Two Oregon Towns in CNN Money’s 100 Best Places to Live

August 26, 2011 | Industry Update, Metro Area, Portland Living | Comments (0)

100 Best Places to Live

CNN Money released their annual list of the 100 Best Places to Live (Small Towns), and while many Oregon cities were overlooked (no Lake Oswego?!), a couple were included on the list, which was compiled based on several criteria such as housing, job growth, average income, commute and cleanliness of air.

West Linn appears at number 69 on the list, with CNN citing its scenic surroundings and short commute to Portland workplaces, while Sherwood closes it out at number 100, thanks to its proximity to Portland and major employers like Intel and Nike, as well as its own unique independent-of-Portland culture and respected restaurants. Below the cut, check out the full list of towns. And click here to view properties available in Sherwood, and here for West Linn homes. Read More +

Clackamas Co. Judge Rules in Favor of MERS; OR Supreme Court to Weigh in?

August 18, 2011 | Financial, Industry Update | Comments (0)

Clackamas County Judge Supports MERS Right to Non Judicial Foreclosure

A definitive answer may be on the way as to the legality of MERS foreclosures in Oregon, thanks to a recent ruling in favor of MERS, contradicting an earlier ruling in a similar case. Read More +

Portland Metro Ranks 33rd Nationally in Job Analysis

August 9, 2011 | Financial, Metro Area, Portland Living | Comments (0)

Portland Oregon

As the economy continues its long attempt at a comeback, Portland does likewise, showing a perhaps-more-optimistic job growth in the most recently quarterly analysis than some would think. While Portland (and its metro area) is known for a higher-than-average unemployment rate, the most recent analysis places it in the top one-third of the nation’s 100 largest cities (number 33), well ahead of places like Los Angeles (91), Las Vegas (95), Sacramento (92) and Memphis (94). Read More +

Hoping to Revitalize Businesses, Downtown Hillsboro May Undergo Big Changes

August 4, 2011 | Metro Area | Comments (0)

Downtown Hillsboro May Eliminate One-Ways

Mayor Jerry Willey is hoping to stimulate business in downtown Hillsboro, and the method may be a significant face-lift to the area. With downtown’s businesses continuing to slump, especially retail, Willey is looking into converting the district’s one-way streets into two-ways, thus increasing store-visibility and renewing life for many businesses. Read More +