Insights

Freshen up your homes and your meals

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!

American Lifestyle Magazine link…

$599,000 steps from the bustling Williams/Vancouver corridor.

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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 Skidmore-37-Floorplan-2.gif

For more details and pictures…

Reflecting on 2016, looking ahead to 2017

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!

Now Pending! Richmond Neighborhood Condo $259,000

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

Celebrate winter with lights, beer and other great Portland events.

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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.

Here’s a selection of December events in Portland.

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NORTH WILLIAMS/VANCOUVER | PORTLAND, OR

Caliber Homes and Inhabit Real Estate present three attached homes just steps from the bustling North Williams/Vancouver corridor. These modern homes are designed with high-end finishes normally found in custom-built homes. Expansive glass sliders merge the outdoors into the open living room/dining room on the main, and all 3 bedrooms, including a master suite, are upstairs. As with all of Caliber Homes’ sites, this particular inner-NE spot puts inhabitants near great restaurants, coffee shops, bars, parks, public transportation, and is also conveniently located near I-5 and some of the best bike lanes in the city.

Visit 31-37-41-Skidmore for more detailed information

Investors ♥ Portland! (…Or why it’s so hard to buy a house here)

The statistics don’t lie: one quarter of the overall Portland housing market is cornered by cash buyers. ANewFront1 - CopyMore than 17,000 listed homes in Multnomah County have sold for cash since 2006, which leaves many home buyers in the Portland market with a serious conundrum: how do they compete in a market where cold, hard cash is king?

Read The Entire Article Here…

CONTACT ME TODAY. Want to buy a home but are afraid you can’t compete with all the cash offers you’re hearing about? Let me help you navigate your home purchase and alleviate your fears- the right house is waiting for YOU!