A list of helpful websites

www.ohsu.edu
This is OHSU’s homepage.  It includes information regarding Oregon Health & Science University and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.  You can access information about specific departments as well as general information about our philosophy and goals.  This site also includes links to other websites about the Portland area.

www.ohsuhealth.com
On this site you can find a wealth of knowledge about OHSU and it’s facilities.  You can look up specific doctors, directions to OHSU, and other tourist information.

Information on Portland, Oregon

www.pova.com
This is the website for Portland Oregon Visitors Association.  They have an extensive list of information regarding the Portland area.  Statistics, attractions, resources and relocation information can all be found on this website.

http://www.portlandalliance.com/about_portland/relocating_here.html
This website is the Portland Business Alliance Website.  It has all of the facts and figures regarding community profiles, etc.

http://www.travelportland.com/visitors/images/travel_portland_mag.pdf
This is a magazine that outlines all the best of Portland, from arts and culture to restaurants and neighborhoods. 

http://www.bestplaces.net/
This website will calculate cost of living for specific cities, but you have to register (free of charge).  It also has crime rates and neighborhood profiles.

http://portlandor.about.com/mbody.htm
Here is another website all about Portland.  Some highlight links are:  Education, Jobs, Moving to Portland, Neighborhoods, News/Media, Outdoor Recreation, and Spirituality (list of churches).

http://www.ci.portland.or.us/
This is the website for the city of Portland.  It includes in-depth information about our political system, government, current laws, and issues of debate.

http://www.el.com/to/oregon/
This site, Welcome to Portland, also offers many “essential links to Portland”.  They offer a variety of maps, as well as a “CityLink”, which allows you to find information on other cities in Oregon. 

http://www.pps.k12.or.us/
This is the website for Portland Public Schools.  It contains a directory for the various schools districts that Portland has to offer, as well as links to different school websites.  There is a “Parent’s Guide” as well as a “Student Stuff” link.

http://www.oregonlive.com/oregonian/
This website will take you to our local newspaper, The Oregonian, where you can find out what is happening in our city.

http://www.saturdaymarket.org/
This is the website of our local open-air market.  Saturday Market is a great place to find one of a kind handmade crafts.  They have an amazingly wonderful variety of food booths, as well as local musicians, clowns and street performers to entertain you.

http://portland.citysearch.com
Information about Portland, Oregon can be found here.  In addition to a search box for specifics, this site includes visitor information, local entertainment, restaurants, and local attractions.

www.craigslist.org
Click on “Portland” and “Housing”

www.rent.net
Homestore.com is a very helpful site.  As well as listing apartments and rentals, this site includes loan and house purchasing information.  This site allows you to get home pricing information.  You can find everything from a realtor to home improvement tips on this site.

http://www.aptsforrent.com
ForRent.com is a search site to locate apartments for rent in any location.  You can search by distance, metro area, or apartment name.  You can view floor plans, see photos and even take a 360-degree virtual tour of some of the apartments.  This site also provides moving resources. 

http://www.aptselector.com/portland
Apartment Selector will help you search for a new apartment.  There are also links to movers and other moving services.

http://www.windermere.com/
Windermere is a realtor company that specifically deals with the Northwest.  They have rentals and home buying information.  Virtual tours are available.

http://www.equitygroup.com/
The Re/Max site includes topics: Property Search, Open House, Property Wizard, Agents & Offices, Relocation Services, Buying & Selling, Community, and Re/Max Equity Group.