The Windermere Foundation is now accepting donations to support the families that have been affected by wildfires. One hundred percent of the funds designated to the Windermere Foundation Wildfire Fund will go to local organizations that are providing immediate assistance to those who are affected by the fires.

Whatever your reasons for buying, finding the right home in the perfect neighborhood, and at a cost that is within your budget, is no small task. But if you do your research and approach the process with confidence, you are much more likely to emerge at the end of the day with a house you'll be proud to call home.

Homes hold some of our most sacred memories. Nancy Chapin helps her clients pass along the torch to the next family. "When people hand me the keys at the end of a conversation, I know it's not about the keys, it's not even about the house. It's about the legacy. It's about the history. It's about passing on a life to the next person, the next family, the next generation."

The Oregon economy has regained its traditional job growth advantage relative to the nation with employment growth running about one percent higher than a typical state. With the expansion in employment—in concert with rising wages—the economy appears to be in good shape. Although not yet at full employment, the direction is very positive.