Tucked away between the bustle of Hawthorne and Division, there’s a maze of grand old homes that converge at diamond-shaped rose gardens. Ladd’s Addition is Portland’s oldest planned residential development. Its x-shaped streets are lined with architectural styles including: bungalow, craftsman, American Foursquare, Mission, Tudor, and Colonial Revival. The close-in southeast district is in the middle of the Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood. Aside from its architectural splendor, it’s also a foodie paradise. The neighborhood reaches west to the riverfront and includes OMSI, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
You might have heard the term "MLS" thrown around when talking about real estate. Maybe you’ve seen abbreviations like RMLS or NWMLS. Maybe you’ve wondered how sites like Zillow actually get their data. So let’s talk about what the MLS actually is, why it exists, and why it matters to you.
