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October 2019 Events - Portland, OR

9/23/2019

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October 1 - 31, Haunted Pub Tour
Uncover Portland’s haunted dark side on this spine-tingling ghost tour, all while sampling 6 local beers. Alive with restaurants and nightlife today, 100 years ago Portland’s Historic Old Town District was home to many less savory establishments – opium dens, brothels, and underground speakeasies.  While locals avoided the city’s notoriously dangerous “North End,” unsuspecting sailors were often ruthlessly abducted.  On this tour, you’ll venture underground into the Shanghai Tunnels and see where they were locked away.  This rampant kidnapping earned Portland the reputation as one of the world’s most dangerous port cities in the 1800s.  Our expert tour guides regale you with stories from this lawless period, including Portland’s most infamous criminals, their victims, and the ghosts they’ve left behind.
​For more information, Click Here!

October 5 - 31 (weekends), Spirit of Halloweentown
The Spirit of Halloweentown descends on St Helens each October. Join them for this long celebration of the season. Fantastic Photo Ops with actors from the movie, Haunted Mansions, Severed Head Tractor Rides, Gothic Gatherings, Bonfires and Scary Things Galore Are In Store For You!  
For the full monthly schedule, Click Here!
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October 3 - 6, Portland Fall Home & Garden Show
​The best place to start your next home project is at the Portland Fall Home Show! The show is the perfect place to meet remodeling professionals, get plenty of ideas and visit with hundreds of great companies so you can launch or finish your home project. 
For more information, Click Here!

October 4 - 6, Portland Greek Festival
The Portland Greek Festival is celebrated as the largest Greek Festival on the west coast with more than 15,000 people attending. Each year the festival organization increases food and pastry preparation to meet the ever-growing popularity of the Festival. This cultural experience features Greek food, music, dance and shopping. The Agora - the Greek marketplace features imported merchandise, clothing, jewelry, icons, flokati rugs and cookbooks. Among the fabulous food, exclusive cooking demonstrations, and exciting entertainment, visitors have the opportunity to also learn about our vibrant Greek community by visiting the Hellenic-American Cultural Center Museum (HACCM) located on the 2nd floor of the church hall.
For more information, Click Here!
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Saturday, October 5th, Lake Oswego Wine Walk
​Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting and food from 2pm-5pm at 30 local businesses.  Check in at the Lake Oswego Chamber office to receive your complimentary wine glass and "yoke."
For more information, Click Here!

October 5 - 6, Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival
The Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival is held on the beach, in the center of Lincoln City, at the D-River Wayside from 10am - 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend festival will include kite flying demonstrations by experts, kids kite making, and some of the most colorful “big” kites in the world!
For more information, Click Here!
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October 11 - 13, Hood River Valley Harvest Fest
More than 120 farmers, artisan food producers, wineries, cideries and artists will gather along the Columbia River to celebrate the region’s bounty.  With booths overflowing with Hood River Valley specialties ranging from apples to wine, the 37th annual Hood River Valley Harvest Fest is the place to be for all things autumn in the Hood River Valley. 
For more information, Click Here!

Friday, October 18th, Portland Green Building Slam
The Portland Green Building Slam is a fun, educational event. It features ten fast-paced, mind-blowing talks about remarkable and innovative green building projects. Get ready to be inspired as ten green builders present innovative, high performance building projects in 10-minute segments. 
For more information, Click Here!
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Saturday, October 19th, West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta
If you’ve never been to the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta odds are you’ve never seen anyone sit inside a giant pumpkin let alone race one across a lake dressed as a superhero or the tooth fairy. Over the last 15 years the award-winning West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta has become Oregon's most anticipated Fall event. Admission to the festival is free as are most of the activities. Food and souvenirs will be available for purchase.
For more information, Click Here!

Saturday, October 19th, Barn Dance at the Oregon Garden:
Enjoy live music, line-dancing lessons, and a pig-roast dinner with a cold beer at the Oregon Garden! Extend the fun by staying the night and enjoying the beauty of the garden the next day!  This is a 21+ event.
For more information, Click Here!
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October 24 - 26, Night Flight's Fright Night
A Halloween Circus! Agatha the witch just wants to pass her final exam for Mx. Morgan’s School of Magic and Domination. But her text book is soggy, her wand is broken and the weird sisters keep stealing her ideas. Not to mention it is Halloween Night and vampires, wolves and those creepy girls from Salem won’t let her study in peace. Will she be able to find her magic and summon a creature from the unseelie realm in order to graduate on time? Or will she have to sign up for summer school again?  Featuring world class circus arts, Night Flight’s FRIGHT NIGHT is a Halloween tradition not to be missed!
For more information, Click Here!


Saturday, October 26th, Run Like Hell Half Marathon and 5/10k
All three distances of the 2019 Run Like Hell half marathon and 5/10k's will be at McMenamins Edgefield property and run through historic downtown Troutdale and along the Historic Columbia River Highway. The courses are amazing! As always, this is a Halloween themed event and the post race party at Edgefield is going to be a spectacle in and of itself! Come dressed in costume and join the circus! You won’t be disappointed.
For more information, Click Here!
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Saturday, October 26th, Killer Pumpkin Festival
​It's going to be an absolutely killer time at this year's Killer Pumpkin Festival. There will be many pumpkin beers to try.  Pair your pumpkin brews with a delicious sampling of snacks from the special pumpkin menu. Dress in costume for your chance to win some serious prizes!  This event is family-friendly and dog-friendly.
For more information, Click Here!

Saturday, October 26th, Thrill the World Portland
​The funk of forty thousand years is washed off, and zombies rise... to dance! Thrill the World Portland takes the stage for its 13th annual Thriller dance, the local outpost of a simultaneous, worldwide Thriller. The dance begins at 3pm, Irving Park's covered basketball court, close to 7th & NE Fremont. Dancers are asked to arrive by 2:40 pm - to get registered before taking the court.
For more information, Click Here! 
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October 19-20 & 26-27, Howloween at the Zoo
In keeping with the zoo's mission, Howloween aims to be educational as well as fun. Scavenger hunts and activities are themed to teach kids about animals around the world, and their habitats and adaptations.  Activities are best suited for children ages 2-12, but all are welcome.
For more information, Click Here!

Thursday, October 31st, Trick or Treating:
  • ​Gresham (Main Ave)
  • Lake Oswego Monster Mash
  • Multnomah Village
  • Oregon City
  • Tigard (Main Street)
  • Alberta St​
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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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August 2019 - Market Action Report - Portland, OR

9/17/2019

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Below is a quick snapshot of key Portland Area real estate statistics for August 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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The Truth About iBuyers

9/16/2019

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As your trusted real estate professional, we want to keep you up-to-date on the market. One real estate buzzword you may have recently heard is “iBuyer.” These are mostly online companies that make an instant offer on your home, buy it, list it and sell it to someone else. In light of these developments, we want to provide context on this latest addition to the real estate space and explain why a real estate pro is still the most cost-effective and convenient way to buy or sell your home. 
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The Not-So-Hidden Talents of Your Real Estate Pro

9/1/2019

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In a world where you can buy or sell a home with the click of a button, the work of a real estate agent becomes even more critical. Sure, you may be able to perform an actual sale on the web, but the extra perks an agent provides simply can’t be replaced by the internet. If you’ve ever worked with a real estate pro before, you know that this process is much more than just a clickable transaction.
 
To show you what we mean, we want to share a few of our “not-so-hidden talents” with you this month. These are some skills, benefits and knowledge we provide in addition to assisting you with buying or selling your home. You’ll also find a few numbers speaking to the high-quality work real estate agents provide for their clients. It is our hope you grasp a completely new perspective on what a great real estate professional can do for you.
 
We will always strive to provide you with an unparalleled level of service with anything you may need, regardless of whether it’s real estate related or not. Need a referral for a great contractor? Have a question about these topics? Give us a call — we would be honored to serve you.
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