Uncategorized The Halloween tip you’ve been waiting for You've got your bowl of 'fun sized' goodness by the door, waiting for those little Ironmen, ghosts and Walter Whites to come a-knockin'.  What about a treat for the grown-ups?  Here's your guide to that seasonal festive delisciousness: luscious pumpkin beers.  This guide from Portland Monthly tells you which to crack open and which to […]
Uncategorized Don’t let the government shutdown slow you down! Although that vislit to a Naitonal Park may be on hold, it appears that getting a loan to buy your dream home is still a possiblity.  Check out this CNN Money article for a recent update on how Fannie and Freddie are keeping the mortgage process flowing:  http://money.cnn.com/2013/10/08/real_estate/mortgage-lending-shutdown/index.html
Uncategorized When winter is in full swing- get inspired for spring…. Fall is here and the leaves are floating in the breeze. This is the time to enjoy root vegetables, soups, warm tea, fires, sweaters, blankets, and other cooler weather traditions. As I browsed the internet looking for fall Home & Garden ideas, I stumbled upon the website for the Portalnd Home & Garden show and […]
Uncategorized Inspiration for homes We are interested in what inspires you when dreaming, researching, shopping for a home. If you stumble across a picture in a magazine, travel to new places, movies, photographs, tours of homes, or something uniques to you, please share! There are so many different styles, neighborhoods, sizes, ages ranging from new construction to historical. It […]
Decorating Feeling inspired With the fall equinox coming next week, it is the perfect time for inspirtaion for autumn decorating ideas. One of my favorites is switching out pillows, table cloths, curtains, …. small changes where I can add some fall colors to our home. We love the orange and brown color splashes. Whether you are seeking a […]
Home Improvement Save energy and earn tax credits up to $500 The federal energy tax credit means that homeowners are eligible for a tax credit when they purchase and install  select energy-efficient appliances and materials before the end of the calendar year. There are many qualifiers so review the details on the Energy Star's website: http://www.energystar.gov/   The following items are eligible for a tax credit […]
Uncategorized Discovered in Portland Monthly Magazine We love tips like the ones covered in this weekly newsletter. There is a wonderful e-newletter sponsored by Portland Monthly Magazine. It is filled with the best in home design, entertaining tips, gardening techniques, and recipes. You can sign up for the weekly delivery at:  http://www.portlandmonthlymag.com/site/emailsignup Another great resource by Portland Monthly is their blog […]
Uncategorized Oregon (Listeni/ˈɒrɨɡən/ ORR-ə-gən)[   There is SO much to discover in Oregon. Pictured above is a beautiful community garden located in West Linn. We have mountains, rivers, the coast, high dessert, and so much more. Everyday could be "discover Oregon" day. Whether you've lived here your entire life, just moved here, or considering to relocate to Oregon, there […]
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Decorating Transition to Fall   I love when the leaves start changing, the beginning of a new school year, crisp mornings, liong hikes, and selectively redecorating so our home feels like the season. Here are some decorating tips I found useful:
Home Improvement Home Staging, Interior Design, Creative Home Concepts Whether you are getting ready to sell your house or looking for a new one, knowledge around staging and home interior design is a top priority. Learn from expert staging professionals on the National Association of Realtors Blog. http://styledstagedsold.blogs.realtor.org/meet-our-bloggers/ There are so many great ideas in these blogs. You might keep it bookkmarked long after […]
Street of Dreams Street of Dreams showcases barn doors, shaving rocks and water slides I love this – A virtual tour of the Street of Dreams: http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/blog/real-estate-daily/2013/07/barn-doors-shaving-rocks-and-water.html?s=image_gallery   The Street of Dreams takes place in West Linn this year. 7 of the 9 homes are already sold. They expect tens of thousands of visitors this year so I recommend planning ahead. And, for more information: http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/blog/real-estate-daily/2013/07/barn-doors-shaving-rocks-and-water.html?iana=ind_rre If you go, […]
Uncategorized NW Portland news Are you looking to own property in NW Portland? Let us help. We will keep you up to date on the listings that fit your requirements, news updates, and more. There are new devleopments taking place all of the time. New Seasons is coming to our neighborhood http://www.oregonlive.com/front-porch/index.ssf/2013/07/northwest_portland_site_sold_c.html , an old saloon, Joe's Celler, is […]
Uncategorized Craving berries I was looking for a new farm to visit this year. It is fun to explore the Portland area U-Pick Farms. Especially at this time of year when the berries are ripe. Most of the locally grown strawberries are gone now, but the blue berries and many other varieties are ripe now. And, nothing tastes […]
Uncategorized Yelp help to get active – hike for a view of Mt. Hood I I used to think that Yelp was best for finding new restaurants to try near and far. Recently, I started using it to find activites at home and when traveling. There are amazing places to visit right here in the Portland area. Mt. Hood Forest Park Pedal Bike Tours Mt. Tabor Park Washington Park […]
Uncategorized Guide to your summer garden in Portland and it’s surrounding areas   Flowers are blooming all around Portland. They are amazing and easy to grow in the NW. Sometimes it can be overwhelming when deciding which variety to plant. I decided to do my research before shopping this year. I spent some time on the internet and stumbled across this website http://www.portlandnursery.com/tips/tips_july.shtml where I  found a […]
Uncategorized Existing-home sales highest since 2009 Economic Report The market continues to sore. Click here for the latest updatefrom Market Watch:  http://www.marketwatch.com/story/existing-home-sales-highest-since-2009-2013-06-20
Uncategorized Portland’s Farmer’s Markets   Portland Farmer's Markets are filled with showy flowers, snacks, art, and some delicious greens. There is a plethora of plant life waiting to be furtured. You will find some of the freshest produce in the Northwest, baked goods, cheeses, meats, breads, and other homegrown treats. For special event information, music and chef demonstration schedules, […]
Things to do There is a new light sculptures on Davis Street in downtown Portland. The new light sculptures, "Nepanthe" on Davis Street are made of fiberglass and steel with LED lights fueled by photovoltaic cells on the top. If you want to read more about the work, visit these websites: http://joewilsonimages.com/docs/davis-street-light-sculptures.pdf http://racc.org/public-art/installation-dan-corson%E2%80%99s-nepanthes-now-underway To arrange a site visit and/or interview with the artists, contact Kristin Calhoun at 503-823-5111 or kcalhoun@racc.org.
Real Estate Portland’s Current Market Trends FEATURE Portland's Current Market Trends     The major movements within Portland's real estate market, from cash purchases to sustainable mixed-use developments. Published Mar 22, 2013, 8:00am     By Kasey Cordell Nouveau Ritz   While Portland’s unlikely to make a cameo on MTV’s Cribs any time soon, according to many real estate agents our […]
Uncategorized Interesting article on the rising home prices If you are interested in the housing market and/or thinking of buying or selling a home, this article is worth reading: http://money.cnn.com/2013/04/30/news/economy/home-prices/index.html?iid=s_econ_mid NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The pace of home price increases continued to accelerate in February, according to a reading Tuesday that showed the biggest gain since near the height of the housing bubble.   […]