Oregon moving, relocation, business and home owner information. You will find state information, moving companies, Realtors, school information, motor vehicle, and drivers license information to get your license changed.
Scandalous as it is, the film "My Own Private Idaho" was filmed in Oregon. The Beaver State is actually a rather large movie production center, along with other industries such as brewing and wine making. Originally Oregon wine replaced prohibition era banned booze, but has since become a world class wine producing region, with some vineyards outdoing California in awards. Home to the Silicon Forest, which like Silicon Valley was hit hard to by the dot com bust of 2001, Oregon is still home to many high tech companies. Tektronix is a big employer and the largest company headquartered in Oregon is Nike, which has a market cap of over $20 Billion Dollars. Matt Groening, creator of the Simpsons, is Oregon's most famous son. He often puts references to his native Portland in episodes.
The State of Oregon website brings you the complete resources of the state government in one click. It is also a great resource for government programs, taxes, resources, wildlife, business, technology, education and more.
Things to Remember:
Don't change your email address when you move, but do change your snail mail. The United postal service allows you to change your address online. It is easy to use and helps make sure no mail gets lost in the transition.
Get reliable advice and hire an experienced company to help move your family to the Beaver State. Vanlines.com has done a great job at finding a company easy. They have put a list of moving companies in Oregon allowing you to get a free quote.
The state of Oregon Department of Safety has made learning the requirements and changing your license easy.
See the cities of Oregon real estate online and view realty information, community guides, homes, condos and more.
Being able to compare schools in Oregon and class room sizes really matter when you are a parent. Great Schools.net offers parents the best way to choose a new home for their family, measure the schools performance, which is a good indicator for real estate values.
Oregon Home Price Appreciation (Average Annual Rate)
Oregon Vs. National Average
1 Year Oregon 6.4% National Average 8.6%
3 Years Oregon 4.6% National Average 7.4%
5 Years Oregon 5.1% National Average 6.1%
10 Years Oregon 6.9% National Average 4.3%
10 Largest Cities in Oregon:
1. Portland 529,121
2. Eugene 137,893
3. Salem 136,924
4. Gresham 90,205
5. Beaverton 76,129
6. Hillsboro 70,186
7. Medford 63,154
8. Springfield 52,864
9. Bend 52,029
10. Corvallis 49,322