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We did a few tours last week for a company that is relocating 61 employees to the Portland area.  The common concern (they are coming from California) is the weather.  The typical Portland weather forecast comes from the airport.  Portlanders know that it is usually colder on the east side (PDX is reporting 3 degrees cooler than here). The punchline: the Portland weather is as local as Portland real estate. To that end, we’ve set up our own weather station in the Alphabet District in Northwest Portland and it is reporting to Weather Underground as station KORPORTL133.
The updated image below will move into the archives in the next few days but the current weather in Portland will be displayed on the left sidebar. (more…)

When it’s dark at 4:30 in the afternoon and raining, this video will be a great reminder as to why we choose to live in Portland.  Trying to decide what to do this weekend?  Your answer may be right here.  From the Pacific Ocean to Mt. Hood and most things in between.

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In an economy where almost everyone is cutting back, local public school districts are no exception.  The Oregonian reported on Friday that Portland Public Schools has cut $9M from its $469M budget.  Most of the districts reported cuts of about 2%.  The effects of the cuts vary from school to school.  Portland is not cutting school days.

The Portland Public Schools website has a link that you can enter a property address to find which Portland schools your child will attend. (more…)

KGW along with other weather forecasters are warning us that a “deep freeze” is heading our way. Today’s seven day forecast has a low of 16 on Monday and 17 on Tuesday! The online graphic and TV broadcast do not match. I’ve talked previously about making sure that listings are ready for showings in winter months but whether your house is for sale, you own your house or you rent a house freezing pipes is serious business. Not being an insurance expert I wonder whether it is an act of God? Would a renter’s personal property be covered (under the landlord’s policy or renter’s insurance)? Would the renter or landlord be responsible for the pipe bursting in the first place (legal not insurance question). Probably a better idea to avoid the question by being proactive. We had a pipe burst in a rental a few years back but the basement was empty. Less than a dollar in parts and 15 minutes later, we were good to go. (more…)

Not quite real estate (though vineyard capable real estate is highly desirable) but the June 30th issue of Wine Spectator has a feature story on Oregon wines. Mostly about our beloved Pinot Noir but other varieties are rated as well. The online version is subscription based so picking up a copy might be your best bet. (more…)