Buildable lot in Hawthorne district!
January 31, 2008 at 2:50 am | Posted in Listings | Leave a commentTags: buildable lot, duplex lot in Portland, land, Portland land for sale
Anybody out there looking for a buildable lot in close-in Portland?
It’s 3,000sf corner lot that could be single family or duplex, water meter is in and sewer is to property. Did I mention it’s close to Hawthorne?!
Call Eric at 503.313.6476 with questions and for more details.
Radon Awareness
January 30, 2008 at 10:40 am | Posted in General Info | Leave a commentTags: portland and radon, radon gas, testing your home for radon
I’m going to be serious here for a moment. January is National Radon Action Month. Maybe you’ve heard of radon and maybe you haven’t. Radon is a natural radioactive gas that may be present at high levels in your home. It doesn’t have any odor or taste and is the SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF LUNG CANCER in America. The good news is you can easily test your home for radon and, if necessary, have your home mitigated to protect your health. There are companies that will test the radon levels for you, or you can purchase testing kits that you place in the living area of your home for a certain period of time. There are short term and long term tests and it’s important to note that radon levels fluctuate throughout the year. If a short term test shows higher than normal levels of radon, a long term test will often be recommended before action is taken to lower the gas levels in the home. I highly encourage you to take a moment to read more about radon on the websites below and take the steps needed to protect your health and your family.
Some helpful links:
State of Oregon Radon Info Page
Testing for Radon
EPA’s page on Radon
I Love…Mamadelic’s Gothic Mansion Tote!
January 26, 2008 at 7:31 am | Posted in I Love | Leave a commentTags: gothic architecture, gothic mansion tote, house printed vintage fabric, mamadelic, victorian architecture
Mamadelic is a local crafty lady who makes extraordinary things out of printed vintage fabric. Her Gothic Mansion totes are the apple of my eye, but you can also get them as wall art, coin purses, and pillows! Oh, the choices! Head on over to her shop to see what kinds of fun things tickle your fancy.
I Love…Atomic Ranch!
January 19, 2008 at 2:47 am | Posted in I Love | Leave a commentTags: atomic ranch, midcentury modern, ranch houses
Atomic Ranch is one of my very very favorite magazines. They publish quarterly and feature amazing midcentury ranches and modernist tract homes. Each issue is bursting with eye candy and I constantly find myself ooooh-ing and aaaah-ing over each page (even pages of ads!)
Did you know they also have a coffee table book? If you have Atomic Ranch withdrawals in between each new issue, definitely check out the book. It features almost 20 midcentury houses. That cover photo makes me swoon. And if the regular issues and book aren’t enough for you, they have older issues available on their website. The site also has a lot of great links to other midcentury modern delights. Enjoy the midcentury marvels!
Portland Real Estate Market Update – December 2007 and Year-End
January 17, 2008 at 6:24 am | Posted in Market Updates | 1 CommentTags: Portland home prices, Portland real estate, rmls market statistics
The latest RMLS market action report came out today. The year finished off with a continued decrease in the number of closed and pending sales, but sales price continued to rise. The number of closed sales was down 29.4% compared to this time last year. The number of new listings also dropped for the third month in a row. At the current rate of sales, it would take approximately 8.5 months to absorb all of the active residential listings. The average home sales price in Portland this December was $352,000 and the median price was $276,500. The average sales price during the 2007 year was $342,900 and the median price was $290,000. Both of those numbers are a $20,000 increase over the 2006 averages.*
I’ve noticed an increase in activity lately…people seem to be coming out of their post-holiday haze. The statistics still support that this is a good time to buy. If you’re thinking about buying a house or condo in 2008, give me a call!
*From Market Action, a monthly review of RMLS area real estate statistics and trends compiled by RMLS.
Two Rummers Open Today!!!
January 14, 2008 at 4:44 am | Posted in Listings | Leave a commentTags: midcentury modern houses for sale, open houses, Portland real estate, Rummers
My dream houses are open today! Sorry for the late notice, but Portland Modern is holding 2 Rummers open today from 1:00-3:30. The houses are only 2 blocks apart. Unfortunately, I can’t make it over there, but if you go, let me know how they look!
photos courtesy of B. Zaikoski
Portland Spaces Unveiling and Launch Party
January 13, 2008 at 4:11 am | Posted in Culture | 2 CommentsTags: magazine launch party, portland spaces
The Portland Spaces launch party on Thursday night was out in a big warehouse in the industrial area of NW Portland. We arrived around 7:30 and the place was packed! The floor was covered in sod and the decor was like a summer garden party, an interesting juxtaposition to the cement walls and exposed beams. The sod made the air very humid, but being a native Oregonian, I much prefer that to dry air. It gave us a chance to feel transported to another place in a warmer season and escape the cold rain for a while. We eventually succeeded at making our way through the crowd and over to the bar for some deliciously refreshing blood orange drops. And after a while of wandering around, we started running into friends and acquaintances. That’s one thing I love about Portland — in a room full of strangers at any given event you’re bound to come across a friend or two. There were some speeches and the unveiling of the magazine cover (shown above). We each got a copy of the magazine, which I promptly started reading upon my return home. It was a fun evening! I look forward to seeing future issues of the magazine, as well as the website, which is set to launch on Monday.
I Love…The Black Apple!
January 12, 2008 at 6:13 am | Posted in I Love | Leave a commentTags: Emily Martin, etsy, girls in houses, house print tea towels, house prints, The Black Apple
Emily Martin is the amazing artist behind the sensational etsy shop, The Black Apple. Her shop is stocked full of fantastic prints like Little HouseGirl (above right) and she recently came out with some house printed tea towels (above left)! (At the moment, the tea towels appear to be sold out…things at The Black Apple sell like hotcakes, but hopefully she’ll have more soon! Sorry for the tease.) Be sure to check out her shop and her great blog.
photos courtesy of Emily Martin
Just Listed! New Modern Townhome w/ Eco-Minded Design Choices!
January 10, 2008 at 8:04 pm | Posted in Listings | 1 CommentTags: mid-century modern style, modern architecture, new building, Portland real estate
See more details and lots of images here.
The Unveiling of Portland Spaces
January 10, 2008 at 6:20 pm | Posted in Culture | 2 CommentsTags: portland spaces
The launch party and unveiling of the new magazine and website, Portland Spaces, is tonight! Check back for a full recount of the party by Monday!
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