These relocating buyers arrived in Portland with deadlines and a large list of requirements including nanny quarters, room for visiting European relatives, and an acre for their two small boys to roam.  We found it in this exquisite Silver Oak custom home, a home so well done that our picky home inspector found hardly a nit to pick.  What’s more?  Lake Oswego schools and a convenient location easy to both downtown Lake Oswego and Portland made this entertainer’s dream their top pick.  Priced at $2,195,000.

A savvy buyer with a vision (and the ability to look past alot of “stuff”) scored in the current market by picking up this treasure in the Sylvan Highlands seconds from Hoyt Arboretum, the Zoo & Washington Park.  Four bedrooms, 3 baths, Chapman/West Sylvan/Lincoln schools, and an oversized private lot.  We wasted no time writing an offer.  Priced at $340,000.  A steal.

To all you four legged fur ball lovers, I feel the need to share a little something wonderful… Hair of the Dog, Doggie Wash and Groom is one of my favorite spluges for myself.  Yes, that’s right for ME!   I know it’s not a spa for me but for Frank, my mystery mutt and boy does he ever love it.  The staff of well trained groomers and sweet swooners just make him feel so special he doesn’t even mind that they are going to soap, scrub, brush, dry and most importantly trim those nails.  They will even take care of that nasty gland that no one really wants to think about.  And all this at very resonable prices!  If you want to save a little extra, they also allow you to self wash, with their soap and supplies plus they clean up when you’re done! So again, why do you think I love this place for myself?  Because I don’t have to do all these unpleasant things in my own tub where I would be cleaning up the aftermath of a wet and shaking 75 lb dog.  Ah, it makes me happy everytime I think about it.   Thank you Hair of the Dog for not only bathing my poochwith love but also for keeping my bathtub clean!

You too can visit Hair of the Dog at 1211 NE Alberta or online at www.washandgroom.com or to make an appointment call 503-284-9274.

Patience is truly virtuous, especially when purchasing a short sale property but the wait is oh so worth it!  After shopping around for over a year, this 1928 home with it’s fireplace and hardwood floors really struck a cord with the buyers. They could truly see the potential of their forever home thru the wait of a short sale.   At just over 2300 sq foot and space yet to be finished there is much room for growth, yard space ready to be cultivated into a beautiful garden and still space for chickens.  With sleeves rolled up and a vision in mind the new owners will have this charming house shining like a new penny in no time!