We Gave Some Big Love in 2021! /  by Lee McKnight

Our Love Big, Give Big year-end giving campaign came to a close on December 20th. You nominated thirty five organizations doing work around the globe tackling issues like climate justice, animal welfare, affordable housing, social justice, and education. The organizations and the total contribution we are making to each, as a result of your selections, are shown above and listed alphabetically below.

The grand total you helped us contribute is: $8,450!

Thank you all for helping us shine a light on and support the work of these incredible organizations. We are grateful to know and work with all of you. We can do so much more together than alone.

All the love,

Love Portland

Albertina Kerr- $275
Another Spring Farm- $250
Black and Beyond the Binary Collective- $100
Brown Hope- $250
Catholic Charities of Oregon- $200
Equitable Giving Circle- $175
Every Child Oregon- $450
Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice- $325
JOIN- $1000
Love is King- $200
Metropolitan Youth Symphony- $100
Mudbone Grown- $175
Northwest Pilot Project- $150
Nu Project- $100
Oregon Humane Society- $450
PAW Team- $350
Pile of Puppies- $200
Portland Audubon Society- $300
Portland Child Art Studio- $100
Portland Homeless Family Solutions- $725
Portland Radio Project- $100
Portland State University Student Success Fund- $125
Portland Women in Tech (PDXWIT)- $100
Proud Ground- $125
Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation- $125
Resolutions Northwest- $100
Right 2 Dream Too- $250
Rosewood Initiative- $150
Rural Health Collaborative- $225
Siskiyou Mountain Club- $100
STEM Like A Girl- $275
Taking Ownership PDX- $300
The Nature Conservancy- $200
Wild Diversity- $300
Write Around Portland- $100

Worried About The Supply Chain This Holiday Season? /  by Lee McKnight

Fair enough. Lucky for all of us, we live in Portland, the city where nearly everyone you know makes something cool. So if you want to share that maker-magic with people near or far, it's a good idea to start ordering now.

Shopping at Portland's small businesses is a fantastic way to keep funds and jobs in our local economy. If you're pressed for time or just not keen to shop indoors, these companies offer ways to gift a very Portland assortment with the folks on your list this year.

Cellar 503: a wine club featuring small-producer wines from Oregon's 21 wine regions

Parcel Portland: curated gift boxes in appealing, yet understated packages

Hyacinth-Orange: plant subscriptions for the houseplant obsessed in PDX

Spruce Supply Co: casting a slightly broader gift-box net with goods from the Pacific Northwest

The Ground Is Green Again! /  by Lee McKnight

All of the rain last week makes it hard to remember when it was so hot and dry this summer that all of the local garden stores were sending out how-to prevent scorching instructions.

Whether the heat prompted you to think about swapping your lawn for drought-tolerant grasses, or the time you spent at home this past 18 months made you want green space instead of a driveway, we want you to know about an incredible local landscaping resource.

PT Lawn Seed has been doing the local seed thing for grasses and green spaces since 1979, in the heart of SE Portland. They understand that the American lawn is evolving, and they'd love to discuss your landscaping plans.

Learn more about PT Lawn Seed here>>

image credit: PT Lawn Seed

How to Think About ROIs on Renovation and Remodeling Projects /  by Lee McKnight

We know how much homeowners want to know what kind of return on investment to expect on remodeling and renovation projects. So each year, clients forward us links to articles like this and tools like this and ask us how we feel about things like stone veneer siding.

We understand that everyone wants to invest wisely, and yet, these write-ups and calculators often lack in-depth knowledge of local markets.

If you are contemplating a remodeling project or just a simple repair and want to pick our brains, click here to connect with us!

Maybe Your House Has A History... /  by Lee McKnight

Is your house full of fun facts from the past? If you've ever wondered about how to research for clues join us for the Architectural Heritage Center's House History Research Series! Learn the basics of how to research your home or others' from building history, past owners, and even the surrounding neighborhood! This four-part series will take place online over 4 Saturdays in November and December.

Email us if you're interested and we will get you the schedule and book your classes, compliments of the Love Portland Group.

RMLS Market Action Report /  by Lee McKnight

Good news! The months of inventory (homes for sale) went up to 1.1 months. Hopefully, the increase in new listings means that we are getting out of the less-than-one-month territory. I guess sellers got the news that it's a good time to sell. Heading into the winter, we typically see listings fall (see page 3 for a graph of listings over the seasons), but if we have learned anything in the last 18 months–there is a new normal. Stay tuned!

View the most recent report here>>