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The Science of Being Grateful

10/31/2019

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A grateful heart lifts your own spirits and the spirits of those around you. When you commit to an attitude of gratitude, you foster more meaningful relationships with the ones you care about — yourself included.
 
We know that practicing gratitude has a powerful impact on others, but did you know it can impact you too? The information we're sending this month serves it all up with some science on the side. You’ll learn three simple ways to express gratitude each day, and how each one has been proven to increase your well-being. We also suggest a few apps you can use to track your happiness, so you can see how your emotional state changes when you commit to a grateful heart! 
 
With so much giving in the air this time of year, take a few moments to reflect on your own practice of gratitude. Remember, we're grateful for you and if there’s anything we can do to be of service during this busy time of year, give us a call!
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November 2019 Events - Portland, OR

10/28/2019

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November 1 - 3, Holiday Food & Gift Festival
The 30th Annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival returns November 1-3 at the Oregon Convention Center (Hall C) in downtown Portland. This Festival is one of the largest holiday celebrations in the Northwest, drawing thousands of attendees annually who happily complete their holiday shopping early. With hundreds & hundreds of exhibitors the Festival will provide shoppers with one-of-a-kind gifts that cannot be found anywhere else. Featuring art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, woodcraft, music, photography, toys, Christmas décor, and much more makes this a gift buyer’s delight. 
For More Information, Click Here!

November 1 - 3, SkiFever & Snowboard Show
​Skiers! Snowboarders! Kick off winter at the 2019 SkiFever and Snowboard Show! Giant Sale, Brew SkiFest, Ski Swap, Ski Entertainment, Family fun and more!
​For more information, Click Here!
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Saturday, November 2, Verboort Sausage Dinner
If you love tradition, then you will love the 85th annual Sausage and Sauerkraut Community Dinner. Come join the fun with handmade sausage, sauerkraut and applesauce made solely by hundreds of community volunteers and generations of families that have been in Verboort for over 150 years.  Bulk sausage and a beer garden are also available!
For more information, Click Here!

November 8 - 10, Gorge Wine Weekend
​The Gorge Wine region is a powerful place. It’s a place of extremes—extremes in climate, scenery and style of wine—where the astounding beauty of the landscape is inextricable from its allure as a world class wine region. ​Gorge Wine Weekend has dining, tasting, touring, and talking events in Hood River and beyond.
For more information, Click Here!
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Saturday, November 9, Portland Book Festival
The Portland Book Festival offers something for readers (and future readers) of all ages!  This year’s Festival will include 100+ authors, 90+ vendors, 9 stages, 14 writing workshops, dozens of pop-up events throughout the Portland Art Museum, delicious food trucks, and on-site bookstores and author signings.  
​For more information, Click Here!

Saturday, November 9, Northwest Food & Wine Festival
In its 14th year, the legendary Northwest Food and Wine Festival returns as the definitive wine festival in Portland with a targeted half-day wine and food celebration. The festival brings the highest quality regional wines, spirits, beers, foods and prominent chefs and restaurants. It’s designed to present a rich and rewarding experience for wine lovers, gourmet food enthusiasts and industry experts.
​For more information, Click Here!
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Saturday, November 9, Lough Legacy Veterans Parade
​The Lough Legacy Veterans Parade celebrates the service and sacrifice area veterans have made for our freedom in partnership with the City of Vancouver. Year after year, dedicated volunteers and local organizations and businesses have helped to ensure that the community can continue to recognize and honor our veterans at the annual Veterans Parade.
For more information, Click Here!

Monday, November 11, Portland Veterans Day Parade
​The Annual Portland Veterans Day Parade has been a proud piece of history in our city’s legacy of honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. This year, they celebrate 45 years of this time-honored tradition. 
​For more information, Click Here!
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November 9 - 24, Tenderly, The Rosemary Clooney Musical
This offers a fresh, remarkably personal, and poignant picture of the woman whose unparalleled talent and unbridled personality made her a legend. With her signature songs woven in and out, we learn both the story of her successes on film, radio, and TV, as well as her struggles in her personal life – with a career fading during the advent of rock-and-roll and her battles with addiction and depression. Audiences stand and cheer as they rejoice at her triumphant comeback and even more successful career as a jazz singer.
For more information, Click Here!

November 16 - December 29, The Train to Christmas Town
Feel the holiday magic in the air the moment you arrive! Have your official Train to Christmas Town ticket ready to be punched by the conductor as you board our real working train. The music begins as we depart the station and you’ll be clapping along to our peppy theme song. Meet other book characters like Bumblebee the cuddly polar bear and the postman delivering letters to Santa!
For more information, Click Here!

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November 16 - December 31, Lighting of Maddax Woods
Enjoy a magical walk down a lighted, accessible path through the Woods and to the viewing platform on the Willamette River.  Search for creatures of the Woods, view new Maddax's Boat History, and sse Dorothy Maddax's Garden.
For more information, Click Here!

November 19 - 21, Handmade NW
In its twelfth year, this event takes place at the beautiful OHSU Center for Health & Healing Atrium in the South Waterfront District. The three-day event rotates artisans from each day, offering shoppers unique items throughout and will raise funds and awareness for the The Center for Developmental Health.
For more information, Click Here!
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November 22 - December 1, Portland's Singing Christmas Tree
Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree is proud to be in our 57th season, bringing the joy of Christmas to all ages. This two-hour musical production showcases both contemporary and traditional holiday music performed by over 350 adult and youth choir voices, dance numbers from the Jefferson Dancers and special numbers by local actors and musicians. From the cinematic living nativity, to our original arrangements of Christmas songs and a rich, immersive experience of sound and light will delight everyone, from the young to young-at-heart.
For more information, Click Here!

November 23 - 24, Wild Arts Festival
Join this premier show that celebrates art and nature in the Pacific Northwest!  With artists and authors presenting their work, plus more art, trips, outdoor gear and experiences available in the silent auction, Festival shopping will be a delight. And, it's just in time for the holiday season!
For more information, Click Here!
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Wednesday, November 27, Hood to Coast series Turkey Trot
Be the first to see the lights at Portland International Raceway! The 2019 Turkey Trot Relay and 5K take you on a holiday themed journey through the lights of the Sunshine Division Winter Wonderland. This is the perfect way to kick off Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family.
For more information, Click Here!

Thursday, November 28, Turkey Trot at the Oregon Zoo
​Turkey Trot at the Oregon Zoo is a multi-generational family event. Runners and walkers of all abilities love the 4-mile, un-timed outing between the Oregon Zoo and the International Rose Gardens. Participants finish inside the zoo, much to the delight of two-legged and four-legged mammals alike. The Turkey Trot also features fun kids’ events – the Tot Trot and Diaper Dash.
For more information, Click Here!
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Friday, November 29, Pioneer Courthouse Square Tree Lighting
The day after Thanksgiving thousands of Portlanders will gather at the Square to celebrate the lighting of the spectacular 75′ Douglas-fir tree provided by Stimson Lumber Company.
For more information, Click Here!

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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September 2019 - Market Action Report - Portland, OR

10/23/2019

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​Below is a quick snapshot of key Portland Area real estate statistics for September 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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Keeping Your Smart Home Safe

10/15/2019

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While smart technology adds elegance and convenience to your home life, it also raises a few questions about safety. It’s all fun and games until someone hacks into your coffee maker. The cup of joe is most likely safe, but you will want to make internet security your first priority when you invest in this technology. If WiFi is the front door to a smart home, then the tips below are the keys to keeping it secure at all times. Even if you don’t have too much smart tech just yet, use this information to keep your WiFi in great shape! 
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Is Your Home Smart?

10/1/2019

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Remember the Jetsons, that futuristic family from the popular ‘60s cartoon? Their house had all types of neat gadgets and gizmos that you probably wished for in your own life. Believe it  or not, today’s tech is making these “homes of the future” accessible now — and it’s more practical than you might think.   
 
In this month’s flyer, we’re taking a look at some recent smart home innovations. You’ll learn what these are and why they’re starting to catch on in the “real world.” We're also sharing a few of the latest products that will allow you to make coffee with a voice command or turn off the lights from the grocery store.
 
In fact, these kinds of smart technologies are actually increasing the value of homes, making them more attractive to potential buyers. Circle a few that you might want to include in your own home. Give us a call if you’re wondering what this technology could do to increase the value of your home!
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