Neighborhoods by the Numbers

Find your best place to live

Our quick 2010 reference guide compares various real estate–related traits of 95 Portland neighborhoods and 25 suburbs, such as how much your neighbors donate to arts and nonprofits, how the schools stack up, and detailed information about your commute.

HASSON: Ask the Expert

Short Sales

Mindy Forbes

Q: What is the Short Sale listing process?

A: If you have found yourself in a situation where you aren’t sure that you can continue making payments on your home…
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Green Homes

Tracy Mollenholt

Q: Is it possible to find new construction that is affordable, green and has great design?

A: Absolutely! This is a question that is being asked more and more frequently by buyers causing fabulous developments to spring up all around the Portland Metro and SW Washington area…
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North/Northeast Portland

Charity Adams

Q: I heard Jefferson High School might be closing. What can I do to help?

A: Jefferson High School is not closing, but they are in a serious budget crisis especially the once-renowned music and arts program…
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Financing & Market Trends

Bob Ulery

Q: The media keeps saying prices and sales levels are dropping in the Portland area. The National news is just as bad. What is going on? Are we entering a “double dip” decline in the real estate market?

A: I have a love-hate relationship with the media…
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Condos

Mary Ann McDowell

Q: I’m thinking of downsizing into a condo, but I don’t want to give up the amenities of a house. What can I expect with communal living?

A: After selling residential real estate for 10 years, in 1996 I started specializing in urban condos…
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Northwest Portland

Darrin Amico

Q: What is it like being a Realtor in today’s market?

A: This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.
— William Shakespeare
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New Construction

Tari Burback

Q: Is there still a market for luxury homes?

A: Luxury has taken on a whole new meaning in our current market. With the influx of first time homebuyers, million dollar plus listings are no longer what defines luxury…
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Home Care Tips

Jamie Pickens

Q: Is your water heater producing water that is too hot or not hot enough?

A: Check the setting on your hot water heater. An incorrectly set thermostat can cause water to be either too hot or not hot enough…
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Country Living

Debi Laue

Q: I’ve always been intrigued with the idea of moving to the country. What should I consider in making that decision?

A: What you need to know when considering a property to purchase includes information about the water well…
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Barbara McFarlane

SW Portland $419,000

4 bd / 2.1 ba, 2,680 sf
Ronda Joseph

NE Portland $475,000

3 bd / 2 ba 2,270 sf
Ronda Joseph

Lake Oswego, $658,900

4 bd / 2 ba, 2,519 sf
Ronda Joseph

NE Portland $575,000

3 bd / 2 ba 2,599 sf
Ronda Joseph

SW Portland $515,000

2 bd / 2 ba 2,000 sf
Ronda Joseph

SW Portland $475,000

4 bd / 2.1 ba 2,776 sf