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Hyland Hills Home
This Hyland Hills home in close-in Beaverton is completely move-in ready. The love that has gone into the remodel is apparent from the Brazilian hardwood floors to the kitchen with all the cabinets,...
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Beauty and Brains
Yes, most of us well intended folks want to save energy and help out the planet, but do we have to do it with those hideously ugly CFL’s? Here’s a beautiful solution, a graceful compact fluorescent...
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January Market Action
Admittedly, some realtors seem to be in a constant glass half-full outlook, while others sound like Eeyore on a bad day when asked about the market, I have strived to maintain some balance when...
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Seismic Upgrading
Most Portlanders are aware that we live in a seismically active region. But many people are not aware that older homes built prior to 1960 are not bolted down to their foundations. Such a house would...
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Warren Buffet’s “Millions of Homes”
In a live appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box this morning the “Oracle of Omaha,” Warren Buffet, shared that he would buy millions of single family homes at this time were it practical for him to do so,...
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Seattle Long Weekend
The Gaugain exhibit at SAM was a great excuse to duck out of Portland for a few days to explore our northern city-cousin, Seattle. The first order, of course, is where to eat. Our mission was further...
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Cookie Party 2011
Cookies decorated at the Parry Center While a little late, I really feel I need to share the outcome of the “cookie party” I have hosted at the Parry Center, now for the fifth year. Many of you donated...
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Midcentury Cool or Money Pit?
You have to forgive me. I’ve walked through hundreds of homes and viewed many many thousands. Because of this home saturation, I appreciate the qualities in a home that make it unique, and given my...
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Raleigh Park MidCentury
This new listing couldn’t get much better in terms of floor plan- a rare find, this 3100 square feet one level holds a great room and kitchen which looks out to the large private backyard on a...
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East Bank Delights
If you haven’t made it over here aside from an OMSI visit, you really must check out the great finds of the Eastbank area, just off the Water Street Exit of I-5. My favorite yoga place, Yoga Bhoga...
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Alberta Arts Mid-Century
The quality of craftsmanship and details in some vintage homes never ceases to amaze me. This home has the original marmoleum. Sixty years old and in perfect condition. It was coved up the walls and...
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Irvington Lovely
You know how neighborhoods work. Even the most premium neighborhoods have their good and “bad” streets once you get to know them. Irvington is no different. This home is sited on a premium street just...
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How I Spent the Last Eight Years in Real Estate
My last few years in the Portland real estate market have been my busiest, so as I re-commit to my updating my website, I can’t help but ponder on the past a bit before I move forward. I came into...
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Fireside Chat
You know those gorgeous Portland spring days when you forgive every drop of rain you’ve ever experienced? Yesterday was one of those, and luckily I had a lunch date with two wonderful former clients...
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A Great Resource: Angie’s List
For the past several years, I have utilized Angie’s List as both a personal and professional resource when searching for reputable vendors. I often look for companies who have received the Super...
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California-Style Mid Century
Set behind a wall of trees, this delightful Mid-Century home has an amazing quality of light, flow and gracious living from times past. Nearly 5000 sq ft, all on one level with 5 bedrooms and 4.5...
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Slab town Field Trip
If you haven’t found a purpose to enjoy the NW area known as Slabtown, here are a few good reasons to spend several delightful hours there. Once known for its lumber mill on Northrup, where its...
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Portland Makes History, Again.
Tilikum Crossing, the first bridge to span the Willamette River since 1973, opens this week in Portland. Home of Tri-met’s new Orange Line, which connects SE Portland, Milwaukie and Oak Grove with...
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Win Free Movie Nights!
Here’s your chance to win a basket of goodies filled with treats for both a cozy movie night at home, and one at Cinetopia, compliments of Contract Furnishings Mart. If you’re not familiar with CFM,...
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A New Kind of “Flyer” in Real Estate Marketing
Scholls Mid-Century at Twilight Gone are the days when a nice color flyer was the leading marketing tool in selling a home. Today, international buyers are being escorted over neighborhoods in...
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