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Urban Nest Realty 5/27/16 Urban Nest Realty 5/27/16

Are They Going to Make Me Ride My Bike Naked? An Undercover Look at Portland’s Most Notorious Public Event

What’s Portland’s World Naked Bike Ride all about? Here’s a handy guide for the PDX newcomer, to getting on your bike and riding around in public, naked.

Urban Nest Realty 5/6/16 Urban Nest Realty 5/6/16

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

Read this handy guide, intrepid PDX do-it-yourselfers, for a comprehensive list of the best places to get your build on in the City of Roses.

Urban Nest Realty 5/5/16 Urban Nest Realty 5/5/16

Escrow for Beginners: What to Know When Shopping for Your First Home

What is escrow, anyway? If you’re confused by this part of the home buying process, you’re not alone. At Urban Nest, we're here to help you figure it out.

Urban Nest Realty 4/28/16 Urban Nest Realty 4/28/16

My Kingdom for a Sandwich: The PDX Sandwich Wars

It's been said that nature abhors a vacuum, and in the 90s, that’s exactly what the sandwich scene in PDX had become. But now, there are so many places with so many great sandwiches, it can make a person dizzy.

Urban Nest Realty 4/22/16 Urban Nest Realty 4/22/16

PDX Never Had a Rush Hour Before! Creative Ways You Can Pass the Time in Traffic

Rush hour is getting crazy in the Rose City, but it doesn’t need to be the worst part of your day. These tips might even have you looking forward to your commute.