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April 2019 - Market Action Report - Portland, OR

5/16/2019

Below is a quick snapshot of key Portland Area real estate statistics for April 2019. Please give us a call if you would like to learn how this affects the value of your home, or your purchasing power!

Click on the image below, if you are interested in viewing the full detailed report.

How to Clean Your Home This Summer - Naturally!

5/15/2019

Chances are you went full-on Marie Kondo at the beginning of the year and decluttered your home. Now it’s time to clean up all that extra space! Traditional cleaners may contain harsh chemicals that could negatively impact your health. Here are a few natural alternatives to try out instead! And if spring cleaning is getting to you, and you need some reinforcements, give us a call — we have a great home cleaning service referral.

May 2019 - Farmington Gardens Client Appreciation Event

5/8/2019

One of our favorite client appreciation events every year is meeting at Farmington Gardens in Beaverton, giving our clients some spending money with an exclusive discount, and having the opportunity to visit and catch-up with some of our favorite people! This last Saturday we were able to do just that, and had a fantastic time with all who were able to make it. THANK YOU again for your support of our business and continuing to refer us to your friends and family!

Get Your Home Ready for Summer!

5/1/2019

“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” – Leo Tolstoy

Was your home hibernating this winter? May is a great time to freshen up your space for summer, so when it comes time to break out the hamburgers and hotdogs, your house becomes one less thing to worry about.

To help you get started, we’ve provided a brief checklist – think of it as your home maintenance cheat sheet. You’ll also find a guide for planning the perfect summer party, because nothing motivates home maintenance more than the promise of a great party!

As you work your way down the list, remember, we have an extensive network of contractors, landscapers, HVAC professionals, etc. If you need backup for anything, give us a call. We're happy to refer you to a top pro!

May 2019 Events - Portland, OR

4/23/2019

May 3 - 5, Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta:
Portland’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is the largest multicultural festival in the state of Oregon and is held at beautiful Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, Oregon. Come celebrate as you enjoy top entertainment. Groups include Mariachi Ciudad de Guadalajara, direct from the city of Guadalajara, as well as Oregon’s very own Ballet Folklórico Mexico en La Piel.
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Saturday, May 4, The Great Inflatable Race:
The Great Inflatable Race is a fun run with inflatable obstacles spread throughout the running course. You and your friends will feel like kids again as you jump, dive and bounce on our custom-designed inflatables. Get fit, support a good cause (Lily's Pad Rescue) and create epic memories that will last you a lifetime!
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May 4 - 5, Spring Garden Fair:
The Spring Garden Fair has been held the weekend before Mother’s Day since 1984. This event began as a small fuchsia sale – it has grown to a two day event with over 100 vendors participating each year. And with favorites like 10 Minute University™, Free pH Soil Testing and Ask an O.S.U. Master Gardener, it’s well worth the drive out to Canby for our two day event!
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Sunday, May 5, Cinco de Mayo Half Marathon:
This event will be held at Kliever Memorial Armory. The courses are super flat and run along the mighty Columbia River with awesome mountain views along the way! Stick around after for an amazing post race party with beer, cider, great food, live music and more!
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Saturday, May 11, St. Johns Bizarre:
The St. Johns Bizarre is a uniquely-crafted celebration that kicks off the summer street fair season in Portland. Held annually on the second Saturday in May, the Bizarre brings music, crafts, and food to the crowds attending the St Johns Parade, now in its 57th year. After the parade, the entire six block area of the business district in the St. Johns is closed to traffic, and filled with over 125 juried craft vendors, several stages for music, great food, and tons of games and activities. It’s an amazing community event with something for everyone.
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Sunday, May 12, Mother's Day Cruise:
Pamper that special woman in your life! Show her how much you appreciate all she does, treat her to a relaxing day on the river. Choose from Brunch or Dinner Cruises on the Portland Spirit or Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler. Make it a day she will never forget.
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Saturday, May 18, Sip of Spring:
Sip of Spring is a Fest on a Farm that celebrates the bloom of Spring beers and ciders. This event is held at the historic Rossi Farms in NE Portland, just a short distance from downtown, in a picturesque barn on a working farm in the city limits. Sip of Spring is the ideal venue to gather with friends and sample spring beers and ciders while enjoying the fresh air and the verdant view.
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Saturday, May 18, Living History Day at Camp Withycombs:
One-day-only preview of the Quartermaster Storehouse & Artillery Horse Barn, inspect military vehicles from WW1 through modern equipment, see authentic military uniforms, arms & equipment, and connect with military history experts and collectors. This is a free event.
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Saturday, May 18, Warrior Dash:
Show what you're made of by overcoming mud, fire, ropes, and barricades to complete the 5K  Warrior Dash for a medal and T-shirt at Pat’s Acres in Canby, all while raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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May 18 - 19, Mt. Tabor Art Walk:
Now in its fourteenth year, the Mt Tabor Art Walk is a Portland, Oregon tradition. This is a great opportunity to see quality visual art and meet artists in their studios and homes. Diverse media are represented including photography, painting, ceramics, sculpture, prints, metal arts, photography, glass, jewelry, book arts, and mosaics.
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May 22 - June 4, Festival of Flowers:
Festival of Flowers is one of Portland’s most innovative festivals that has been held in our City’s Living Room for over 30 years. Each year, the Square’s non-profit management organization collaborates with local designers and regional growers to create a one-of-a-kind large-scale design of vibrant color utilizing over 20,000 flowers and plants.
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May 24 - Jun 9 (Select Dates), Rose Festival CityFair:
The CityFair has fireworks on opening night (May 24), carnival rides, exhibits, beer, a food fair, music concerts and more at Tom McCall Waterfront Park!
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Monday, May 27, Beaverton Memorial Day Observance:
One of the best Memorial Day events in Oregon, if not the West Coast with speakers, patriotic music, fly-overs, cannon salutes, musket salutes. All services, all veterans and their families and members of the community at large, welcomed.
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May 31 - June 2, Oregon Trail Rally:
Oregon Trail is the only 3 day rally event in the Championship that takes place in urban Portland, OR and through the Mt. Hood farmlands outside the city.
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If you make it out to any of these events, or other events in the area this month, let us know!
We'd love to hear about it!

Why Homeowners Are Actually Saving Money

4/15/2019

To rent or to buy, that is the question…while a monthly mortgage payment can seem intimidating at first, data show that it can actually save you money in the long run. Take a look at these stats on how much you can save as a homeowner. Remember, as always, we’re here to help with any of your home buying or selling needs and answer any questions you may have about the process!

March 2019 - Market Action Report - Portland, OR

4/12/2019

Below is a quick snapshot of key Portland Area real estate statistics for March 2019. Please give us a call if you would like to learn how this affects the value of your home, or your purchasing power!

Click on the image below, if you are interested in viewing the full detailed report.

Getting the Mortgage Monkey Off Your Back

4/1/2019

You’ve probably heard the line, “with great power, comes great responsibility.” We can also flip that to homeownership: with great equity, comes great…mortgage payments. Sixty-six percent of Americans have a mortgage, and chances are, you may be one of them! Owning a home is one of the best things you can do to build equity and wealth, and paying off the mortgage comes with the territory in most cases.

This month, you’ll find some strategies to help you pay off your home early. Even if you implement one or two, you could find yourself on the fast-track to owning your home outright.

If you have questions about your own mortgage or how to get started, we have a great mortgage professional we can connect you with. Give us a call!

April 2019 Events - Portland, OR

3/25/2019

Two Auto Parts Swap Meets:
April 4 - 6, Portland International Raceway Auto Swap Meet:
This is the big one! 5 miles of booths filling every available space inside the road course at Portland International Raceway! For More Information, Click Here!
April 5 - 7, Portland Swap Meet:
The Portland Swap Meet is the largest auto parts swap meet on the west coast with approximately 3,500 vendor stalls and over 50,000 shoppers each April at the Portland Expo Center! For More Information, Click Here!

Thursday, April 11, Portland Grand Tasting:
The extreme conditions that shape the wine from the Gorge Wine area are unique to this region—to be sensed, embraced, and celebrated. Creativity is at the heart of the vision for Gorge Wine. The region is marked by an intrepid spirit that seeks to craft something extraordinary through inspiration in dialog with the land. General Admission includes complimentary tastings from all attending wineries, light hors-d'oeuvres, and a commemorative wine glass to keep.
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Friday, April 12, OMSI After Dark: Pig & Swig:
Enjoy craft bourbon and delicious bites from local artisans. Shoot off water rockets, concoct chemical creations, and explore the wonders of OMSI with no kids in sight! Enjoy a glass of wine while learning about robots, tornados, or fossils. Talk to a brewer about the science behind beer, or sample products from local artisans. All that and more with OMSI After Dark, a night at the museum for the 21-and-over crowd filled with food, drink, and science fun!
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April 12 - 14, Portland House & Outdoor Living Show:
This comprehensive and expansive home show brings together homeowners and the area's top remodeling and building experts. Every aspect of the home can be explored, from the smallest design detail to the largest house addition. Professionals will be on hand to share their valuable knowledge to bring your ideas to life or inspire you with new ones.
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Saturday, April 13, Old House Revival Tour:
This self-guided tour gives you the opportunity to see inside several Portland area houses, each providing ideas and information on how you can restore spaces lost to previous remodels, create new spaces that are sensitive to the architecture of the home, or preserve original building materials. No matter what style or era of house you prefer, the Old House Revival Tour offers something for everyone. Homes on the tour are representative of many of the most common eras and architectural styles found in the Portland area.
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Saturday, April 13, Code Orange Egg Drop:
Pre-registration is required for this unique egg hunt where a full-size helicopter will drop thousands of eggs onto the open field area of Brentwood Park, in a safe area, away from all children and adults. After the eggs are dropped, the kids, in age-appropriate zones, will be allowed to gather them up and redeem them for candy at our Candy Stations.
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Sunday, April 14, Bridge to Brews:
Run or walk the Bridge to Brews 8K/10K over the Fremont Bridge and to a post-race party at Waterfront Park with beer tasting and live music. 2019 Will be the last year that Bridge to Brews will go over the Fremont Bridge! Don't miss your last opportunity to ever run over this amazing bridge!
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Saturday, April 20, Bunny Hop Through the Pearl:
Join the fun in the Pearl to celebrate Spring with fun activities, treats and a hug and picture with the Easter Bunny. Smiles, laughter and some sweet treats will bring a burst of energy to the streets throughout the day as the Easter Bunny goes out and about taking photos and giving out candy and hugs.
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Saturday, April 20, Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest:
The Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest gives seasoned and novice cider drinkers alike the chance to sample cider from Hood River County’s very own cider makers, as well as a variety of additional Northwest cideries. More than twenty-five cideries will be participating, with more than 50 ciders on tap.

The daylong event also features a lineup of local music, and a kid’s activity area – guaranteeing a great time for the whole family. Spring showers aren’t a problem, as the tasting area takes place in a covered hall.
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April 20 - 21, Hortlandia Plant & Garden Art Sale:
The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon sponsors this event that is one of the largest of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. Vendors from far and wide come to Portland to offer the latest plant introductions as well as the time-tested (and hardiness-tested!) plants. Complementing the plant vendors are specialty garden art vendors bringing one-of-a-kind pieces made from metal, wood, glass, ceramic, fabric, and stone. Each work of art is handcrafted by the vendor.
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April 26 - 28, Astoria Warrenton Seafood Festival:
You are invited to join the 37th annual Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival to enjoy great coastal cuisine, arts and crafts, wine tasting and more!
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April 27 - 28, Orchid Show and Sale:
See thousands of blooming orchids on display and for sale at the Oregon Orchid Show & Sale, billed as the largest orchid show in the Pacific Northwest, at Aquinas Hall.
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Sunday, April 28, Pour Oregon:
At Pour Oregon, you'll discover over 50 small, artisanal winemakers. They're producing high-quality, affordable wines that hail from each of Oregon's 19 wine regions. You'll meet these innovative winemakers in person, hear their stories, and taste their extraordinary wines.
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If you make it out to any of these events, or other events in the area this month, let us know.
We'd love to hear about it!

Make Your Money Work for You!

3/15/2019

One of the most effective ways to build wealth is to make your money work for you. Passive income can be an easy way to grow your fortune – getting started is the hard part! Here is a quick look at the different types of investments to think about as you begin this piece of your wealth journey. If you’d like a referral for a great financial professional in our area, give us a call!