Townhomes are taking off as available land for new-construction homes becomes scarce and buyers look for more affordable options. But townhomes are not just about affordability. Today, homebuyers are also drawn to the low-maintenance lifestyle these types of homes offer, according to Melissa Cervin, vice president of marketing at Lombardo Homes. “This shift reflects a growing demand for […]
Co-owners Alexa and Nick Numkena-Anderson are serving fry bread tacos by day and non-colonial tasting menus by night. Portland finally has an Indigenous restaurant. Javelina, which started as a pop-up in November 2023, opened as a permanent brick-and-mortar on January 23 at Lil’ Dame. By day, Javelina is a counter-service restaurant serving contemporary Native American dishes like fry […]
Homebuyers are slowly finding affordability, but it depends on where they’re looking. The median listing price for a new-construction home in the U.S. inched down at the end of December, compared to the year before—with the South and West emerging as the best places to buy a freshly built house. Last year was a strong one for […]
You’re this close to owning a new home, you can almost taste it. The closing paperwork is prepared, your new digs passed the inspection, and—wonder of wonders—you’re even happy with your loan. Homeownership is just on the other side of the hill. As long as the final walk-through goes according to plan. Prospective homebuyers scrolling through TikTok these days can stumble upon […]
Purchasing a home might seem like you’re signing your life away, but it also comes with a hefty price tag beyond forking over the remainder of your down payment. When it comes time for closing, you will need to come prepared with payments to fulfill the checklist of money owed. “’Closing costs’ is a broad […]
Portland chef Gregory Gourdet holds the medal he won — his third in three years — at the James Beard Awards in Chicago on June 10.Courtesy of the James Beard Foundation Oregon chefs, restaurants, bars and a bakery were among the semifinalists named for the 2025 James Beard Awards in an announcement Wednesday. Often […]
Bone-chilling temperatures are on the way for most of the U.S. as a polar vortex is in the forecast for late January. From the Midwest to the Northeast, roughly 120 million people will feel the brrr in the last days of the month. If you’re a homeowner living in a cold climate—or one that’s about to experience this extreme chill—it’s […]
Portland stands out among U.S. cities for the many teahouses that offer gongfu tea, a Chinese style of service that translates as making tea with skill. This isn’t your old high British tea, served milky and sweet, with a side of cucumber sandwiches. If you go, plan to sit down, take your time, and even […]
New year, new you, right? For many, January heralds the start of a new era, whether it involves hunkering down with hot drinks, hitting up the postholiday sales, or turning over a new leaf for the coming 12 months. But for a lot of people, this time at the start of the year also represents […]
Portland restaurant TapTap Cuisine, operated by Dieuson Alix and his mother, is sharing Haitian culture, one serving at a time. While many celebrated New Year’s Day with champagne toasts, Portland’s newest Haitian restaurant marked the occasion by serving up a dish that symbolizes freedom and independence. Jan. 1, Haiti’s Independence Day, marks the birth of […]