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Historic Craftsman Homes: Inside a 1911 Irvington Arts and Crafts Home in Portland Oregon
Built in 1911, this remarkable Craftsman bungalow is a celebration of an architectural movement that valued natural materials, skilled craftsmanship, and the belief that a home should be as beautiful in its details as it is in its overall design.
I recently had the opportunity to tour this home, and what immediately caught my attention wasn't its size or floor plan. It was the woodwork.

Carver Home Team
18 hours ago7 min read


An English Tudor in Portland: The Story of 2807 NE Brazee Street and Dolph Park
There's something about this house that makes you stop and look twice.
Maybe it's the dramatically pitched roofline, the decorative half-timbering, or the beautiful wooden front door tucked beneath its little covered entrance. You could almost imagine finding a home like this along a quiet country lane somewhere in England.
But this is Portland, Oregon and this particular Tudor Revival, built in 1928, sits at 2807 NE Brazee Street in Dolph Park.

Carver Home Team
2 days ago7 min read


Sullivan's Gulch Portland: History, Historic Homes & Neighborhood Character
Walk through the Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood in NE Portland today, and you'll discover a community filled with reminders of Portland's past.
Century old homes sit beneath mature trees. Welcoming front porches overlook quiet residential streets. Just a few blocks away, the restaurants, shops, and businesses along NE Broadway bring the energy of modern Portland into this historic neighborhood.
But what makes Sullivan's Gulch especially interesting isn't simply the archi

Carver Home Team
Oct 217 min read


It's Not Your Coffee Habit: Fixing Affordable Housing in Portland
To understand why fixing affordable housing in Portland has become so expensive, we need to look beyond what people spend their money on and examine how housing is actually produced, financed, bought, sold, and maintained. Because all of it is connected.

Carver Home Team
Oct 1614 min read


Portland Oregon Real Estate Market Update - Homes are taking longer to sell
Portland’s September housing numbers look surprisingly resilient but mortgage rates could change the story. Homes are also taking longer to sell. Average days on market increased from 56 days to 62.
But here’s where it gets interesting. The median sale price actually increased slightly.

Carver Home Team
Oct 61 min read


Portland Oregon Metro Area Real Estate Market Update - 30% of Portland homes sold above asking price in August
So far in September 26.9% of homes have sold over the asking price. This shows that the market is softening from August which was at 30.3%. Fortunately, it’s estimated, that close to 58% of Buyers are getting Seller Concessions.

Carver Home Team
Sep 171 min read


First Addition Lake Oswego: History, Homes & Neighborhood Guide
Explore the history of First Addition in Lake Oswego, from its 1888 roots as an Oregon iron town to one of Lake Oswego's most walkable and desirable neighborhoods. First Addition in Lake Oswego, Oregon - Established in 1888 From Oregon’s Iron Town to One of Its Most Coveted Neighborhoods Today, First Addition in Lake Oswego, Oregon, is known for tree lined streets, charming older homes, hidden alleys and the ability to walk into downtown Lake Oswego. But the neighborhood wasn

Carver Home Team
Sep 178 min read


Portland Oregon Real Estate Market Update - Median Sales Price is Down and Interest Rates are Up
The Portland Oregon Real Estate Market is stumbling out of the gates to begin September. Comparing the first 10 days this month to last, the Median Sales Price is DOWN 5.69%.

Carver Home Team
Sep 152 min read


Portland Oregon Housing Market Update: Home Prices, Inventory & Sales | August 31, 2026
Portland housing inventory is growing and is up 2.76% since last month. Demand in the form of Under Contract and Pending Sales is Down 10.9%.

Carver Home Team
Aug 311 min read
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