I have worked with 2 different buyers in the past few days, both of these buyers are moving from out of state.  They are moving to Portland Oregon because  they want a life style change and the great areas that Portland Oregon offers. Along with the proximity of these great areas to downtown Portland and the sense of close community and village feel that these neighborhoods offer.

They like to be able to walk or bike to work, coffee houses, food and shopping.  Most all of these close in areas to downtown Portland offer that flexibility.  Parks is another reason buyers move from far away and Portland Oregon has so many parks that it is hard to count all of them.  Some are situated right in downtown Portland and others are right across the street from homes I show them or ones that we look at.
 
No matter what you are looking for in your next town or city you are looking for, Portland Oregon can provide all of that and more.  A recent buyer that I have been emailing with and sending property searches too, from Colorado, is so excited to move to here he can not load up his car fast enough.  He was ready to leave last week, but Colorado was hit with a snow blizzard that dropped 2+ feet, roads were closed, he could not leave.
If you want more data on the "Portland lifestyle" contact us and we'd be happy to share, after all, we all love it here !