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Greta's New Home

May 3rd, 2012 by

Greta’s parents really love her.  She’s just 4 months old but already you can tell that they would move heaven and earth for her, and I can see why.  I’ve been lucky to spend some time with this exceptional tyke during her first home buying process.  How fun!  I found her to be very easy-going and always cute.  She’s quick to smile and laughs easily.  And why shouldn’t she?  Greta’s mom and dad just bought her a house.  Here’s to many smiles to come, Greta, Tinujei and Jesse!

When the house is right, it's right!

May 2nd, 2012 by

 

 

 

Beautiful Bungalow in Hip Dekum Triangle  Click here 

Nate & Shannon are amazing people, and I have enjoyed them tremendously! They are so excited to get started planting a huge organic garden, building their chicken coops, taking their dog to Woodlawn or Alberta Park…and of course grab a beer & pizza only a few blocks away at Good neighbor pizzeria . We came from a real nightmare transaction, and now we see it was a blessing. We just walked away after months of agony (OK being dramatic) and this house popped up the same day. We jumped on it first day, fought against many offers, and we just closed in less than 3 weeks…seamlessly. I am so excited for Nate & Shannon in their first home together, it was worth the wait!  

 You only have a few days to get there before they are gone …let me help you get to the finish line!

Melinda T Hood

Call or email anytime 503 901 6883  mt.hood@mail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A first time for everything

May 1st, 2012 by

First time buyers are kinda the best. They are happy and excited.  They see no road-blocks. Unsullied by past negative experiences, all they see are opportunities. If you don’t get inside their heads and make them basket cases then you can cruise along as if you aren’t skipping through a mine field. We had our setbacks, and even a disappointment or two: but we all kept cool heads and got these first time buyers a house that is perfect for them. Congrats Dave and Maggi!

Jake Goodson
Broker
Cell: 503.730.8677
jake@livingroomrealtors.com
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Another Cash Flow Rental - Just Sold in Buckman

May 1st, 2012 by

Dale and Bill are no strangers to the benefits of owning rental property.  After helping them with a tri-plex in the Hawthorne neighborhood in 2010, they began plotting their route to a second purchase.  Cash flow in year one with interest rates owner occupant homebuyers would have envied four years ago?  Kind of tough to turn it down when other investment vehicles are providing a stomach turning roller coaster ride. 

I found this piece on homeownership recently on Sera Architects website that laid out the exact reasons it makes all the sense in the world to own a rental: ”The Metro Multifamily Housing Association recently reported that rents in the Portland Metro area have climbed 3 percent since late 2011 alone (averaging $1.21/square foot in my neighborhood in Inner SE Portland). Furthermore, the National Association of Realtors reported in February that the Portland area has one of the lowest residential vacancy rates in the country, and currently stands as the second-tightest rental market in the country behind New York City. Average vacancy in the Portland area is 2.5%, and in my neighborhood is an unbelievable 1.4%.” (For full article go to http://www.sera-architects.com/blog/2012/04/why-homeownership-still-makes-sense-i-think/)

So when we found this turn of the century charmer in the Buckman neighborhood, Dale and Bill knew exactly what to do. 

Go for it!

Finally, I own it.

May 1st, 2012 by

Can you say stoked?  Cynthia & Jeff can.

Heather Lamkins | Living Room Realtor | www.pdxrealestatebroker.com | pdxrealestatebroker@gmail.com | 971.255.9868

M.I.A.

May 1st, 2012 by

This one didn’t have a sewer line.

Heather Lamkins | Living Room Realtor | www.pdxrealestatebroker.com | pdxrealestatebroker@gmail.com | 971.255.9868

Mid-Century Ranch with Solar Power Gets These Buyers Rolling

April 30th, 2012 by

Brick and wood. Solid foundation.  1957 ranch.  There is hardly anything sexier, truth be told.  Low and slow.  That’s the way we roll.  Add good things to an old classic and that’s what these buyers ended up with.  Original hardwood floors, refinished.  Wood-burning fireplace with custom andirons built by the original owner.  Solar system with net meter.  Ultra efficient zonal heat pump – bringing to this house the  heat source of the future.  Double pane windows, dual flush, radiant heated bathroom floors.  DUDE!  This Green Kenton Ranch has made first time buying some easy living magic.  Attached garage.  Sunny backyard.  This is the way to start:  low and slow.  Rolling!

“The fourth time around is marvelous….” Ivana Trump re-marrying at 59

April 27th, 2012 by

Carmen and Turtle contacted me about selling their cottage in the SW Hills.  They were referred to me by a former happy client of mine who holds me on a pedestal, sometimes not realizing that I am human and therefore not perfect.  “We heard you can sell a house and we’ve attempted to sell this one with three previous agents, sometimes getting close, but to no avail.  Are you good?  Dawn says your really good; if anyone can get it SOLD you can, ” says Carmen.

Hmmm..  I would be the fourth agent.  Yikes.  Am I up for this challenge?

And that was the start to a three month adventure.  One that included many-a-night at the Laurelthirst Public House, a location that acts as my clients second living room.  Turtle plays in several blue grass bands and Carmen is his on-going cheering supporter.  It was at the East side corner booth where all of our documents were signed.  Sometimes between dancing and hooting it up, other times conversing about new adventures (mostly my dating escapades) and always laughing and having a good time!

Listed for $399,000

Sold for $380,000 (which included repairs)

Tracy Dau
Living Room Realtors
971-275-0387

I’m going to miss these two clients so much so, that I’ve vowed to make this public house my living room one night a week just so I can see their smiling faces!

 

Concordia Ranch Sold in 2 days, perfect for the first time buyer!

April 24th, 2012 by

My seller Jennifer was so happy I prepared her years ago when she was a first time buyer to be VERY PICKY. Your first house is so important, maybe the most important. Jennifer came to me from many referrals at ZGF Architects located in Downtown Portland. I had worked with at least 15 employees here, all referring her to me. We found this house after a month of full time searching. It had 3 offers on it in 2 days as a TLC fixer home, which I fought for and got for Jennifer. This  Concordia 1948 Ranch has been a GEM for Jennifer currently reaping the benefits now, as the seller of her first home.

Jennifer allowed me to stage her vacant home, something I truly enjoy doing enjoy! More pics, click here.

We had multiple offers in this sale pretty common inner city right now, but most importantly all the offers were just slightly above our list price. Buyers always decide value in any market, so if it goes WAY above the list price it can cause all parties to be pretty nervous in my experience. No seller wants to feel they have left money on the table, and right now it is very difficult to price due to such low inventory.

Living Room Realtors excel as Urban Realtors in this market because as a community we all work together sharing information amongst each other. We  all are very busy and active Realtors, and as a group create success for sellers & buyers.

Call or email me anytime to help you get on your way to buying or selling!

Melinda T Hood
mt.hood@mail.com
503-901-6883

5706 NE 37th Ave, Portland, Or 97211

Cyclist couple smitten w/Kenton

April 23rd, 2012 by

My story with Justin and DeeAnn began on Alberta with a hope and a dream for a new home in inner Portland.  This was a journey of more than a year that took them from “dating” and “renting” to “newly weds” and “first time home owners”.   Justin and Dee are what I would call ambitious, busy, fun loving people.  The kind of people a Realtor likes to pick up on Sunday and drive around hearing about their weeks’ adventures, helping them hone in on the “must have list” for their future home.  When working at multiple locations on varying schedules, house hunting, and riding cyclo-cross races these two have still found time to train for a Ironman triathlon.  That left us with limited time for house hunting but which meant we had to get specific.  For these two it meant well located near amenities like New Season’s, coffee, dining, and most importantly, bike lanes to get to and from work, bike races, and life’s other activities.  We found all that and more in the up and coming N Kenton neighborhood.  Here, they found this great first home just blocks to the bike lanes, a short distance to PIR for “the series“, and nicely updated so they can continue to spend their free time doing what they love and that’s not working on an old home!  Congratulations on your new home Justin and Dee! Good luck on your triathlon!

 

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