Houseboats

Highly Recommend Karla

“Working was Karla was an absolute pleasure. Her responsiveness and communication were key to a stress-free and easy interaction. It is very clear that she truly cares about…

April 8, 2019

History of Floating Homes

History of Floating Homes The history of floating homes is an American story! Floating homes started out as fishing shacks, anchored to the river banks before there were…

April 2, 2018

Moorage Fee or HOA Fee

Floating homes have either a Moorage Fee OR an HOA fee  All floating homes are located in communities. The community is the dock and upland system. The dock…

March 13, 2018

Dogs on Floating Homes

Do Moorages Allow Dogs on Floating Homes? People want to know about having dogs on floating homes. Wow! You and your best friend are moving to the river….

March 12, 2018

Floating Home Slip Comparison

Location Location Location Floating home slip comparison: You are looking for a floating home. You don’t know where to start, so you just do what we all do;…

January 22, 2018

Floating Home Loft

Floating Homes Portland This awesome modern floating homes Portland loft is located in West Hayden Island Moorage, a premiere moorage on Hayden Island. This floating home loft was…

January 22, 2018

Floating Home Slip Lease

All floating homes are in communities called moorages. Some communities are owned by someone else, and some of them are owned by fractional ownership shares by the residents….

January 9, 2018

FLOAT REPORTS 101

The first thing potential buyers of floating homes in Portland want to know is, ‘what about the float?’  Buyers of floating homes have done a bit of research,…

January 2, 2018

OREGON YACHT CLUB

Floating Homes in Oregon Yacht Club rarely come available! This one is a beauty! It is very large (over 3000 square feet) with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms….

August 29, 2017

Barge Lifestyle Floating Home

Julia Purcell and her husband Rich Rossmassler are trailblazers—both literally and figuratively. The pair split their time between New York City and Grindstone Island, and have already left…

June 16, 2017

Portland Rowing Club

Just Sold this cottage at Portland Rowing Club! Wow…that was cool. This cottage has a front row view, plus a tender house and a mid-way swim float. Portland…

October 6, 2016

Bridgeton Round Top SOLD!

Bridgeton Round Top SOLD!  I fell in love with this adorable, original round top…one of the early floating home styles….the first time I saw it. Tiny, but super…

June 24, 2016

Rare Find in Channel Island Moorage

Rare find in Channel Island Moorage! This large waterfront floating home near Sauvie Island,  is an original design and build by Marc Even Construction, one of the premiere floating…

May 31, 2016

West Hayden Moorage Floating Home

New listing in West Hayden Moorage. One level floating home with slip ownership. This home also includes a finished two car detached garage with pull down access to…

January 29, 2016

Front Slip in Tomahawk Moorage on Hayden Island

Rare opportunity to buy a Front Slip in Tomahawk Moorage. Super cute 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom floating home with solid float (rated with no repairs in 2014). Dock…

January 5, 2016

Adorable Floating Home with Slip

The adorable floating home with slip ownership in Tomahawk Moorage is for sale!! Wow! The little cutie is a spacious 1300 square feet with two bedrooms and two…

February 16, 2015

Christmas Ships Parade in North Portland Harbor 2014

The 2014 Christmas Ships Parade is just fabulous this year. They have lots of new boats with fantastic light decorations. The Christmas Ships come right by the front…

December 16, 2014

Floating Home Season is Winding Down

People have discovered the wonderful world of floating homes! Where else can you live ‘on’ the water with your boat docked at your front door, fishing from the…

August 22, 2014

5 “Must Do”s for Floating Homes When It Snows

 Winter hit Portland with a frigid blast after six weeks of ‘balmy’ weather (meaning no rain, blue skies, cold temperatures but dry).  I was getting my hair done…

February 12, 2014

Super clean boat house with a fabulous shop area big enough for ALL of your tools. The boat well is extra large, big enough for a 45 foot…

January 24, 2014