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Oct 12, 2026

The Gresham tree count that could move an industrial layout

A worked 200,000-square-foot test separates proposed planting credits, removal review, replacement duties, and root-zone fit.

Oct 5, 2026

Buying an Oregon Home? The Seller’s Tax Bill Is Only the Starting Point.

A purchase does not reset Oregon assessed value to the sale price—but the current bill still needs a three-pass budget check.

Sep 28, 2026

The Dalles flood-map split: one building, two answers

The current map says Zone A. The revised preliminary map says Zone X. Here’s the four-lane file buyers should build before assuming anything changed.

Sep 21, 2026

Can Metro pay for the study holding up your housing site?

Private applicants may seek up to $150,000 in consultant-led help—but the $500,000 grant lane is municipal only.

Sep 14, 2026

A Barn and a Wedding Business Are Two Different Things to Buy

One pending Oregon venue file shows why the parking record belongs in the offer before the business story belongs in the price.

Sep 7, 2026

The evidence behind “approved”: a Portland decision set

A worked Portland evidence chain for land agents: decision, local appeal record, LUBA, court posture—and what favorable, adverse, or unknown results change.