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Uncategorized Fabulous patio ideas Thinking this might be the summer to spruce up your outdoor space?  Check out these great ideas from Sunset magazine:  http://www.sunset.com/garden/landscaping-design/great-patio-ideas-photos-designs-plans Please feel free to contact us for recommended contractors, design advice, or just as a sounding board for your ideas!
Uncategorized If you don’t know Houzz, you should. A fabulous web site for all your home design dreams, ideas, resources…Houzz is treasure trove of design.  Check out this link for some lazy day craft ideas, and jump off from there to whatever your redecorating heard desires: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28420711/list/10-Craft-Ideas-for-Lazy-Summer-Days They've got an app, too!
Uncategorized I always like to share good news about the market! It's always nice to see some good news out there.  It looks like Portland home prices are closing in fast on their pre-recession peak.  Click here to read the Biz Journal article: http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/blog/real-estate-daily/2014/05/portland-home-values-close-in-on-pre-recession.html?iana=ind_rre
Uncategorized If you have Azaleas, you should read this post! You may not have heard of the Azalea Lace Bug, and hopefully you won't see the damage they can do, but just in case, please keep reading.  Documented in Portland about five years ago, these insects can cause severe damage to azaleas and rhododendrons, those lovely, easy to care for shrubs that many of us have […]
Uncategorized Easy vegetable gardening tips. Thinking this might be the year to plant some veggies of your own, or just looking for some additional tips for your veggie garden?  It's not too late to get some pea seeds into the ground,and string bean planting time is around the corner.  Click here for a link to Sunset Magazine's edible garden guide, with […]
Uncategorized Portland real estate insights Click here for some of the latest real estate insights from my company's owner (and extremely knowledgable real estate resource), Brian Allen: http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/blog/real-estate-daily/2014/04/q-a-windermere-stellars-brian-allen-on-the-trends.html?iana=ind_rre
Uncategorized Neighborhoods by the numbers Portland Monthly's annual list of information broken down by neighborhood is up!  Click here to get the scoop on what's what in your area (or your future neighborhood):  http://features.portlandmonthlymag.com/real-estate-2014/neighborhoods.html
Uncategorized New trends in home building and design Arising from the recent Design and Construction Week conference in Las Vegas are some current and likely future trends we'll see in new homes (and remodels!).  Click here to see what's happening:  http://money.cnn.com/gallery/real_estate/2014/03/04/future-home-trends.fortune/index.html   
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Uncategorized Get a jump on spring with these fun garden projects. Crocuses are up, daffodils aren't far behind and buds are popping out all over town.  Don't forget to set those clocks ahead this Saturday night!  With spring right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about spending time outdoors, and these fabulous DIY projects should help get your creative juices flowing.  As always, feel free […]
Uncategorized Cost vs. Value Wondering whether you should tackle that kitchen remodel, or thoughts of adding a deck entering your mind (Summer will be here someday….)?  Curious of the cost versus the value?  This link will take you to a handy, Portland-specific idea of where your project should stand.   http://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2014/pacific/portland-or/ As always, please feel free to call me […]
Uncategorized Annual Schools Report Portland Monthly's annual schools report is out!  Click here to see how your neighborhood's school is doing: http://features.portlandmonthlymag.com/schools/public-schools-2014.html
Uncategorized For your viewing (and dreaming) pleasure…’House of the Year 2013.’ We may not all like to admit it, but a lot of us love viewing what we in our office call 'real estate porn.'  Gorgeous homes that we can easily imagine moving right into and making ourselves at home.  We've made it simple for you to see some fabulosity just by clicking this link, which […]
Uncategorized Mortgage rates update — still good news. Great news on the mortgage front!  Although many forecasts show that rate are likely to increase in 2014, Inman News reports that this week's average 30 year fixed mortgage actually dropped — to 4.41%.  With Portland area home prices trending on a nice, steady climb, perhaps now is the time to buy… To see the […]
Uncategorized The good news for Oregon keeps rolling in… According to a recent migration study, Oregon was 2013's top destination for people relocating from one state to another.  Lifestyle considerations paired with reasonable housing costs were a big part of the draw.  To read the full CNN Money article, click here:  http://money.cnn.com/2014/01/07/real_estate/oregon-moving/index.html
Uncategorized We are #1! The new year always brings a slew of 'Best of' lists, and this one puts our fabulous city firmly at the top.  Your link to Movoto Real Estate's top 10 U.S. cities of 2013:  http://www.movoto.com/blog/top-ten/best-cities-in-america-2013/
Uncategorized 5 Financial Reasons to Buy a Home For those of you thinking of buying or just looking for some confirmation that homes are a good investment, Keeping Current Matters offers a recap of a recent Harvard study on homeownership: Harvard: 5 Financial Reasons to Buy a Home by The KCM Crewon December 10, 2013 in For Buyers   Eric Belsky is Managing […]
Uncategorized Portland just keeps ranking high… Portland has once again been near the top of a 'best of' list…this time as number three in top U.S. cities for millennials.  Thanks, Atlantic!   Click here to see our competition:  http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/11/the-15-most-popular-cities-for-millennials-dc-is-1/281480/
Uncategorized Excellent resource for energy upgrades. Clean Energy Works Oregon is a fantastic resource if you are looking to upgrade your energy efficiency.  You might be eligible for a free energy audit, in addition to incentives and/or rebates for things like:  windows, insulation, conversion to gas, and more.  I can't recommend  them enough!  Click on the link and follow the directions […]
Uncategorized Looking to get out of town for the weekend? Fall foliage is still showing off and now is a great time to zip out of town and experience autumn's bounty.  Take in the foliage, pick some apples, drink fabulous wine; the options are endless!   I love Sunset Magazine's web site as a resource for seasonal trips, recipes, gardening tips and more.  Here's a […]
Uncategorized Last chance for spring bulbs. It looks like our perfect fall weather is coming to an end, though it's not too late to get your spring bulbs planted.  Who doesn't love to see those first crocuses popping out, signaling the return to sunlight and warmth?  This Better Homes and Gardens link gives great advice for planning your spring bulb garden. […]