Moody Avenue: What is it Going to Look Like?

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As you stroll or drive down Moody Avenue, are you wondering what the heck it is going to look like? I sure am! I’m excited to see the end result, especially for more greenery and plant life amidst all of the concrete and gravel. The . . . → Read More: Moody Avenue: What is it Going to Look Like?

Portrait of a ‘Hood : Boise-Eliot

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This week I took a walk in the North/Northeast Portland neighborhood known as Boise-Eliot with one of the area’s residents, Heather, who showed me some of her favorite haunts, including her favorite cafe and a few homes she has always admired. Just . . . → Read More: Portrait of a ‘Hood : Boise-Eliot

Portait of a ‘Hood : Rose City Park

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This is the first in a series of neighborhood portraits written by our bilingual broker, Brooke Budy.

There was sunshine on New Year’s Day, so I joined my friend Tracy for a walk in a neighborhood . . . → Read More: Portait of a ‘Hood : Rose City Park

Green Labels Have Value

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Economists at the University of California Berkeley and UCLA offer statistical proof that green homes labeled with LEED for Homes, Energy Star, or GreenPoint sell for more money. I decided to post this study since the neighborhood I live in, South Waterfront, . . . → Read More: Green Labels Have Value

Zidell Yards : A New Portland Neighborhood

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As noted in this article, the Zidell family is contemplating future plans to develop 30 acres of land that stretch between the OHSU Tram to the Ross Island Bridge. The Zidell family is mostly known for their barge-making facility that . . . → Read More: Zidell Yards : A New Portland Neighborhood

November Monthly Picks

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PORTLAND’S LARGEST GARAGE SALE
November 3rd, 8am – 5pm : PortlandExpoCenter

For the past five years, the Portland ExpoCenter has hosted the city’s largest garage sale. People can check out some great deals, or score some extra bucks by selling their stuff. It’s . . . → Read More: November Monthly Picks

Portland August Sales Data

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Every month the Realtor community receives sales data as reported by our local Realtor Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)
outlining the performance of Portland Metro sales in a one year perspective. The data is always a month behind, as it takes this long to . . . → Read More: Portland August Sales Data

Upcoming Events at da Vinci Arts Middle School

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Our neighbors around the corner at da Vinci Arts Middle School have kicked off their 2012 / 2013 school year. We enjoy the sounds of young laughter every afternoon when school lets out and their devoted Vice Principal, Vern Marshall ushers . . . → Read More: Upcoming Events at da Vinci Arts Middle School

The House that Piet & Keven Built Vol V : Renting Out your Home or Guest Room

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About a month ago Piet and I listed our guest room for rent on AirB&B.com. Since then we have had a blast meeting people from all around the world traveling or just in town for a wedding….we even . . . → Read More: The House that Piet & Keven Built Vol V : Renting Out your Home or Guest Room

South Waterfront Real Estate

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Because I live and play in the South Waterfront district, I have keen interest in the “happenings” of my local area. Click on the link below to see stats of all active, pending, and sold listings within the 3 South Waterfront condo . . . → Read More: South Waterfront Real Estate