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421 NW 13th Street Newport OR 97365

5 Contemporary Northwest Retreats from Camas to Bend and Newport

Across the Pacific Northwest, this curated quintet of desirable homes traces a lifestyle defined by light, views, and thoughtful modern design. In Camas, a custom contemporary residence pairs soaring ceilings with a showpiece quartz waterfall kitchen and flexible main-level living. Bend offers a private, low-maintenance Earth Advantage retreat set into a Westside hillside. High above Portland, a remodeled 24th-floor home frames the river, Mt. Hood, and skyline. Newport brings panoramic ocean vistas with an adjacent ocean-view lot included, while Wahkiacus delivers a private contemporary estate on 40 acres above the Klickitat River.

Awais ManzoorMay 19, 2026 · 1 min read
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5 Washington Retreats with Riverfront, Lake Chelan, and Mountain Views

Across Washington’s most restorative settings, this quintet of properties shares a lifestyle-first sensibility, where everyday comfort can also function as a lasting asset. Riverfront sanctuaries in Fall City and Plain foreground beachy access, dual decks, and the quiet rhythm of moving water, while Lake Chelan’s Wapato Point offers a rebuilt, lofted condo designed for vacation living. Rounding out the collection, a refined Bothell residence and a view-driven Wenatchee home emphasize privacy, flexible spaces, and turnkey stewardship.

Awais ManzoorMay 19, 2026 · 1 min read
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5 Design-Forward Washington Homes with Mid-Century and Modern Appeal

Across Washington, this quintet of properties traces a distinctly Northwest rhythm—where architecture is shaped by light, water, and evergreen privacy. In Shoreline’s Innis Arden, a classic mid-century modern frames protected Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain views, complemented by amenity-rich community living. Seattle offers a design-forward modern home where sculptural landscaping turns the outdoors into a destination. In Lake Forest Park, two creekfront retreats along Lyon Creek quintet acreage-scale calm with close-in convenience. Spokane rounds out the collection with a newer, fully rented townhouse multifamily.

Awais ManzoorMay 19, 2026 · 1 min read
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3 Sold Seattle-Area Gems and a Mt. Rainier Cabin Retreat

From city streets to lake-country calm, this trio of Washington homes shows how lifestyle shifts with location while priorities stay the same. In Seattle, mid-century character is paired with thoughtful updates, a rare larger lot, and flexible lower-level space near Green Lake and transit. Federal Way offers new-construction ease in a planned community, with a generous floor plan and outdoor-ready yard. Near Mt. Rainier in Ashford, a crafted, turnkey cabin leans into retreat living with a spacious deck and community lake amenities.

Awais ManzoorMay 19, 2026 · 1 min read
24088 SW Highway 18 Sheridan OR 97378

5 Distinctive Oregon Estates from Pastoral Acres to Riverfront Views

Across Oregon, a quintet of properties shows how lifestyle and utility can share the same footprint. From a legacy farmhouse set on 110+ pastoral acres near Sheridan to a corner duplex in Portland’s Buckman/Sunnyside with separate entrances, utilities, and basements, these homes balance beauty with capability. Riverfront living in Florence pairs iconic Siuslaw views with a shop and aging-in-place design, while a 12th-floor Portland residence adds concierge ease, storage, and two deeded parking spaces. In Echo, vineyard land and water rights meet multi-stream income potential.

Awais ManzoorMay 19, 2026 · 1 min read
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5 Washington Homes with Mountain, River, and Lake Views

Across Washington, this quintet of desirable homes captures the state’s most compelling backdrops, from saltwater horizons to river vistas and vineyard-country lake life. In Hansville, a Northwest contemporary frames Mt. Baker, Whidbey Island, and passing marine traffic through a dramatic wall of windows. Richland offers a rare, thoughtfully engineered residence with sweeping Tri-Cities, Columbia River, and Blue Mountains views. A renovated Wapato Point condo in Manson pairs luxury with vacation-rental potential, while Spokane’s South Hill showcases a 1912 craftsman near the Perry Steps. Sequim completes the collection with a contemporary retreat on five private acres.

Awais ManzoorMay 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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5 Washington Retreats: Lake Chelan Condos, Whidbey Waterfront, and Quincy Acres

Washington’s signature getaway rhythm runs through this quintet, from Lake Chelan’s Wapato Point Resort to the relaxed pace of south Whidbey and the open country near Quincy. Two fully renovated condos at Yacinde offer contrasting takes on resort living, balancing sound-conscious seclusion with true waterfront walkout ease. On Whidbey, a custom home near village life pairs chef-kitchen polish with homesteading charm, while a waterfront retreat frames Saratoga Passage and Cascade views. Anchoring it all, a 4.5-acre estate adds barn-and-shop versatility and high-end finishes.

Awais ManzoorMay 17, 2026 · 1 min read
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5 Washington Waterfront and Downtown Homes Priced Near $1M

Across Washington, a quintet of residences frames daily life around water, from broad Columbia River vistas to the intimacy of Goss Lake and the ever-changing harbor in Gig Harbor. Each pairing of setting and design favors time outdoors, with resort-style pools and hot tubs, private shoreline and docks, and patios crafted for lingering well past sunset. Modern comfort is equally present, whether through efficient, resilient systems, low-maintenance condo living, or design-forward townhomes near downtown Vancouver’s energy.

Awais ManzoorMay 17, 2026 · 1 min read
46064 Schoolhouse Rd Haines OR 97833

5 Oregon Retreats from Oceanfront Compounds to Off-Grid Acreage

Across Oregon, a quintet of properties frames the state’s most restorative settings, with water as the constant—creekfront acreage, riverbottom homestead, and two oceanfront addresses with direct beach access. Even inland, high-desert quiet and Elkhorn and Eagle Cap vistas set an equally immersive pace. Each residence leans into retreat living through decks, porches, and outdoor corridors built for watching light move across land and tide. Flexible footprints recur throughout, from compounds and duplex units to outbuildings, shops, and unfinished space ready to evolve.

Awais ManzoorMay 17, 2026 · 1 min read
00 Pinehurst Road 38 Seaside OR 97138

5 Northwest Retreats from Ocean-View Lots to Mountain Homes

Homes and homesites shaped for how people actually live, from view-framed rooms to spaces built for projects, play, and privacy. Ocean panoramas in Seaside, a shop-centric acreage in Castle Rock, and a Mt. Hood retreat in Welches each lean into outdoor connection with decks, windows, and year-round gathering points. McMinnville adds mini-acreage flexibility, while Longview rounds out the mix with enduring craftsmanship and multi-generational potential.

Awais ManzoorMay 17, 2026 · 1 min read