Explore Portland, OR

By Wayne B. Pruner, Tigard Oregon Homes for Sale, Realtor, GRI
(Oregon First)
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Portland Oregon: 5 Things to Do in April 2008Oregon Zoo - Packy's Birthday - The Oregon Zoo is noted for it's Asian elephant program. Come celebrate Packy's 46th birthday on April 12th.OMSI - The largest collection of Chinese fossils is on display, featuring over 20 complete skeletons. After that...

By Herb Hamilton, Real Estate Broker ,CDPE, Downtown Portland
(RE/MAX Preferred Inc. Realtors)
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*************** UPDATE Home has SOLD and CLOSED **************   Real estate Sales in Oregon are on the move. Recent sales have been brisk and it looks to be a pretty good year. Many Real Estate companies are reporting gains in sales in all Oregon real estate category's. The increase of sales wil...

By Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging, "Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"
(Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR)
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Views of the Arboretum in this light-filled contemporary in Arlington Heights.  4 Bedroom, 2.5 baths with 2681 sq ft of family living on three levels.  Remodeled European style kitchen with stainless Dacor appliances, cook island, and large nook with built-ins. Here are photos of some of the stag...

By Tony and Libby Kelly, CRS, ABR, ePro, SRES, CLHMS, CDPE
(Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere)
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The Tony and Libby Kelly Group | Keller Williams Portland Premiere | 503-753-7300 9128 SW 40th Ave, Portland, OR Remodeled Multnomah Village Daylight Ranch. 4 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $394,999 Year Built 1978 Sq Footage 2,342 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 C...

By Matthew Ricker
(Keller Williams)
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The daffodils are starting to bloom and so are the stats.  According to RMLS the month of February was promising for Sellers, and still great for buyers.  Inventory is at 10.4 months, 2.4 months lower than our record high of 12.8 in January.  This means at the current rate of sales it would take ...

By Mary Filipovic, Vancouver, WA and Portland OR
(Mary Housedirectpdx)
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 TO ALL OF YOU WHO ARE IN SOME WAY IN REAL ESTATE MARKET HAPPY EASTER FOR BUYERS: I WISH YOU FIND YOUR DREAM HOME FOR SELLER: I WISH YOU SELL YOUR HOME FOR A TOP DOLLAR FOR AGENTS: I WISH YOU HAVE A LOT OF BUSINESS THIS SPRING HELPING YOUR CLIENTS FULFIL THEIR DREAM FOR MORTGAGE PROFESSION: I WIS...

By Chris Livingston
(Pillar To Post)
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Here is the Oregon Radon Map. Yellow is a very low "threat' of radonOrange is a medium "threat" of radonRed is a very high "threat" of radonEveryone that argues there is no threat for radon in Oregon always points to this map. The maps were originally developed by the National Geodesic society ba...

By Chris Livingston
(Pillar To Post)
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HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS: CHOOSING A HANDYMAN*  Whether it's a big project such as a bathroom remodel, something small like putting up shelves, or repairs and routine maintenance, many homeowners turn to handymen to get the job done. It used to be that everyone knew "a guy down the street" who could d...

By Herb Hamilton, Real Estate Broker ,CDPE, Downtown Portland
(RE/MAX Preferred Inc. Realtors)
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The Real Estate Housing market has suddenly created a glut in the market place of Real Estate Experts. Each and every one of them in one venue or another spouting the same rhetoric. " Now is a Horrible time to buy " or " Buy Now if you want to see your Equity go down the drain ". Or how about thi...

By Chris Livingston
(Pillar To Post)
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Owners hope to head off trouble and speed sales by hiring their own inspectors.  By Frank Nelson, Special to The LA Times August 26, 2007JUDY MELLO wasn't looking forward to buying a new place to live, imagining a lengthy, complicated and perhaps stressful experience."I figured it was going to dr...

By Jayson Tidland
(Pillar To Post)
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CONTROLLING ALLERGENS IN THE HOME  For many people, household allergens can cause a variety of symptoms, including sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, and shortness of breath, and may be a contributing cause of asthma, especially in children. However, it is possible to minimize the effects of such a...

By Chris Livingston
(Pillar To Post)
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CARBON MONOXIDE: AVOIDANCE AND PREVENTION  Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas produced by the combustion of fuels such as natural gas, oil, and propane in devices such as furnaces, water heaters, and stoves. These items are normally designed to vent the CO to the outside, but harm...

By Chris Livingston
(Pillar To Post)
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KNOW THE FACTS AND AVOID COSTLY SURPRISESWITH A PRE-LISTING HOME INSPECTION. As a real estate professional, you invest a great deal of time, money, and energy to market your listings. Between advertising, open houses, and meeting with clients, you need to get a good return on that investment. Don...

By Chris Livingston
(Pillar To Post)
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 Radioactive Shock A remodeling project sparks an alarming discovery - radon Thursday, January 17, 2008 Ruth Mullen The Oregonian StaffIt was to be a simple basement remodel, salvaging an extra 350 square feet or so out of a 1927 English cottage in Northeast Portland. Homeowners Chris and Kathy B...

By Tony and Libby Kelly, CRS, ABR, ePro, SRES, CLHMS, CDPE
(Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere)
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The Tony and Libby Kelly Group | Keller Williams Portland Premiere | 503-753-7300 7215 SE Franklin Street, Portland, OR Absolutely Charming Portland One Level. This lovely home has been nicely renovated, while still maintaining original period touches. 2 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $235,...

By Spokane Home Loans Spokane Mortgage
(Spokane Mortgage)
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Portland Oregon is a nice place to visit. The town has been called by some folks "the big city with the small town feel." Its has pretty calm and mild weather, beautiful scenery, great locations and nice people.Thisl contributes to its appearance on a ton of "Best Of" lists, including Online Insi...

By Natalie Bagayas
(Sutton Real Estate)
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I just wanted to make sure all of your portlanders know that this Sunday is the 30th Annual Shamrock run on the Waterfront! Join us down there for some good times! Race starts at 8:00 wear your green! Register at: www.shamrockrunportland.com

By Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging, "Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"
(Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR)
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Stunning new home in a fabulous hillside neighborhood in Bonny Slope near Forest Heights ... 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, gourmet kitchen with custom glazed cabinets.  Great room has box beam ceilings and Brazilian cherry hardwoods.  The adjoining covered deck extends your living space with a beautiful...

By Todd Clark, Principle Broker Oregon
(eXp Realty LLC)
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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", and my wife and I were laug...

By Herb Hamilton, Real Estate Broker ,CDPE, Downtown Portland
(RE/MAX Preferred Inc. Realtors)
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Here together with my Grandaughter is our first attempt at creating a video on Youtube. Together with all the production time we have about 1 hr into this first project. Let me know what you think. *********** Update ************ Where has all the time gone? It seems like forever since I last di...

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