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Relocating to Portland Oregon?

Welcome to the Portland Relocation Resource

Portland, Oregon has been discussed in many magazines as the “best” in…many things! As recent as 2009, Forbes magazine named Portland as the 4th best housing market in the country. Based mostly from S&P case Schiller 20-home city home price index published monthly. Portland was also voted one of the “10 Greatest Places to Live” by Outside Magazine. Proclaimed as North America's "Best Big City," according to Money magazine. those relocating to Portland will be taken aback at the incredible natural beauty of the area and will enjoy the bustling local scene, sumptuous dining and myriad of activities that are all effortlessly accessed thanks to Portland's famous light-rail system. The Portland area offers a clean, green and friendly metropolis, with lots to do and even more to see. Portland is blessed with tall trees, snow-capped mountains, lush green fields, gently flowing rivers, clean water, moderate climate and bountiful flower gardens. Residents in Portland enjoy a high quality of life with affordable housing, numerous opportunities for cultural activities, spectator sports, recreation, shopping and more. Potential homebuyers will be impressed with Portland’s livability and easy access. The median home cost in early 2009 according to RMLS data is only $250,000. Further, the Portland area is centrally located for easy access to the Oregon coast, the Cascade Mountains and the scenic Columbia River Gorge. Families with school age children relocating to Portland will find many excellent schools to choose from whether you prefer a public or a private school setting. Relocating business professionals will be excited by the well educated and stable work force and an economy that is diverse and growing. The region's high quality of life makes it easy to attract workers to the area and keep them here. The metropolitan area is strategically located, with easy access to West Coast markets and beyond. Bicycling Magazine’s Number 1 Bicycling City. Many have relocated based on Money Magazine’s December 2000 issue which boasted that Portland is “the country’s best place to live.” Years of careful urban management have made Portland a city planner's dream. Built on a European model, the city is a walker's and bicyclers paradise. Statues, fountains, half-size city blocks, and expansive biking trails are abundant. Biking is only one of the many exercise forms preferred by locals. Joggers, powerwalkers and moms and dads pushing their jogger strollers adorn the paths of Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park year-round, causing Fit magazine to vote Portland "Fit Town, U.S.A." If snow sports are more your style, nearby Mount Hood has all the answers. With four ski resorts and North America’s longest ski season (including 90 summer days), this 11,235-foot peak is a mecca for skiers, ice climbers, snowboarders and hikers. Golf Digest has rated two of Portland’s courses – East Moreland Golf Course and Heron Lakes Golf Course – among the nation’s top 75 public courses. Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club was chosen to host the 2003 U.S. Women’s Open, while Heron Lakes recently hosted the 2000 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. Relocater’s who desire a fit and healthy lifestyle will be thrilled with all Portland has to offer.People considering relocating to a more temperate climate will find Portland highly desirable. The surrounding mountains and hills provide shelter from most severe weather. Portland is fortunate to fully experience each season (Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall) in the most vibrant array of beauty. The average rainfall is 37 inches a year, summers are mild, with temperatures averaging in the mid-70s and very little precipitation. Short periods of hot, dry weather (mid to upper 90s) occur during the summer. All the mainstays of a major city are here – the symphony, ballet, opera, visiting Broadway shows. No matter if you live in town or the suburbs your always just a puddle’s jump away from a farmers' market, park or garden. Those that make food their hobby will enjoy many of the areas fine dining as well as favorite little local spots (The Cadallac in Hollywood district is a must for breakfast, The Jade Tea House in Sellwood is delightful for lunch and The Bamboo Grove Hawaiian Grille in Portland will fill you up for dinner. Come visit us in Portland and if you think you would like to stay a while feel free to check out our local real estate. Northwest Homes For Sale