Home & Real Estate

Design

What Does Your Light Switch Say About You?

Portland photographer Chuck Shmidt has been shooting homes for more than 14 years. Among the biggest draws? Light switches and outlet wall plates.

10/12/2021 By Nick Campigli

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Darling Courtyard Condo in Piedmont

Vintage charm abounds here, from the sconces over the fireplace to the original millwork and classic cabinets in the kitchen.

10/11/2021 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Price Point: $600,000 Homes in Aloha, Portland, and Tigard

A daylight rambler in Aloha, a century-old house in Portland, and an updated split level in Tigard

10/06/2021 By Cami Hughes

Real Estate

Property Watch: Join the Small Living Movement in Bend

A super-energy-efficient development on Bend's Westside, with views of Pilot Butte and Drake Park

10/04/2021 By Melissa Dalton

Remodel

Old House, New Kitchen

A fresh cooking space in a Pietro Belluschi–designed house from the 1940s bridges nature, design tradition, and modern functionality.

09/30/2021 By Brian Libby

Real Estate

Price Point: $400K homes in Vancouver, Wilsonville, and PDX

A single-family home with a private backyard in Vancouver, a country club condo in Wilsonville, and an updated 1950's home in Portland.

09/29/2021 By Cami Hughes

Real Estate

Property Watch: An Architect-Designed Home on Tabor

Custom cabinetry, curving fireplaces, and an unexpected backyard pool

09/27/2021 By Melissa Dalton

Vacation Rental

Meet ‘Cabana,’ a Local Airbnb Built for Fun

Glam Hollywood vibes and the dancing cage from Embers fill this Oak Grove home

09/24/2021 By Aurora Biggers

Real Estate

Price Point: $2.5 Million Homes in PDX, LO, and Oregon City

A Neo-classical home in Irvington, an English style home with a horse barn in Lake Oswego, and 20 acres with a pool in Oregon City.

09/23/2021 By Cami Hughes

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Convivial Dutch Colonial off SE Clinton

Plenty of original details here, like built in window seats, plus a remodeled kitchen and bathroom, and a very private backyard.

09/20/2021 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Price Point: $800,000 homes in Hillsboro, Tigard, and Portland

A midcentury-modern ranch in Hillsboro, a sunroom/balcony combo in Tigard, and a 1963 home with a basement rec room in SW Portland

09/15/2021 By Cami Hughes

Real Estate

Property Watch: Classic Penthouse in the Heart of the Pearl

Come for the exposed brick, stay for the art, food, and shopping.

09/13/2021 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Price Point: $500,000 Homes in Milwaukie, Portland, and Tualatin

A revamped farmhouse in Milwaukie, a 1910 condo in Portland, and a country club property in Tualatin

09/08/2021 By Cami Hughes

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Euro-Style Condo at the Top of NW 23rd

A cute-as-a-button condo in the landmark Envoy building, overlooking the Alphabet District and Washington Park.

09/07/2021 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: An English-Style Home in Portland Heights

Modern ease with all of the classic trimmings and a 270-degree vista.

08/30/2021 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: An Elegantly Remodeled Montavilla Ranch

A well-appointed home with a standout kitchen on a large corner lot.

08/23/2021 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

First They Came for the AC. Now, It's About a Backyard Pool.

Historically, a pool was unexpected in Portland-area backyards. But given climate change and COVID, they are suddenly hot commodities.

08/18/2021 By Julia Silverman

Real Estate

Up Next In PDX's Hot Home-Buying Market: Virtual Staging

Virtual staging is getting more common, especially for condos, which are more likely to linger on the market.

08/17/2021 By Julia Silverman

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Light Box in King's Heights

Enjoy postcard views from this hilltop perch.

08/16/2021 With Melissa Dalton

Gardening

How to Keep Your Garden Alive During the PDX Heat Wave

A local plant expert’s tips about how to protect your plants in the heat.

08/12/2021 By Cami Hughes