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The holidays are a time for reconnecting with family and get some time to recharge before starting a new year. Some activities and traditions connect with every generation and we all love to go back to them. Have you seen the Christmas lights in your city? Did you bake some delicious Christmas cookies? The snow […]

Turkey Recipes for Thanksgiving can be handed down from parent to child, but if your childhood bird often was too dry and boring for your tastes you might want to try something more bold. If you’re in charge of a dinner extravaganza this year and have no idea where to start, we’re bringing you four […]

Have you inspected your chimney or checked the caulking around windows and doors this year? The start of the fall season is the perfect time to get some work done in your home before the wet weather starts. The clear skies we have at this time of the year provide the perfect opportunity to do […]

The fall season is finally here and it’s time to get your cozy wardrobe out, start thinking about this year’s costumes, and of course, start preparing your Halloween decorations. The colorful foliage season is the time for many beloved traditions like hayrides and pumpkin patches and this year the fun is already starting in Portland. […]

This month we are meeting with Tyler Jones, owner of Hood Valley Pest Management, a local family-operated company that looks to build relationships of trust and results with their customers. Phil: How did you get started in pest management? Tyler: I got into the industry back in 2016. I was the first employee for another […]

If you’re on the market for a new home, you’re probably weighing your decision on factors like square footage, proximity to urban and town centers, and/or a good neighborhood. These are things that you may be considering as you think of your lifestyle, but they are also factors that will help you build equity and […]

Many people assume that they would never qualify for a loan in the current market and don’t even try. However, if your credit score is lower than you’d like then it’s time you start working to improve it. Depending on what’s holding you down, you could be able to improve it faster than you think. […]

This month we are speaking with Charles Ray, co-owner and Vice President of AAA Heating and Cooling. A local third-generation-owned heating and cooling company helping families keep their homes comfortable with friendly service. Phil: Thanks for meeting with us today, can you give a little history about AAA? Charles: Yeah, AAA was started by the […]

With fast-rising home prices and interest rates that started to escalate this year, saving up for a down payment seems like a dream for many in the current market. It’s not just about how difficult it is to save up for the 20% down payment of a house that would likely cost between $400,000-$500,000. It’s […]

After slowly waking up from the forced slumber of the pandemic last year, this year Portland’s summer activities are coming back to their former glory. Oregonians always make the best of the ideal summer weather with all kinds of outdoor celebrations. It’s the perfect time to go on hikes and for a swim at the […]