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Newly opened paved trail winding through September-tinted forested hills southwest of Portland with morning light filtering through Douglas firs

Published September 16, 2026

HI-LO Trail Grand Opening: A New Path From Hillsdale to Lake Oswego

The 6.3-mile HI-LO Trail officially opens September 19, 2026, linking Hillsdale to Lake Oswego. Opening day runs and walks, plus late-September Tryon Creek programs near SW Portland.

Portland Oregon skyline at golden hour in mid-September seen across the Willamette River with forested southwest hills behind downtown

Published September 16, 2026

Portland Homes Selling Faster: The September 2026 Market Report

Portland metro homes sold five days faster than a year ago, total market time at 57 days, and mortgage rates holding in the low-to-mid 6 percent range. What the fresh data means for buyers.

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.

Festive Oktoberfest-style street festival with warm string lights, food carts, and pumpkin stalls beneath tall Douglas firs

Published September 15, 2026

Portland Fall Festival Season 2026: Late September & October

Fresh 2026 picks near SW Portland: Portland Greek Festival, Coffee Festival, Lake Oswego Wine Walk, McMenamins Oktoberfest, and Sauvie Island corn mazes through October 31.

Portland downtown skyline at golden hour across the Willamette River with forested southwest hills and a faint Mount Hood

Published September 15, 2026

Portland Housing Market: Positive Headlines Point to Balance This Fall

Recent 2026 outlooks cast Portland in a positive light: mortgage rates easing, buyer demand strengthening, prices stabilizing, and a balanced market with about three months of supply.

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.

Autumn street festival with market tents, bunting, and pumpkin stalls along a tree-lined downtown Oregon street

Published September 11, 2026

Downtown Lake Oswego in October: Fall Fox Fest, Film & Trick-or-Treat

Confirmed October 2026 events just minutes from home: Fall Fox Fest on Sunday the 4th, the Lake Oswego Film Festival on the 10th, Trick or Treat downtown on the 24th, and nature story walks at Tryon Creek.

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.

Autumn farmers market stalls with pumpkins, squash, and seasonal produce beneath tall Douglas firs in a Pacific Northwest park

Published September 9, 2026

October 2026 Events Near SW Portland

A fresh fall roundup: Lake Oswego and Hillsdale farmers markets, Tryon Creek Saturday hikes, Fall Fest in the Forest, the Lake Oswego Harvest Festival, and the November 21 Reunion Market.

Portland Oregon skyline at golden hour in early autumn across the Willamette River with forested hills turning gold

Published September 9, 2026

Why Portland Buyers Have Momentum This Fall

Mortgage rates at their lowest in more than a year, growing buyer negotiating power, and a balanced market. What the latest Portland housing headlines mean for buyers near Tryon Creek.

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.

Portland Oregon downtown skyline with forested hills at golden hour anda faint Mount Hood on the horizon

Updated September 11, 2026

Portland Housing Market Check-In: Mid-September 2026

Refreshed with the latest September data: buyer traffic ahead of prior years, mortgage rates easing, homes selling faster, and a market settling into balance.

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.