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Property Watch: A Swoony Remodel in Beaverton by a Renowned Designer

Saturated color and pattern and a plethora of custom details reveal themselves in a new traditional home in Southwest Beaverton.

06/26/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Pool Party

Renting a Private Pool in Portland Has Never Been Swimpler

Want to go for a dip? Swimply has turned Portland into a hotbed for backyard pool and hot tub rentals, from saltwater pools on hilltop hobby farms to backyard hangs.

06/22/2023 By Sam Stites

Real Estate

Property Watch: An Uncommon Victorian for Sale in Irvington

Spectacular bathrooms and shiny details highlight this remodeled nineteenth-century home built in the Shingle style, a simpler version of Queen Anne.

06/20/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: Tabor's Most-Famed Midcentury Hits the Market

Enjoy a top-to-bottom remodel with panoramic views, modern cool, and the best sunset spot in the neighborhood.

06/13/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: The Only Red Brick Townhouses in Oregon

A rare local version of an East Coast brownstone, with preserved old-growth woodwork, stained glass, and a custom kitchen in Northwest Portland

06/06/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Schoolhouse Turned Dance Hall Turned Home

Original wood floors, windows, and bell tower, plus salvaged design details, on a full acre make for a dreamy, unique house.

05/31/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: Storybook Style with a Designer Remodel

Fairy-tale whimsy and luxe modern details meet in this century-old home in the Grant Park neighborhood of Northeast Portland.

05/23/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Portland Neighborhoods by the Numbers 2023

Home sales prices, rent costs, crime numbers, and commute times for every neighborhood, from Linnton to Laurelhurst, Multnomah to Montavilla

05/18/2023 Edited by Margaret Seiler

Real Estate

Portland Suburbs by the Numbers 2023

The burbs are booming! Home sales prices, rent costs, demographics, and commute times for Ridgefield, Sandy, Hillsboro, and other Portland-area suburbs.

05/18/2023 Edited by Margaret Seiler

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Delightfully Restored Atomic Ranch in Markham

Welcome to the ‘Retro Ranch.’

05/15/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Royally Good

Portland’s Only Castle Is For Sale

An iconic historic landmark in the West Hills is on the market for the first time in decades.

05/08/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Brick Midcentury in a Concordia Enclave

Built in 1954, this midcentury gem has fantastic bones only enhanced by a more recent remodel.

05/01/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Home

The Woodworker, the Upholsterer, and Harry Styles

Portland-based Your House Couch turned a pop album cover mystery into a stylish reality.

04/25/2023 By Angela Cabotaje Photography by Christopher Dibble

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Rare and Dreamy Rummer in Garden Home

A larger floor plan with all the midcentury builder’s hallmarks, including a lush indoor atrium, windows galore, and vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings.

04/24/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: Adorable Apartment in a Historic Building on Belmont

The Belvedere in Sunnyside was part of a Spanish-influenced architecture trend a century ago.

04/17/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: This 1885 Victorian Is One of the Oldest Homes in Portland

The Joseph Bergman House in Northwest's Alphabet District once belonged to the pioneers of the city's architectural preservation scene.

04/12/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Disaster Prep

How to Prepare a Portland Home for Earthquakes and Wildfire Smoke

You’re living in a disaster-prone state. Are you ready for the next one?

04/07/2023 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen Illustrations by SanQian

Real Estate

Property Watch: Timeless Pearl District Loft by Jessica Helgerson

A once basic loft transformed with statement tile, a multitude of storage, and a built-in sectional that can seat 12 party guests at once

04/04/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: A One-of-a-Kind Home by an Iconic Local Architect

For $3.6 million, you can work with "organic architect" Robert Harvey Oshatz to fully customize the interior.

03/28/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Kitchen Gear

2 Pandemic-Born Portland Businesses Bring Some Style to Food Storage

Add some color to your counter with cool, mod cookie jars from Astro the Studio and washable food covers from Hanuk Design.

03/27/2023 By Margaret Seiler