? Buying a home differs by state and city. The basics are usually similar in terms of what is needed to ready yourself to buy but elements of buying in the transaction vary depending on state and city requirements, plus...
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Discovering Portland’s Parks
If you live in Portland, you know that Portlanders love to be outside. When the temperature hits the high 60s (sometimes lower), we peel off our layers, open the doors and head to Portland's parks. In Portland proper, we have more than 10,000 acres of green space to...
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Exploring Portland Neighborhoods: Beaumont-Wilshire
Beaumont-Wilshire is a quaint urban neighborhood in NE Portland. It borders Cully to the North at Alberta Court, Alameda at 33rd and 47th Avenue at Rose City Park to the East. Beaumont-Wilshire is a mix of residential and commercial with Beaumont Village as the main...
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It’s Time! Portland Farmers Markets
It's May and if you live in Portland you probably know that Portland's farmers markets are about to open. Portland's open-air markets happen throughout the week all over the city and offer up a variety of food from fresh local and seasonal produce (cherries anyone?)...
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Exploring Portland Neighborhoods: Woodlawn
Woodlawn is a historic Portland neighborhood in NE Portland and has just what you need. Woodlawn borders Columbia Boulevard to the North, Ainsworth to the South, Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to the West, and 22nd to the East. This quiet area of NE Portland is a...
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Portland is Bridgetown
If you live in Portland, you know that Portlanders take pride in the city's bridges. We pedal, drive and walk across them, photograph them, go by boat below them and Portland Public School kids usually replicate them at least once in their student life. There are 12...
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Exploring Portland Neighborhoods: Sellwood-Moreland
Sellwood-Moreland in SE Portland has the feel of a small town's Main Street. This neighborhood is located on a bluff South of Brooklyn on Holgate Street and North of Sellwood proper at Tacoma Street and the town of Milwaukie, just East of the Willamette River and West...
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Should You Rent or Buy in Portland?
If you're moving to Portland, you might be wondering if you should rent or buy a home. This is by far one of the most common questions we hear from clients relocating from out of state. And while you may think the answer is an easy one, there are a few factors to...
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Exploring Portland Neighborhoods: Kerns
The Kerns neighborhood has come into its own. Tucked between the city's NE and SE quadrants, it offers up a perfect blend of old and new Portland. Located in Portland's inner eastside, Kerns sits just east of the Willamette River and north of Burnside Street. It's...
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Glimpses of Old Portland: Historic Theaters
Portland makes going to the movies a nostalgic experience. Why? Because Portland is home to several historic theaters where you can watch first and second run, independent, art-house, foreign, documentaries, short and full-length films. Most of Portland's historic...
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Are You Ready for the New Sandy Boulevard?
In 1950s Northeast Portland, Sandy Boulevard showed signs of a promising future. Once a Native American road connecting Troutdale and Portland and a 1930s shopping strip lined with grocery stores and delis, Sandy became home to several car dealerships and remained...
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Cohousing Communites in Portland
Cohousing, a shared housing concept born in Denmark in the 1970s is becoming a more accessible option for homebuyers and renters in Portland. Cohousing communities sometimes called intentional communities but never communes, are multi-generational groups of...
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Exploring Portland Neighborhoods: Montavilla
Montavilla is one of Portland's hidden gems. A Sunday kind of neighborhood seemingly tucked away on the east side of Mt. Tabor, Montavilla (once known as Mount Tabor Village and pronounced Villa as in village) is the perfect mix of businesses and single-family homes....
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Finding Dog Utopia in Portland
It's true. Portlanders love their dogs, dogs love Portland and Portland loves them back. One of the nation's most livable dog cities, Portland offers dog-friendly restaurants, doggy daycare, boarding, a wide range of pet stores, washes, spas and other places to pamper...
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Exploring Portland Neighborhoods: Cully
The Cully neighborhood in NE Portland used to be considered the outskirts of the city. Bordering Cornfoot Road to the North near the Broadmoor Golf Course and running along 42nd Avenue South as far as Fremont and East to 82nd Avenue, Cully spans 2.74 square miles and...
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Moving to Portland: A Beginner’s Guide
Home to Powell's Books, the Timbers Army and Portland Trailblazers, world-class music festivals, street fairs, farmers markets, and green space for days, Portland has something for everyone. Whether you're moving to Portland for work, to retire or are looking to live...
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How We Support Portland
With 2017 in the books, we're preparing for a busy and exciting 2018. Last year, with your help, we were able to support the Portland community. We donated to local organizations with a percentage of the commissions we earned from working with you. Our donations to...
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New: Lease-up Services
We're really excited to announce our new lease-up services for property owners. If you're looking to rent your home in Portland, WE CAN HELP. Our leasing services include light staging if needed, high quality photos, target marketing, creating...
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Portland’s Home Energy Reports
Beginning on January 1, 2018, sellers of single-family homes in Portland, Oregon are required to obtain and disclose a Home Energy Report estimating the energy-related use, associated costs and cost-effective solutions to improve a home's efficiency. We've...
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Rental Referral Program
Do You Need a Rental Broker for Your Future Clients? Want to refer your clients to a trusted resource and add them to your marketing database so they remember you when they’re ready to buy? Want a trustworthy partner who can offer your clients an amazing service and...
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Fall Design Inspo
Design trends: This delicious interior is what fall 2017 is all about: jewel tones, brass, velvet, and mix-and-match furniture. Get 15 fall decorating ideas here. 30th Anniversary Ainsworth Holiday Home Tour: Tour five lovely homes across the southwest hills while...
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It’s Pie Time
HAVE A PIE ON US We love working with you. We appreciate your business, your referrals and all around cheerleading. This Thanksgiving, have a pie on us. Place your order by Monday, November 6th, then drop by our office at 3041 N. Williams Ave. on November 21st or...
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Little Boxes
Portland's Big Holiday Shopping Experience Want a local alternative to Black Friday? We've got a recommendation that's worthy of sharing with your family and friends. #NewTradition Little Boxes is a city-wide shopping event and prize raffle held the...
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