Aprofessional home inspector has issued a stark warning to homebuyers about the dangers of skipping out on an inspection before purchasing a property—claiming that agreeing to waive this important step in an attempt to give your offer an edge in a competitive market could end in disaster. Randle Loftin, a home inspector based in the Dallas-Forth Worth area, took to […]
Discover nine breathtaking waterfalls in Oregon that become even more enchanting during winter. There’s something truly magical about a wintery waterfall; the stunning sight of an ethereal cascade framed by ice and snow is an almost otherworldly beauty. Here are nine waterfalls in Oregon that are breathtaking that become even more enchanting when the temperature drops below […]
“Life changes,” Clackamas County Circuit Court Judge Kathie Steele wrote. “Banning the public outright is unreasonable” An Oregon judge has issued a ruling that effectively makes the waters of Oswego Lake open to the public, though it could be appealed. The decision issued Wednesday finds the city of Lake Oswego’s ordinance that blocks public access […]
High mortgage rates are making it more expensive to buy a home right now—but many experts still believe that real estate beats out other investment opportunities. Despite that, many investors have been swept into the thrill of playing the markets or trying out new asset classes like art, cryptocurrency, classic cars, and even wine. If […]
From a one-hour drive from Portland to a weekender destination, beat winter chill with a soak at one of these eight natural hot spots. Cold rain here, hot water in the Alvord Desert. Image: Shutterstock The rain drums against the roof, the wind yanks the last damp leaves from the trees—and all the snuggies in the […]
As the romance genre continues to bloom, love-devoted Grand Gesture Books welcomes Portland readers The exterior of Grand Gesture Books on Oct. 26, 2024, in Portland, Ore. Grand Gesture is Oregon’s first romance-only bookstore. Sukhjot Sal / OPB More than 400 people made their way to downtown Portland on Saturday to celebrate the opening of Grand […]
Shvitz in a “wine barrel,” cold plunge in a river, or soak up the steam from a bubbling hot spring. The barrel sauna at Sosta House, with its wine fermenting tank–turned–cold plunge, evokes the feeling of sauna-ing in a pinot noir barrel. Image: Jason Hill Save the adrenaline fiends and modern explorers using their PTO for backcountry expeditions, most […]
Dealing with a family member’s death can be a double cruelty. There is the emotional loss. Then, that’s often followed by the monumental task of dealing with the deceased’s estate—you might have to figure out how to sell their home (here’s how to find a real estate agent in your area) and sort through any property or […]
Buying a home can be an intimidating process right now, but there are many down payment assistance programs that can help aspiring homeowners pivot from home browser to homebuyer. Many people believe they need to put down at least 20% if they want a home. But that’s not true. Most buyers have down payments ranging […]
It’s winter! And there are all kinds of ways to enjoy the snow up in the mountains, but snowshoeing is one of the simplest. “Snowshoeing is the most peaceful thing that you can do,” says Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding. ”It’s just like you and your little crunchy sounds, and maybe there’s like three birds.” […]