portland: Household Allergens - 03/17/08 12:41 PM
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portland: Carbon Monoxide: Avoidance & Prevention - 03/16/08 12:36 PM
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portland: Top 3 Rooms to Invest In - 03/15/08 02:09 PM
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portland: Brighten Up Your Living Space - 03/15/08 01:56 PM
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portland: Avoid Surprises with a Pre-Listing Inspection - 03/14/08 05:28 PM
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portland: Radon: Yes We Have it in Portland Contrary to Popular Belief - 03/14/08 05:00 PM
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portland: Open House Idea - 03/14/08 01:23 AM
I don't know how many of you like to do an open house but I love to meet new people. I have all this top producing agent in office asking me to hold an open house for them and I always say "Yes, why not" But for last couple times I … (0 comments)
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portland: Short Sale seminars - 03/13/08 01:10 AM
Almost every day I am receiving a phone calls from buyers asking about a foreclosure properties in Oregon or Washington state. Some of these people pay a lot of money to attend some foreclosure seminars where they hear about how to purchase a foreclosure properties for a dime. Currently I … (1 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Dryrot, Eeewwww! - 03/12/08 10:49 PM
The word "dryrot" is a bit of an oxymoron, in fact it doesn't make any sense at all because it is a result of wet... so you would think it would be called, "wetrot".
Hmmm, so what is dryrot anyway? Dryrot is the result of moisture seeping into wood over a long … (0 comments)
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portland: selling a house in need of major repairs - 03/12/08 08:16 PM
I recently did an estate sale in a house that was a disaster! It had good bones, being built in the 50's, and a great location. However, the house had a hole in the roof, many leaks, faulty wiring and no heat for the last 4 years. In addition, it was … (1 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Clean Your Ducts - 03/11/08 06:45 PM
All Winter we've been using our furnace air ducts to bring warm air from the furnace into our homes but now it's getting warmer so we're using our furnaces less. But don't forget that if you have an air-conditioning system, you'll be using your furnace air ducts all over again to cool things down!
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portland: CREDIT REPORT REPAIR DOES WORK - 03/11/08 11:54 AM
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portland: Client was having to pay off old debt for FHA Loan- NOT ANY MORE-I got the debt deleted - 03/10/08 06:58 PM
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Open House Tips: Cookies, They Really Work! - 03/10/08 06:02 PM
Well, you've heard it a million times, but baking cookies before your agent holds an open house really makes your house feel warm and inviting. If it's not open house day, but you know brokers are coming with buyers, you should still bake!
Your basic chocolate chip recipe is all you need. The … (3 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Open Houses, Beware of Thieves - 03/10/08 03:51 PM
If you're listing for sale remember to CLEAR OUT THE VALUABLES, REMOVE DRUGS FROM THE MEDICINE CABINETS, AND LOCK UP FINANCIAL INFORMATION! Assume that if you're holding open houses, anything can be stolen. An agent holding open the house has only two eyes, and if he/she is escorting one person or … (1 comments)
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portland: Married, dating, going to date, whatever, this play is for you! (Defending the Caveman) - 03/08/08 03:56 PM
Nothing makes me feel better than when a client gives me a gift. It tells me I'm doing something right, but the gift that I was given last night CHANGED MY LIFE! You see my client gave me tickets to the longest running one man show on Broadway, "Defending the Caveman", … (10 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: The Importance of Flashing! - 03/07/08 04:43 PM
As I write, my contractor is putting hammer to nail out back making a wonderful racket that will be my new deck! Through my experience with home inspections I know that my contractor needs to properly bolt the ledger board to the house with "lagbolts" and then add "flashing" where the deck meets the … (3 comments)
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portland: Cheery Kenton Bungalow - SOLD! - 03/07/08 04:34 PM
Address: 7824 N Holmes Avenue, 97217 Light & bright 20's bungalow on quiet street in desirable close-in Kenton neighborhood. Designer colors, hardwoods, built-ins, fireplace and updated kitchen w/ nook. Newer roof, furnace and sewer line. Fully fenced private backyard w/ raised garden beds and fire pit. * 3 bedrooms * … (0 comments)
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portland: Toilet Talk: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Listing Tips - 03/06/08 04:57 PM
Listing your home for sale? Then it's time to think about the throne! If the floor around your toilet is a bit spongy, or the vinyl is beginning to peal back, it may be because the wax ring inside the base where the toilet connects to the sewer line is corroded. It may need … (0 comments)
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portland: Will It Ever End? - 03/05/08 05:31 PM
I get asked from time to time, when will the market get better? While I do not know the exact date, I can tell you this. One way to forecast the future is to look at past trends. What the real estate market has done in the past is a good … (0 comments)
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portland: Leave the Furnace ON! Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips - 03/04/08 01:46 PM
Is your house listed and Vacant? Well, if you live where it still gets chilly at night, know that the worst possible thing is to walk into a COLD house and expect a buyer to feel all warm and fuzzy. The sun may be out as Spring approaches, but a house … (4 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Your Home and Taxes - 03/04/08 01:29 PM
Hey Homeowner, don't forget that there are many tax deductions associated with homeownership. For instance if you've just purchased your home, you may be eligible for some tax deductions besides the ever popular interest deduction. Ask the IRS directly or consult with a professional tax preparer if you don't already have one and … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Should I Rent or Should I Sell? - 03/03/08 01:52 AM
For many sellers around the nation the question is "Should I Rent or Should I Sell?" and the answer is that only you can decide based on your current market for both rental and sales. While making your decision, remember this... if you wait to sell you may face the same … (0 comments)
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portland: 2401 Wayside Terrace NE, Salem, OR 97301 - 03/01/08 07:32 PM
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portland: 12050 SW Morlock Ct, Beaverton, OR, 97008 - 03/01/08 06:47 PM
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portland: Doggone it, Consider Doggie Daycare when Listing! Real Estate Tips, Portland, Oregon - 02/29/08 03:58 PM
If you can see my photo, you know I love dogs (I'm the Broker, he's the barker)... so don't take this the wrong way. My miniature schnauzer Clyde is a typical, excitable smaller breed dog. If I was to sell my home, I would make sure Clyde was properly crated or … (8 comments)
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portland: WHY BUY A HOUSE IN PORTLAND? - 02/28/08 12:49 AM
Ok, be honest, you hear it on the news, you read it in the papers, it's everywhere . . . the real estate market is in the tank, the sky is falling. Houses in foreclosure, prices coming down, it just is not pretty.But, what is the truth about the Portland … (2 comments)
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portland: Know What You Owe! Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Keith Berne, Broker - 02/27/08 05:40 PM
BEFORE listing, know how much you owe on your home! It is CRITICAL to the sale process. Be sure your Realtor prepares a Sellers' Net Sheet to help determine what is owed on your house at closing. The Net Sheet will only reflect what you've told your broker, so go through all your files, contact your … (0 comments)
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portland: Seal those holes: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips, Keith Berne, Realtor - 02/26/08 07:17 PM
Summer is only one season away and many of you may be thinking of installing air conditioning systems. Well if you do, be sure that the installer properly seals all entry points into the house for the system, whether in the roof, walls or crawlspace. As a Realtor I've seen many cases where a … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland home prices up, says report - 02/26/08 05:16 PM
Across the country, Americans saw home prices drop precipitously in the fourth quarter. That wasn't the case in Portland.
Portland was one of only three U.S. markets where home prices increased in the latest quarter, according to new data from Standard & Poor's. Only Charlotte, N.C., Portland and Seattle showed year-over-year … (0 comments)
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portland: Rent or Buy? Portland, Oregon, Real Estate Tips, Keith Berne, Realtor - 02/26/08 03:53 PM
I received an excellent question today: Is it better to rent or buy in this market? Well, with rates low and sellers willing to deal... now is a great time to buy. Of course, arguments could be made in either direction with proofs on both sides of the question. But one … (0 comments)
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portland: Don' Trip! Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips From Keith Berne, Realtor - 02/26/08 03:18 PM
This may sound silly, but when going through open houses, or when tourning homes with your broker... WATCH YOUR FEET! Let me explain. As a Realtor I'm always looking up when I tour homes... why? Because in Oregon, it's all about rain. So when I'm inside a house I'm looking at … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Did you rent your listing last year? - 02/25/08 04:40 PM
In 2007, many listings became rentals when they didn't sell. Now that spring has almost sprung it may be time to reconsider listing, especially if the rental idea didn't work out. Now that the market has had its reality check, perhaps its time to be more flexible on the price and retest the … (0 comments)
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portland: For Sale: 6220 SW 41st, Portland, OR 97221 - 02/22/08 07:28 PM
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portland: For Sale: 3211 SW Luradal, Portland, OR 97219 - 02/22/08 07:21 PM
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portland: Portland Saturday Market - 02/21/08 10:35 AM
The Portland Saturday Market is a fun place to visit and find unique, original handmade items. Every Saturday and Sunday from March until December you will find an open-air market located under the Burnside Bridge and around the Skidmore Fountain in Portland's Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood. The Portland Saturday Market began in … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips, Landscaping! - 02/20/08 11:29 PM
Spring has almost sprung! If you are listing your home, it's a good time to think about CURB APPEAL. All those wonderful plants in the front that you love so much because they are lush and provide shade, may look like a jungle to the prospective buyer. They may also shade … (2 comments)
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portland: Portland: The Greenest City in America - 02/20/08 12:41 PM
Portland: The Greenest City in America. (As Ranked by Popular Science). Popular Science magainze was recently involved in a study that ranked cities' "greenness" across the nation. They used raw data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Geographic Society's Green Guide, which collected survey data and government statistics for … (2 comments)
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portland: Portland Inventory up + Interest Rates stable = Buyers market? Not so fast.... - 02/18/08 11:16 AM
News broke this past Friday that inventory had skyrocketed to 12.8 month in the Portland Metro area, the highest level since 2000. For the previous 4 months we've been hanging in around 8 months which is just on the buyers side but not too much. The tipping point is considered to … (0 comments)
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portland: Attention Buyers - 02/16/08 01:06 AM
If you are looking at buying a house, now is the time!!! How many times have you heard that in the past week, month, year? I am guessing very many. So is it the right time to buy? Well, it all depends on what is important to you. I am guessing … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Market Update: CHASING THE MARKET DOWN, Pricing Your Home to Sell - 02/15/08 11:03 AM
This year many home sellers find themselves CHASING THE MARKET DOWN. That means you price your home 10-20% over the best comp (comparable size, price, condition, of homes in your area that have recently sold)... then your house sits and sits with no offers. In a panic you start lowering the price in small increments, … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Market: Big Buyers Discounts - 02/14/08 07:39 PM
Portland, Oregon's real estate market is still healthy compared to much of the nation, but in the last several months, my buyers have benefited from the market shift with big discounts! In one of my recent transactions the buyer got $145,000 off the original price tag and everyone was happy. The … (2 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Market: Listing Tips - 02/14/08 12:38 PM
At this week's sales meeting a smart colleague put it succinctly: "You're in a price war and a beauty contest, baby!" She used this line to inform a seller what they needed to do to get SOLD in today's real estate market. Your listing will sell but you must come out … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Market Conditions: Open Houses - 02/13/08 07:14 PM
February 13, 2008. I have held open houses three out of the last four Sundays (one in Lake Oswego and two in NE Portland with sale prices between $520k and $725k) and have had at least 10 groups of people through on each open house. Last Sunday was so busy I … (1 comments)
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portland: Showing Homes - 02/12/08 10:01 PM
I have spent a lot of time lately showing homes in the Sandy, Gresham, Troutdale and Portland area. With the inventory levels being as high as they are, it seems to be taking buyers a bit longer to make a decision. To me, this is a great chance to educate my … (4 comments)
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portland: The Big Thaw? - 02/11/08 02:46 PM
Things are looking up my friends, at least for buyers. If you looked at a newspaper this month you know that the Federal Reserve has made some cuts in the prime rate, looking to jump-start the economy and avoid a recession. What does this mean for you? It simply means that … (0 comments)
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portland: Our trip to Newport, Rhode Island - Part II - 02/10/08 04:33 PM
I shared our trip to Manhattan already, and am now putting together another album of Newport, Rhode Island. I promised I would post photos of our trip, but since I took over 400, I've had to break these down into bite-sized pieces.
After leaving Manhattan, the ship sailed directly to Newport, Rhode … (17 comments)
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portland: Switching From TypePad to WordPress - 02/06/08 01:36 PM
My new blog is located at http://oregonmortgageplanning.com (formerly at http://johnleach.typepad.com/johnleach) as I am switching from TypePad to WordPress.
I have nothing against TypePad and actually think they are great, and very easy to use for someone looking at getting into blogging.
What it came down to for me was that I needed to … (12 comments)
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portland: Does weather affect the market? ...and what you can do about it! - 02/05/08 09:17 PM
We have had a resoundingly crummy week here in Portland and it has definitely affected the number of people that are getting out there and looking at houses. We've also had a very small amount of new listings hit the market in December which means there really isn't much class A … (2 comments)
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portland: Lisa Balmes PC Earns Realtor e-Pro Certification - 02/05/08 06:38 PM
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January 30, 2007 (Tualatin, OR - Lisa Balmes PC, e-PRO of Chris Balmes Properties has successfully completed the REALTOR e-PRO course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered through … (0 comments)
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portland: FANTASTIC CLOSING GIFT - 01/31/08 05:09 PM
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If you visit www.barefootstudio.biz the owner, Kent Skewes will hook your clients up with whatever your hoping to inscribe on their plaque. You can get it in marble, and slate and he can add images as well. You can totally modify them to whatever you want. He will also … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland Oregon Home Search - 01/31/08 04:51 PM
For those of you in the Portland Metro area, I have found that this property search tool is fantastic. It is a very basic tool to use, but puts you in the drivers seat and allows you take any turn you want at a moments notice. If your interested in checking … (0 comments)
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portland: FOREST GROVE! AWESOME VIEWS! - 01/31/08 04:28 PM
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portland: I Predict . . . Portland, OREGON - 01/31/08 01:59 PM
I like to tell people that my crystal ball broke a few years ago, and as such I really can't see into the future. But, at the close of 2007 I feel like trying my hand at forecasting what might be expected in the Metro Portland area for the New Year … (1 comments)
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portland: The Lost Holiday Episode - 01/28/08 10:46 AM
The new Portland Report is here! James and I were trying to get this out before the holiday but life and work intervened so here we are. Watch and enjoy the Lost Holiday Episode!
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portland: Brrrrrrrr - 01/26/08 06:17 PM
Brrrrrrr! This week has been unseasonably cold in the Portland Oregon metro area. Nighttime temps have been in the low 20's and in the mid 30 degree range during the day. Yes the sunshine has been lovely. So has the full moon. But it's darn cold for us Portlanders. We experience … (4 comments)
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portland: Back In The Saddle - Again!!! (and loving it) - 01/25/08 02:40 PM
I want to thank all my ASP friends for their thoughts and prayers these last couple months. My live-in (former husband) passed away very unexpectedly in November. This man was more than an EX!!! He was my support throughout the start-up of my business. He was my advisor, confidante and friend. … (12 comments)
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portland: 2008: A new market, new rules, new interest rates! - 01/25/08 02:35 PM
Hello Everybody!
I just got back from some R&R in Jamaica and NYC and let me tell you, it's great to be home in Portland! I am going to share some awesome news for everyone here in PDX and anyone thinking about moving to the greatest little city on the West … (0 comments)
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portland: 12142 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97220 - 01/24/08 04:22 PM
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portland: Portland Oregon - The Best Place to Have a Baby - 01/24/08 12:57 PM
FitPregnancy Magazine has listed Portland, OR as the top city in the nation for having a baby. Just another reason to live or move here. Portland, and the surrounding cities are considered some of the best places to live for many reasons, and according to a number of different sources.
In this study, Portland … (1 comments)
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portland: New Listing! Like New 3 Bedroom Colonial in Windham - 01/24/08 07:41 AM
Like new Colonial with granite and hardwood, finished room over garage, second floor laundry, walk in pantry and room to expand located in 4 lot sub-division in a private setting, yet close to shopping, the Lakes Region & Greater Portland.
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portland: Thinking of investing in Porltand Real Estate II - 01/21/08 11:53 PM
This a follow-up to the blog dated 1/20/2008
Once you have found a unit that breaks even or actually has some cash flow there are some numbers you need to learn how to calculate. Most investors want to know the capitalization rate of a property. This is how to calculate the … (0 comments)
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portland: Credit Report Repair-Mortgage Financing becoming harder because of low credit scores - 01/18/08 11:42 AM
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portland: What buyers wish sellers knew - 01/15/08 11:10 PM
Buyers shop by comparison shopping. Homes that don't have offer the same amenities and features as other properties in the same price range actually help to sell the competing properties because they make the competing properties shine. The lesser homes look over priced to the buyers (which they are) and the … (0 comments)
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portland: New Year, New Home…..Come Home to Portland - 01/10/08 01:38 AM
Home should be your castle, your shelter and your refugee.
If you are thinking "I want to be anywhere but here" you can't be a Portland Oregon resident.
Portland and its surrounding communities offer everything good from lifestyle to economics. There are modern day big city amenities and job opportunities on one … (1 comments)
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portland: You are only fooling yourself if you call yourself an investor - 01/08/08 12:39 AM
I know it sounds harsh, but the statement is true! I've been to many investorclubs and talked to many "Real Estate Investors" that have been going to themeetings for 5 years, yet have never actually invested in a single piece ofproperty.
This is strange to me, but the more I talk to … (7 comments)
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portland: Market Report for Portland for Dec.2007 and a Comparison with 2006 - 01/03/08 01:41 PM
Portland Market Report for December and a Comparison of 2006 to 2007Residential
There are 56 active listings on the market in Portland, 9 new listings came on the market in December , 5 homes went under deposit and there were 10 closed sales. Below you will see the comparison between Dec. 2007 … (0 comments)
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portland: Rebuilding credit scores after a bankruptcy-Credit Report Repair - 12/31/07 03:10 PM
Filing bankruptcy can help an individual legally to release financial debt
Rebuilding credit is the key it can be done after a bankruptcy.
Getting negative items deleted or updated to show included in bankruptcy is a must.
evan if you cant file bankruptcy- resolving issues on your credit report is important.
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portland: BETTER LIVING SHOW - 12/30/07 04:36 PM
Mark your calendars now for Portland's largest Free sustainable lifestyle show. Coming March 28-30, 2008 at the Portland Expo Center. The Energy Trust Better Living Show features sustainable choices for your home, garden, and life. The event will feature companies and organizations with products and services in eight core areas:
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portland: REJUVENATION - 12/28/07 09:25 PM
If you haven't visited Rejuvenation at 1100 SE Grand Ave. in Portland. OR. it's definately worth stopping by. The Portland retail store occupies 38,000 sq. feet on the 1st and 2nd floors of the historic Neustadter Building which was renovated in 1992. For many years the Neustadter Building served as a wholesale flower mart. … (1 comments)
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portland: New Listing in Portland - 12/28/07 09:44 AM
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portland: It grabbed my attention! - 12/23/07 12:50 AM
It grabbed my attention, my curiosity was piqued and I had to figure out why a big horn sheep was on a building in a big way. One block away I found The answer to my question -- Its a clothing store that sells active wear clothing -- the company did … (14 comments)
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portland: Portlandmaps.com: What does your public tax internet site look like? - 12/22/07 11:06 AM
As an appraiser, I glean off as many public internet sites that I possibly can while not leaving the comfort of my desk. I appreciate all the relevant information the cities and counties provide for us, but sometimes I think they may cross the line. Our city/county site, portlandmaps.com enters everything … (9 comments)
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portland: Have clients losing their home? We Have investors looking for mortgage investments - 12/21/07 02:05 PM
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portland: Close more deals- We can help your denied clients become home owners. - 12/21/07 12:54 PM
We can help your clients that cant get conventional financing to buy their home.
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portland: New Years Resolution-I can repair bad credit, know anyone that needs help? - 12/21/07 12:08 PM
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portland: Example of Sustainable Building in Portland, OR - 12/20/07 11:13 AM
I recently finished working on a transaction for one of the first Vargas Greenan homes in Portland, OR. Why is this so special? Well, sustainability is a big buzzword in home construction these days. I have been interested in sustainable building since my wife and I purchased our home in the … (0 comments)
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portland: December is for investors + first time buyers - 12/11/07 08:39 AM
It's that magical time of year where most people are planning for trips and telling their clients the market is slowing down. Historically December is the slowest month for pending sales here in Portland but this has never been the case for my business. December is always a sprint from start … (0 comments)
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portland: A win, a free chalupa and a night with my dad and brother – Wow what a fun night! - 12/11/07 12:29 AM
Yesterday just before my open house I got a call from my dad saying my brother had two extra tickets to thePortland Trailblazer game at 3pm and wanted to know if I wanted to go. Let me see, was this a trick question? Iwas out the door on my way to … (7 comments)
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portland: YOUR PORTLAND EXPERT ~ and a great read... - 12/08/07 06:34 AM
While many of us in the AR class are familiar and fond of our classmate, Ms. Jennifer Bukaty, we never know our popularity outside of this institution. I wanted to take a moment and let you all know of my friend, as she was recently contacted by Inman News. … (6 comments)
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portland: Top 10 Most Walkable Cities - 12/07/07 03:51 PM
Daily Real Estate News | December 4, 2007
Top 10 Most Walkable CitiesA Brookings Institution researcher says after the advent of the shopping mall, developers forgot how to build great cities, but that's changing as urban areas again strive to be walkable."For 50 years we had this collective amnesia about how to build great … (1 comments)
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portland: Visit Portland - 12/06/07 01:53 PM
Come Along and Take a Tour of Portland
Located on the shores of the Ct. River, Portland is a town of approximately 9000 people and is rich in history. Long known for its Brownstone Quarries, where the Brownstone for buildings in New York, Boston and California came from, the quarries are … (1 comments)
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portland: Fourth Quarter Market Update - Portland Oregon - 12/06/07 01:03 PM
Hello Portland shoppers, here is your update on all things real estate from right now!
Inventory in the Metro area is 8.4 months with 15,500 active listings. December is historically a slow month but lots of investors are making moves right now and there is healthy showing activity on my listings. … (0 comments)
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portland: New Listing in Portland - 12/06/07 10:26 AM
Located in a neighborhood on a cul-de-sac street this colonial home is ready to move in. Designer colors, crown molding, custom built bookcases and all hardwood on the first floor are some of the upgrades that these owners have provided. Large eat-in kitchen with brand new wood floors and a pantry … (0 comments)
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portland: The Portland Christmas ships will soon be here - 12/02/07 10:58 AM
This December brings, I believe, the 50th year of the Christmas ships to the Willamette River in Portland. 50-60ships will travel down the Willamette River, starting at different points each night, then sail to a point, and thenturn around.
Click here to get a complete schedule of the Willamette River Christmas ships. … (8 comments)
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portland: Brokers Tours-To Do or Not to Do - 11/26/07 11:57 AM
As I talk to more and more agents, they feel the same way as I do. Why am I spending money on food, beverages and "prizes" for attending my tours? Some clients request them and therefore I do them, but even with advertising and posting I haven't had one agent attend my … (2 comments)
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portland: Taggers beware - 11/19/07 12:38 AM
OK - Just to let you know, I love this idea that the City of Portland had put in to affect despite it being very 1984ish. What is the City of Portland doing? They are putting up security cameras that are on motion detectors in high graffiti areas. What happens is, … (19 comments)
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portland: Advertising...Internet vs. Print - 11/15/07 06:32 PM
The statistics these days say that 80% of purchasers are spending an average of 40 hours looking at listings online before they ever call a realtor. With the number of pictures increasing that we can post on MLS systems (16 in our RMLS), as well as virtual tours it only makes … (12 comments)
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portland: Join Chris Balmes Properties Today! - 11/14/07 06:30 PM
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portland: Solar Energy Tax Credits Can Add Up To Free Solar For Oregon Home Based Professionals & Businesses! - 11/14/07 11:29 AM
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Renewable NRGSun of Oregon provides solar energy solutions to businesses, non-profits and home owners. Oregonians interested in solar energy are excited to learn about the significant opportunities that recent changes in the … (0 comments)
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portland: NINE Party-A networking event - 11/13/07 02:41 PM
On Friday evening, I was invited to attend a networking party called NINE (New Integrated Networking Experience) in downtown Portland. It was a faulous event with a live band, food and wine until midnight. The event was a great way to network in a multi-cultural atmosphere. There were all kinds of … (4 comments)
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portland: IS NOW STILL A GOOD TIME TO BUY A HOME? - 11/13/07 01:58 PM
IS NOW STILL A GOOD TIME TO BUY A HOME?
By Matt Stashin, President/CEO
Pacific Residential Mortgage, LLC
What a great question! It seems as though everywhere we turn the media is bombarding us with negative information about housing markets nationwide. While there are some area of concern across the U.S., the top six … (0 comments)
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portland: Veteran's Are True Heroes! - 11/11/07 09:34 PM
Today is a day to honor those men and women who have and continue to fight for the United States of America. It is a thankless job with very too little pay and support. I personally appreciate the luxuries this country affords me thanks to the brave men and women that … (0 comments)
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portland: A Small-Town Feel in an Urban Locale - 11/09/07 11:32 AM
National Perspectives
A Small-Town Feel in an Urban Locale
Lisa Bauso for The New York Times
NATURAL BEAUTY The Southeast area of Portland, with Mount Hood looming, is getting new projects like the Clinton Condominiums.
Published: November 4, 2007
AFTER spending several years in the South, Darrell Wallace and Jennifer Adkins … (0 comments)
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portland: Identity Theft Education - 11/09/07 11:12 AM
With Identity theft happening on a consistent basis, all we can do is Deter, Detect and Defend. The following website from the Federal Trade Commission holds fantastic educational information. http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft//
There is some great information out there to get into the hands of your clients, family and friends. It is incredible the … (2 comments)
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portland: Go Blazers! - 11/08/07 10:55 AM
So I went to the Blazers home opener game last night. It was a great game, but an even better show with the O Jay's performing before and during half time of the game. They were fabulous!
The best part of the game was that I ran into about 6 people … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland, OR..The Best Place on Earth? - 11/07/07 03:02 PM
Six years ago my wife and I decided to move to Portland, OR. At the time my wife was finishing medical school and was looking for a residency program to attend, and I was teaching high school Spanish in a public school in Tucson, AZ. We were looking for an urban … (0 comments)
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portland: Sometimes, traveling outside your circle can be a real eye opener. - 11/05/07 09:50 PM
Last week, I helped my daughter move to the Pearl District of Portland, Oregon. I had never been to that city before and it turned into a sort of love affair with a city so different from my home in Palos Verdes. I loved the way people dress there! Of course, … (0 comments)
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portland: Today's Open Houses - 11/04/07 11:54 AM
For those of you out looking at houses today, please stop by one or all of our great houses we have listed.
11/4/07 - 11-1pm - Open House at 1315 Anna Street, Woodburn OR 97071. MLS #7074944
11/4/07 - 11-1pm - Open House at 3264 SE Cedar Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123. MLS … (2 comments)
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portland: The Future: Part 2 - 11/02/07 05:59 PM
Let's face it, 2007 is almost over, people are taking down halloween stuff and people are gearing up for Chrismas and haunnakah etc... So lucky me I was invited to attend an economic forecast for 2008 last week in fancy Lake Oswego with crystal ball seer and Duke PHd Economist Bill … (1 comments)
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