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Build it Green Home Tour 2010!

Amber — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:16:42 +0000

If you have any interest in green building concepts and love touring homes as much as I do then Don’t Miss The 2010 Build it Green Home Tour! I look forward to this event all year long, so much that this will be my fourth year participating.

If you think you’d enjoy this tour even more if you could attend with others passionate or curious about green building, feel free to join GreenPDX in a large group caravan by clicking here: http://www.meetup.com/greenpdx/

Otherwise, get your tix online here, grab a friend and head out to be a sponge. $15 adults; $10 car-free/students/honored citizens; FREE for children under 14

Cafe Hibiscus

Amber — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:31:34 +0000

I know, I know - there are SO many good eats along Alberta that it’s hard to try them ALL, but I highly recommend a trip to the tucked away Cafe Hibiscus. Being just around the corner of our office, I go there often - yet I can’t seem to get away from ordering the same few favorites again and again. (Try the Tuna Salad made with their famous dressing - I crave it – very satisfying!)

Cafe Hibiscus now also sells their very worthy bottled Martin’s Swiss Dressing at the Dean and DeLuca store in Napa Valley. Go check out this tasty sauce out at our local cafe- you’ll be glad you did.

http://www.martinsswissdressing.com/

At 14th and Alberta (just behind ZoomCare)

Looking for a place for your urban farm, co-housing options, or just a great house?

Jaime — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:38:26 +0000

Check out this well maintained sweet “grandma and grandpa house” on NE Simpson just blocks from Fernhill Park! The 1947 home is 2952 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths; 2 beds, 1 bath, a full kitchen, spacious living room and a fireplace on each floor. The full walkout basement with large windows and great natural light has separate entrance on the side perfect for a rental or a co-housing situation. The basements’ funky and fun retro kitchen really stole my heart! All hardwoods and trim are in great conditions making the pride in ownership of this home is obvious. The property is 1/3 of an acre with a large deep backyard perfect for your urban farm and currently a pool. Listed at $349,000 with Kirsten Jenkins of RE/MAX Equity Group. For a private showing or more information call Jaime Arb Haessig at 503-730-7205 or email at jaime@livingroomrealtors.com.

Plant Your Fall Veggie Garden Now

Teri — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:21:55 +0000

It’s not too late to enjoy a fresh crop of vegetables from your garden. Here’s what the Maritime Northwest Garden Guide (Produced by Seattle Tilth) says you can plant here in August: cilantro, onions, broccoli raab, chinese cabbage, cress, radish, turnips, leaks, spinach, swiss chard, chicory, endive, escarole, lettuce, arugula, cabbage, mustard, bok choy, miners lettuce, kale, broccoli, and cauliflower. We got our starts at Portland Nursery at 5050 SE Stark, but there are plenty of great, local Nurseries and Garden stores to shop. Some of my favorite plant places to wander are: Marbott’s Greenhouse at 1808 NE Columbia Blvd, Pistils Nursery at 3811 N. Mississippi, Artemisia at 128 SE 28^th, Bamboo Craftsman Co, at 3528 NE 50^th. Your local, weekly Farmer’s Market is also a great resource for plant starts. Plant now and harvest in the next few months.

Muddy Boots Organic Festival Sept 10-12th … A Soulful Celebration

Jaime — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:26:35 +0000

Festival features:

Local, sustainable food and beverages
Organic and sustainable wine and Hopworks beer
Live music
Fun, ecofriendly kids’ activities
Workshops on sustainable living
Local vendors of sustainable, organic products and services

Purchase tickets and learn more about this upcoming family friendly event in SE Portland at www.muddyboot.org.

Why we are in love with NE!!!!

Daniel — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:34:02 +0000

nuff said?

This Thursday – Art from the Heart – Artists Reception and Open House

Office — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:47:42 +0000

Please join us this Thursday from 5-8pm at Living Room Realtors for a very special art opening. Our show this month is a group show featuring Art from the Heart artists. Art from the Heart is an arts center and gallery supporting adults with developmental disabilities. The artists will be showing a variety of work featuring bright colors and layers in acrylic, watercolor, pencil, oil pastel, collage and more.

http://artfromtheheartpdx.com/

The Time to Buy is NOW!

Jaime — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:05:54 +0000

Check out this short article about why now is the time to buy. If you have questions about our neighborhood markets and would like to discuss that further or start your own real estate search give me a call at 503-730-7205 or email at jaime@livingroomrealtors.com.

Daily Real Estate News | August 19, 2010 | Share

Three Reasons to Buy a Home Now
Stocks are up 50 percent from the March 2009 bottom. Some commodities have risen dramatically. The only asset class left in the cellar is real estate, says Michael Murphy, editor of the New World Investor stock newsletter.

As a result, Murphy is advising investors to buy now for these three reasons:

• Desperate sellers: Both home owners and lenders are eager to unload a flood of foreclosed and underwater properties. Buyers with the patience to push through these complex deals can save a bundle.

• Little competition. Because most people don’t have what it takes to negotiate their way through short sales and REOs, patient investors are winners.

• Low rates. Mortgage rates are at their lowest level in 40 years. If you believe inflation is inevitable, lock in now.

Source: MarketWatch, Michael Murphy (08/19/2010)

Fabulous Kenton Bungalow

Tim — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:33:04 +0000

This 1925 bungalow was completely overhauled and is practically an all-new home. Meticulously restored by a talented craftsman, this house features beautiful hardwoods, custom built-ins, a big kitchen with slab granite and wood cabinets, a wood-burning fireplace with custom mantle, and a luxurious master suite. The yard is private and lush, with distinctive landscaping and a patio. The location is great, convenient to I-5 and light rail and also super-close to the heart of Kenton.

Details:
3 bedrooms plus den/office
2 full bathrooms
1838 finished square feet
Detached garage
ML# 10067615
Listed at $329,000

Call Tim at 503-317-4312 to see this vintage gem.

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urban farmer’s dream: st johns bungalow + double lot

Katrina — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:43:32 +0000

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4! This lovely updated bungalow at 9231 N Trumbull is an urban farmer’s dream. With a house that’s been updated from top to bottom and a sunny extra lot, you will have plenty of time for tending to the garden and chickens. Painstakingly restored original unpainted woodwork, pretty fir floors, and a culinary school grad’s kitchen (really!) complete with tons of concrete counter space, stainless gas appliances, and sunny breakfast nook. A comfy family room down and dog run fit for Prince Fido are icing on the cake. 4br/2ba, 1954 sf, $309,000. Call Katrina for a private showing 503-891-8319 or come see Jaime on Sunday (503-730-7205).

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