A ONE TIME ONLY PORTLAND SCREENING:   BEYOND THE MOTOR CITY A new documentary directed by filmmaker Aaron Woolf (INDEPENDENT LENS “King Corn”). This film examines how Detroit, a grim symbol of America’s diminished status in the world, may come to represent the future of transportation and progress in America. The film will be shown one-time only in Portland on June 29th, at McMenamins BAGDAD THEATER. Doors open at 5:30 pm & screening begins at 6:30 pm. Admission is FREE. A panel discussion to follow with Aaron Woolf (filmmaker), Bob Hastings (TriMet Architect), and Gil Kelley (Loeb Fellow, Harvard University). Co-hosted by OTREC (Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium) and AWB-OR (Architects Without Borders-Oregon) This should be very interesting! We hope you can make it! http://www.pbs.org/wnet/blueprintamerica/reports/beyond-the-motor-city/video-preview/861/

It’s hard to put into words everything I love about this home.  It has that certain something, that je ne sais quoi that makes this one standout. From the street it’s striking.  Here’s a yummy restoration of a 1909 bungalow with an artistic landscape, beautiful flower garden, and roomy covered porch. But it will truly melt your heart when you walk through the door. This is an artisan home with the perfect play of light on wood .  There is a great sense of space and volume in this home — 10’ ceilings with the floor dimensions needed to create appealing spaces.  Moving through each room, there is a welcoming air, with thoughtful touches that are so genius they are practically overlooked in the awe of this place. The fireplace has a custom hearth, built to echo the lines of turn-of-the century aesthetic.  The original bedroom doors were transformed into wooden french doors, maximizing use of these rooms. The built-in bookshelves surrounding the window bench perfectly compliment the formal dining room. The kitchen is a soulful part of this home.  From the wall of light pouring in from half the room, to the turn of the sink that improves the floor plan, to the salvaged timber countertops and the farmhouse sink; this is a unique and special kitchen. From the kitchen, step outside the glass door to the “kitchen” garden with raised herb and vegetable beds, and chickens in their coop.  A new fence, gate and a tall laurel offer privacy and allow plenty of side yard for al fresco dining, parties & gatherings.  The bathroom is a place of beauty all to itself — black wainscot, vintage fixtures, marble floor tiles, claw foot tub and a sliding door into the master bedroom.  The master bedroom – did I say delicious? – has exposed plaster walls with a “distressed” patina.  Seemingly simple, but much heart and soul went into shedding the past remnants of “updates”, to reveal the perfect bones of this lovely home. The windows are all newer, and there are plenty of them in all the right places, leaving plenty of wall space for hanging big art.  There are walk-in closets in each bedroom and a partial, unfinished basement and detached garage.  This home has great inside and outside space.  All the updates you want. All the space you need.  Near Arts, Parks & restaurants.  Incredible price of $265,000, 2 bedrooms/1 bath, 1325 square feet, MLS#10043028.   OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, MAY 30TH, NOON – 3 PM.

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….. with this loan!     This is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY! If you or someone you know is looking to move (make it the PERFECT home!) or refinance (and throw in your dream kitchen!) you won’t want to miss this workshop. Buyers, Sellers, Dreamers, Architects, Contractors, Clients, Investors and Couch Potatoes- READ ON!!! (BTW- Have you seen the interest rates lately? Whoa…) INTRODUCING the 203k RENOVATION LOAN!!!  Whether you have found the home you’ve been looking for but it needs more work and cash than you can pay for out of pocket; or you want to build your GROOVY MODERN dream home but can’t afford the cost of land, permits and construction… we may have the workshop for YOU! Come meet with Loan Officer Kara Berglund of HomeStreet Bank and Architect Ben Waechter of Atelier Waechter for an INFORMATIVE & INSPIRING workshop on how to put ELEGANT, INTELLIGENT & EFFICIENT design and the FLEXIBILITY of a 203k Rehab Loan together to achieve the custom home you’ve always wanted! We will LEARN THE BASICS of this HUD loan, how to apply it to a purchase property & check out a current property undergoing the 203k REHAB LOAN PROCESS. Kara, Ben and Daria (of Living Room Realtors) have worked with this loan and it really performs- with FASCINATING and BEAUTIFUL results!

*****TUESDAY MAY 25th 7pm @ Living Room Realtors 1422 NE Alberta.*****

Designed by WILLIAM KAVEN ARCHITECTURE this well appointed, eloquently DESIGNED and solidly built condominium is located in the heart of the vibrant Mississippi Ave & Williams Ave hub of shopping, eateries, cafes and services. With easy and immediate access to downtown and freeways it is perfect for the BICYCLE transport enthusiast, Nike commuter, or anyone who appreciates living with calming, clean MODERN lines and expansive LIGHT FILLED SPACES; in a high demand, centrally located neighborhood. NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITIES abound- restaurants galore: Ned Ludd, Lincoln, Tasty (new by the owner of Torro Bravo!), Equinox, Lovely’s Fifty-Fifty, Torro Bravo, Russell St. BBQ to name just a few!! Pasta Works on Mississippi and a Farmers Market to come. SIPS & SNACKS at neighborhood Cafes- Ristretto Roasters, Fresh Pot, The Blue Gardenia, etc. To quench the musical palate visit the Wonder Ball Room, Mississippi Studios, Sound Roots, Rhythm Traders, etc . This neighborhood is FUN & it simply ROCKS! Home to independent musicians/artists, families, professionals, long time-multigenerational locals, and people of ALL ilkes this is one wide spectrum of diversity. I AM partial as this is where my dad grew up and where I have chosen to raise my family and spend our evenings strolling to parks with the pooch, visiting with people on the street and supporting easily accessible local businesses. Our doctor, vet and hairdresser are all within 3 blocks of our house! This is COMMUNITY. THINKING GREEN: Location is likely the single most important ‘green’ feature a house can have. Leave the car at home and wheel, walk, bike, skate to your destination! There are other important & exciting green features along with the EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION of The North House: passive heating and cooling, FSC certified reclaimed exposed timbers, radiant floor heating, rainscreen siding, and more! Enjoy the private roof terrace or the fenced in yard for the green thumb. This house has more than just something for everyone- The North House and it’s location are generous, luxurious and solid. LOOK here for MORE! www.TheNorthHouse.com

New to town and searching out a hip area, very walkable, close to nature?  Living on a budget but feel you should not be punished for wanting a tasteful abode?  This 1904 farmhouse fits the bill.  Just downslope of Mt. Tabor, it takes a mere 10 minutes to walk there.  This peaceful, forested retreat will no doubt go on your list of very favorite spots in the city.  But wait, there’s more.  Montavilla and all that it offers is just blocks away.  Country Cat, Ya Hala, and the  Bipartisan Cafe  are a few of the great restaurants here.  Montavilla also has a bakery, the Academy Theater Farmer’s Market on Sundays, a pet shop, community gardens, bike shop, brew pubs and a pizzeria.  The Montavilla Community Center has an outdoor pool the kids will drool over.  The Taylor Court Market always has exactly what you need.  All this and the house too!  This home has a big farmhouse kitchen that captures the light and is perfect for cooking parties.  High ceilings and scrumptious fir floors and exposed brick chimney evoke a loft-like feeling.  Private backyard has a deck and raised garden beds and is perfect for summer barbecues. 

2 Bedrooms, 1.1 Baths, 1482 Sq ft. offered at $219,900 MLS#10024285

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