Thinking about remodeling your home this year? Then you should also be preparing to get a permit from the city. Building permits are required by law and there are legal consequences if you are caught working without one.   A building inspector has…

Have you heard about Portland's "pop-up" shops? Several temporary shops selling everything from artwork to clothing have "popped up" around downtown Portland. They feature locally designed & handcrafted items that would make excellent gifts for everyone on…

Wow! Today interest rates are between 3.75% and 4.07% (according to Wells Fargo). If there was ever a time to make your move to refinance or buy, this is it! The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it is going to invest in long-term Treasury securities ov…

[caption id="attachment_2276" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="courtesy of bellaorganic"][/caption] There are so many activities to do in Portland when the fall arrives. Families enjoy heading to one of the many farms, located just outside the city ce…