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Are You Ready for Tax Time?

1/31/2020

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Welcome to tax season! It’s never too early to get your ducks in a row. The sooner you get prepared, the less stress you’ll find when April 15 rolls around.
 
This month, we're sending you information to help you get ahead of the game! You’ll find a quick overview of some significant changes to the tax law for 2019. Get the updates on retirement account contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts and a few other major tax topics. Once you know the tax facts, get a few tips to stay organized while you pull your information together.
 
If you need a hand with your taxes, give us a call. We have a great tax professional in our network, and we’d love to refer you. This season can be stressful, so remember to stay organized and breathe!
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February 2020 Events - Portland, OR

1/24/2020

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Saturday, February 1, Hōʻike (Hawaiian Show)
In the Hawaiian language,  hōʻike means show.  Hōʻike is an annual fundraiser sponsored by KIAKO Foundation.  The evening starts with a family style dining experience which includes local food, followed by a silent auction and ends with live music and Polynesian dancing featured by  Hula Hālau ‘Ohana Holo’oko’a.
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Saturday, February 1, Worst Day of the Year Run
February 1st is both the coldest and wettest date in Oregon's history......the perfect day for a run!  It's also the day before the Super Bowl.  Exercise on Saturday and  party guilt-free on Sunday.  Recycle your Halloween costume, grab your buddies, and come shake your fist at Father Winter.
​For More Information, Click Here!
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Saturday, February 1, Princess Promenade
This is the fifth annual princess themed Daddy Daughter Dance! Join them for an evening of dancing, music, snacks, face painting, a commemorative photo and gift bag, and meet a few real princesses! Dress is semi-formal. Girls grade K-8 welcomed along with their fathers, guardians, or male relative. All proceeds benefit the community and international projects of Sherwood FACE (Foundation for Academic and Cultural Exchange).
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February 5 - 9, The PNW Sportsmen's Show
Everything for every sportsman and woman under one roof! Hunting, fishing, boating, outdoor gear & much more! These are the biggest and best shows in the region. With iconic features like: The Baxter Auto Parts Kid’s Trout Pond, Head-and-Horns Competition, Fishing/Hunting Seminar Series, Outdoor Cooking, Archery shoots, top retailers, RV’s, ATV’s, tents, apparel and the list goes on and on.
For More Information, Click Here! 
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Saturday, February 8, Harlem Globetrotters
We’re pushing the limits of basketball and having even more fun. Don’t miss the one and only Harlem Globetrotters in an all-new tour. There will be new high-flying dunks, hilarious stunts, a new record-breaking attempt and unforgettable family moments. See the Pushing The Limits World Tour live.
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Saturday, February 15, My Muddy Valentine
​Looking for a fun, unique event for Valentine’s Day weekend? Join the fun Saturday, February 15th for the 6th annual My Muddy Valentine’s Day event at Lee Farms in Tualatin, OR. This event features 5K or 10K walk/run obstacle course challenge that will leave you covered in mud from head to toe!  Tackle the muddy terrain while conquering over 20 obstacles that wind you through the beautiful property of Lee Farms.
For More Information, Click Here!
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February 19 - March 1, Portland Jazz Festival
The 2020 PDX Jazz Festival will include an array of artists spanning the full breadth of jazz during the 17th annual edition of the event; musicians, composers and producers who “take chances” with their art figure prominently. 
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February 20 - 23, Portland International Auto Show
The Portland International Auto Show is the largest auto show in the Pacific Northwest. With more than 480,000 square feet of exhibit space you will find over 600 vehicles from 35 manufacturers, the latest in car design and technology plus exotics from around the world. Get behind the wheel in one of the many Ride & Drives, watch live custom car builds, explore the latest advancements in electric vehicles and autonomous technology that will be here before we know it.
​For More Information, Click Here!
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February 20 - 23, Portland Spring Home & Garden Show
​The Portland Spring Home & Garden show returns to the Portland Expo Center filled with great home products and ideas. Talk with experts, shop for the newest products and find your inspiration for your next home project.  Show features include How-To Seminars & Demonstrations on the stage, Artisan Market, Kids Zone sponsored by Portland Parent Magazine, Plant & Nursery Market, and Showcase Garden Competition.
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February 20 - 23, Newport Seafood & Wine Festival
It wouldn’t be winter on the coast without the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival. Showcasing over 150 premier Northwest wines, culinary professionals and regional artisans.  Artists and Craftsmen showcase a variety of fine art, while the Pacific Northwest's Wineries pour the finest of wines and culinary professionals serve cuisines of delectable delights to entice your palates.
​For More Information, Click Here!
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Saturday, February 22, Polar Plunge
Be a part of the coolest event of the season in 2020!  Plunge, spectate, donate or volunteer - you'll make an everlasting contribution to our Special Olympics Oregon athletes this winter season.  Join the fun and partake in a host of activities for all ages!
For More Information, Click Here! 

February 28, March 1, 69th Annual Oregon Agate & Mineral Show
Explore the wonders of nature at the Annual Oregon Agate and Mineral Show. Enjoy a wide array of beautiful cabochons (cut, shaped, and polished rocks) including agate, jasper, and obsidian from the northwest. Presented by the Oregon Agate and Mineral Society (OAMS) 30+ exhibits will be on display.
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February 28 - March 1, Portland Golf Show
Celebrating its 27th year as the kickoff event to golf season in Oregon and Southwest Washington, the Portland Golf Show features the lowest prices of the year on name-brand clubs and equipment from the industry’s leading manufacturers in the Fiddler’s Green Golf Shop, a free driving range lined with manufacturer's reps showing off the hottest new clubs of the year, fun skills contests with unbelievable prizes, free lessons from top Northwest pros, a fully-stocked 19th Hole lounge with beer and distillery tastings, plus special areas for kids, golf fitness and other exciting activities. In addition, a $15 ticket includes rounds of golf and more!
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February 28 - 29, Attention Everyone (A-Wol Dance Collective)
This strong and powerful cast works together to captivating music, harnessing themselves with restraints that free, rather than control, breaking from any and all societal expectations. Feel the empowerment, the exhilaration, the raw beauty of the female form, purposefully combining with the steel and wood of their industrial warehouse. Always pushing the boundaries of dance, come witness dancers maintain constant eye contact and revel in symbolism, while simultaneously challenging those same symbols.
​For More Information, Click Here!
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Saturday, February 29, Brewstillery Festival
Breweries and Distilleries teaming up to create the perfect pairings. Each pairing will consist of a 4oz beer pour and a 1/4 oz spirit taste. Only like beer? Then just drink beer. You can pick and choose, although we strongly recommend going for the pairing.
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February 29 - March 1, Monster Jam
Monster Jam is the most accessible and family-friendly sport in the world today. Unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable, Monster Jam takes center stage in the world’s most iconic venues, sporting meticulously manicured dirt tracks created with the sole purpose of pushing these perfectly engineered, ever-evolving trucks to their limits. The Monster Jam drivers are athletes at the core and experts in four-wheeled, controlled aggression. Monster Jam, the larger-than-life sport that always leaves you entertained.
For More Information, Click Here!
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If you make it out to any of these events, or other events in the area this month, let us know.  
​We'd love to hear about it!
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December 2019 - Market Action Report - Portland, OR

1/17/2020

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Below is a quick snapshot of key Portland Area real estate statistics for December 2019.  Please give us a call if you would like to learn how this affects the value of your home, or your purchasing power!

If you are interested in viewing the full detailed report ​click on the image below! 
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2020 Real Estate Market Fast Facts

1/15/2020

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As your trusted real estate professionals, we love keeping you up-to-date with all things real estate. That’s why this month, we're sending you a brief snapshot of the real estate market as we begin 2020. Consider this eReport your quick guide to where we stand right now. Give it a look, and don’t hesitate call us if you have any questions. After all, real estate is local, and we're always happy to explain what these national trends mean for our area. 
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Real Estate 2020: National Market Outlook

1/1/2020

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Welcome to 2020, the official start of a new decade! We hope you had a restful and joyous end of the year, filled with friends, family and fun celebrations.

As we start to get back into the swing of things, we're sending information to keep you up-to-date on the national real estate market. Of course, it’s impossible to predict the future! However, by going over the latest market trends, this information provides some insight on what to expect in the months ahead. You’ll also learn about several significant changes we’ve seen over the past 15 years that indicate a steady housing market today.

The real estate market is always a hot topic, especially at the start of the year. If you have questions about what you’re hearing in the news, don’t hesitate to reach out! At the end of the day, real estate is local, and we're always happy to walk you through what’s going on and how it applies to you!
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