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A tall Douglas fir strung with warm white lights about to be lit in a brick plaza at dusk in Portland, with families and glowing holiday market stalls

Published October 30, 2026

Thanksgiving Week 2026 Near SW Portland: Turkey Trot, Tree Lightings & the Holiday Kickoff

Confirmed Thanksgiving-week 2026 events near 1111 SW Coronado St: the Zoo Turkey Trot on Nov 26, the Pioneer Courthouse Square Tree Lighting and Lake Oswego's Tree Lighting Festival on Nov 27, plus ZooLights and Tryon Creek programs.

Downtown Portland skyline across the Willamette River on a clear late-October afternoon with low golden sun on the towers and autumn maples along the riverbank

Published October 30, 2026

Portland Housing Market: Mortgage Rates Ease to 7.24% as Buyer Leverage Holds

The freshest early-November 2026 Portland housing reports: the 30-year mortgage rate slid to 7.24%, median prices hold near $518K, about 31.6% of listings carry price reductions, and buyers keep real negotiating room.

A plain real estate for-sale sign on the lawn of a mid-century home on a quiet Portland street with autumn leaves and Douglas firs

Published October 30, 2026

What a Price Reduction Really Tells You About a Portland Listing

About 31.6% of Portland listings carry price reductions this fall. Here is what a price cut does and does not tell you, how to read the full picture before you offer, and when a reduction means move fast.

Portland Oregon boulevard on a crisp November morning with autumn trees, American flags on light poles receding toward downtown, and wet pavement reflecting the pale sky

Published October 28, 2026

Veterans Day & Mid-November 2026 Near SW Portland: Parade, Zoo Honors, Orchestra & Comedy

Confirmed mid-November 2026 events near 1111 SW Coronado St: the Portland Veterans Day Parade and free Oregon Zoo admission on Nov 11, Portugal. The Man with the Oregon Symphony Nov 11-12, Penn & Teller at Keller Nov 12, and a Trail Blazers home game Nov 10.

Downtown Portland skyline across the Willamette River on a clear late-October afternoon with low golden sun on the towers, the Marquam Bridge, and autumn maples along the riverbank

Published October 28, 2026

Portland Housing Market: Fresh October Data Shows Buyers' Negotiating Power

The latest October 2026 Portland housing reports: median sale prices essentially flat year over year, about four months of supply, median days on market near 57, buyers closing below asking, and mortgage rates easing on a downward October trend.

Misty Pacific Northwest forest in steady autumn rain, with tall Douglas fir trunks, a winding mossy footpath, and ferns at the edges

Published October 28, 2026

Rainy Season in the Forest: Cozy Living on Nearly 3 Acres

What it feels like to live at 1111 SW Coronado St when Portland's rains settle in: two fireplaces, a covered deck, a sunroom, a greenhouse, and a daylight walkout basement, plus what buyers should check when touring in the rain.

Autumn evening plaza in Portland with warm string lights between brick buildings, glowing jack-o-lanterns on a market stall, and a distant theater marquee

Published October 27, 2026

Halloween Weekend & Early November 2026 Near SW Portland: Symphony, Oddities Expo & Live Music

Freshly confirmed events near 1111 SW Coronado St: Stravinsky & Beethoven at the Schnitzer Oct 31-Nov 1, the Oddities & Curiosities Expo Nov 7-8, Portland Book Festival main day Nov 7, and Teddy Swims at the Moda Center Nov 8.

Downtown Portland skyline across the Willamette River on a crisp late-October morning with golden light on the towers and autumn maples along the riverbank

Published October 27, 2026

Portland Housing Market: September RMLS Data Shows Stable Prices & Buyer Room

The RMLS Market Action report for September 2026: metro median sale price of $545,000, unchanged year over year, roughly 4.2 months of supply, longer days on market, and a climbing share of price reductions that gives Portland buyers real room to negotiate.

Front exterior of 1111 SW Coronado St at sunset showing the stone chimney and forest setting with fresh exterior paint

Published October 27, 2026

A New Roof & Fresh Exterior Paint: The 2026 TLC Behind 1111 SW Coronado St

The 2026 updates at 1111 SW Coronado St include a brand-new roof over the main house and fresh exterior paint. What these improvements mean for buyers, plus what to look for when you tour any home.

Golden morning light on a mossy Pacific Northwest forest trail lined with ferns and late-autumn mushrooms beneath tall Douglas firs

Published October 23, 2026

November 2026 at Tryon Creek & Lake Oswego: Mushroom Mania & Forest Programs

Confirmed November 2026 events minutes from 1111 SW Coronado St: Mushroom Mania at Tryon Creek on Nov 8, Storytime and Nature Journaling programs, Lake Oswego's Holiday Open Houses Nov 5-8, and Irving Berlin's White Christmas at the Lakewood Theatre.

Downtown Portland skyline across the Willamette River on a clear late-October morning with golden light on the towers and autumn maples along the riverbank

Published October 23, 2026

Portland Housing Market: More Inventory and Fewer Bidding Wars This Fall

The latest Portland housing reports for late October 2026: metro inventory up 6.9% year over year, roughly half of listings adjusting price, median sale prices near $518,000, and more breathing room for buyers than in over a decade.

Moving boxes and a potted evergreen on a porch with a brass key on top, soft morning light in a forested Pacific Northwest neighborhood

Published October 23, 2026

Relocating to Portland? What Out-of-State Buyers Should Know This Fall

A practical guide for out-of-state buyers moving to Portland: why SW Portland near Tryon Creek appeals, the local schools, what the fall 2026 market means for newcomers, and how the Bade Real Estate team supports relocating clients nationwide.

Portland waterfront skyline on New Year's Eve with holiday lights along the river, fireworks above downtown towers, and the Willamette reflecting golden windows

Published October 21, 2026

Holiday Week & New Year's Eve 2026 Near SW Portland: ZooLights, Beethoven's Ninth & First Day Hikes

Confirmed December 26, 2026 through January 1, 2027 events near 1111 SW Coronado St: ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo, Beethoven's Ninth at the Schnitzer, free TriMet rides on New Year's Eve, and free First Day Hikes on January 1.

Portland skyline across the Willamette River on a clear late-October morning with golden light on downtown towers and autumn maples along the riverbank

Published October 21, 2026

Portland Housing Market: Late October 2026 Steadies Prices for Buyers

Late-October 2026 Portland housing news: average home values up 0.3% year over year, 28.1% of September sales above asking, about 3.9 months of supply, and a market that keeps steadying for buyers.

Remodeled kitchen at 1111 SW Coronado St with dark espresso cabinetry, light stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lights over the peninsula

Published October 21, 2026

Holiday Hosting at the Forest House: Kitchen, Fireplaces & a Guest Suite

How the remodeled kitchen, open-concept living area, two fireplaces, and walkout guest suite at 1111 SW Coronado St make hosting the holidays in the trees easy, plus a buyer's checklist for touring a home for entertaining.

Portland holiday market and tree lighting at dusk, with a large evergreen strung with warm white lights in a brick plaza and artisan stalls glowing under string lights

Published October 20, 2026

Early December 2026 Near SW Portland: Christmas Ships, Holiday Markets & Light Festivals

Confirmed early-December 2026 events near 1111 SW Coronado St: the Christmas Ships Parade from Dec 3, the Holiday Market at Pioneer Courthouse Square from Dec 4, The Grotto Festival of Lights, Winter Wonderland, and the Lake Oswego Holiday Half on Dec 13.

Downtown Portland skyline across the Willamette River on a crisp late-October morning with the Marquam Bridge and autumn maples along the riverbank

Published October 20, 2026

Portland Housing Market: A Late October 2026 Field Guide for Buyers

The freshest late-October 2026 Portland housing reports: a median sale price near $518,000, roughly 2,376 active listings and 3.9 months of supply, well-priced homes selling in about three weeks, and a market that still reads very competitive with real buyer leverage.

Misty autumn morning over a forested residential acreage in southwest Portland, with tall Douglas firs and reddish vine maples framing a winding footpath past terraced garden beds

Published October 20, 2026

Why Forested Lots Hold Their Value in Portland

Trees are more than scenery: research shows tree cover and proximity to urban forests raise home values, and forested acreage near a protected park like Tryon Creek stays in demand. The data, plus a practical checklist for buying a treed lot in Portland.

Portland Oregon skyline across the Willamette River on a clear late-October morning with golden light on downtown towers and autumn maples

Published October 16, 2026

Portland Housing Market: Late October 2026 Shows More Homes, Steady Prices, Easing Rates

The latest late-October 2026 Portland housing reports read as buyer friendly: more active listings than a year ago, median prices steady near $550,000, and mortgage rates easing toward a 13-month low around 6.2 percent.

Misty Pacific Northwest morning over a forested residential lot, with a mid-century roof and stone chimney among tall Douglas firs

Published October 16, 2026

Trees, Gutters & Moss: A Buyer's Guide to a Forested Lot in the PNW

What to check when buying forested acreage in the Pacific Northwest: a licensed arborist inspection, gutter and drainage cadence in the rain, roof moss prevention, and how tree liability and insurance really work.

A late-November tree lighting ceremony in a Pacific Northwest town near Portland, with a large fir tree strung with white lights and families gathered at dusk

Published October 14, 2026

Late November 2026 Near SW Portland: Reunion Market, Tree Lightings & ZooLights

Confirmed late-November 2026 events near 1111 SW Coronado St: ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo from Nov 20, the Lake Oswego Farmers' Market Reunion Market on Nov 21, the Pioneer Courthouse Square tree lighting on Nov 27, and Small Business Saturday.

Portland Oregon skyline across the Willamette River on a crisp October morning with the Fremont Bridge and autumn maples along the riverbank

Published October 14, 2026

Portland Housing Market: Fewer Bidding Wars, More Buyer Leverage This Fall

The fall 2026 Portland housing market keeps reading as balanced and buyer friendly: fewer bidding wars, stable prices near $513,000, 3.9 months of supply, and real room to negotiate.

Video tour thumbnail for 1111 SW Coronado St showing the mid-century home among towering evergreens

Published October 14, 2026

Watch the Video Tour of 1111 SW Coronado St, Portland OR

Press play on the full video tour of 1111 SW Coronado St: nearly 3 forested acres near Tryon Creek, a remodeled kitchen, treetop views, and a daylight walkout basement, plus what to look for when you watch.

Jack-o-lanterns glowing beside a pumpkin market stall with string lights and autumn leaves beneath tall Douglas firs on a Halloween-week evening near SW Portland

Published October 13, 2026

Halloween Week 2026 Near SW Portland: Markets, Monster Mash & Pumpkin Toss

Fresh Halloween-week 2026 events near 1111 SW Coronado St: the final Lake Oswego Farmers' Market on Oct 31, Monster Mash, ScareGrounds PDX, the Great Pumpkin Toss on Nov 1, and a drug take-back day on Oct 24.

Portland skyline across the Willamette River on a clear mid-October morning with the Marquam Bridge and autumn maples along the riverbank

Published October 13, 2026

Portland Housing Market: Mid-October 2026 Update for Buyers

The freshest mid-October 2026 Portland housing data: a median sale price near $518K over the last three months, inventory around 3.9 months of supply, and nearly half of listings adjusting price.

Daylight walkout basement entrance at grade level on a mid-century home in a forested Pacific Northwest lot on a golden autumn afternoon

Published October 13, 2026

Daylight Basement to ADU: What Oregon Buyers Should Know

What homebuyers should know about turning a daylight walkout basement into an accessory dwelling unit in Oregon: state ADU law, Portland code, egress, and drainage, plus how 1111 SW Coronado St fits.

Portland skyline across the Willamette River on a clear October morning with golden light on downtown towers and autumn maples along the riverbank

Published October 9, 2026

Portland Housing Market: October 2026 Data Gives Buyers More Time and Room to Negotiate

The latest October 2026 Portland housing data: prices flat, metro inventory up 6.9% year over year, and homes spending a median 66 days on market. A balanced fall market with real room to negotiate.

Mid-century modern home with white siding and a stone chimney among tall Douglas firs in southwest Portland on a crisp October morning

Published October 9, 2026

How to Make a Strong Offer in Portland's Balanced Fall Market

A buyer's guide to making a competitive offer in Portland's balanced October 2026 market: pre-approval, comparable sales, clean terms, the right contingencies, and what to check on a forested acreage.

Downtown Portland skyline across the Willamette River on a crisp October morning with the Marquam Bridge and autumn maples

Published October 7, 2026

Portland Housing Market: Fresh Sales Momentum Opens a Buyer's Window

The latest 2026 Portland housing reports show rising sales, a growing population, more inventory, and mortgage rates expected to ease: a fresh window for buyers near Tryon Creek.

Front porch entryway of 1111 SW Coronado St with a bright orange mid-century door and exposed rafter tails

Published October 7, 2026

A Fall Open House Checklist for Portland Buyers

Bring the right plan to every fall open house: what to check on the lot, the roof, the systems, and the interior, plus how 1111 SW Coronado St checks the boxes on nearly 3 forested acres.

Portland Oregon skyline and Fremont Bridge across the Willamette River on a crisp October morning with golden light and autumn maples along the bank

Published October 6, 2026

Portland Housing Market: The Fresh October 2026 Picture Is One of Balance

The latest October 2026 Portland housing reads: roughly 2,376 active listings, 3.9 months of supply, prices steady near $513,000, and a market settling into balance with real leverage for buyers.

Published October 6, 2026

Mid-Century Character in the Details at 1111 SW Coronado St

Inside the details that give 1111 SW Coronado St its mid-century character: the bright orange front door, exposed rafter tails, stone chimney, and warm wood accents, plus why these details matter to buyers.

Portland Oregon skyline across the Willamette River on a clear early-October morning with golden light on downtown towers and autumn maples along the riverbank

Published October 2, 2026

Portland Housing Market: Early October 2026 Update for Buyers

The freshest Portland housing news for October 2026: prices essentially flat with improving affordability, healthy inventory, well-priced homes selling in about three weeks, and buyers holding real negotiating room.

Autumn book festival plaza in downtown Portland in early November with feature tents, bunting, string lights, and scattered maple leaves before the Portland Art Museum

Published October 2, 2026

Early November 2026 Near SW Portland: Book Festival, Pet-a-Palooza & Live Music

Confirmed early-November 2026 events near 1111 SW Coronado St: the Lake Grove Pet-a-Palooza market on Nov 1, the Portland Book Festival Nov 2-8, and live shows at the Moda Center on Nov 1 and Nov 8.

Floor plan document for 1111 SW Coronado St showing the open-concept main level and daylight walkout lower level

Published October 2, 2026

The Floor Plan at 1111 SW Coronado St: Open Living, Endless Options

How the floor plan at 1111 SW Coronado St works: an open-concept main level with hardwood flow, a quiet bedroom wing with forest views, and a daylight walkout basement with its own entry for a guest suite or potential ADU.

Evening path at a zoo in late November strung with warm holiday lights over trees and archways, with a deep blue dusk sky

Published September 30, 2026

Mid-November 2026 Near SW Portland: BrewLights, Kumoricon & More

Confirmed mid-November 2026 events minutes from 1111 SW Coronado St: BrewLights at the Oregon Zoo on Nov 13-14, Kumoricon at the convention center Nov 13-15, Swan Lake live at the Newmark on Nov 14, and ZooLights opening Nov 20.

Main-level living area at 1111 SW Coronado St with hardwood floors, a stone tile fireplace surround, and forest views through large windows

Published September 30, 2026

Two Fireplaces for the Cozy Season at 1111 SW Coronado St

A gas insert warms the open main-level living area while an EPA-certified wood-burning insert anchors the walkout basement. Inside the two fireplaces, and what buyers should check on a forested lot.

Portland Oregon skyline across the Willamette River on a crisp October morning, with autumn-touched forested hills framing the view

Published September 29, 2026

Portland Housing Market: October 2026 Update for Buyers

The freshest Portland housing headlines for October 2026: a cooling cycle that isn't a freefall, metro prices near $550,000, about 49 days on market, and mortgage rates easing into the low-to-mid 6s.

Open-concept living area at 1111 SW Coronado St with hardwood floors, forest views through large windows, and the mini-split wall unit visible in the background

Published September 29, 2026

Your Home Energy Score: What the Report Means for Buyers

What a Home Energy Score is, why it matters to homebuyers, and where to find the score report for 1111 SW Coronado St, plus the home's energy-efficient features.

Jack-o-lanterns glowing on hay bales at a Pacific Northwest Halloween festival at dusk, with string lights and pumpkin stalls beneath tall Douglas firs

Published September 25, 2026

Halloween 2026 Near SW Portland: Howloween, Harvest Fest & Family Fun

Halloween 2026 falls on Saturday, October 31. A fresh guide to family fun near 1111 SW Coronado St: Howloween at the Oregon Zoo, Fall Fest in the Forest, Lake Oswego's Harvest Festival, and Sauvie Island pumpkin patches through month's end.

Covered back deck at 1111 SW Coronado St with wood railing and outdoor seating, surrounded by mature trees and forest

Published September 25, 2026

The Covered Deck: Outdoor Living Above the Forest

Inside the covered deck at 1111 SW Coronado St: a shaded outdoor room in the treetops, plus what to look for in a covered deck on a forested acreage.

Remodeled primary bathroom at 1111 SW Coronado St with dark wood cabinetry, granite countertops, ceramic tile flooring, and a large window over the vanity

Published September 23, 2026

Inside the Remodeled Primary Bathroom: Walk-in Shower & Granite

A closer look at the remodeled bathroom at 1111 SW Coronado St: a walk-in shower with marble-look subway tile, a granite-topped vanity, and forest light through a big window.

Primary bedroom at 1111 SW Coronado St with a large window framing treetop forest views

Published September 22, 2026

Treetop Views & a Home Office in the Forest: The Bedrooms

Inside the bedrooms at 1111 SW Coronado St: treetop views from every window, a built-in desk that doubles as a home office, and what to look for in a workspace in the woods.

Remodeled kitchen at 1111 SW Coronado St with dark espresso cabinetry, light stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances

Published September 18, 2026

Inside the Remodeled Kitchen at 1111 SW Coronado St

A closer look at the completely remodeled kitchen: espresso cabinetry, light stone counters, subway tile, pendant lighting, and a big window over the sink that frames the forest.

Light-filled sunroom at 1111 SW Coronado St with natural wood window trim, white hexagonal tile flooring, and garden views

Published September 16, 2026

The Sunroom at 1111 SW Coronado St: A Room Between House and Garden

Inside the light-filled sunroom at 1111 SW Coronado St: hexagonal tile flooring, natural wood trim, and garden views that blur the line between indoors and outdoors.

Daylight walkout basement living area at 1111 SW Coronado St with wood-look flooring and a painted brick fireplace wall

Published September 15, 2026

The Walkout Basement: Guest Suite or ADU Potential

Inside the daylight walkout basement at 1111 SW Coronado St: its own private entry, a versatile layout for a long-term guest suite, and what to consider before a potential ADU.

Detached garage and glass greenhouse at 1111 SW Coronado St with mature fir trees and terraced landscaping

Published September 11, 2026

The Workshop & Detached Garage: 220V Power for Every Project

Inside the workshop and garage at 1111 SW Coronado St: a 50-amp sub panel with 220V power, an attached two-car garage, and what that capacity means for woodworkers, welders, EV owners, and makers.

Published September 9, 2026

Fall in the Garden: Growing Ideas for Nearly 3 Acres

How the greenhouse, terraced beds, and winding paths at 1111 SW Coronado St keep the growing season alive: fall planting, cool-weather harvests, and greenhouse ideas for the Pacific Northwest.

Misty winter forest path near SW Portland with snow-dusted ferns beneath tall Douglas firs

Published September 8, 2026

Winter Events Near SW Portland: January Through March 2027

From Tryon Creek’s Owl Fest and winter trails to Portland’s Winter Light Festival and Lan Su Lunar New Year, your guide to the season’s best local events.

Overhead aerial view of the nearly 3-acre forested lot at 1111 SW Coronado St

Updated September 12, 2026

Two Tax Lots of Privacy & Serenity

Nearly 3 acres spanning two tax lots at 1111 SW Coronado St: a rare measure of privacy, seclusion, and serene forest living just minutes from Lake Oswego and downtown Portland.

Golden-hour view up through tall Douglas fir and cedar trunks on a forested SW Portland lot with a mid-century home below

Updated September 12, 2026

Nature Living, Right Outside Your Door

Towering evergreens, winding footpaths, terraced gardens, and a greenhouse on nearly 3 private acres. A look at the beautiful forest setting at 1111 SW Coronado St, steps from Tryon Creek.

Snow-dusted forest path near SW Portland strung with warm holiday lights beneath towering Douglas firs

Published September 1, 2026

Holiday Season 2026 Events Near SW Portland: November & December

From the Portland Book Festival to Christmas Ships, ZooLights, and Tryon Creek winter programs, your guide to November and December 2026 events near SW Portland.

Front facade and driveway of 1111 SW Coronado St in bright daylight, with terraced stone landscaping and mature evergreens

Updated September 12, 2026

Move-In Ready, Whatever the Season

1111 SW Coronado St is beautifully updated and ready for you in every season: a new roof, fresh exterior paint, cozy fireplaces, and a four-zone mini-split for effortless, year-round comfort.

Lush Pacific Northwest forest canopy near Tryon Creek State Natural Area

Updated August 26, 2026

Sustainable Gardening & Outdoor Living on Nearly 3 Acres

How the greenhouse, terraced gardens, and winding footpaths at 1111 SW Coronado St create a private sanctuary for sustainable gardening and year-round outdoor living.

Open-concept mid-century living room with hardwood floors and forest views

Updated August 26, 2026

Mid-Century Modern Living in Portland's Forest Corridor

Why mid-century modern homes in SW Portland offer a unique blend of architectural character, natural integration, and lasting value.

Autumn forest canopy with brilliant red and orange vine maple foliage beneath Douglas firs

Updated August 26, 2026

Exploring Tryon Creek: Your Nextdoor Wilderness

A guide to the 645-acre state park across the street, plus upcoming events and the private nearly 3-acre forested lot that makes this property its own secluded retreat.

Aerial view of the property and surrounding SW Portland forest

Updated August 26, 2026

Southwest Portland Real Estate: What Buyers Should Know in 2026

Key market trends, pricing insights, and what makes SW Portland a compelling choice for homebuyers this year, with the latest August 2026 market data.