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Understanding Radon: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Health in Oregon and Washington

Understanding Radon: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Health in Oregon and Washington

Feeling Crafty? A Guide to PDX Do-It-Yourself Centers

Feeling Crafty? A Guide to PDX Do-It-Yourself Centers

ADU Tips: How to Be a Successful Portland Land Lady or Lord

ADU Tips: How to Be a Successful Portland Land Lady or Lord

LIFE IN OREGON & WASHINGTON

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Our Monthly Picks Around Town: June 2026

Our Monthly Picks Around Town: June 2026

Our Monthly Picks Around Town: May 2026

Our Monthly Picks Around Town: May 2026

Spring 2026 Home Maintenance Guide

Spring 2026 Home Maintenance Guide

Agent Heather Theiss on How to Avoid Home-Buyer’s Remorse

Agent Heather Theiss on How to Avoid Home-Buyer’s Remorse

Our Monthly Picks Around Town: April 2026

Our Monthly Picks Around Town: April 2026

Why Camas, WA Should Be on Your Relocation Radar

Why Camas, WA Should Be on Your Relocation Radar

Discover Uptown Village - A Walkable, Lively Neighborhood in Vancouver, WA

Discover Uptown Village - A Walkable, Lively Neighborhood in Vancouver, WA

Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse: Your Complete Guide to Lunar New Year 2026 in Portland and Vancouver

Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse: Your Complete Guide to Lunar New Year 2026 in Portland and Vancouver

Our Monthly Picks Around Town: February 2026

Our Monthly Picks Around Town: February 2026

HOME BUYING & SELLING TIPS

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Why Your Home Style Choice in Portland Could Be Your Best Investment Decision

Why Your Home Style Choice in Portland Could Be Your Best Investment Decision

2026 Home Features That We’ve Seen Increase Property Value in Portland & Vancouver

2026 Home Features That We’ve Seen Increase Property Value in Portland & Vancouver

Wildfire Risk and Preparedness in Portland and Vancouver

Wildfire Risk and Preparedness in Portland and Vancouver

URBAN NEST STORIES

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Realtor Rachel Freed Describes The Benefits of Buying a Condo in the Pearl District (from someone who actually lives there)

May 8, 2026

Realtor Rachel Freed Describes The Benefits of Buying a Condo in the Pearl District (from someone who actually lives there)

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

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

April 8, 2026

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

April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026

Agent Heather Theiss on How to Avoid Home-Buyer’s Remorse

March 25, 2026

Agent Heather Theiss on How to Avoid Home-Buyer’s Remorse

March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

How Urban Nest's Dedicated Marketing Team Amplifies Success for Agents and Clients

December 22, 2025

How Urban Nest's Dedicated Marketing Team Amplifies Success for Agents and Clients

December 22, 2025

December 22, 2025

Agent Mike Bodine Helps You Decide: DIY Home Improvements or Hire a Professional Contractor?

December 8, 2025

Agent Mike Bodine Helps You Decide: DIY Home Improvements or Hire a Professional Contractor?

December 8, 2025

December 8, 2025

From East to West: A Complete Guide to Relocating to Portland from the East Coast

October 17, 2025

From East to West: A Complete Guide to Relocating to Portland from the East Coast

October 17, 2025

October 17, 2025

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March 2020 Portland Metro Market Update

Tina Schafer 4/20/20 Tina Schafer 4/20/20

March 2020 Portland Metro Market Update

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Tina's Guide To Virtual Buying & Selling

Tina Schafer 4/13/20 Tina Schafer 4/13/20

Tina's Guide To Virtual Buying & Selling

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Does the Portland Home Selling Season Start in March? How to Get Prepared

Urban Nest Realty 3/15/19 Urban Nest Realty 3/15/19

Does the Portland Home Selling Season Start in March? How to Get Prepared

Portland enjoys one of the longest selling seasons in the nation, which starts in March – and it may be the best month to sell your home in PDX.

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Selling Your PDX Home in Summer: Tips from Urban Nest

Urban Nest Realty 7/13/18 Urban Nest Realty 7/13/18

Selling Your PDX Home in Summer: Tips from Urban Nest

Selling a home in Portland takes some finesse; we’re here to share pro tips for selling your home this summer.

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What Portlanders Need to Know About Buying a Condo

Urban Nest Realty 6/8/18 Urban Nest Realty 6/8/18

What Portlanders Need to Know About Buying a Condo

Straddling the decision whether to buy a traditional home or a condo in Portland? Here’s what you need to know.

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