UnZip The Zip-Code: Finding Something Sweet in Sherwood

by | Oct 19, 2016 | coffee, dessert, Dutch Bros., Oregon, Portland, Sherwood, Sherwood Dutch Bros., Stacy Benner, The Hungry Hero, The Hungry Hero Dessert Company, UnZip The Zip-Code

  There are so many reasons to love Sherwood, Oregon – 97140, which is why we decided to pay a visit and give you an inside look at what’s great about this small community. Like many surrounding Portland suburbs, Sherwood is close to everything, but small enough...

10 Tips to Save Phone Battery Life When The Power Goes Out

by | Oct 14, 2016 | battery life, cell phone, emergency, home maintenance tips, inclement weather, Pacific Northwest, Portland, preparedness, Resources, SW Washington

As the Northwest starts to experience some wet and windy weather, are you prepared in case of a power outage or other emergency? One item that we’ve come to rely on in emergencies is our cell phones. But, what do you do when the power goes out and your almost out of...

Things to Do This October in Oregon & Washington

by | Oct 1, 2016 | autumn, community event, Community Events, fall, fall festival, family, family fun, Halloween, Harvest Festival, October, Oregon, Portland, pumpkin patch, pumpkins, Spokane, Vancouver, Washington

  Put down your pumpkin spice lattes and go out and enjoy some of these fun fall activities happening around Portland, Vancouver, and Spokane! Head to our calendar for more information including locations, times, and any updated event information. Check out our...

Things to Do This October in Oregon & Washington

by | Oct 1, 2016 | autumn, community event, Community Events, fall, fall festival, family, family fun, Halloween, Harvest Festival, October, Oregon, Portland, pumpkin patch, pumpkins, Spokane, Vancouver, Washington

  Put down your pumpkin spice lattes and go out and enjoy some of these fun fall activities happening around Portland, Vancouver, and Spokane! Head to our calendar for more information including locations, times, and any updated event information. Check out our...

UnZipping Your Questions on AM Northwest

by | Sep 28, 2016 | AM Northwest, AMNW, home buying, Home Buying Process, housing trends, KATU, mortgage q and a, mortgage questions, Oregon, Portland, Stacy Benner, SW Washington, UnZip The Zip-Code

  This Friday, we’re doing things a little differently on UnZip The Zip-Code. On our new segment, I’ll be in-studio on AM Northwest to talk about Summit Mortgage Corporation and answer your mortgage questions. While out filming UnZip The Zip-Code in the...

8 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers in Portland

by | Sep 12, 2016 | first-time buyers, first-time home buyers, home buying, home loan options, home loans, housing market, housing trends, mortgages, new home, Oregon, Portland, Portland housing market, Resources

  Portland has one of the hottest real estate markets with home values rising to record heights. Navigating this complicated market can seem scary and overwhelming – especially to a first-time home buyer. But, it doesn’t have to be. Your first-time home buying...