Also known as the Sunnyside District with an easy-going and hip culture, Hawthorne is frequently compared with San Francisco’s Haight Street. Located in the southeastern section of the city, this neighborhood is filled with funk, from the locally-owned coffee shops and restaurants to the boutiques and used clothing stores that give a whole new meaning to fashion. It’s also a favorite on the nightlife scene, but that’s not all. With home styles that include bungalows, four-squares, and uniquely vintage Portland architecture, it’s clear that first and foremost, this place is a neighborhood. Read the rest of this entry »

Happy Valley (Clackamas area just outside of Portland, Oregon) has created quite a stir for those buyers looking for a lot of square footage, new construction, a great deal, and maybe a view. It wasn’t long ago before our real estate debacle that builders were racing to build extravagant homes on the grand hillsides…. Now, they are desperate to sell them. Happy Valley is now overwhelmed with bank owned homes, short sales, and homeowners trying to sell at the same discount prices as their neighbors; quite frankly it’s a mess. For the home buyer it’s a super clearance sale at Macy’s. Read the rest of this entry »

Coldwell Banker came out with a great little quiz… define yourself as an Urbanist, Contemporarian or a … Ranchero…? (I think my dad owned one of those). Anyhow, give it a try! HOUSESTROLOGY QUIZ

Located 10 miles from the city center, the towns of Clackamas and Happy Valley are two of the fastest growing in the Portland area. Situated in Clackamas County, an area replete with forest, the towns are just a hop away from the 11,235-foot Mt. Hood and its National Forest, plus a host of rivers that include the Willamette, Clackamas, Sandy, and Salmon. Known for their newly constructed homes, Clackamas and Happy Valley also harbor beautifully old-style home designs. Read the rest of this entry »

The Sunday Oregonian had an interesting feature on Beaverton. 

And fortunately, they even uploaded a very visual guide on their website for you to view. Once you skip past the ads, you’ll run across some interesting content about the different cultural and community availabilities in Beaverton.