The Alliance - Oregon

Join us for an in-person CE Event!
Portland continues to be a destination for individuals and families seeking safety, stability and community; particularly those navigating complex life transitions. Real estate agents play a crucial role in ensuring these moves are handled with awareness, respect, and care.

Join Lindsay Wilson (she/her), Director of Brand & Social Strategy at Chicago Title, and Percy Wise (he/him), Senior Loan Officer at Two Rivers Mortgage, for a thoughtful, data-informed look at relocation trends and how to better support clients during times of change.

We’ll cover:
*Key relocation trends impacting Portland, including why some individuals and communities are choosing (or needing) to relocate
*A broader national perspective on movement patterns and the factors influencing relocation decisions
*Insights into the experiences and needs of relocating clients, with a focus on sensitivity, trust, and communication
*The lender’s perspective, including real-world scenarios and financing options such as down payment assistance (DPA)
*The local protections and support systems that make Portland a choice destination
*Relocation support efforts in Oregon and Washington, key housing challenges, and ways agents can make a meaningful impact.

Bonus Content:
Michael Woodward, Executive Director of Traction PNW, a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will share a brief overview of Project Open Arms, highlighting relocation support efforts in Oregon and Washington, key housing challenges, and ways agents can make a meaningful impact.

PDX and Vancouver Pride events are right around the corner and The Alliance will be participating as a vendor on both sides of the river! We are extending the opportunity to volunteer to our members, so feel free to sign up below or by visiting the link in our bio!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445ADA829A5F5CF8-64219207-pdxpride #/

A huge THANK YOU to our final sponsor for tonight’s Drag Queen Bingo event: RMLS!
As the leading Realtor-owned Multiple Listing Service serving Oregon and SW Washington, RMLS helps real estate professionals connect buyers and sellers through the region’s most trusted property listing platform. From market data and mobile tools to training, lockbox services, and listing distribution, RMLS powers the work agents do every day to serve their communities.
We’re so grateful for their support of tonight’s event and for being an amazing community partner!

Tonight at Drag Queen Bingo, we’re honored to welcome Portland Healing House as our featured speaker! 💖
Portland Healing House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting trans people through the critical weeks of post-surgery recovery. Their work provides access to caregiver support, medical supplies, accessible lodging, nutrition, transportation, and peer connection — all resources that help reduce complications and improve healing outcomes for trans patients after surgery.
We’re excited for our community to learn more about the life-changing care and advocacy they provide. Come play bingo, celebrate community, and support organizations making a real difference!

Huge thanks to Christine Lassiter with Two Rivers Mortgage for not only sponsoring, but also bartending at our Drag Queen Bingo event tomorrow!
Christine has many talents — from helping families through senior healthcare and Alzheimer’s care for 13 years to supporting clients in the mortgage industry, volunteering in the community, and creating beautiful artwork around Portland. We’re so grateful for her energy, generosity, and amazing support of our event!

Grateful for the support from Tim Pitts and Proud Realty for sponsoring our Drag Queen Bingo event!
Proud Realty is a boutique real estate brokerage based in Portland that helps clients across Oregon and Washington buy, sell, and invest in residential and commercial properties. Their full-service approach includes home transactions, investment guidance, renovations, rentals, and property management, backed by strong local market expertise.
Tim and the Proud Realty team are incredibly helpful throughout the process, bringing both knowledge and care to every step.

Big thank you to Curious Comedy Theater for opening up their beautiful space and supporting our Drag Bingo Event!

If you’re not familiar, Curious Comedy Theater is a Portland gem that’s so much more than a performance venue—it’s a comedy theater, training center, and community arts nonprofit all in one. They host improv, sketch, stand-up, and experimental comedy shows, offer classes for all experience levels, and run community programs that make comedy education more accessible.

Even more importantly, they’re committed to uplifting underrepresented voices—including LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, women, genderqueer, and economically disadvantaged artists—while building community through laughter and learning.

Portland is lucky to have spaces like this. Go catch a show, take a class, or visit their website to learn more about how you can support their work!

Shout out to Brian Butler with Keller Williams Portland Central
for being one of our amazing sponsors for tomorrow’s Drag Bingo event!
Brian, who is also a partner at Brown and Carter Management Group (BCMG), is passionate about helping underrepresented communities access both commercial and residential real estate opportunities. Through his work, he supports entrepreneurs and families with buying, selling, and leasing properties, while also providing business development services that help small businesses grow and succeed. We’re so grateful for community partners like Brian who invest in equity, opportunity, and local impact. Thank you for helping make Drag Bingo possible!

Thank you for sponsoring our Drag Bingo event on May 12th!
Built on philanthropy, partnership, and strong relationships, Team Hanna is dedicated to helping homebuyers with expert guidance, personalized service, and clear communication every step of the way. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, veteran, or repeat homeowner, their team is committed to finding the right mortgage solutions for your needs.
Thank you for supporting our community and helping make this event possible!