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Urban Nest Realty 6/30/25 Urban Nest Realty 6/30/25

Our Monthly Picks Around Town: July 2025

☀️🌈 July Is Peak Portland - And We’re Here for It ☀️🌈

The days are long, the vibes are high, and the calendar is stacked with only-in-Portland summer magic. From jazz in Cathedral Park to rainbow joy at Pride, rock tributes at Harefest to movies under the stars, this month is overflowing with ways to get outside and soak it all in. So grab your sunscreen, mark your calendar, and screenshot your favorites. July, we’re ready for you.

Urban Nest Realty 6/25/25 Urban Nest Realty 6/25/25

Celebrating Pride at Urban Nest: All Year Long

Urban Nest Realty's commitment to LGBTQIA+ inclusion extends beyond Pride month, embodying core values of courage, credibility, community, and clarity. As a leading real estate agency in Portland, we actively support local queer-owned businesses and organizations while fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Our dedication to creating safe spaces and authentic relationships makes us more than allies - we're advocates for the LGBTQIA+ community year-round, serving Oregon & Washington with pride.

Urban Nest Realty 6/9/25 Urban Nest Realty 6/9/25

Beyond Portland's Progressive Image: A Journey Through Housing History

Explore Portland's complex housing history through the Fair Housing Council of Oregon's eye-opening bus tour. From Vanport's tragic flooding to Japanese internment at the Expo Center, discover how redlining, discrimination, and displacement shaped Portland's neighborhoods. Learn how real estate professionals are working towards equitable housing, fair housing initiatives, and community preservation.

Urban Nest Realty 6/2/25 Urban Nest Realty 6/2/25

Our Monthly Picks Around Town: June 2025

June is Heating Up—And So Is the Calendar ☀️ Festival season is officially in full swing. The roses are blooming, the bikes are cruising, and Portland + SW Washington are bursting with live music, local eats, and long, sunny days worth celebrating. Whether you’re dancing at Good in the Hood, soaking up the Night Glow at the Festival of Balloons, or joining the crew for a Star Trek bike ride (because... Portland), this month is packed with moments you won’t want to miss.

Urban Nest Realty 5/30/25 Urban Nest Realty 5/30/25

Urban Nest Realty: A Love Letter from the Inside

Urban Nest Realty is honored to be nominated for Willamette Week’s Best of Portland 2025. More than just a real estate brokerage, we're a community-rooted, women-led team redefining what it means to do real estate in Portland. With deep local expertise, a people-first approach, and a commitment to growth and integrity, we make buying and selling homes a more human experience.