Confused about short sales? As many buyers are noticing these days, short sales make up a significant portion of today's market, as much as 30% in some Portland neighborhoods (May 2011).  This isn't…

My Top 3 Hikes Near Portland 1. Cooper Spur Length: 7.8 miles round trip Elevation Change: 2600' gain Season: Summer thru Fall Difficulty: Leg Burner, plus the elevation will get your cardio goin…

When you think of a ghost town what comes to mind?  For me I think of a dusty main street of a old western town worthy of being the set for Tombstone.  Is it just me or are all ghost towns supposed …

Finland Looks Towards Subterranean Development In an effort to decrease urban sprawl and maintain a minimal skyline officials in Helsinki have decided to  take advantage of a shallow bedrock and…