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December 26, 2013
Located on the corner of SE 30th and Stark in Portland, this Corbett plan is in the heart of all the action. Walk to Central Catholic High School, dine around the corner on Ankeny St. at the mouth-watering Esparza’s Tex Mex Café, catch a concert a block away at The Goodfoot Pub and Lounge and...
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December 18, 2013
“In 2012 we saw the housing market recover and, going into 2013, we expected continuing recovery,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors. “Instead, the recovery accelerated a lot faster than we anticipated, which was great for sellers and for the 75 million homeowners who saw their home values appreciate.” 1....
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December 16, 2013
There is a reason this time of year is called the holiday season. With all of Portland’s festivities on tap – such as the Christmas ships and themed trivia and dance parties – we’re excited to celebrate the holidays all month long. Here is a sampling of upcoming events to keep you in the spirit:...
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Americans ramped up purchases of new homes in October after three months of soft sales, evidence that the housing recovery is improving fitfully. Sales of new homes grew 25.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 444,000, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. That was the largest monthly percentage increase since May 1980. But the...
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In anticipation of the Halloween holiday, check out your favorite Halloween movies on the silver screen, as compiled by Roxanne Davis with Portland Monthly magazine. Maybe you’re too old to go door-to-door begging for candy this Halloween, but you can still celebrate! We’ve rounded up Portland’s scariest cinematic events — from creepy classics to scary short films...
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It’s the premier Home & Garden Show of the year at the Portland Expo Center! Stop by and visit the Renaissance Homes booth, 712! We’ll be at the show talking about the Renaissance Homes custom home division. From building on your lot, to helping you find a lot, we can make your custom home dreams...
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It’s July – one of our favorite months to live in beautiful West Linn. With so many activities in full swing, this city knows how to celebrate in style. And this year marks the city’s 100th year so there’s even more to celebrate with the centennial. Here are some inexpensive ideas to keep you busy...
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You like a house with a little character, but don’t want to forego closet space. When you entertain, you like to mingle with your guests. And when working from home, you like your own space. You still read books, collect antique sewing machines but can’t go an hour without checking your Facebook status. You’re a...
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Looking for a sense of community and want to feel a part of all the action? Our recently completed home for sale at 4901 NE 36th in Portland in the Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood is situated on a corner lot on a tree-lined street yet just around the corner from New Seasons, Walgreen’s, Rose’s Ice Cream, Subway,...
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December 18, 2012
Home prices will continue to rise, anywhere from 5 to 7 percent in 2013 from 2012. These prices will be driven by continued competition among investors in the distressed market, as well as a return to the market of organic move-up buyers. A lack of supply in some local markets could push prices there even...
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