Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Portland and Homes for Sale have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Maps | |
| Google Maps - Try Street Views | |
| Portland Maps - | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Schools | |
| Oregon Health and Science University - OHSU provides education for health & technology professionals, and also patient care. | |
| Portland Public School District - | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State Dept. of Education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Tax Information | |
| Federal Tax Credit - 1st Time Home Buyer - First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit until June 2009 | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Mortgage | |
| Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more. | |
| News | |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB is the leading non-profit, independent news broadcaster in the state of Oregon. | |
| The Oregonian - is the leading newspaper in Portland, Oregon. | |
| Willamette Week - Portland's alternative news and entertainment paper. | |
| Recreation | |
| Artist's Repertory Theatre - For Nearly 25 years, audiences have enjoyed provocative, contemporary theater in an intimate environment. | |
| Oregon Museum of Science and Industry - OMSI is one of the nation's top-ten science museums, & has the northwest's largest planetarium. | |
| Oregon Zoo - Inspiring our community to create a better future for wildlife. Don't miss our Summer Concert Series! | |
| Portland Art Museum - Taken from a small town museum to one that can compete on a national level with world renown collections. | |
| Portland Center Stage - is Portland's leading theater company. | |
| Portland Japanese Gardens - The Japanese Garden is tucked into a cusp in Portland's West Hills, situated at about five hundred feet above sea level. It is a haven of tranquil beauty that has been proclaimed one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan. | |
| Portland Opera - View schedules & order tickets for Portland Opera online. | |
| Portland's Chinese Gardens - Located in downtown Portland in the heart of Chinatown, the Garden is a refuge from the hectic pace of urban life. | |
| Powell's Bookstore - View the entire inventory online of Portland's famous independent bookstore. | |
| White Bird Dance - White Bird is committed to bringing the best Portland-based, regional, national and international dance companies to Portland, Oregon and to fostering the growth of dance in the region. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Portland Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Restaurants | |
| Portland City Search - allows you to search for a large variety of restaurants located in the greater Portland Metropolitan area. | |
| State Parks | |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department - Plan a trip and book reservations for many of Oregon's state parks. | |
| Utilities | |
| Comcast Cable - provides high-speed internet, cable television, and telephone services. | |
| Metro - provides recycling & garbage disposal for Portland. | |
| Northwest Natural - provides natural gas to the greater Portland area. | |
| Portland General Electric - provides power for the greater Portland area. | |
| Tualatin Valley Water District - provides water to the greater Portland area. | |
