For both buyers and sellers, Portland's real estate market is bigger and better than ever. A surge in home inventory, coupled with lower mortgage rates, are attracting young families, retirees, and urban professionals to the city. As a result, properties in the metro area are in high demand, as are suburban homes for families who want to take advantage of the city's 10,000 acres of public parks. And as the weather continues marching toward spring and summer, buyer demand is expected to only get greater. According to most local real estate experts, if you have a property to sell, now is the perfect time to sell my house. Not only will you get the price you want, but it's also likely you won't have to wait long for the offers to start heading your way. 

With its emphasis on education, it is no surprise Portland has some of the best public, private, and higher-education facilities in the United States. For public and private school students, state-of-the-art technology, updated buildings, and safe atmospheres await. And for those moving on to college, Forbes Magazine as well as The Princeton Review have ranked Portland State University and Reed College as two of the best 50 colleges and universities in the United States. 

Once people move to Portland, there is no shortage of fun and interesting activities. For sports fans, taking in an NBA game featuring the Trailblazers is a must-see. For others, spending the day at the Portland Museum viewing one of the many touring exhibitions that visit each year is always fascinating. But if you want a taste of something a bit different, pay a visit to the Bagdad Theater and Pub, a former Vaudeville theater where you can watch a great movie while enjoying some of the city's best craft brews. And if you're in the mood for some family entertainment, visit Oaks Amusement Park. In business since 1905, it's often referred to as the "Coney Island of the Northwest."