oregon: Homeownership Rate Remains on the Rise - 11/12/19 07:53 AM

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In the third quarter of 2019, the U.S. homeownership rate rose again, signaling another strong indicator of the current housing market.
The U.S. Census Bureau announced,
“The homeownership rate of 64.8 percent was not statistically different from the rate in the third quarter 2018 (64.4 percent), but was 0.7 percentage points higher than the rate in the second quarter 2019 (64.1 percent).”
 
Today there is still a lack of inventory, particularly at the entry and middle-level segments of the market, but that is not stopping buyers from making every effort to pursue homeownership. The many financial and non-financial benefits continue to drive the American Dream and will likely do so for … (0 comments)

oregon: Why You Should Invest in a Wine Storage Cabinet - 11/09/19 05:40 PM
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Eurocave’s wine storage cabinets can be built into kitchen interiors, such as this cabinet from the Inspiration rangeLUX Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai shares his experiences of storing and spoiling wine, and explains why Eurocave cabinets offer the optimum storage conditionsWine is a subject that can engage a vast cast of humans in discussion, from friends wondering what to drink on their terrace in St Tropez next summer that won’t give them a headache, to full-on geek discussions about the grape picking dates in the grand cru vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin in 2017, via speculation on which wines will be the next to jump in price and provide … (0 comments)

oregon: The 36 Best Things to Do in Portland This Weekend: Nov 8-10 - 11/08/19 05:43 PM
by Mercury Things to Do Staff
Ladies, gentlemen, exhibitionists, voyeurs, appreciators of fine art, smut peddlers, comedy lovers, music aficionados, trappers of Blitzens and Yungest of Baes… if ever there was a weekend specifically designed for your specific tastes, it’s this one. Hit the links below and load your plate accordingly
 
Friday, Nov 8 
 
 
Morgan Murphy
Listen, I’m not saying that Portland is entirely responsible for the success of Morgan Murphy’s career as a stand up and a comedy writer. But isn’t it interesting that she was born here and then went on to great acclaim as a writer for both Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon’s late-night talk shows and … (0 comments)

oregon: Millennials: Here’s Why the Process is Well Worth It. - 11/06/19 09:53 AM

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Millennials have waited longer than any other generation to become homeowners, but the wait for this cohort is just about over.
According to National Mortgage News,
 “Millennials, those young adults now aged 23 to 38, are now entering their peak household formation and homebuying years.”
If you’re a Millennial, you’re already well aware that you’re among a generation of those who favor fast-paced, real-time answers – and results. When you’re ready to make a decision, it’s go-time, and you probably want the latest technology at your fingertips to make it happen.
National Mortgage News agrees, stating,
“Millennials are different than previous generations—not only in their delayed homebuying but also … (0 comments)

oregon: The Weeks’s Hottest Kitchen Looks on Instagram - 11/02/19 09:19 AM
By Larissa Runkle
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With the approach of the holiday season, we’re guaranteed to be spending more time in our kitchens. That’s why we love the idea of giving this space a little refresh just in time for all the festivities.
For design inspiration, we turned to the internet, scrolling through hundreds of posts on Instagram—as we do every week—to uncover what’s trending in the kitchen. What we discovered is that the most-liked looks right now have a rustic aesthetic, which fits perfectly with the fall season.
This week’s stunning kitchen looks will put the hearth of your home in a whole new light. And if … (3 comments)

oregon: The 29 Best Things to Do in Portland This Weekend: Nov 1-3 - 11/01/19 06:24 PM
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Dia De Los Muertos, Fri Nov 1, 8 pm, Holocene, $10-12
So… November. We’re here already. That means Thanksgiving is a few weeks away, and then Christmas, and then New Year’s, and then… seems like things are moving really fast, right? You could try to slow it down, but why not just get caught up in the whirlwind? It’s certainly easy enough when you’ve got weekends like this one, starring (Sandy) Alex G, JB Smoove, Reckless Kelly, and YOUR PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS. Hit the links below, and plan your weekend accordingly.
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oregon: Eat It Up: Portland’s Five Most Essential Barbecue Carts - 10/27/19 09:32 AM
by Andrea Damewood
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Big things are happening in the meat on wheels department. In the last several years, Portland has accumulated a quintet of amazing barbecue carts with mind-blowingly beautiful briskets and smoky ribs that peel off the bone.
Just this fall, the tiny Matt’s BBQ Tacos truck on Southeast Hawthorne was named one of Bon Appetit magazine’s Top 10 best new restaurants in America, and Food & Wine dubbed Portland the “unlikely barbecue hero the West Coast needed.”
 Here’s the rundown on the five carts any essentialist must hit:
 Holy Trinity BBQ3582 SE Powell, Thurs-Sun 11 am-3 pm, holytrinitybarbecue.com Since May, Texas-native ’cue master Kyle Rensmeyer has been … (6 comments)

oregon: The 35 Best Things to Do in Portland This Weekend: Oct 25-27 - 10/25/19 09:19 PM
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LadiesFirst! w/ Karma Rivera, Amenta Abioto, Lisa Vazquez, and KayelaJ, Fri Oct 25, 9:30 pm, Jack London Revue, $15-20
Friday, Oct 25  
 
Dreadful Dreams: A Séance Party
The best local Halloween show I’ve ever seen was ER Perkins’ Seance Party, in which talented local performer Loren Hoskins portrays “paranaturalist” Perkins, who’s funny, fussy, and summons the dead. Perkins returns with a brand-new show called Dreadful Dreams which promises an interactive theatrical experience “full of strange ceremony, metaphysical comedy, and genuine attempts at spirit contact.” Guys, this show is GOOD and FUN. GO. (Fri-Sat Oct 25-26, 10:30 pm, Siren Theater, $15-20) WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY
LadiesFirst! Hip-Hop/Soul Showcase
Set in the … (2 comments)

oregon: Depending on the Price, You’re Going to Need Advice - 10/22/19 08:48 AM

IMAGE: COURTESY SEAN PAVONE/SHUTTERSTOCK To understand today’s complex real estate market, it is critical to have a local, trusted advisor on your side – for more reasons than you may think.
In real estate today, there are essentially three different price points in the market: the starter-home market, the middle-home market, and the premium or luxury market. Each one is unique, and depending on the city, the price point in these categories will vary. For example, a starter or lower-end home in San Francisco, California is much more expensive than almost any other part of the country. Let’s explore what you need to know about each of these tiers.
Starter-Home Market: This market varies … (0 comments)

oregon: "The Best App in Real Estate" - KW App Reviewer - 10/21/19 09:31 AM
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oregon: Oregon Blue Cheese Named the Best Cheese in the World - 10/19/19 10:49 AM
By Jamie Hale | The Oregonian/OregonLive
Jamie Francis/The Oregonian – Rogue Creamery in Central Point, Oregon is known for its award-winning blue cheese.
An Oregon cheese stands alone.
A blue cheese called Rogue River Blue, made by Rogue Creamery in Central Point, Oregon, has been declared the best cheese in the world at the 2019 World Cheese Awards.
The event took place Friday in Bergamo, Italy, where cheeses from around the globe were judged over a single day by technical experts, retailers, buyers and food writers. They looked for color, consistency, texture and, ultimately, taste to determine the winner.
At the end of the day, the Oregon blue cheese … (1 comments)

oregon: The 32 Best Things to Do in Portland This Weekend: Oct 18-20 - 10/18/19 07:15 PM
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Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Oct 18-20, Fri noon, Sat 9 am, Sun 10 am, Oregon Convention Center, $12-45, all ages
Halloween is getting closer every day, and this weekend almost feels like it wants to skip the wait and start now, which isn’t a bad idea when you have the Boo Bomb dropping, Nuggets Night flying all the garage-raised birds as they say goodbye, a retro gamer’s paradise unfolding at the Convention Center, and an all new version of The Evil Dead splattering the big screen. Oh yeah, the Clintons (Hillary and … (2 comments)

oregon: The 32 Best Things to Do in Portland This Weekend: Oct 11-13 - 10/11/19 08:00 AM
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A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Play!, Fri-Sat Oct 11-12, 7:30 pm, Siren Theater, $15-25, Through Oct 26
Whooo, it got chilly out in a hurry, didn’t it? Luckily for you, there’s a ton of amazing venues hosting amazing events in Portland this weekend, and they all have heaters. Not that you’ll need them to stay warm in the glow of quality entertainment like Kokoko! making you move, Big K.R.I.T. putting it down, Minority Retort provoking the laughs, and Freddy Krueger live on stage! It’s a very busy weekend ahead, hit the links below … (0 comments)

oregon: The 36 Best Things to Do In Portland This Weekend: Oct 4-6 - 10/04/19 09:56 AM
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Charli XCX, Sun Oct 6, 8 pm, Roseland, $30-32, all ages
The first weekend of October is a big’un, with a feast of entertainment options to choose from. Charli XCX is in town, The Hollywood Theatre is doing its best to keep Portland real weird all weekend, All Jane Comedy is kicking ass and taking names, and because it’s the spooky season, the haunted houses have begun popping up (and jumping out and screaming BOO at you), too. It’s a tasty weekend ahead; hit the links below and load your plate accordingly!
Friday, Oct 4  
 
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