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2025 Ultimate Guide to Portland and Vancouver Farmers Markets
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2025 Ultimate Guide to Portland and Vancouver Farmers Markets

There’s just something magical about wandering through a farmers market on a sunny morning or warm weekday afternoon. The smell of fresh strawberries, the sound of a local musician, petting ALL of the adorable dogs, and the chance to meet the farmers, bakers, and makers who keep our community fed - it’s peak Portland and Vancouver living.

From neighborhood gems like Rocky Butte and Cully to big weekend destinations like PSU and Vancouver’s Esther Short Park, there’s a market for every mood (and every grocery list).

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Celebrating Pride at Urban Nest: All Year Long
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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.

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

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