I’ve created a Google custom map for you all and pinned my favorite restaurants, cafes, and bakeries, coffee shops, and ice cream shops in Portland. This list is great for people visiting town, those who’ve just moved here, and even for long term residents to try something new.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it. And just because it’s natural, doesn’t mean it’s healthy. It can be harmful when it gets trapped inside our homes. If you’re buying a home with me I will always suggest you get a radon test.
Online home listings on sites like Zillow or Redfin can be a great way to start the home search, but it’s easy to overlook important factors. Here’s what I recommend looking for when searching for a home online.
It’s easy to get distracted by cute furniture and nicely painted walls and miss out on important (and expensive) things to fix, like the home’s systems, roof, or foundation. And pay special attention to the location, as you can’t change that.
Today’s newsletter has some winter maintenance tips, a market update, Potato’s Picks, a restaurant recommendation and a recipe for salty chocolate chip cookies.
When I bought my first home, I had no idea how realtors got paid, what was expected of me as a buyer, or how this whole thing worked. This post is to hopefully make you not feel that way!
Are you thinking about moving to Portland, Oregon? I don’t blame you! I was in a similar situation in 2010 and landed here and am so thankful I did! This city has become my chosen home and I can’t say enough great things about it.