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Where should you look?
All neighborhoods and communities have a special nature that gives them identity and value.  One community may be well known for historic homes while another offers both suburban living as well as easy access to downtown office areas.  Getting some insight from a professional that knows the city inside and out is suggested.
2Portlandhomes.com offers every Portland area home for sale online.  By any standard, it’s the largest source for property information, online or off.   We offer many ways to search for homes whether it be by neighborhood, zip code or by city.  We also have amazing features that allow you to search for foreclosures, short sales, homes with recent price reductions,  and more.  It is the most complete way to search.  Every listing offers Zillow Zestimate integration as well as Google Street View for virtual listing drive byes.  See what the neighborhood looks like right from your computer.  You can even get neighborhood demographics and statistics as well as school information.  Google integration allows you to see what kind of shopping and entertainment is close by as well as shows you how long commutes might be to local businesses.

How do you find a home?
Some buyers like to search 2Portlandhomes.com by looking at listings on the basis of location or price; others prefer to have a local Broker suggest properties; and many buyers prefer both approaches.
Regardless of your choice, it’s important to target your search.  By using basic measures such as general location and affordability, you can refine your search and focus on homes that offer the most desirable features.
As a guide, you should maintain a file with information on each of the homes you like.  You can print out listing pages from 2Portlandhomes.com and then make notes for each one — what you like, questions, etc.  Additionally you could save a profile and begin to make notes and save favorites right from your own login account attached to 2Portlandhomes.com.  You are able to communicate right with a Broker and even set up showing appointments.
"Working with Paul Johnson in purchasing our first home was a wonderful experience. His attention to detail and willingness to explain and lead us through all aspects of the home buying process made our first purchase a fantastic experience."
JP & Sara