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Author: Tom Kerr
The National Weather Service has measured 45.5 inches (116 centimeters) of rain at Portland International Airport since Oct. 1, making it the second-wettest winter in the city in more than 75 years of record-keeping.
Multnomah Village 7423 SW 33rd Ave
Open House Saturday & Sunday 12-3 pm
Absolutely adorable Multnomah Village home with wrap around decks overlooking beautiful gardens and views of coast range. Lovely outdoor spaces for entertaining includes an outdoor Adobe style pizza oven. Tons of natural light, French doors lead out to the deck off of the master bedroom, kitchen and dining room. Slab granite, tile, hardwoods, claw foot tub, vaulted ceilings and fireplace. A half block to the main drag featuring restaurants, coffee shop and fun shopping. This property includes an adorable ADU/private guest house with 600 sqft that can be a private studio, guest house or a rental fetching $1200 a month in extra income.
Absolutely adorable Multnomah Village home with wrap around decks overlooking beautiful gardens and views of coast range. Lovely outdoor spaces for entertaining includes an outdoor Adobe style pizza oven. Tons of natural light, French doors out to deck off master bedroom and kitchen and dining room. Slab granite, tile, hardwoods, claw foot tub, vaulted ceilings and fireplace. A half block to the main drag featuring restaurants, coffee shop and fun shopping. This property includes an adorable ADU/private guest house with 600 sqft that can be a private studio, guest house or a rental fetching $1200 a month in extra income.
At this time of year, people start looking for new ways to freshen up their homes and their meals.
In a city like Portland, cuisine options never run dry — and thanks to Portland Dining Month, wallets don’t have to either for the entire month of March.
This issue of American Lifestyle provides ample ideas for creativity, with fun interior painting tips, an artist leading a wallpaper revival, recipes for the day’s most important meal, and our readers’ choice for a winning appetizer!
There is one of these 3 urban homes left from Caliber Homes. Built & designed with high-end finishes normally found in custom-built homes with huge glass sliders & windows bring the outdoors into the expansive & open main level to create an open, airy feel. All 3 bedrooms are upstairs, including a luxurious master with an impressive master bathroom. Each home enjoys a private back yard, garage and off-street parking. Inhabitants are within short walking distance to great restaurants, coffee shops, bars, parks, public transportation, some of the best bike lanes in the city, and conveniently located near I-5.
- 3 beds/2.5 baths
- 1,640 square feet
- Solid quartz countertops in kitchen and baths
- Stainless steel energy efficient appliances & high efficiency furnace
- Hardwood floors
- Large windows and sliders
- Quality millwork and trim
- Tile floors in full baths
- Master suite shower has tile surround & frameless glass
- Fireplace
- Bike racks and bike parking
- Expansive sliding glass doors to ground level private outdoor space with patio
- Off Street Parking & 1-Car Garages
- Professional property landscaping in common areas
Start your New Year off right with ideas that encourage you to improve, including instructions for making your resolutions stick, techniques for getting more focused on the goals you really want, and a simple craft to help you stay motivated wherever you may be.
It has been a year of many successes and challenges, from the Portland housing market to the contentious election season. But there is still much to stay positive about in the coming new year!
What do folks need to know about buying/selling in December and the winter season?
TK: In winter, especially December during the holidays, the people who are actually buying, the ones out actually looking, are very serious about buying. If you’re selling your house, you want it to sparkle.
What’s your take on the current Portland housing market?
TK: With the shift to a more neutral housing market, the brakes went on and buyers have stepped back. It leveled out the market–a more neutral, “normal” market is better for buyers and sellers. I believe it’s going to continue to be a robust market.
How do you think the current political climate will affect the housing market in 2017?
TK: I think Portland is going to continue to be thriving. A lot of the aspects of the economy in Portland continue to appreciate…there are a lot of companies pulling people to the area, and that will continue.
What are your professional goals for the new year?
TK: I have my new marketing piece going out (see below). I want to focus on more listings while still entertaining the buyers I have and will continue to have. My plan is to give away more dinners for 2 for all referrals that result in a closing 😉
What would you say are your biggest accomplishments in 2016?
TK: A lot of my clients have turned into friends this year! I’ve spent a lot of time with clients who turned into friends, and made a lot of new friends through them as well. My personal and professional life is a lot more balanced this year, resulting in a happier Tom.
Any new year’s resolutions?
TK: I’m starting a mentorship with Big Brothers/Big Sisters– I want to do more mentoring and volunteering. I’d also like to take two vacations this year!
This lovely Richmond neighborhood lower unit 2 bedroom 1 bath condo opens out to a green grassy garden courtyard and backdoor opens to a private deck. Hardwoods throughout, 12″ vintage inspired floor tiles in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and marble tile counters, large bath with vintage tile floor. Tank-less water heater, washer & dryer in unit and storage unit included in basement. NO deeded parking, tons of street parking. Walk to Powell/Clinton/Division shops & restaurants. Walk score 78, Bike 87
- Priced at $259,000
- 2 Bedroom
- 1 Bath
- Hardwood floors
- Stainless steel appliances
- Tank-less water heater
- Washer & drier in unit
- Grassy garden courtyard
- Private back deck
- Walk score 78, Bike 87
Contact Tom Kerr for more details…503-758-5561
Each house in this quaint Southeast neighborhood has been decorating for Christmas for decades. Mostly Tudors, the houses are adorned with not only beautiful sparkling lights, but also nativity scenes, rotating Christmas trees and stunningly life-like replicas of Santa and Frosty. Come see the lights on Peacock Lane and you’ll find nothing but good, old-fashioned holiday spirit.
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