Interview

In Noise Hell? This Portland Sound Engineer Has Heard It All Before.

But Tobin Cooley can’t help with that earworm that’s stuck in your head.

09/20/2023 By Arianne Cohen Photography by NashCO Photo

Real Estate

Property Watch: Renovating? Don't Miss This Common Bungalow's Perfect Update

Bocce ball court? Check. Jerkinhead roof? Whatever that is, check. This century-old Craftsman offers a masterclass in spiffing up the ordinary.

09/18/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: The Iconic 'Pink Temple' Is for Sale for $1.9Mil

Is it a home? A bus station? The storied Southeast neighborhood landmark has raised excellent questions from passersby for 100 years.

09/11/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Property Watch

10 Designer Houses Hit the Market in Portland. Here's What They Sold For.

Spoiler alert: some of these gems are still on the market, including homes by local stars Jessica Helgerson and Risa Boyer.

08/28/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Tiny House Watch: For $139K, Own a Tiny House That Floats

This 308-square-foot home on the Columbia River could be an art studio, weekend retreat, or full-time commitment to the life aquatic.

08/07/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Little A-Line in the Woods, by a Nature Preserve

This tastefully wooded remodel is nestled into the forest, accessible only by a steep staircase downward, and only a three-minute drive from Multnomah Village.

07/24/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: What's a Rummer House? A Gorgeous One Is for Sale in Beaverton

A bespoke kitchen and serenely landscaped backyard maintain the beloved character of this sought-after midcentury home.

07/10/2023 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: 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

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: 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

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: Pretty and Pastoral on Sauvie Island

A refreshed ranch on two acres offers lots of space, inside and out.

03/14/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Former Social Club Turned Home in the Heart of Sellwood

Built in 1910, this grand home saw Sellwood grow up around it.

03/10/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Quest

The Great Real Estate Adventure

Patience, rejection, sacrifice, and spiders: secrets of the modern-day house hunt

03/01/2023 By Rachel Saslow Photography by Thomas Teal