• New Homeownership in Montavilla: How Cedar Corner Cottages Is Getting It Right,Michael Perkins

    New Homeownership in Montavilla: How Cedar Corner Cottages Is Getting It Right

    I host a lot of open houses — over 100 a year across Portland. So when one genuinely surprises me, I pay attention. That's exactly what happened at 6909 NE Multnomah Street in Montavilla, where a local developer named Neil Heller is doing something I think more of Portland needs to see. The Project:

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  • A Trip to the Apple Store Turned Into Something Bigger,Michael Perkins

    A Trip to the Apple Store Turned Into Something Bigger

    I stopped by the Apple Store the other day to get my phone battery replaced. At $100, it felt like a no-brainer compared to shelling out for a brand new phone — and honestly, it turned out to be one of the better investments I've made recently. My phone runs like new again. But the real value of tha

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  • Healthy Habits and Walkability: Why Sellwood Shines,Michael Perkins

    Healthy Habits and Walkability: Why Sellwood Shines

    Imagine waking up, lacing up your sneakers, and stepping out your front door into a neighborhood where everything you need is just a pleasant stroll away. That’s the magic of walkable communities—and in Sellwood, it’s a way of life. Walkability isn’t just about convenience; it’s a cornerstone of hea

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