Okay but which Oregon town’s dog energy are you? This blog is your unofficial, totally unserious, yet surprisingly helpful guide to matching South Clackamas County and North Willamette Valley towns with dog breeds—and, yes, there’s real information tucked inside the fun. Why match Oregon towns to do

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If “we should buy a home next year” has been floating around your household, this is your sign to turn that vague idea into an actual, low‑stress plan. Whether you’re eyeing Canby, Oregon City, Woodburn, Molalla, Wilsonville, or somewhere nearby, here are five smart moves to make now so that by the

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A Year of Change, Growth, and New Beginnings As we wrap up another year in the North Willamette Valley, I’m reflecting on how much the concept of home has continued to evolve. From first-time buyers planting roots in Canby, to downsizers finding freedom in single-level living, to relocators discover

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When you’re thinking about buying a home, everyone suddenly has advice: your cousin, your coworker, the guy behind you at Dutch Bros. Some of it is helpful. Some… not so much. Here are 7 common home‑buying myths I hear around the North Willamette Valley—and the more accurate version of what’s actual

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There’s nothing like talking to people six months after they’ve moved to hear what really surprised them. Here are 9 things new residents of the North Willamette Valley often say they wish they’d known sooner. 1. “Small town” doesn’t mean “nothing going on” Places like Canby, Oregon City, and Molall

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One of the underrated perks of living in the North Willamette Valley is how easy it is to sneak in a real day trip without packing your entire life into the car. Whether you’re new here or considering a move, these 7 day trips within about an hour of Canby and Oregon City show off why people fall in

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