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City of Portland “Get Legal Program” No More- Updated

File this under the list of things you didn’t know were gone until you needed it.  Once upon a time, the City of Portland’s Bureau of Development Services ran the “Get Legal Program” to help property owners permit …

Bed and Breakfast in Portland

Our listing at 2415 NW Lovejoy Street is nearly 8000 square feet including the basement and has seven bedrooms.  During a recent open house I was asked, “what about turning it into a bed and breakfast?” The City …

A Kinder, Gentler City of Portland Permit Process

In Portland, most major (and some minor) projects require a permit. Do I need a permit? If you are doing the job yourself or are doing lots of things at once, it may make the most sense to …

Buyer Due Diligence

The Oregon Property Buyer Advisory (link updated 9/8/09) is produced by the Oregon Real Estate Agency. It begins: A real estate licensee is vital to the home buying process and can provide a variety of services in locating …