Lake Oswego, Portland and West Linn real estate and homes for sale in Oregon - Lois Oliver-Miesbach, REALTOR® REALTOR® Logo - NUMBER1EXPERT™ NUMBER1EXPERT™ Logo
Uniquely Qualified to Serve You
Contact Information
Email Lois Oliver-Miesbach
Login
Go To Sitemap
Lois Oliver-Miesbach

Feature Properties

Map-based home search

Search All Local Listings

All agents are NOT alike! My closed sales in 2007 beat the Market Average! I have an excellent track record in getting results! Call me: 503-453-3092.

Special Offers
Staging Your Home to Sell!
When you list your home with Lois, you will get a complimentary three hour professional staging consultation!
Find Out More >
View All Offers >

Testimonials
You Sold Our House in Two Weeks
"Your competitive analysis and detail orientation made us see that you value our house as we do."
Diana & Todd
Read Quote >
View All Quotes >

TripleCalc
Compare three mortgages at one time. Download TripleCalc now. It's free.

Real Estate - Homes - NUMBER1EXPERTS Sell More!
Lois Oliver-Miesbach is one of The Top Selling Real Estate Experts™
Find Out More >



School Reports
See the nation's top rated reports for Schools in Lake Oswego, Portland and West Linn >


Latest Listings
Get the Latest Listings Before Anyone Else!
As soon as I list another home for sale, I'll email you. You'll know first.
Name:
Email:
Affiliates
Bridge City Mortgage
Contact Kathleen Guske at Bridge City Mortgage directly at 503.906.7988. Tell her Lois sent you!
Find Out More >

Latest News
Get the Latest Real Estate News, Hot Off the Presses!
If you are buying or selling a home, you need my eNewsletter.
Name:
Email:
Portland Information
Welcome > Local Info > Welcome To Portland ...

About the Portland, Oregon Area
 

Downtown Portland Oregon

Overview

There are at least a dozen good reasons why Money magazine named Portland, OR, America’s Best Big City. Here are just a few:

Few would argue that this affluent city is set in one of the most beautiful locations in the world. Towering trees, snow-capped mountains, lakes, and rivers all work their magic on locals and visitors alike. And if you’re an outdoor enthusiast – and you will be if you live here – Portland can’t be beat. Within the city we have over 40 miles of hiking trails and 200 parks that just begged to be walked. Flowers are planted everywhere. You can drive an hour east and ski Mt. Hood practically year round, or drive 90 minutes west and enjoy the ocean.

Portland enjoys all the arts and culture of any major city, including numerous festivals that draw visitors from around the world, and yet our half-a-million residents manage to maintain a strong sense of community. Education is a principle focus, with several universities and colleges in the area. Our dining and shopping are fantastic, and there is NO sales tax.

Remember: Those are just some of the reasons Portland was named America’s Best Big City. We haven’t even talked about the friendly people, our world class microbreweries, vineyards, and coffee houses.

Portland was once known as America's best kept secret, but for the last 20 years it has been consistently listed among the best places to live, work and play. Thanks to strong city planning, including a height restriction on building, Nature remains the principle focus. Early city council members effectively drew a line around the metropolitan area, and left plenty of farmland and open spaces around it. Traffic congestion is held at bay by excellent light rail transportation, buses, and trolleys.

Major employers Nike and Intel make their home base here, along with over 1,700 other technology outfits and manufacturing/distributing companies. The lumber industry is still a major exporter, just as it was when Portland was first founded back in the 1800s. And because the Port of Portland, situated on the Willamette River, is one of the top 5 auto import centers in America, AND we have no sales tax, the auto industry is booming.

Transportation

Portland is situated in the northwest corner of Oregon, about 3 hours south of Seattle, WA. Highways I-5, I-405, and I-84 connects Portland in all driving directions, and the Port of Portland on the Willamette River connects us by water.

If you prefer public transportation in and out of the area, Amtrak is a scenic alternative, especially for longer trips to Seattle or San Francisco. Portland International Airport is only 20 minutes northeast of the city.

Locally, there is easy public transportation via Trimet our award-winning light rail, bus, and streetcar system.

History

It was a coin toss that determined Portland’s name. The two tossing coins were intent on naming “The Clearing”, as it was known, after their favorite towns back home. The winner named it after Portland, Maine. Had the coin landed the other way, The Clearing would have been called Boston.

By 1850 Portland had over 800 residents and a thriving economy, mostly consisting of a sawmill and a small hotel. Because of it’s location on the Willamette River, Portland was the major port until the railroad came through in the 1890s and there was no more need to navigate the dangerous waters of the Columbia River.

The Future of Portland 

Read about future planning projects for the Portland Metro Area in the Meeting Minutes from the Portland Planning Commission.  

 

Relocating to Portland? 

Request my Free Lake Oswego, Portland and West Linn Relocation Package. It's packed full of useful and important information about the Lake Oswego, Portland and West Linn, Oregon area. Don't move here without it! Remember: I'll send it to you for free and without obligation. Just fill out the form and I will send it right out... 

It's my job to know EVERYTHING about Lake Oswego, Portland and West Linn! Ask me any question. Or request a FREE information package. There's no obligation, and I promise to get back to you quickly... 

About You
* Your Name:
* Your Email Address:
Your Street Address:
City:
State/Province:
Country:
Zip/Postal Code:
Phone:

About Your Move
When Are You Moving?
Where Are You Moving?

About Your Home Search
Your Price Range?
Number Of Bedrooms?
Number Of Bathrooms?
Home Size In Square Feet?

About Your Home
Your Preferred Selling Price?
Number Of Bedrooms?
Number Of Bathrooms?
Home Size In Square Feet?

Additional Info
Please Enter More Details,
Along With Any Comments,
Concerns, Or Questions:
Send Latest Listings: What is this?
Send Latest News: What is this?

*Please note that fields marked with an asterisk are required.


Email With Confidence
Quick Response Guarantee >
Your Privacy Is Guaranteed >
Free & Without Obligation >


School Reports in Lake Oswego, Portland and West Linn, Oregon
"A model of how the Internet can facilitate the process of deciding where to send your children to school"
- America's Best School Profiles by
The Heritage Foundation

Oregon Public, Private and Charter Schools: Compare them using these top-rated, comprehensive reports.
  Schools in Lake Oswego, Portland and West Linn 



Real Estate Tips
First Time Buyers >Your Investment

Shelter is a very basic human need which most people accommodate by renting or buying a house or apartment. Rental property is often less-than-perfect. Tenants usually experience a rent increase every year or so and feel somewhat at the mercy of the owner. They don't necessarily feel a strong commitment to the property or the community.

Making a decision to buy a house is a major commitment, and the decision has both economic and emotional implications. Instead of paying the landlord's mortgage every month, homeowners pay their own mortgage and build up equity in their investment. When they paint, plant flowers or make improvements, their family reaps the benefits of a more beautiful environment. Homeowners are much more selective than renters about finding the perfect home, and their sense of personal satisfaction heightens the pride of ownership.

See All Tips In The "First Time Buyers" Category >
See Complete Library Of Hundreds Of Tips In 30+ Categories >

Real Estate Trivia
Q 
In what area of the United States did the price of existing homes increase most dramatically in 2005?

A 
Phoenix, Arizona real estate recorded a 55.2 percent increase in home prices during 2005.
See More Real Estate Trivia >


Print This Page Send To A Friend


Lois Oliver-Miesbach, REALTOR®, real estate agent and broker for Lake Oswego, Portland and West Linn, Oregon home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT(tm)

Lois Oliver-Miesbach
John L. Scott Real Estate

22340 SW Salamo Rd
West Linn, OR 97068
Phone: 503-453-3092
Fax: 503-496-0766
Info@LoisMiesbach.com

You will find that Lois Oliver-Miesbach and her team's commitment to you and your real estate goals will be performed with knowledge, integrity and dedication. That’s why more than 70% of business is from past clients and referrals!

ABReProEqual HousingREALTOR



Equal Housing Opportunity
Realtor


www.LoisMiesbach.com is brought to you by Lois Oliver-Miesbach
NUMBER1EXPERT™ in real estate for Lake Oswego, Portland and West Linn, Oregon

Read Lois Oliver-Miesbach's Privacy Guarantee, Terms of Service, and Free & Without Obligation Pledge



USA and Canada Real Estate - NUMBER1EXPERT
NUMBER1EXPERT™
© Best Image Marketing and/or its clients.
All rights reserved. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

www.LoisMiesbach.com is brought to you by Lois Oliver-Miesbach