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Urban Nest Realty 5/20/26 Urban Nest Realty 5/20/26

Portland’s a Big City…Until You Pick a Neighborhood (Then It’s Basically a Small Town)

In Portland, your neighborhood is not just where you unwind at the end of the day. For locals it’s where they build their day-to-day life. The quickest way to feel at home is to lean into that mindset: find your go-to coffee shop, your favorite bike route, and your regular hangouts nearby. Then let those routines turn into familiar faces and real connections.

Urban Nest Realty 4/8/26 Urban Nest Realty 4/8/26

Agent Denise Wolfe on the Sabin Neighborhood: Portland's Sunny Secret

Realtor Denise Wolfe tells us why Sabin is Northeast Portland's best-kept secret — more light, more breathing room, and a relaxed vibe that Irvington's famous neighbor can't quite match. Come for the walkability. Stay for the sunsets.

Urban Nest Realty 11/29/16 Urban Nest Realty 11/29/16

An All-Purpose Guide to the Piedmont Neighborhood in Portland

Urban Nest Realty 9/22/16 Urban Nest Realty 9/22/16

An All-Purpose Guide to the Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood in Portland

Get to know northeast Portland’s Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood: full of great shops, wonderful restaurants, excellent schools, and a range of terrific homes!

Urban Nest Realty 9/15/16 Urban Nest Realty 9/15/16

Community Business Spotlight: Prince Coffee

Prince Coffee in North Portland's Kenton neighborhood is a destination for all that love dutch cookies and/or great coffee. We pick up PDX insight from owner Katie Prinsen.