If you’ve ever wondered where to find me on a Tuesday at lunch, or a Thursday, or a Saturday, the answer is probably the Laughing Planet on NW 21st. I eat there almost three times a week. My order is so routine I could probably walk in, nod at the counter, and have it in […]

Why I Love Portland: A Table at Kann Every so often, a Portland restaurant reminds me why this city is so special. Kann is one of them. Tucked into inner Southeast Portland at 548 SE Ash Street, Kann is chef Gregory Gourdet’s love letter to his Haitian roots, cooked over live fire and made with […]

Why I Love Portland: PDX’s Beautiful New Main Terminal Is Finally Open! If you’ve flown in or out of Portland International Airport in the last couple of years, you’ve watched something pretty remarkable happen: our airport has been quietly (and not-so-quietly) transforming into one of the most talked-about terminals in the country. This June, the […]

🏡 What $650,000 Buys You in Portland (2026) First, context matters: Median home price: ~$520K–$550K Mid-tier market: ~$551K Upper-tier homes: ~$758K 👉 So $650K sits in the “move-up” sweet spot—above average, but not luxury. 🧭 1. Close-In Portland (Best Lifestyle Tradeoff) At ~$650K, buyers can get into desirable inner neighborhoods, but with trade-offs. Typical property: […]