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The Rise of ADUs in the Pacific Northwest: What You Need to Know
In recent years, the Pacific Northwest has seen a significant surge in the popularity of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as mother-in-law units or rentable spaces. Homeowners in Portland, Oregon, Vancouver, and Southwest Washington are increasingly recognizing the potential of ADUs as a source of passive income and a solution to housing shortages. This trend is reshaping the real estate landscape across the region, offering new opportunities for both homeowners and home sellers alike. Real estate professionals, including realtors and brokers, are increasingly well-versed in the benefits and processes of ADU development, making them valuable resources for homeowners exploring this option. In this blog we dig into the in’s and out’s of these fantastic home additions.
We Believe in Portland: City-Wide Clean-up
At Urban Nest, we're not just about helping our clients buy and sell homes—we're deeply invested in the future of our community. That's why we're excited to share an incredible initiative we recently participated in and look forward to supporting in the future. The "We Believe in Portland" initiative is a movement bringing Portlanders together to clean up our streets and reclaim the pride we've always had in our beautiful city.
Our favorite Portland Area Weekend Getaways
Portland, is a vibrant city with so much to offer, however, we all need to get away for the weekend and explore the surrounding areas sometimes. In this blog, we will share some of our favorite weekend getaways near Portland for epic adventures or much needed R&R.
Community Business Spotlight: Portland Fish Market
Ben and Agnes, partners in life and trade, operate Portland's only 100% wild-caught fish market on SE Woodstock Blvd.