Loren Castillo's (lorencastillo) Blog

You clicked on here because of the name Vanilla Ice right? Well it's true he got his own show on the DIY channel following him through a remodel of a 7,000 ft mansion all season.  Apparently he has been renovating homes for 15 years, who knew! You can check out the website for his show here http...

After a long time of bad news it seams like the media, MLS market reports and our brokers may be right about the economy turning around.  It's about time! http://www.pressherald.com/news/maine-portland-Real-estate-expert-case-shiller-realtors.html

When you think of a cafe, what do you think of?  Do you think about the food and coffee, or do you think about the people or activity that takes place there?  One local cafe owner, Angela Snow, who toured for years as a professional ballet dancer based in New York,  found that her favorite memor...

Alberta Community Cycling Center Though not technically a neighborhood on its own,  the Alberta Arts District , located in NE Portland, is known for its funky, artsy feel and colorful, lively vibe.  Based around a 20-block stretch of Alberta Street, the neighborhood is home to some of Portland’s...

Alameda sits on a hill with excellent views of downtown, the Willamette and the Cascades, and boasts some of the grandest homes on the Eastside. NE Fremont Street, the neighborhood’s main east-west thoroughfare, is lined with genteel shops and restaurants, while the community’s side streets wind...

Southwest Hills is located in what is known as Portland’s “West Hills” and is home to some of the grandest real estate in Portland, boasting an average home price of $718,700 according to Portland Monthly. The neighborhood is a fine balance of sophistication, open space (176 acres of park), priv...

Hillside is a genteel retreat high above a sophisticated city, while it’s breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Willamette and the Cascades and proximity to Forest Park (which boasts 5,170 acres) remind you of the wild, rugged nature of the city’s surroundings. If you want both nature and cult...

Arlington Heights is a gorgeous, serene, and historic community in southwest Portland. The stunning neighborhood’s Victorian cottages, Tudor style homes, and ranch style residences are situated on a breath-taking ridge and are blessed with striking views of the picturesque Cascade Mountains, the...

Forest Park is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Portland, mainly because of the massive park, aptly named Forest Park.  The park is the largest of its kind within city limits anywhere in the US, boasting 5,170 acres and over 40 miles of trails. The area combines rolling green pastures, stunni...

On the west side of the West Hills, Northwest Heights offers scores of new developments, which boast large new homes, most with views of the Coast Range. The neighborhood’s main thoroughfare is NW Skyline Boulevard, which snakes along the spine of the hills, with pockets of residential developme...