Homes

Once a Water Station in 1883, This 15,000-Square-Foot Portland Home Will Leave You Awestruck

There’s something fascinating about Portland’s history that never fails to surprise me. Just when I think I’ve read up on all the city’s historical oddities, I stumble upon something entirely new—at least new to me. That was exactly the case when I recently learned about the Palatine Hill Pumping...

Best Places to Live in Oregon in 2026: An Honest Local Guide

Hillsboro is our 2026 pick for the best place to live in Oregon if you need jobs, schools, and healthcare in one city. This rebuilt guide ranks 14 cities with current Census and labor data, honest tradeoffs, and a method you can actually read.

Now You Can Order a Prefab Tiny Home to Your Dream Location

Have you ever wanted to assemble an entire home, the same way you would build IKEA furniture? Well now you can, and The Backcountry Hut Company (BHC) will deliver you your pre-fabricated home in the US and Canada by helicopter to your dream location. "Our customers seem to come from diverse...

The ‘Desert Rain House’ in Bend is one of the greenest homes in the world

Everything from the old stone salvaged from old foundations used in concrete for patios to the solar panels powering this beautifully crafted house makes it a strong contender for the world's greenest home. It's known as the Desert Rain House, and it's right here in Bend, Oregon. From the outside,...

Oregon Company Will Build You a Beautiful Yurt For Less Than You Think

If you love tiny homes then you're going to love the news we have for you. A company located right here in Cottage Grove has perfected the modern Yurt and will gladly build you one for under 11k! This company has basically put Yurts on the map, and business is great as they have become...
Best Places to Live in Oregon in 2026: An Honest Local Guide

Best Places to Live in Oregon in 2026: An Honest Local Guide

Data and editorial recommendations were reviewed in September 2026. If you want a straight answer: Hillsboro is the best overall place to live in Oregon in 2026 for most households that need jobs, schools, healthcare, and a house they might actually be able to buy....

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