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Portland Real Estate
Portland, Oregon, located in Multnomah County, is one of the Northwest's largest cities. The "River City" is near the border of Washington State right on the Willamette River, and just south of the Columbia River. Portland also has aquirred many other nicknames over the years: "Stumptown", "City of Roses", "PDX", "Bridgetown" and a few others. Our climate is quite temperate and mild, with beautiful sunny summers contrasted with gray, rainey winters. Portland is a progressive thinking city, and the real estate market reflects the attitudes of it's residents. We have many measures in place to prevent urban sprawl and to maintain our walkable neighborhoods and communities. Portland's mass transit system of light rail (the MAX) and busses are perfect for those who want to avoid the hassles of a daily commute in a car. We are home to many urban parks, putting Portland at the top of the parks per person ratio in the entire US! We think that Portland, OR is just about the best place to work, live, and raise a family. If you agree with us, we'd love to help you buy or sell real estate in Portland. Contact a Portland Realtor ® or real estate agent today. Portland is growing fast, and our real estate market is growing along with the city. Don't worry, there are still plenty of real estate opportunities available in Portland, from luxury to affordable. Just find the Portland community you like and start searching for properties!
Portland's Neighborhoods and Communities
The city of Portland, Oregon is divided into 5 quadrants:
Easy to remember landmarks divide the city: Burnside Street, the Willamette River, and Williams Avenue. Also, there is a sixth quadrant that is unamed, between the Willamette and Naito Parkway. This sixth section is denoted by the street addresses being prefixed with a zero. Each section of Portland has it's own unique flavor, and it's own unique real estate market. You can find new homes, older houses, condos, townhomes, downtown lofts, apartments, commercial real estate and everything in between all over Portland, but it's best to learn which section and community best suits your lifestyle needs. Use the Portland MLS system to search by location and neighborhood. The MLS contains all multiple listings currently listed for sale in Portland, including foreclosures, land, acreage, lots, single family homes, duplexes, triplexes, apartments, condos, lofts, and all listings available. You won't regret an investment in Portland's real estate market, there is truly something for everyone!
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