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PORTLAND:  OAKS PARK OKTOBERFESTHead to Oaks Amusement Park for their annual Oktoberfest, where you can expect several beers on tap, delicious German food, live bands and performances by dance groups. “Willkommen” back to Oktoberfest, the first one since 2019. This fall family festival returns with three days of authentic German food and beer, polka music, dancing, kids’...

SEAHAWKSWatch the Seahawks play an exciting home game at Lumen Field.   GIG HARBOR FILM FESTIVALGig Harbor Film Festival screens independent films, hosts parties, and promises “at least one world-premier, a host of local content including several documentaries made in Washington, and a music-act film” at Galaxy Theatres.  FREMONT OKTOBERFESTFremont Oktoberfest offers 100 kinds of beer and cider, food...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August Consumer Price Index This Week in Real Estate which showed inflation accelerated in August for the second consecutive month, however, core inflation continued to slow to its slowest pace since September 2021. The Federal Reserve meet next week to deliberate monetary policy. Fed officials pay closer attention...

WILLAMETTE VALLEY WINE & BEER FESTIVALWillamette Valley Wine & Beer Festival features the best Wines, Craft Breweries and Hard Ciders in the Valley. Live Music and local Food Trucks make for an enjoyable Sunday afternoon. XICHA FESTXicha Fest is our celebration of Cerveza, Comida, and Cultura. Enjoy food, live music, and artisanal vendors. ¡Nos Vemos! MUSHROOM PAINT...

EUGENE:  RALLY IN THE ALLEYCalling all Duck fans! The evening before the Saturday University of Oregon football home games, flock with other fans at the 5th Street Public Market Rally In The Alley. The university’s cheerleaders and pep band will help energize the crowd. There will also be vendors with Duck specials, a screen showing UO...

PORTLAND:   THE BIGGEST CLOTHING SWAP IN THE NORTHWESTThe BIGGEST Clothing Swap in the Northwest. Two full floors of swapping fun. The Ballroom on the 3rd Floor: The main swap area with tons of clothing as well as a plethora of shoes and accessories. Plus, a bar! DAHLIA FESTIVALCelebrate the season of DAHLIAS. A Rainbow of Color...

FALL CITY APPLE FESTIVALFall City Apple Festival has children’s activities, cider making, hard cider, food trucks, live music, craft vendors, and horse rides for sale at Northwest Natural Horsemanship Center. SUNFLOWER EXPERIENCESunflower Experience includes a wagon ride to five acres of sunflowers, 16 photo props, a flower to take home, and a kids’ playground at Schilter Family...

As Q3 2023 nears closure, this is the time of year economists revise their original forecasts for the current year and make their predictions for the upcoming year and beyond. Realtor.com released This Week in Real Estate that a panel of more than 100 economists and housing analysts surveyed by Pulsenomics in March expected home...

BROOKS BOUQUET-MAKING CLASSJoin Brooks’ Biodynamic Estate Gardener, Shannon Mayhew, for a Bouquet-Making Class! Arrange flowers from the Brooks Estate Garden while enjoying lite snacks and sipping on specially selected white and red wine. BOOT SCOOT & BREWBoot Scoot & Brew will feature live music by Roundhouse Bluegrass Band, The Big Time, and local favorite Rock n’ Roll...

EUGENE:  HARVEST FESTIVAL & CHILI COOK-OFFVeneta-Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce announces the return of the Harvest Festival and Chili Cook-Off. This is a fun, family-friendly event to celebrate the beginning of fall! The Farmer’s Market, as well as food trucks, artists, vendors, live music, a beer garden, Kiwanis Kruise-In Classic Car Show and the Chili Cook-off...

PORTLAND:   OKTOBERFEST 2023Prost! It’s time to raise your steins and shout “O’zapft is!” because Oktoberfest is coming to town! Join us at the German Haus for an authentic German celebration like no other! We’ve got all the ingredients for a perfect Oktoberfest – delicious food, exciting games, lively music, and of course, BIER BIER BIER!!! BRAZILIAN FESTIVALJoin...

SUNFLOWER EXPERIENCESunflower Experience includes a wagon ride to five acres of sunflowers, 16 photo props, a flower to take home, and a kids’ playground at Schilter Family Farm.   WASHINGTON STATE FAIRFind animals, rides, rodeo, food, and entertainment at Washington State Fair, the largest, oldest, and most popular fair in the state.  CIDER SUMMIT SEATTLESample artisanal ciders...

Economists Predict No Interest Rate Hike Amidst Easing Labor Market Conditions. The Labor Department released its August employment report This Week in Real Estate showing job growth picked up, but the unemployment rate jumped to 3.8 percent and wage gains moderated, suggesting the labor market conditions are easing, leading many economists to believe the Federal Reserve...

Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) are formed by the owners of units within a community to manage, maintain and improve quality of life for residents and increase their property values. And there are four things all HOAs hate—strangers, traffic, safety issues, and anything that might cause declines in property values, such as home-based businesses. Out of 32.5...

Homebuyers are feeling the sticker shock of higher prices, but it’s not just inflation. They want bigger homes. In 1949, the average size of a new single-family home was 909 square feet, while homes grew to 2,480 square feet by 2021. Homebuyers want more than they had before, including more space, energy-efficient appliances, and smart...

OAK HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVALOak Harbor Music Festival features 30 bands playing all types of music on two stages, beer & wine, food vendors, and arts & crafts along SE Pioneer Way.  WALLA WALLA FAIR & FRONTIER DAYSWalla Walla Fair & Frontier Days includes a demolition derby (Thurs.), a rodeo (Fri. to Sun.), a parade (Sat. 10 a.m.)...

OREGON STATE FAIRThe Oregon State Fair is held every year in August–September at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. The fair has been organized almost every year since 1862, showcasing Oregon crops and livestock, and also arts and food. It has many food stands and vendors as well as competitions, racing and concerts. PIZZA FRIDAY AT BROOKSJoin...

EUGENE:  RALLY IN THE ALLEYCalling all Duck fans! The evening before the Saturday University of Oregon football home games, flock with other fans at the 5th Street Public Market Rally In The Alley. The university’s cheerleaders and pep band will help energize the crowd. There will also be vendors with Duck specials, a screen showing UO...

PORTLAND:   OREGON STATE FAIRThe Oregon State Fair is held every year in August–September at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. The fair has been organized almost every year since 1862, showcasing Oregon crops and livestock, and also arts and food. It has many food stands and vendors as well as competitions, racing and concerts. MONTAVILLA JAZZ FESTIVALMontavilla...

OAK HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVALOak Harbor Music Festival features 30 bands playing all types of music on two stages, beer & wine, food vendors, and arts & crafts along SE Pioneer Way. WALLA WALLA FAIR & FRONTIER DAYSWalla Walla Fair & Frontier Days includes a demolition derby (Thurs.), a rodeo (Fri. to Sun.), a parade (Sat. 10 a.m.)...

With the availability of existing homes at historical lows, the new-home market capitalizes on the lack of inventory by creating greater choices for home buyers. The rise in mortgage interest rates has not cooled demand for newly built homes as the Mortgage Bankers Association reported This Week in Real Estate U.S. mortgage applications for new...

NORTHWEST ART & AIR FESTIVALThe Northwest Art and Air Festival is an annual event that combines a hot air balloon festival, a music festival and an arts festival. It is held every summer at Timber Linn Park. It has twice been named “the best festival in its budget class” by the Oregon Festival and Events Association. OREGON...

EUGENE:  SAGINAW VINEYARD AUGUST FARMER’S & CRAFT MARKETJoin us for our August Farmer’s & Craft Market! Amazing local vendors, food, wine, beer, and live music. Vendors include art, jewelry, photography, home goods, food, and more!  MULE FEST AT BEERGARDENOnce again, Beergarden is excited to showcase even more of their amazing cocktails with Mule Fest! They’ll have a...

PORTLAND:   OREGON STATE FAIRThe Oregon State Fair is held every year in August–September at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. The fair has been organized almost every year since 1862, showcasing Oregon crops and livestock, and also arts and food. It has many food stands and vendors as well as competitions, racing and concerts. BON-ODORI SUMMER FESTIVALA...

In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, the luxury segment stands as a testament to innovation and opulence. As we delve into the current trends and preferences driving the luxury real estate market, it’s evident that the definition of luxury has expanded beyond square footage and extravagant finishes. Today’s affluent buyers are seeking high-end amenities...

WASHINGTON STATE INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVALIt’s free to watch kite fliers compete at the Washington State International Kite Festival (or fly your own) in Long Beach on the windy Pacific Coast. EVERGREEN STATE FAIRMeet farm animals, watch pigs race, eat fair food, see monster trucks, visit the carnival, and catch a show at the Evergreen State Fair, which is...

 Housing affordability remains a significant headwind as home values continue to be stable while mortgage rates increased to near multi-decade highs this week as the popular 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.09 percent. Despite the ongoing affordability challenge the Commerce Department reported This Week in Real Estate a surge in housing starts in July. Single-family housing...

As summer gradually draws to a close in the picturesque landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, the real estate market experiences a final surge before the fall. If you’re a first-time homebuyer considering taking the plunge into homeownership, this is the perfect time to make your move. To ensure a smooth journey, here are some invaluable...

SALEM ON TAP BREWFESTJoin us for our annual Salem On Tap Brewfest! We will feature 100+ unique and seasonal release craft beers, as well as a variety of local and Northwest favorites! The Brewfest takes place in the heart of downtown Salem, Oregon. Enjoy air-conditioned indoor spaces as well as outdoor areas in the beautiful Oregon...

EUGENE:  EUGENE EMERALDS BASEBALLThe Eugene Emeralds Minor League Baseball team will play six games against the Vancouver Canadians. Watch the action unfold at the state-of-the-art baseball stadium! The Ems have been a beloved local team since the 30s and host fun theme nights at every game. DIVE-IN MOVIE AT SPLASH!Join a special Dive-In evening swim and movie event! Watch...

PORTLAND:   JADE INTERNATIONAL NIGHT MARKETPortland’s multicultural communities come out in full force each August to celebrate one of East Portland’s biggest events. Each year, the Jade International Night Market draws thousands of people to support small businesses, community organizations, and cultural groups. Enjoy international cuisine from local businesses, cultural performances and a celebration and recognition of the...

WINGS OVER WASHINGTON AIR SHOWWings Over Washington Air Show  promises military aircraft, aerobatics, food vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities at Bremerton National Airport. CELEBRATE SHORELINECelebrate Shoreline promises two stages of live music, children’s theater, pony rides, hands-on activities, food vendors, and a beer garden at Cromwell Park.   CHOMP! SUSTAINABLE FOOD...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the July Consumer Price Index This Week in Real Estate which showed monthly inflation fell in line with economic forecasts. As a result, markets widely expect the Federal Reserve to pause its rate hikes at their September meeting. Homeowners’ equity reached the fourth-highest month on record to end the...

CAMC SK CAR SHOWCome out to the CAMC SK Car Show! All makes and models welcome. Join us for raffles, a DJ, trophies, and vendors! ZUCCHINI RACESCenter 50+ is excited to introduce Zucchini Races to the Salem area for some Age Friendly Fun! We’ve made a 20-foot racetrack and are collecting zucchinis to debut the event at several...

EUGENE:  SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVALThe Scandinavian Festival commences with a processional parade to the Festival Park Stage. Scandinavian and Nordic culture, dancing and musical entertainment reigns throughout the festival. The smorgasbord of food is also a festival highlight with traditional favorites from Swedish meat pies to Ebelskivers. All the vendors at the Scandinavian Festival dress in traditional garb, so attending...

PORTLAND:   STREET OF DREAMSThe Street of Dreams is an annual showcase of new homes in the Portland metropolitan area. It is put on by the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland and features high-end homes designed to showcase new designs and amenities. HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS GLOW PARTYHot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party returns to Portland! Fans...

UPPER LEFT BEERFESTShop from food trucks, hear live music, and get 6 tasting tokens to sample from 25 breweries and cideries during Upper Left Beerfest on Wetmore Avenue in Everett.  GLASS FEST NORTHWESTGlass Fest Northwest has live glass-making demonstrations, food vendors, music, and hands-on activities in the plaza plus free admission to the Museum of Glass.  BREW FIVE...

Cautious optimism around the U.S. achieving a soft landing, which means slowing economic growth while avoiding a recession, regained momentum This Week in Real Estate following Friday’s release of the July jobs report. The Labor Department reported job growth held steady last month but was less than expected boosting hopes that the Federal Reserve may...

SALEM JEEPFESTCome on out to our family friendly Salem JeepFest event at the Oregon State Fair Grounds! This is an open to the public all Jeep Show & Shine with trophies. The more jeeps the merrier! There will be DJ/Music, food, tire obstacle course, meet local Jeep club folks, corn hole tournament, bouncy houses for the kids...

EUGENE:  OREGON FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN MUSICThe Oregon Festival of American Music (OFAM) includes musicals, concerts, movies, lectures and special events.  Be prepared for a fascinating assortment of obvious and not-so-obvious selections, including music from legendary performers such as Benny Goodman, The Dorsey Brothers, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and many more. This year’s musical is “Damn Yankees.” OAKRIDGE...

PORTLAND:   DAHLIA FESTIVALCelebrate the season of dahlias at the Dahlia Festival! A Rainbow of Color. Stroll through almost 40 acres and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 370 varieties.  PICKATHONEvery August since 1999, Pickathon draws diverse musical performers to celebrate music and the outdoors at the lush Pendarvis Farm just outside of Portland.  SNEAKER WEEKSneaker...

SEAHAWKS FOOTBALL FESTSeahawks Football Fest promises a mock game, in addition to live music and food trucks in the plaza, a post-practice autographed football toss from the players, and more at Lumen Field.   WILDBITESTaste delicious cuisine prepared by some of Seattle’s premiere celebrity chefs paired with beverages during WildBites, with access to animal exhibits at Woodland...

BATTLE OF THE BANDSHear emerging Washington state bands perform outdoors with a beer garden at ShoreLake Battle of the Bands at Pfingst Animal Acres Park. SEAHAWKS FOOTBALL FESTSeahawks Football Fest promises a mock game, in addition to live music and food trucks in the plaza, a post-practice autographed football toss from the players, and more at Lumen Field...

It was a week of highs This Week in Real Estate. As expected, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised the benchmark interest rate 25 basis points, for the 11th time since March of last year, to their highest level in more than 22 years. The Conference Board reported the July Consumer Confidence Index of 117...

THE GREAT OREGON STEAM-UPStep into Oregon’s mechanical past at The Great Oregon Steam-Up! This two-weekend festival offers an impressive Parade of Power featuring tractors, steam engines, vehicles, and more (many over 100 years old).  SANTIAM MUSIC FESTJoin us for the Santiam Music Fest, a free concert in the park featuring Nashville star, Scotty Alexander. Scotty grew up...

EUGENE:  BLACKBERRY JAM FESTIVALThe 29th Annual Blackberry Jam Festival in Lowell is for the young and the young at heart. Don’t miss out on the yearly parade, along with a gorgeous car display, horseshoe tournament, craft and food vendors, and live music. A highlight of the event includes the greased pole climbing competition. Kids will be sure...

PORTLAND:   PDX BLACK COLLECTIVE CULTURAL MARKETSupport this amazing event hosted by the PDX Black Collective! Enjoy 50 Vendors, 4 DJs, Entertainment, Food Carts and Spirits. Plus, this event is indoors with AC!! A must during the hottest time of the year.  PIER PARK SUMMER CONCERT FT. TAKOHACHITakohachi is Portland’s traditional Japanese dance and drum ensemble featuring drums...

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENTWatch the “best pickleball players in the world” compete in the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour at Lower Woodland Tennis Courts. TIMBER OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVALTimber Outdoor Music Festival has 25 music artists, nature walks, bike rides, yoga, stargazing Saturday, a 5K run Sunday, and camping in forested Tolt River–John MacDonald Park. FOREST FOR THE TREESExperience six floors...

Consumers have way too much information to consider before buying or sellinga home and it can be hard to separate the insignificant from the criticaldetails. Our just-released Q2 2023 Pacific Northwest Market Report can help youmake an educated decision. This report is an amazing resource. It delivers exactly the kind of analysisprospective buyers or sellers...

Price is the interaction of supply and demand, and the ongoing inventory shortage continues to keep home prices elevated. ATTOM released its Q2 2023 U.S. Home Sales Report This Week in Real Estate showing that profit margins – the percent difference between median purchase and resale prices – of single-family home and condo sales increased...

CRAWFISH BOILJoin us at Brooks for our annual Crawfish Boil! Chef Norma will prepare a menu of crawfish and other seafood and side dishes. Come hungry, and be ready to get messy! TOUR THE ELSINORE THEATRECelebrate Immerse yourself in the history, art, and architecture of the Elsinore Theatre in a tour highlighting “The Showplace of The Willamette Valley.”...

EUGENE:  LANE COUNTY FAIRExcellent family fun, concerts, carnival rides, games and entertainment. All types of carnival rides will be at the Lane County Fair, including a large Ferris Wheel to give you a bird’s eye view of the fairgrounds and Eugene. Enjoy favorite food vendors with classic fair fare such as elephant ears, cotton candy, barbecue...

PORTLAND:   TIGER TIGERTiger Tiger is a community festival uplifting and celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander voices in the greater Portland area through food, music, movement, poetry, and interactive art. Rather than preserving traditions, Tiger Tiger is a joyful exploration of what it means to be AANHPI today. PEDALPALOOZAWhether you’re a cycling fanatic, an...

HIGHER TASTE BLUEBERRY FARMTake a picnic and enjoy a scenic view on the water at the beautiful organic Higher Taste Blueberry Farm. Go check out this beautiful, 5-acre, organic blueberry farm, located on a natural spring-fed lake with 350 feet of waterfront! There are 2,100 bushes to pick from with 8 different varieties, and all sizes...

The Federal Reserve’s fight to tame inflation over the past year has been the single greatest contributor to mortgage interest rate volatility. The Labor Department released the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) This Week in Real Estate showing inflation realized its smallest gain in more than two years. Consumer prices are rising at the slowest...

MUSIC ON THE LAWN AT THE OREGON GARDENCelebrate the summer in style with Music on the Lawn at The Oregon Garden! This summer music series features a lineup of beloved local musicians as well as food and drinks. Even better, your ticket includes after-hours admission to The Oregon Garden, a very special treat this time of...

EUGENE:  BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL BLUES AND BREWSCome one, come all to the 12th Annual Adkins Farm Blueberry Festival Blues and Brews! Join a day of family-friendly fun, delicious blueberries, and lively entertainment. The festival is the perfect way to celebrate summer and all the joy it brings. Get your fill of fresh, locally grown blueberries at the...

Whether you’re selling your home or buying a home, your Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network professional will provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA), a computer-generated report that shows you what homes similar to yours are selling for in your area, or how the home you’re interested in buying compares to other homes on the market.   CMAs...

PORTLAND:   CATHEDRAL PARK JAZZ FESTIVALThe 43rd Annual Cathedral Park Jazz Festival consists of 3 days of music, food, beer and wine gardens, crafts, and more.Free to all! TEAFESTTea Fest PDX is comprised of a community of tea visionaries, business owners, and tireless volunteers who all share the vision of celebrating tea culture in Portland. Together we are combining...

LAKEFAIRLakefair at Capital Lake includes carnival rides, food booths, craft vendors, entertainment, a parade, and fireworks at Heritage Park.  SANDSATIONSSee incredible sand sculptures built by competing teams at the Pacific Ocean during Sandsations at Bolstad Beach Approach.  KING COUNTY FAIRThe King County Fair offers food, beer/wine, music, carnival rides, vendors, entertainers, shows, demonstrations, 4H animals, and a rodeo at Enumclaw...

Fannie Mae Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, Doug Duncan, believes “consumer confidence in the housing market has plateaued, suggesting that many consumers may be coming to terms with elevated mortgage rates and high home prices.” The June Consumer Confidence Index was released This Week in Real Estate rising to its highest level in 17-months...

MUSIC ON THE LAWN AT THE OREGON GARDENCelebrate the summer in style with Music on the Lawn at The Oregon Garden! This summer music series features a lineup of beloved local musicians as well as food and drinks. Even better, your ticket includes after-hours admission to The Oregon Garden, a very special treat this time of...

EUGENE:  MCKENZIE RIVER LAVENDERMcKenzie River Lavender is opening up their farm for a glorious summer weekend featuring the aromatic flower. Take a tour, take photographs, paint, shop for fragrant products, and listen to talks on lavender while enjoying the surrounding purple fields. Also, walk through the fields and cut your own lavender to take home! COTTAGE...

PORTLAND:   EAST PORTLAND ARTS FESTIVALCome to the East Portland Arts Festival for more arts and family fun—and PJ Morton, live in concert!  FRESH AIR FESTSunshine, lawn chairs, and new music: Fresh Air Fest is back! PORTLAND’S FUNNIESTJoin us for the Preliminary Rounds of the 2023 Portland’s Funniest Person Competition! Preliminary Round winners are determined by audience vote, so come on out...

BLUEGRASS FESTIVALBluegrass From The Forest Festival features national headliners, contests, a band scramble, mandolin tasting, youth programs, vendors, and jamming, with camping available, at Shelton South Mason Soccer Park.   FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN FIDDLE TUNESFestival of American Fiddle Tunes offers public performances at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way in Port Townsend.      FREE MOVIES IN THE PARKCenter...

ATTOM released its second quarter 2023 U.S. Home Affordability Report This Week in Real Estate showing affordability hits lowest point since 2007 as the national median home price set a new record growing 10.2% from the first quarter of 2023. The 10.2% gain also represents the largest quarterly improvement since the second quarter of 2015...

BLUEGRASS FESTIVALBluegrass From The Forest Festival features national headliners, contests, a band scramble, mandolin tasting, youth programs, vendors, and jamming, with camping available, at Shelton South Mason Soccer Park.   FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN FIDDLE TUNESFestival of American Fiddle Tunes offers public performances at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way in Port Townsend.      FREE MOVIES IN...

Among the criteria that lenders use to determine your eligibility for a mortgage loan is your debt-to-credit (DTC) ratio. According to Equifax, one of three major credit reporting entities used by lenders, landlords, credit card companies, employers, and others, debt-to-credit is the amount you owe across all revolving accounts compared to the amount of revolving credit...

EUGENE:  TOKATEE GOLF CLUB CELEBRATIONTokatee Golf Club will celebrate its 57th anniversary with a golf tournament and festivities. Grab a bite from the food trucks, listen to live music, and join in the celebration of this beautiful golf course near the McKenzie River. FUN FRIDAY GOAT YOGAPart yoga, part animal-assisted therapy, and part beautiful views and...

WEST SALEM ARTISAN MARKETJoin us every 1st & 3rd Saturday for the West Salem Artisan Market. We’re excited to offer a low-barrier space that will feature a variety of amazing Local Artists. CHERRY HARVESTJoin Portland Fruit Tree Project for the Cherry Harvest as we harvest a second round of cherries from the gorgeous property at Croft Vineyards Stomp...

PORTLAND:   PORTLAND CRAFT BEER FESTIVALThe Portland Craft Beer Festival is back! Come celebrate Portland’s greatest craft industry at Fields Park in the Pearl District. Music, games, vendors, and some of the best food Portland has to offer all in one place.  WATERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL2023 marks the 36th anniversary of the Waterfront Blues Festival, a jubilant celebration in downtown...

FOURTH OF JULY PARADESWatch a patriotic Fourth of July parade with marching bands, drill teams, and classic cars. Head to Redmond, Everett, Carnation, Bothell, Edmonds, Kirkland, Kingston, Burien, or Arlington! THE TASTE NORTHWESTThe Taste Northwest offers restaurant food, craft vendors, live entertainment, cooking competitions, kids’ activities, and beer & wine & tequila tasting at Washington State Fair Events Center. BASEBALLWatch the Seattle Mariners play an exciting home...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau reported This Week in Real Estate that total housing starts in May surged 21.7% with single-family starts reaching an 11-month high, increasing 18.5%. Just 10 months over the course of more than a decade realized more housing starts. In every month through the first...

Events in Seattle, WA Capitol Hill PRIDE Head to Seattle Central College Campus for the PRIDE march and rally this Saturday, June 24th at 10AM PRIDEFEST Hang out at Capitol Hill after the rally for the street festival, beer gardens, and live music. PRIDE Parade Join the community for a dazzling display of LGBTQIA+ Brilliance...

SIP AND STROLLYou’re invited to the 2023 Sip & Stroll in Downtown Salem. Enjoy an evening sipping select wines, beer, cider, spirits, and treats while supporting people with disabilities in your community. FIREWORKS NIGHT AT VOLCANOES STADIUMFriday is Fireworks Night! Come out to Volcanoes Stadium, enjoy some family fun baseball, enjoy good food, and enjoy an amazing fireworks...

EUGENE:  NEURODIVERSITY FESTIVALJoin us as we shatter myths about neurodivergence and other disabilities with an all-inclusive Neurodiversity Festival. Everyone is invited to share fun activities, art, food, and entertainment to educate the greater public community about disabilities and celebrate the wonderful gifts and strengths that all people contribute to our community.  OAKRIDGE COMMUNITY FARMER’S MARKETOn Fridays...

Credit scores from FICO and VantageScore, the two most prominent U.S. credit scoring companies, rely on calculations based on a range of data, including payment history (35%), amounts owed (30%), length of credit history (15%), new credit (10%) and credit mix (10%). The total amount you owe, the number and types of accounts you have, and the...

PORTLAND:   PDX BEER WEEKEvery June, PDX Beer Week features limited-edition brews, a lineup of events, and beer specials at bars and brewpubs citywide, overflowing with so much hop fever that the “week” spills into ten full days of thirst-quenching fun. PICKATHON MUSIC FESTIVALFor music fans and performers alike, Pickathon Music Festival feels like heaven. Every August since 1999, this...

KIDS DAYKids ages 4 to 11 love the inflatable rides, pony rides, face painting, games, arts & crafts, music, and food vendors at Kids Day in Les Gove Park.  GORGE BLUES & BREWS FESTIVALGorge Blues and Brews Festival features locally made beer and wine, live music, and great scenery for age 21+ at Skamania County Fairgrounds.  KIRKLANDIAKirklandia is a...

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association This Week in Real Estate mortgage demand surged as interest rates retreated for the second consecutive week, following the Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday to not raise its key interest rate. Influencing the decision to not raise the benchmark interest rate for the 11th time was the 11th consecutive...

The 2023 RealTrends + Tom Ferry’s America’s Best Real Estate Professionals recognized 26 of our real estate brokers in Oregon and Washington for their 2022 productivity.  #2 Christina Voogd – Florence, OR #7 Kim Gellatly – Lake Oswego, OR #29 Marie Boatsman – Lake Oswego, OR #41 Monique Farinha – Sandy, OR #41 Molly Hruska...

FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND AT BRANCH POINT DISTILLERYJoin Branch Point Distillery for a tour behind the scenes to learn about our grain-to-glass process and how our distiller creates authentic Oregon whiskeys from local grains. During the Father’s Day Weekend Tour, the distiller will take you through a guided tasting of our core whiskeys, a new release, and...

EUGENE:  FATHER’S DAY VINTAGE CAR SHOWThe Emerald Empire Vintage Auto Club’s annual Vintage Car Show is coming back to Valley River Center this Father’s Day weekend! Enjoy 20 vintage vehicles throughout the mall and enjoy tax-free shopping.  OAKRIDGE COMMUNITY FARMER’S MARKETThe Oakridge Community Farmers Market will be selling fresh, local produce and meat and baked goods from community vendors...

PORTLAND:   PDX BEER WEEKEvery June, PDX Beer Week features limited-edition brews, a lineup of events, and beer specials at bars and brewpubs citywide, overflowing with so much hop fever that the “week” spills into ten full days of thirst-quenching fun. FATHER’S DAY KIDS CRAFT EVENTCome join us for a fun-filled morning of crafting with your little ones...

KIRKLAND WINE WALKDrink local wine in shops during Kirkland Wine Walk, which begins at Heathman Hotel.  MEEKER DAYS FESTIVALMeeker Days Festival is a street fair with live music, a food court, craft booths, a car show, and events for kids at Pioneer Park.  MARYSVILLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVALMarysville Strawberry Festival is a family event with a carnival, vendors, strawberry shortcakes...

Following three consecutive weeks of mortgage rate increases, which propelled the average rate to its highest level since early November, Fannie Mae reported This Week in Real Estate that the benchmark 30-year fixed home loan fell 8-basis points to 6.71%. The scarcity of homes on the market has helped keep prices elevated. With the combination...

BERRIES BREWS & BBQsJoin us at our Berries, Brews, and BBQs brewfest for a delightful family adventure! Explore lush fields and pick the juiciest strawberries. Adults can indulge in Brew & Hard Cider Tasting while enjoying live music. Kids of all ages can have a blast with activities, and don’t miss the exhilarating Double Lane Super Mega...

EUGENE:  EUGENE BEER WEEKFor the 2023 Eugene Beer Week, Beergarden celebrates 8 years and is excited to be working with Alesong Brewing & Blending on a week-long Pairing & Tasting event. Six Alesong brews were chosen, one for each of the food carts at Beergarden. Come and taste the unique pairings from the food carts Pizza...

PORTLAND:   PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL FLEET WEEKThe Portland Rose Festival is extremely fortunate to be one of a few U.S. Ports of Call for a courtesy visit from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Royal Canadian Navy. Their arrival commemorates a relationship with the Navy that has lasted more than 100 years and over 80...

From rooftop gardens to planned community developments, neighborhood farming is having a moment. Agrihoods, or urban farms, have growing appeal, pardon the pun, for foodies who want farm-fresh produce no matter where they live. The beauty of the concept is that it combines the best of urban and rural lifestyles. The benefits for individuals, communities and...

LAKE-TO-LAKE BIKE RIDEThe family-friendly 8-mile or 24-mile Lake to Lake Bike Ride begins and ends at Robinswood Park Playground.  MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVALShop vendors, ride trails, test your skills, test bikes, visit kids’ events and buy food or beer at Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival at Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park.  SUMMER CONCERTSSummer Concerts feature “some of the best artists in jazz...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported This Week in Real Estate that the U.S. economy added 339,000 jobs last month, marking the 14th straight month that job creation came in above Wall Street economists’ expectations and the largest monthly increase since January. Friday’s report comes less than two weeks before the Federal Reserve’s next policy...

LEBANON STRAWBERRY FESTIVALLebanon Strawberry Festival is held during the first week of June at the Cheadle Lake Regional Park. The festival showcases local strawberry growers and features lots of entertainment like the Strawberry 5K Run, a 1 Mile Health Walk, Open Air Country Fair, Strawberry Queen Coronation, and the Grand Parade.  THE GUT CAR SHOWJoin us...

EUGENE:  FREE FIRST FRIDAYThe Museum of Natural and Cultural History offers free admission on the First Friday of the month. Investigate Oregon’s amazing fossils and ecosystems, and delve into its cultural history—from the First Americans at Paisley Caves to the dynamic cultures of today’s Tribes.   DOZER DAYChildren can watch and even operate heavy construction equipment on Dozer Day! ...

OCEAN FESTWatch films about the ocean, kayak with lanterns, take a beach walk, or clean the beach during Tacoma Ocean Fest. The big arts & science festival is at Foss Waterway Seaport Museum.  STAMP & SCRAPBOOK EXPOScrapbookers will find classes, vendors, and crop parties at Stamp & Scrapbook Expo at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup.  BOAT...

PORTLAND:   PORTLAND SPRING BEER & WINE FESTJoin us at one of Portland’s most iconic festivals, the Portland Spring Beer and Wine Fest!  We are excited to bring you loads of Pacific Northwest craft beers, ciders, wine, spirits, and food!  Grab your beverage of choice and some delicious food while you stroll around tasting some of the...

OCEAN FESTWatch films about the ocean, kayak with lanterns, take a beach walk, or clean the beach during Tacoma Ocean Fest. The big arts & science festival is at Foss Waterway Seaport Museum. STAMP & SCRAPBOOK EXPOScrapbookers will find classes, vendors, and crop parties at Stamp & Scrapbook Expo at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup. ...

New Home Market Emerges As The Solution To The Ongoing Housing Inventory Shortage.  While options of existing home inventory continue to be thin the beneficiary of this housing cycle is the new home market. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau reported This Week in Real Estate that new...

MOMMY & ME WATERCOLOR CLASSWe invite you and your kiddo to come to this Mommy & Me Watercolor Class and explore your creative side and enjoy learning to paint with watercolors! We will be painting a spring bouquet to celebrate Mother’s Day, and we always encourage artists, young and old, to make it uniquely YOURS. No experience...

EUGENE:  MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: ART IN THE CEMETERYFlags will fly over veterans’ graves and Barry Barreau will play taps in the Public Square. A cemetery tour will begin at in front of Hope Abbey Mausoleum, which will be open all day. Our theme, Art in the Cemetery, will feature works by five painters, Patti McNutt, Suma...

PORTLAND:   PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVALEnjoy Entertainment, Food and Rides on the Waterfront! Rose Festival’s waterfront activities all take place at beautiful Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, in downtown Portland. At Rose Festival CityFair, you’ll find your favorite fair features – carnival rides, fair foods, interactive exhibits, and constant entertainment – all nestled between the urban energy of...

DOGS & DONUTS DASHTake your dog for a 5K run on the Burke-Gilman Trail at Dogs and Doughnuts Dash, followed by coffee, water, and doughnuts in the retail store called Brooks Trailhead. FOLKLIFE FESTCelebrate traditional arts by attending some of the hundreds of dance and musical performances, workshops, and panels from around the world held at...

Existing-home sales slid 3.4% in April from March, according to the National Association of REALTORS This Week in Real Estate. Despite home sales dipping in April, most of the housing data is indicating that the U.S. housing market is in broad recovery from the trough of the second half of 2022. A combination of variables...

EUGENE:  TEA CEREMONYThe NW Wu-Wo Tea Association is based in Portland, Oregon, and has been active since 2007. We gather on the second Sunday of each month to celebrate tea in the community. The Wu-Wo tea ceremony is done outdoors, where participants can be with nature, tea, and the community. LULULEMON RUN CLUBCome check out our Lululemon Run...

Kitchens with little workspace, poor lighting, cramped traffic flow, and inadequate storage can easily be redesigned into high-functioning spaces. Space Planning If there is room to borrow space from somewhere else—the utility room, pantry, or living area—you can increase functionality by installing new cabinets, drawers and countertops that are a few inches shallower than standard...

WORLD CITIZEN FESTIVALCome join in the celebration at the World Citizen Festival! A family-friendly full day of Reggae Music! FAMILY STORYTIMEFamily Storytime is for children of all ages. Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement.  CARS & COFFEEHead to Cars & Coffee! Bring your classic vehicles for coffee, breakfast, and cruise on country roads. LIVE...

PORTLAND:   PORTLAND BRIDAL & WEDDING EXPOThe Bridal & Wedding Expo features an amazing selection of wedding professionals ready to help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destination, and much more! MUSEUM FREE DAYEnjoy FREE admission all day in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and in collaboration with...

Houseplants bring earthy beauty to interiors, but they can quickly show signs of decline if they don’t get the correct amount of sun, nutrients and water. When your favorite plant turns into a droopy, brown mess, where can you turn for help?   Google Play or Apple might not be your first move, but they have excellent apps that...

BLUE POPPY DAYSee the blue poppy meadow in bloom, shop from artists, visit two food trucks and hear live music during Blue Poppy Day, when admission is free at Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden. SEATTLE FILM FESTIVALSeattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is billed as America’s largest film festival. Join top directors, actors, and critics who attend festival premieres...

Mortgage rates dipped slightly for the second consecutive week as progress on inflation is creating less volatility. Freddie Mac reported This Week in Real Estate that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.35%, down 4 basis points from the prior week. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed by 4.9%...

EUGENE:  MOTHER’S DAY MARKETWe are excited to invite you to our 8th Annual Spring Vintage Fair “Mothers Day Market” This fun event will be located at the Lane Event Center. You will find wonderful vendors who specialize in everything from handmade, farmhouse style, vintage finds, repurposed, salvage, collectors, and garden. There will also be available...

BIGLEAF MAPLE FESTIVALThe Oregon Bigleaf Maple Festival at the beautiful Oregon 4-H Center is this weekend! Activities include Bigleaf maple syrup tastings, equipment displays, and vendors, tapping and boiling demonstrations, wild food products, and more.  MAE DAY BAND AT SALEM SATURDAY MARKETThe Mae Day Band is made up of Pacific Northwest natives who play a variety of rock, pop...

The Portland real estate market has changed over the It has become increasingly competitive, and buyers have to be prepared if they want to successfully buy a home. In this article, we will share some tips and tricks for buying your dream home in a competitive market. The Current State of the Portland Real Estate...

PORTLAND:   UNIQUE MARKETDiscover the best of Portland’s independent designers, artists, and emerging brands at the Unique Market. Shop 150 fab small businesses while you enjoy our vibrant, inspiring community vibes. Treat yourself (and Mom hint it’s Mother’s Day) and browse everything from clothing to gourmet salt, jewelry to home goods – all while meeting the designers...

SEATTLE FILM FESTIVALSeattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is billed as America’s largest film festival. Join top directors, actors, and critics who attend festival premieres and screenings by buying a single ticket or a pass.  MOTHER’S DAY TEAMom and Me Wonderland Tea features tea, iced tea, lemonade, snacks, a hat contest, a scavenger hunt, and games with the...

In the ultra-competitive Seattle real estate market, it can be challenging to avoid overpaying for a home. However, there are several strategies that potential homebuyers can adopt to ensure they get a fair price for their dream home. One approach is to do your research and understand the current market trends in the Seattle area...

The Labor Department released the April employment report This Week in Real Estate showing job growth accelerated in April causing the unemployment rate to fall back to a 53-year low of 3.4%. The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday for the 10th time since March 2022; however, it...

EUGENE:  CINCO DE MAYO BAR CRAWLThis is our annual Eugene Cinco De Mayo College Station Bar Crawl, Grab your sombreros and mustaches it is time to shake your maracas off! Come prepared to take back tasty tacos and keep that Eugene tequila flowing with you best amigos all day long!  MILES FOR MOM 5KMiles for Moms is...

LIFESOURCE SPRING FOOD FAIRTwice a year LifeSource does a store-wide sale to appreciate our customers and engage with our Salem Keizer community. This May 6th the whole store will be 20% off for everyone! TULIP FESTIVALIt’s the LAST weekend to come see millions of blooming tulips across, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival! One of the top spring attractions...

PORTLAND:   CINCO DE MAYO FIESTAThe Cinco de Mayo Fiesta has become one of the largest multicultural celebrations in Oregon. The fiesta boasts three full days packed with festivities and culturally immersive programming at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. During the event, festival-goers can experience the spirit of Mexico through music, arts, dance, and sport.  PORTLAND...

APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVALWashington State Apple Blossom Festival in sunny Wenatchee has carnival rides, food vendors, a beer garden, a color run, an arts & crafts fair, a car parade, a car show, a 2K/5K/10K, and a grand parade in and around Memorial Park.  PUYALLUP RV SHOWSee the latest recreational vehicles at Puyallup RV Show at Washington State Fair...

The Commerce Department reported This Week in Real Estate that new home sales surged 9.6% in March, reaching its highest level since March 2022. Single-family starts have risen for two consecutive months and permits for future construction increased to a five-month high in March. Despite a rise in mortgage interest rates last week, demand for...

PUYALLUP RV SHOWSee the latest recreational vehicles at Puyallup RV Show at Washington State Fair Events Center. MEXICAN CHEF DINNERWatch chef demonstrations and enjoy appetizers, entrees, dessert, and a margarita during A Festive Cinco De Mayo Celebration at Hotel Andra. CINCO DE MAYO PARTY CRUISEA ticket to the Cinco de Mayo Party Cruise by Waterways Cruises includes a drink, a taco...

EUGENE:  EUGENE MARATHONThe Eugene Marathon is the Pacific Northwest’s largest marathon and takes place each spring on the last Sunday of April. The marathon and half marathon courses traverse through the communities of Eugene and Springfield, alongside the Willamette River, and on the same roads that the world’s best runners have competed on for over 50 years!...

OREGON AG FESTOregon Ag Fest is an annual two-day fun festival that takes place every April at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. It features many hands-on activities and learning experiences for the whole family. The festival is dedicated to Oregon’s agricultural industry and attracts about 21,000 people.  TULIP FESTIVALMillions of blooming tulips across, the Wooden Shoe...

PORTLAND:   ONE MOTO SHOWGet revved up for the 14th annual One Moto Show, which as always will be hosted by the family behind See See Motor Coffee Co. Born in the PNW, a region known for enthusiastic ridership and breathtaking riding opportunities, the show has made a name for itself as one of the world’s largest...

WATER LANTERN FESTIVALWater Lantern Festival features food trucks, music, and games. Then at 8 p.m., you design a lantern included in the ticket price; and launch it on the lake at Spanaway Park. POETRY FESTIVALCadence: Video Poetry Festival is “a series of screenings, workshops, and discussions on the genre of video poetry” with works from multiple countries...

Consumers have way too much information to consider before buying or sellinga home and it can be hard to separate the insignificant from the criticaldetails. Our just-released Q1 2023 Pacific Northwest Market Report can help youmake an educated decision. This report is an amazing resource. It delivers exactly the kind of analysisprospective buyers or sellers...

The National Association of Home Builders released its April Housing Market Index (HMI) This Week in Real Estate reporting builder confidence rose for the fourth consecutive month. The reading of the HMI was the highest since September. Sales expectations over the next six months also increased, marking the first time both indicators were positive since...

EUGENE:  MAKE A PLEDGE WIN A PRIZEThis year, Valley River Center is giving away prizes to anyone who pledges to always use a reusable bag. Make A Pledge Win A Prize, and play our “Spin to Win” game for prizes & fun by attending this event. PARANORMAL CIRQUEDo you love thrilling, wicked, or even dangerous things? Paranormal...

EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONEarth Day Celebration at The Oregon Garden is a free day of celebrating our planet! Guests of all ages are invited to grow their environmental stewardship by visiting with environmentally-conscious exhibitors, engaging in educational activities, and exploring the Garden!  TULIP FESTIVALMillions of blooming tulips across the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is identified as one of the...

PORTLAND:   EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONJoin Portland Fruit Tree Project to celebrate the abundance of our urban canopy this Earth Day! This casual family-fun day will be held at beautiful Rossi Farms in the Parkrose neighborhood. This is a day-long event with plant sales, music, games, bounce houses, food and drink, and more. OREGON SYMPHONYMusic Director David Danzmayr...

When you apply for a mortgage loan, your lender has three business days to provide you with your loan estimate—a detailed summary of the loan terms, fees associated with taking out a mortgage, the loan amount, interest rate, and monthly payments—including estimates for property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, and mortgage insurance, if applicable. The reason it’s called...

NIGHT MARKETNew Moon Night Market promises 15 food trucks, three cocktail bars, music, and 100 local pop-ups selling crafts at Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park.  TULIP FESTIVALThe Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is one of the destination events for the Pacific Northwest, held during the month of April, celebrating millions of tulips bursting into bloom. As with all things...

Inflation cooled in March as the Federal Reserve’s interest rate increases showed more impact. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the March Consumer Price Index (CPI)  This Week in Real Estate, and the data revealed that while inflation is still well above where the Fed feels comfortable, it is at least showing continuing signs...

TULIP FESTIVALMillions of blooming tulips across, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is identified as one of the top spring attractions in the state of Oregon. OREGON THESPIAN FESTIVALThe Oregon Thespian Festival brings extraordinary artists together to create time-limited theater around the world since 1995. Each show is entirely different than the last, although the concept is always the same:...

EUGENE:  GIANT BOOK SALEJoin the Giant Book Sale and shop for a good cause. Browse thousands of gently-used and like-new books with choices for all interests and ages, most at the bargain price of only $2. Plus CDs, DVDs, and more. Proceeds from this all-volunteer project help support Eugene Public Library activities and events, including Summer Reading...

PORTLAND:   WORLD CULTURE FESTIVALThis year Portland is hosting the 2023 Global World Culture Festival. This event includes a blend of magical performances from cultures across the globe, a resounding peace meditation and honoring distinguished community leaders who have positively impacted the well-being of the city. PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKETCome shop local at the Portland Saturday Market for the 2023...

TULIP FESTIVALThe Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is one of the destination events for the Pacific Northwest, held during the month of April, celebrating millions of tulips bursting into bloom. As with all things governed by Mother Nature, the tulips bloom according to their own schedule sometime during the festival. The tulips allow us to share our corner...

Repairs or replacements that the homebuyer requires to be completed before closing on the sale of your home can blindside you if you’re not prepared. While any unforeseen expenses are an unwelcome surprise, you’ll still have to fix the problems or risk letting your buyer out of the contract and having to disclose the problems...

According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.28% This Week in Real Estate. That is down 4 basis points from prior week, marking the fourth consecutive week of declines. “Though week-to-week rate changes can move up and down, the longer-term prospect on rates is for further improvement, with a clear possibility of rates...

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) has announced the launch of a new global brand campaign for 2023—Real Stories About Real Estate. The company shared that the campaign takes a humorous and insightful look at some of the behind-the-scenes duties network members complete while helping clients achieve their real estate goals. Going far beyond the transaction itself, the...

EUGENE:  EASTER EGG HUNTJoin Valley River Life for their community Easter Egg Hunt for all ages up through 6th grade, and invite friends! Rain or shine, the hunt will be on. Fun for all includes crafts, a bounce house, a scavenger hunt, and more!  PANCAKE BREAKFAST & EASTER EGG HUNTBring your friends and family for a Pancake Breakfast...

EASTER EGG HUNTA family favorite for many in the area is Deepwood’s Easter Egg Hunt! Bring the children and their baskets out for fun with egg hunts according to age group.  HUGE EASTER FESTIVALJoin us on Saturday for a Huge Easter Festival! We want to give back to the community and host a day for family fun...

PORTLAND:   EASTER BRUNCH AT AMATERRAJoin us for Amaterra’s first Easter Brunch! This buffet will have classic breakfast items with the extra Amaterra touch, along with savory items, desserts, coffee, and assorted teas. A custom bloody mary bar, alongside mimosas and our delicious wines, will be available for additional purchase.  PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKETCome shop local at the Portland...

TULIP FESTIVALThe Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is one of the destination events for the Pacific Northwest, held during the month of April, celebrating millions of tulips bursting into bloom. As with all things governed by Mother Nature, the tulips bloom according to their own schedule sometime during the festival. The tulips allow us to share our corner...

TULIP FESTIVALThe Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is one of the destination events for the Pacific Northwest, held during the month of April, celebrating millions of tulips bursting into bloom. As with all things governed by Mother Nature, the tulips bloom according to their own schedule sometime during the festival. The tulips allow us to share our corner...

As the first quarter of 2023 drew to a close this week, borrowing costs are decreasing as home sales are rising. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.32% This Week in Real Estate. That is down 10 basis points from the prior week, marking the third consecutive week of declines. The National...

EUGENE:  EUGENE SATURDAY MARKETThe Eugene Saturday Market is the oldest open-air crafts market in the U.S.A! The perfect place to shop for locally handmade goods, listen to live music and grab a bite to eat from their international food court.  SPRING MAKERS POP-UP MARKETAnnouncing our first-ever Spring Makers Pop-Up Market in the Alley!! We’ve curated a very special lineup...

CHERRY CITY FLEA MARKETJoin us at the Salem Convention Center on Sunday for the Cherry City Flea Market, a local shopping experience with over 60 vendors! Vintage clothing, vintage décor, handmade candles, handcrafted jewelry, original artwork, and much more!   LIVE MUSICLooking for happy hour deals? Do you enjoy live music? Come enjoy $2 off drafts...

PORTLAND:   TRILLIUM FESTIVALWelcome back Spring at the 43rd Annual Trillium Festival at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. An educational event for the whole community that celebrates the season of renewal in the forest and beyond.  PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKETCome shop local at the Portland Saturday Market for the 2023 season with cherry blossoms in full bloom!  PORTLAND SWAP MEETHosted annually...

DAFFODIL PARADEThe free Daffodil Parade includes daffodil-covered floats, marching bands, clowns, and pirates that travel through Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and Orting. It’s the highlight of the Daffodil Festival. CARNIVAL OF COCKTAILSThe highlight of Seattle Cocktail Week is the Carnival of Cocktails where adults can watch cocktail demonstrations, shop from food trucks, and use tokens to taste vodka, gin, rum...

The National Association of Realtors and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported This Week in Real Estate that existing home sales and new home sales realized month-over-month increases in February. Existing home sales registered the largest monthly increase since July 2020, surging 14.5% past January numbers. New home sales experienced the third...

EUGENE:  HOLI HAI FESTIVAL OF COLORSAt Holi Hai, we celebrate the coming of spring, the joy of friendship, and equality for all. All nationalities and ethnicities are encouraged to participate! Come dressed in white and play with colors at our family-friendly Bollywood party, outdoors with your favorite DJ: Prashant. FAMILY STORYTIMEYoung children and families are invited to...

BONSAI CLASSAt Terra Gardens, we offer a beginner Bonsai Class that will teach you everything you need to care for your first bonsai! The Class includes all materials, a book, a pot, soil, a bonsai, the use of bonsai tools, and 3 hours of instruction. YOGA + WINEJoin us for Yoga + Wine at Coria Estates. Class is outdoors...

PORTLAND:   PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKETThe long winter wait is over! Come shop local at the Portland Saturday Market for the 2023 season with cherry blossoms in full bloom!  PORTLAND BREW TOURJoin the Portland Brew Tour to learn about the rich history of beer and be expertly guided through a taste of what some of Portland’s best breweries have brewed up...

AMA SUPERCROSSWatch off-road motorcycles race on dirt tracks with steep jumps and obstacles at AMA Supercross at Lumen Field.  BOOTS BARRELS & BREWSA ticket to Boots, Barrels, and Brews gets you 3 beer or wine-tasting tickets, appetizers, a live country band, and a line-dancing lesson in Pickering Barn.  SCIENCE NIGHTScience Night promises “an evening of drunken experiments” with liquid nitrogen...

Builder confidence in newly built single-family homes rose for the third consecutive month in March, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index that was released This Week in Real Estate. Single-family housing starts increased 1.1% while single-family permits rose 7.6% last month, respectively. Mortgage applications grew for the second week...

JURASSIC QUESTJurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular Dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Observe our herd of life-size animatronic dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, and an INCREDIBLE T-Rex! ST. PATRICK’S DAY WALK-ABOUTJoin the Valley Society in its 12th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Walk-About. We gather at the Salem Riverfront Park Carousal...

EUGENE:  ST. PADDY’S DAY PUB CRAWLWe’re grabbing our bagpipes and partying to all that is Irish! Join us for this St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl while we do shots of Jameson, drink Guinness, dance with leprechauns, and crawl on!  SHAMROCK STROLLEugene let’s get green this St Patrick’s Day for the luckiest time of the year! Join the party as...

PORTLAND:   KELLS PORTLAND IRISH FESTIVALJoin the Kells family once again for the 2023 Portland Irish Festival. This year we are seeing some big changes and expanding the festival to the Portland waterfront! Come celebrate with Live Music, Irish Dancing, Bagpipes, Vendors, Irish Food, and Drinks.​  PORTLAND SHAMROCK STROLLJoin the Portland Shamrock Stroll bar crawl and make sure you...

QUILT SHOWAdmire 500 quilts, see demonstrations, and shop from vendors at Quilters Anonymous Annual Quilt Show. BIRD FESTIVALWings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival celebrates migratory birds that flock to the pristine coastal area near Blaine and has expert speakers, exhibits, and kids’ activities. FRENCH FESTFrench Fest celebrates French-speaking cultures, with live music, dancing, films, wine tasting, a baguette-tasting...

There is a sizable shortage of new homes after more than a decade of underbuilding relative to population growth, according to a new analysis released by Realtor.com This Week in Real Estate. The gap between single-family home construction and household formation grew to 6.5 million homes between 2012 – 2022. If multi-family construction is included...

ALCOHOL INK ART CLASSHave you always wanted to learn more about Alcohol Inks and how to use them…we have the perfect class for you! Our introductory Alcohol Ink Art Class includes all the materials you need to play around and discover this art form and maybe even create a small personal masterpiece. OPEN MIC EVENTComedians, musicians, poets...

EUGENE:  LANE COUNTY HOME & GARDEN SHOWThe Lane County Home and Garden Show will showcase hundreds of exhibits for the home and garden. Explore over two acres of exhibits by home building and remodeling and landscaping and gardening experts.  Meet the area’s very best contractors who can help create your dream home and yard. LANE COUNTY FARMER’S...

PORTLAND:   ST. PATRICK’S IRISH FESTIVALJoin the Kells family once again for the 2023 Portland Irish Festival. This year we are seeing some big changes and expanding the festival to the Portland waterfront! Come celebrate with Live Music, Irish Dancing, Bagpipes, Vendors, Irish Food, and Drinks.​  CIRQUE DU SOLEILThe show contrasts the grand with the intimate, the...

THE COLORS OF INDIACelebrate Holi when colored powder flies, a DJ plays dance music, and Indian food is sold, all to support charity at Bellevue Downtown Park. ST. PATRICK ARRIVESWatch the Landing of St. Patrick by boat at 5 p.m. at South Lake Union. See St. Patrick again at the Green Stripe Laying at 6 p.m. ST. PATRICK’S DAY...

The National Association of Realtors released their most recent Pending Home Sales Index This Week in Real Estate, reporting an increase of 8.1% in January, marking two consecutive months of growth and the largest month-over-month increase since June 2020. Pending home sales beat analyst expectations according to a Wall Street Journal report that forecasted the...

SALEM ROADSTER SHOWThe 17th Annual Salem Roadster Show is Saturday and Sunday at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. Come see the best of the best! LEGO PARTYKids with their grown-ups are invited for an unstructured Lego Party at the library. Legos are provided. Bring your imagination! No sign-ups are necessary. CRAFT & CHATCrafting is for grown-ups too, not just kids!...

EUGENE:  SOUND BATH & KOMBUCHA TASTINGWe are collaborating to bring you a truly mystical and blissful evening of Kundalini Yoga and Sound Healing! This time we’re partnering up with Kevin from BNF Kombucha to bring you a holistic evening of well-being with a kombucha tasting paired with celestial card readings from our very special guest Anna’s...

PORTLAND:   PORTLAND SEAFOOD & WINE FESTIVALSeafood lovers! Wine lovers! Your weekend is here!! The 17th annual Portland Seafood & Wine Festival is at the Portland Expo Center this Friday and Saturday featuring over 100,000 sq. ft. of fresh seafood, incredible Oregon Wines, shopping, music, and more. BONUS: Your Seafood & Wine Fest ticket also grants you admission...

HOT AIR BALLOONSThe skies over Winthrop brighten with the brilliant colors of over a dozen hot air balloons. This 3-day Balloon Roundup is a photographer’s dream. An incredible visual display as the balloons fly over the old western town of Winthrop and the snow-capped mountains of the North Cascades. SEATTLE HOME & GARDEN SHOWSeattle Home & Garden...

What’s To Come As We Approach The Markets Busiest Time Of Year. After nearly two months into the new year, the housing market continues to navigate an environment where demand far outweighs supply. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported This Week in Real Estate that sales of newly built, single-family homes increased...

WATERCOLORS MADE EASYNo drawing or painting experience is needed for this Watercolors Made Easy class. A line drawing of Mt. Hood and Trillium Lake will be already on watercolor paper and students only need to paint with watercolors.  IT’S A SCAVENGER HUNTAll you need is your own mobile device and a data connection for this Scavenger Hunt. Young...

EUGENE:  LANE COUNTY FARMERS MARKETShop throughout the seasons! Local farmers and food artisans sell vegetables, fruits, plants, baked goods, flowers, meat, seafood, drinks, and more. All foods sold at the Lane County Farmers Market are either grown by Oregon farmers or made in Oregon with a portion of locally grown ingredients.  BACON BLUEGRASS & BONEYARD BEER FESTWhat’s...

PORTLAND:   PORTLAND SPRING HOME & GARDEN SHOWHear from regional garden experts, remodelers, builders, and designers on the California Closets Presentation Stage at the Portland Spring Home & Garden Show!  INDIAN CULTURAL FESTIVALJoin us to celebrate Indian Culture! Featuring artist interviews and art displayed of transgender Indian mural group The Aravani Project and D.A.M. (Determined Art Movement) of...

KIDS ‘N CRITTERS WEEKENDSExperience the awe and wonder of Northwest wildlife. Meet a playful beaver or listen for howling wolves. Kids ‘N’ Critters Weekends are the perfect time to meet animals up close, reconnect with nature, and save money on our best deal of the year. Two kids 12 or under are FREE with each paid adult general...

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development This Week in Real Estate single-family housing starts decreased 4.3% and single-family permits decreased 1.8% in January to seasonally adjusted annual rates of 841,000 and 718,000, respectively. There are currently 752,000 single-family homes under construction. This is 4.8% lower than a year ago. However, homebuilder...

JAPANESE KINTSUGI WORKSHOPJoin us to celebrate the imperfect and accept our fragility as you learn the ancient art of the Japanese Kintsugi workshop. MID VALLEY VIDEO FESTIVALAny annual event lasting ten years in Salem deserves a big party and today marks the kickoff of the 10th Mid-Valley Video Festival, a celebration of the local filmmakers. SLEEPING BEAUTY MUSICALCome...

EUGENE:  FAMILY DAY AT THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORYDiscover the amazing diversity of Oregon’s animals at The Museum Of Natural & Cultural History! Explore the world through the eyes, ears, and wings of the animal kingdom. Learn about the adaptations that make an animal unique. Enjoy snacks and family-friendly science activities throughout the museum...

PORTLAND:   PORTLAND WINTER LIGHT FESTIVALFor a few nights each year, the Portland Winter Light Festival transforms the City of Roses into a city of lights. Designed to bring light to the wintry darkness, this free festival returns every winter season with imaginative works that combine light and technology to create interactive experiences. FAN EXPOWith nearly 1 million...

NORTHWEST FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVALJoin us as we celebrate “Spring Vibes Only” with over 20 display gardens, more than 90 free seminars and workshops, and thousands of treasures in the garden marketplace. The Northwest Flower & Garden Festival is the best annual event to gather ideas and inspiration for beautiful living spaces. Whether you’re a...

Mortgage rates ticked up slightly This Week in Real Estate, but they continue to remain well below their November 2022 peak. While home sales are projected to decline in 2023, housing experts believe prices are expected to remain stable due to more demand for homes than the number of homes available. The National Association of Realtors...

VALENTINE’S DAY ROLLER DERBYWatch these adult skaters go head-to-head in what’s sure to be a bloody good time for all at the Valentine’s Day Roller Derby. VALENTINE’S WINE AND WATERCOLORWe invite you to come explore your creative side and enjoy some wonderful local wine while you paint at our Valentine’s Day Wine And Watercolor Class! We will...

EUGENE:  KLCC BREWFESTCome to this craft brew-tasting event featuring 80 breweries from the West Coast and beyond. Enjoy over 200 craft brews and ciders at the KLCC Brewfest! Enjoy the collaboration brews, KLCC Eugene beer garden, Homebrew Competition, and live entertainment. METAPHYSICS & WELLNESS FAIR + GEM SHOWEnjoy 50 readers, healers, and vendors + 20 talks...

PORTLAND:   PORTLAND WINTER LIGHT FESTIVALFor a few nights each year, the Portland Winter Light Festival transforms the City of Roses into a city of lights. Designed to bring light to the wintry darkness, this free festival returns every winter season with imaginative works that combine light and technology to create interactive experiences. CASCADE FESTIVAL OF AFRICAN FILMSThe Cascade...

VALENTINE’S DAY CANDLELIGHT CONCERTHear an hour of romantic music played by a string quartet during Candlelight: Valentine’s Day at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. WINE ON THE ROCK: WINE & CHOCOLATECelebrate Valentine’s Day with Wine and Chocolate pairings at four Bainbridge Island wineries. Fletcher Bay, Rolling Bay, Eleven, and Eagle Harbor wineries will each be pairing their wine flights...

The New Year Is Off To A Positive Start & The Best Is Yet To Come. Historically, two leading indicators of a real estate market are jobs and mortgage interest rates. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the January employment report This Week in Real Estate, which showed U.S. job growth accelerated sharply during the first month...

IRVINE, Calif., January 31, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ahead of its 10-year anniversary, global real estate brokerage franchise network, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, unveils a bold new look. Celebrating the success of the past decade and expansion to more than 12 countries, 1,500 offices, and 50,000 real estate professionals, modern design paired with sophisticated and vibrant colors brings a refreshed...

EUGENE:  EUGENE BOAT & SPORTSMEN’S SHOWHead to the Eugene Boat & Sportsmen’s Show! See a host of exhibitors and attractions representing the breadth of the outdoor recreation industry: camping, fishing, hunting, RVing, ATVing, cycling, boating, kayaking, hiking, climbing, local & exotic guides & lodges, travel agents, guns, outdoor clothing and gear, advocacy groups and governmental agencies...

MT. ANGEL VOLKSFESTThe Mt. Angel Volksfest is a celebration of German Sausage! This family-friendly event features authentic German food, including a variety of sausages prepared by three local vendors, live entertainment for the whole family, local brews & wines, and artisan vendors. Balloon artistry, face painting, cake walks, and dancing, the entire family will enjoy this event...

Consumers have way too much information to consider before buying or sellinga home and it can be hard to separate the insignificant from the criticaldetails. Our just-released Q4 2022 Pacific Northwest Market Report can help youmake an educated decision. This report is an amazing resource. It delivers exactly the kind of analysisprospective buyers or sellers...

PORTLAND:   PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOWThe Portland International Auto Show is the largest auto show in the Pacific Northwest. With the latest in-car design and technology plus exotics from around the world. Get behind the wheel in one of our many Ride & Drives, watch live custom car builds, and explore the latest advancements in electric vehicles and...

ENUMCLAW WINE & CHOCOLATE FESTIVALThe Wine & Chocolate Festival is a two-day event that partners with over 15 Washington state family wineries, local chocolatiers, and unique hand-selected vendors. You will also enjoy live entertainment in both event halls as you shop and sip! EAGLE FESTIVALWith winter comes the return of the eagles to the Stillaguamish River. To...

ATTOM released its Year-End 2022 U.S. Home Sales Report This Week in Real Estate, which shows home sellers realized the highest profit margin since at least 2008. Since 2012 the median home price has grown 120 percent. According to the National Association of Realtors, pending home sales in December increased month-over-month for the first time...

OREGON QUILT FESTIVALThe first annual Oregon Quilt Festival is here. Join the first one of the new year for the Salem, Oregon area. Over 30 vendors and over 300 quilts on display or for sale. This show is being held at the Salem Convention Center and is a 3-day event. A Raffle Quilt and challenge banners will...

EUGENE:  RESOLVE TO REMODEL KITCHEN WORKSHOPJoin award-winning Neil Kelly designers for a fun morning filled with kitchen remodeling inspiration and expert advice at the Resolve To Remodel Kitchen Workshop. We’ll look at the current product and material trends and take a deep dive into recent Neil Kelly kitchen remodeling projects. You’ll look at plans, before and...

PORTLAND:   CASCADE CARS & COFFEEA year ’round rain or shine weekly cruise-in Cars & Coffee on Saturday mornings in the back of the Best Buy Cascade Station by Portland International Airport for all makes and models, stock and modified. No cost for anyone to come out and there are numerous restaurants and shopping so attendees can continue...

TACOMA HOME + GARDEN SHOWThe Tacoma Home + Garden Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals. With 250+ booths to explore and several unique feature...

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index was released This Week in Real Estate and homebuilder confidence unexpectedly rose in January for the first time in 12 months. Both builders and consumers are likely responding to the recent drop in mortgage rates. The average interest rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage last...

As mortgage interest rates rise, homebuyers like you may be wishing for easier, cheaper loans to obtain, but any loan that isn’t conventional or government-guaranteed could put you at greater financial risk. Remember the Great Recession of 2008? It was the first and only time that unsustainable mortgage loans resulted in a nationwide housing crisis...

EUGENE:  LUNAR NEW YEAR SOUND MEDITATIONSet Intentions accompanied by the Power of Sound. Blue light zapping your energy? Does your inbox have you feeling rushed, overwhelmed, and then depleted at the end of the day? Empower yourself to show up better for your teams and for your families! In this workshop, discover the many beneficial uses...

NORTHWEST AGRICULTURAL SHOWThe Northwest Ag Show is one of the most popular agricultural events in the Pacific Northwest. Held in Salem, Oregon. This is an annual event where farmers and experts can connect and come together to share information. Over 100 vendors, an exciting line-up of seminars and workshops, and expert speakers, with farmers, ranchers, and...

PORTLAND:   STAR WARS VS STAR TREK – OREGON SYMPHONYHead to Portland for an afternoon of beautiful music! Enjoy unforgettable music from your favorite sci-fi film franchises played by your Oregon Symphony. From John Williams’ iconic Star Wars main theme and “Imperial March” to music from The Wrath of Khan to the newest Star Trek films. LUNAR...

NORTHWEST REMODELING EXPOGet Thinking of remodeling your home? Head to the Northwest Remodeling Expo this weekend and check out some of the best local companies all in one place! Plus take advantage of the Free Interior Design Consultations with NWSID designers during this event. TACOMA RV SHOWCheck out hundreds of recreational vehicles at the Tacoma RV Show in the...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) This Week in Real Estate reporting the largest month-over-month decrease since April 2020. The CPI has had the most significant impact on the bond market and mortgage interest rates over the past year as the Federal Reserve attempts to fight inflation. While...

WORLD CITIZEN FESTIVALCelebrating a day of culture at The Yard Food Park in Salem, OR. Bringing together world music from the United States, India, France, Italy, Mexico, Jamaica, Ireland, and El Salvador! Family-friendly with various food options from around the world. MID-VALLEY HOME SHOWThe Mid-Valley Home Show event showcases the latest in products and services for the home and...

EUGENE:  PIZZA AND WINE WEEKENDWhat better way to start the weekend than with delicious pizza paired with amazing wine?! Head to Silvan Ridge Winery for Pizza & Wine Weekend!  They will be serving wood-fired pizzas all weekend long! EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY FAMILY STORYTIMEJoin Family Storytime and explore the world of early literacy through songs and rhythms, stories, and...

PORTLAND:   STRAVINSKY’S THE FIREBIRD – OREGON SYMPHONYHead to Portland for an afternoon of beautiful music! Join Associate Conductor Deanna Tham as she leads the orchestra in this landmark piece along with the US premiere of a new concerto for cellist Inbal Segev from Grammy-nominated composer Vijay Iyer. 2023 PORTLAND FOLK FESTIVALJoin the fun at this all-ages...

MINNEAPOLIS (January 10, 2023) – HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate Today announced Gino Blefari, CEO of HomeServices and chairman, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, has been named to the top spot on the 2023 Swanepoel Power 200 list. He joins several other executives from across HomeServices’ brokerage and franchise companies who were also named to...

TASTE OF EASTERN WASHINGTONGet your ticket to Taste of the Northwest and enjoy oysters, wine, beer, and whiskey, with live music and food for sale at Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan. MONSTER JAMBig trucks with big wheels make big noise and excitement at Monster Jam in the Tacoma Dome! FREE CONCERTS IN TACOMALumens Concerts are free concerts of music, dance...

Consumer optimism ended the year on an upward trajectory. The Conference Board reported This Week in Real Estate that consumer confidence in December rose to its highest level in eight months. According to CoreLogic’s monthly Home Price Index, year-over-year home price growth increased for the 130th straight month in November – that is nearly an 11-year span. December...

EUGENE:  JANUARY SUMMER FESTReady for summer? Well, PublicHouse was feeling the winter blues and decided to throw a party like it’s summertime! Think summer cocktails, summer brews, summer vibes & feel-good tunes! EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY FAMILY STORYTIMEJoin Family Storytime and explore the world of early literacy through songs and rhythms, stories, and rhymes. This program is for children and...

DATE NIGHT PAINT PARTYChannel your inner artist for the night with a FUN Date-Night Paint-Party for couples! You will be painting “Twilight Lake” (a 2-canvas painting designed to be created and displayed together). SALEM SYMPHONIC WINDS PRESENTS “MARIA DE BUENOS AIRES TANGO SUITE” The Salem Symphonic Winds is pleased to present the premiere of the Tango Suite from Astor Piazzolla’s...

Shared Commitment to Exceptional Service is Driving Force Behind Acquisition  Seattle, Washington, January 3, 2034 – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate, is pleased to announce its further expansion in the South Puget Sound area, with the addition of Better Properties DuPont Lacey Yelm, which will operate as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate under the leadership...

PORTLAND:   PORTLAND MUSIC MONTHJanuary is Portland Music Month (as officially proclaimed by the City of Portland). To celebrate, MusicPortland has curated 31 days of performances at 21 local venues featuring hundreds of music acts! BUILD REMODEL & LANDSCAPE SHOWThe Build Remodel & Landscape Show is a comprehensive home show that brings together homeowners and the area’s top remodeling and...

FESTIVAL OF SHORT FILMS Sundance Film Festival Short Film tour at the Northwest Film Forum offers documentary, fiction, and animation from around the world. PUYALLUP HOME & GARDEN Head to the home and garden show at the state fair events center this weekend and see the latest in home design and décor. SEATTLE JAZZ FESTIVAL...

What to Expect from the Housing Market in 2023. The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage rates. And in many ways, it’s put the market into a reset position. As the Federal Reserve (the Fed) made moves this year to try to lower inflation, mortgage rates more than doubled – something that’s...

What will the new year bring for homebuyers, homeowners, and home sellers? Lower or higher home prices? Higher or lower mortgage interest rates? Or a continuation of the overheated pandemic-inspired housing market? There’s no question that the blistering housing market of the past three years was hard on homebuyers. By October 2022, the average mortgage interest...

FIRST 10K & 15K OF 2023The 10K and 5K run/walk for both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day start and finish adjacent to Valley River Inn, in the cul de sac next to Elmer’s Restaurant.  ADULT FLAG FOOTBALLJoin other adults with a friendly and competitive game of flag football. EUGENE SYMPHONYRing in the new year at...

2022 SILVERTON CHRISTMAS MARKETTake a drive to the Oregon Garden Resort for the annual Silverton Christmas Market, featuring a dazzling light display, German-inspired market, and family-friendly activities. FINDING SALEM’S CHINATOWNIndividuals of Chinese heritage have been a part of Salem’s community since at least 1860. Despite this long presence, it has been harder to trace their experiences in the...

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTIES WINTERFEST Enjoy holiday lights, folk dancers, carolers, musicians, model trains, and Saturday ice sculptors during Winterfest at the Seattle Center through DEC 31. MOULIN ROUGE: THE MUSICAL Paramount Theatre hosts fan-favorite musical with romance, splendor, glitz, and glamour.  DISCOUNT MUSEUM DAYS Explore new museums and exhibits in the new year with discount days. Chihuly Garden + Space...

PORTLAND:   FREE STATE PARK ENTRANCE DAYOregon State Parks and Washington State Parks invite you to get outdoors on New Year’s Day. Day-use parking fees will be waived at participating parks on January 1, 2023.HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT MEINIG PARKHead towards the mountain and enjoy the city of Sandy’s magical park transform into a unique experience for all. Ride...

The Commerce Department reported This Week in Real Estate that new home sales exceeded expectations in November, rising 5.8% over prior month, while existing home sales slid 7.7% from prior month. Total housing inventory was down 6.6% at the end of November compared to October while median existing home sale prices rose in all regions...

THE NUTCRACKERThe Eugene Ballet returns to the Silva Concert Hall with live music by the Orchestra, through the 24th. KARAOKE AT THE TAPBring your inner rock star and join others for Karaoke at Tap and Growler every Friday night. NIGHT OF JAZZEnjoy live jazz music and a delicious dinner menu at the Jazzy Ladies Cafe. PAINT & SIP CLASSESMake a...

RIVER GALLERY HOLIDAY EXHIBITRiver Gallery will be decorated and ready for the upcoming holiday festivities with delightful and affordable art. Browse 70 local artists in our gallery whose art will meet the needs of your holiday gift-giving.   PHOTOS WITH SANTAHead to Salem Center Mall for photos with Santa until December 24th, when Santa needs to fly back to...

PORTLAND:   HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT MEINIG PARKHead towards the mountain and enjoy the city of Sandy’s magical park transform into a unique experience for all. Ride the trolly, enjoy a walk through the lights, and grab a cup of hot cocoa. CLACKAMAS COUNTY WINTER FAIRClackamas County Winter Fair features a walk-through holiday light display, a holiday market, and visits...

HOLIDAY MAGICHoliday Magic promises breathtaking lights, interactive displays, festive food and drink, and fun for the whole family including ice skating, a train ride, a laser light show, and a holiday market at Washington State Fair Events Center! WINTERFESTEnjoy holiday lights, folk dancers, carolers, musicians, model trains, and Saturday ice sculptors during Winterfest at the Seattle Center. CANDY...

The National Association of Realtors Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun, presented his 2023 forecast This Week in Real Estate during NAR’s fourth annual year-end Real Estate Forecast Summit calling for 4.78 million existing home sales and stable home prices. The forecasted number of existing home sales returns to the pre-pandemic level seen in 2019, which realized 4.765 million...

2022 SILVERTON CHRISTMAS MARKETTake a drive to the Oregon Garden Resort for the annual Silverton Christmas Market, featuring a dazzling light display, German inspired market and family-friendly activities. SALEM SANTA CRAWLResidents and visitors are invited to experience Salem’s downtown nightlife through a holiday bar crawl. Participants also have the opportunity to win prizes and raffle items during...

JINGLE BELLS RUNThe Jingle Bells Run/ Walk event will return to its festive roots along the river! Be prepared to visit with Santa Claus too! UGLY SWEATER SKATE PARTYJoin Eugene Juneteeth as they celebrate the holidays with another round of roller skating, but don’t forget to wear your ugly holiday sweaters! LIGHT SHOWS AT 5TH STREET MARKET ALLEYAdmire...

PORTLAND:   CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTSPresenting the sights, sounds and sensations of the season, The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is the largest Christmas choral festival in the world. PITTOCK MANSION CHRISTMASPittock Mansion Christmas rings in the holidays with this year’s Music Makes the Season exhibit. Experience this beloved Portland tradition and take in the sounds of the season...

SNOWFLAKE LANEFind a good viewing spot for the show of lights, music, falling snow, young dancers, and drummers in uniform on Snowflake Lane in Bellevue! HOLIDAY MAGICHoliday Magic promises breathtaking lights, interactive displays, festive food and drink, and fun for the whole family, including ice skating, train rides, a laser light show, and a holiday market at Washington...

CoreLogic released its Q3 2022 Homeowner Equity Report This Week in Real Estate that shows homeowners with a mortgage realized year-over-year equity growth of 15.8% or $2.2 trillion gain since the third quarter of 2021. That is an average of $34,300 per borrower. Freddie Mac reports that mortgage rates have declined four consecutive weeks, dropping three-quarters of...

SALEM HOLIDAY MARKETThe Salem Holiday Market is proudly ​presenting over 250 vendors with handmade, handcrafted, or homegrown products! A CHILDREN’S NUTCRACKERSalem’s American Ballet Academy is excited to bring A Children’s Nutcracker to the Elsinore Theatre once again! A full version of the holiday tradition will be performed by 250 local students. 2022 SILVERTON CHRISTMAS MARKETTake a drive to the...

EUGENE:  LIGHT SHOWS AT 5TH STREET MARKET ALLEYAdmire the beautiful light show of the 5th Street Market Alley. Light shows will occur daily in the Market Alley. CIDERGARDEN 2022Cidergarden 2022 is 7 days of cider, seasonal food specials from all 6 carts, and entertainment all week long. In their gigantic heated & enclosed tent it’s going to feel...

PORTLAND:   PDX POP SHOPSThe pop-up shops are back this holiday season, turning Portland’s vacant retail space into temporary destinations for local designers and artists to “set up shop” Downtown.   PORTLAND BAZAARThe Portland Bazaar is the city’s finest holiday gift showcase and sale. Started in 2011, their mission is to create an exciting event to highlight the skilled artists, makers...

SANTACONWear a Santa suit or a holiday costume to SantaCon, which begins at Westlake Park and then heads to 15 city bars until closing time. GINGERBREAD CONTESTSee 15 gingerbread houses entered in the Gingerbread Contest at the Auburn Community & Event Center in Auburn. JINGLE BELL RUNWear a costume or tie-on some bells for the morning Jingle Bell Run 5K...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November jobs report This Week in Real Estate that far exceeded economists’ expectations. For nearly nine months, the Federal Reserve has relentlessly raised its benchmark interest rate in an effort to slow the U.S. job market and bring inflation under control. And for just as long, the job market has...

2022 SILVERTON CHRISTMAS MARKETTake a drive to the Oregon Garden Resort for the annual Silverton Christmas Market, featuring a dazzling light display, German inspired market and family-friendly activities. CHILDREN’S LANTERN PARADEHead to the Pavilion at Coolidge-McClaine Park for the Children’s Lantern Parade. Decorate a lantern, enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and visit with Santa Claus and the Grinch...

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EUGENE:  DISNEY JUNIOR LIVE ON TOURThe Pollstar nominated Disney Junior Tour is back with an all new show bringing beloved Disney Junior characters and favorite Marvel Super Heroes together live on stage for a jam-packed, concert-style show with singing, dancing, acrobatics, and more WILLAMETTE VALLEY ORNAMENT CONTESTNestled in the trees of several scenic trails within the Willamette...

PORTLAND:   CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTSPresenting the sights, sounds and sensations of the season, The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is the largest Christmas choral festival in the world. ZOOLIGHTSExperience a dazzling display of more than 1.5 million lights with your family and friends at the Oregon Zoo, Zoolights! PORTLAND NIGHT MARKETThe Portland Night Market showcases many unique businesses that call...

WILD LANTERNSWildLanterns features large-scale animal and nature scape lanterns representing wild places from around the globe including bugs, dinosaurs, tigers, peacocks, and dragons, at Woodland Park Zoo. VILLAGE OF LIGHTSEnjoy Christmas lights twinkling on snow, roasted chestnuts, sleigh rides, and caroling at the annual Village of Lights surrounding Front Street Park in Leavenworth. COOKIE CRAWLEnjoy a fun day...

Inflation, home prices, and interest rates were higher in 2022 than they’ve been in years, but if you’re planning to become a homeowner in 2023, you’ve got time to improve your buying power. TheMortgageReports.com recommends talking to a mortgage lender, even if you aren’t ready to buy until later in the year. They can “review all...

The Mortgage Bankers Association reported This Week in Real Estate that purchase applications rose 3% over the prior week marking the second consecutive week of mortgage application growth. That is in line with the decline in rates as they fell for the second week in a row. The 30-year fixed-rate is now half a percentage point lower...

2022 SILVERTON CHRISTMAS MARKETTake a drive to the Oregon Garden Resort for the annual Silverton Christmas Market, featuring a dazzling light display, German inspired market and family-friendly activities. DOWNTOWN SALEM HOLIDAY PARADESalem Main Street Association is overjoyed to announce the return of holiday festivities to Downtown Salem, the downtown Holiday Parade! The parade will weave its way...

EUGENE:  NIGHT OF A THOUSAND STARSKick off the Holiday Season with 5th Street Public Market’s Night of a Thousand Stars. Go celebrate with tree lighting, carols, live music, the light show in the alley, a Santa sighting, and more! HOLIDAY MARKETSaturday Market’s Holiday Market is a festive take on the regular artisan market. You’ll find thousands of locally...

PORTLAND:   HOLIDAY EXPRESSJoin Santa Claus and his elves for a magical ride behind Portland’s Holiday Express. Vintage rail cars transport you through the wilderness in the heart of the city. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTSPresenting the sights, sounds and sensations of the season, The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is the largest Christmas choral festival in the world. ZOOLIGHTSExperience a...

MAGIC IN THE MARKETMagic in the Market includes caroling, Santa, kids’ crafts, and a holiday lighting ceremony at Pike Place Market. WILD LANTERNSWildLanterns features large-scale animal and nature scape lanterns representing wild places from around the globe including bugs, dinosaurs, tigers, peacocks, and dragons, at Woodland Park Zoo. SEATTLE MARATHON & HALF MARATHONJoin 15,000 people burning off Thanksgiving calories...

The Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Administration reported This Week in Real Estate that both housing starts and permits declined 4.2% and 2.4% in October from September, respectively. They are 8.8% and 10.1% lower than a year ago, respectively. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.6% in the week ending November 17, down 47...