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he average existing single-family home cost $207,300 in the third quarter of 2013, according to the National Association of Realtors. A traditional 20 percent down payment would have cost $41,460, and a 10 percent down payment would run $20,730. It's easy to get discouraged by these numbers when looking into home investing, but we'll show you some strategies to come up with a down payment and start building your investment.

Do Your Research To begin, look on sites like Trulia.com to determine what type of home and area you can afford. From here, figure out what a realistic and comfortable down payment looks like to you.

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Downsize Current Digs For now, skip the luxurious rental in a popular part of town. You could save hundreds of dollars on your monthly rent by downsizing to a smaller place in a less trendy neighborhood. Other benefits to downsizing include cheaper utility bills and less cleaning and maintenance, and chances are good your local amenities like groceries and dining options will also be cheaper.

Consider taking in a roommate for a year and putting the income toward your down payment. Depending on the terms and conditions of your lease, you might be able to take in short-term renters, rent out your garage or sublease your place during a weekend festival while you crash at a friend's house.

Turn Your IRA Into a Down Payment Consider investing your money into a traditional retirement account like an IRA. The deposits will steadily gain interest for your long-term retirement goals,

but they can be used for your home. Firsttime homebuyers are allowed to tap up to $10,000 for their purchase without a penalty fee. This is especially beneficial for couples who both set up an IRA account and both make deposits. This means your household could withdraw up to $20,000 combined. Always scrutinize your IRA fund's policies before withdrawing. You have to use the IRA funds for a qualifying home-acquisition cost within 120 days of withdrawal, or pay a penalty.

Liquidate Luxury Assets It's smart to trim back on expenses like big cable packages and romantic dinners out, but think bigger. Consider selling your second car and becoming a one-vehicle couple along with the help of public transportation and a reliable car pool. Or trade in your new cars for reliable used options and put the savings into your down payment account. Don't forget about alternatives like Zip Car that enable you to rent a vehicle for just a few hours.

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$275,000

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$459,900

8572 NW RYAN ST

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$625,000

2523 NW BIRKENDENE ST

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$669,900

2822 NW 81ST PL

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$685,000

1801 NW WALMER DR

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3

$725,000

4240 NW TWILIGHT TER

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$799,500

1703 NW HOYT ST

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$825,000

2874 NW RALEIGH ST

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$899,000

456 NW ALBEMARLE TER

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2134 NW ASPEN AVE

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$995,000

2723 NW MONTE VISTA TER 3

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310 NW KRONAN CT

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14772 NW BENNY DR

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$229,900

10112 NW THOMPSON RD

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$275,000

5410 NW EDGEBROOK PL

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2

$285,000

20410 NW ROCK CREEK

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2

$299,500

16575 NW REDDING LN

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$318,700

4650 NW OWYHEE CT

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2

$320,000

155 NW 99TH AVE

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1.1

$349,950

13140 NW OVERTON ST

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3

$355,500

15563 NW WESTBROOK WAY 3

2

$357,500

17984 NW SYLVANIA LN

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3

$369,900

5330 NW PONDOSA DR

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$412,000

4545 NW 188TH AVE

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3

$435,000

1700 NW SALTZMAN RD

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3

$439,000

1775 NW 137TH AVE

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$444,900

15019 NW TWINFLOWER DR 4

3

$449,000

10207 NW ALPENGLOW

5

$460,000

17599 NW DEERBROOK CT 5

2.1

$485,000

12507 NW MILAZZO LN

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$497,000

6582 NW 163RD PL

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$515,000

11051 NW IRONWOOD LN

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$528,000

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$549,900

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$599,000

13829 NW STONEBRIDGE DR 5

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555 NW 86TH CT

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$624,900

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3

$634,900

5128 NW 171ST PL

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$638,500

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$225,000

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$244,900

1030 NW 12TH AVE #327

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$289,900

1314 NW IRVING ST #612

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$293,900

1830 NW RIVERSCAPE #505 1

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$325,000

9741 NW SILVER RIDGE

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$344,900

1926 W BURNSIDE ST #1102 2

2

$474,900

333 NW 9TH AVE #512

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2

$594,900

601 NW 24TH AVE #8

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1830 NW RIVERSCAPE #409 2

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$670,000

1025 NW COUCH ST

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$759,900

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$849,000

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Real Estate Auctions Flip through a newspaper or magazine and you’ll see a surprising number of different types of real estate auctions offered. Most people tend to skim over the type to flip the page over to the next glossy photo. So what are the different types of auctions? The three most popular are real estate owned (REO), bank owned, trustee sale and consignment auctions. Let's take a closer look at each one of these and maybe then, you’ll be able to find one works for you whether you’re a seller or a buyer.

The most popular kind of real estate auction is an REO (real estate owned).

The property can be owned by a bank, the government or a loan insurer. As soon as the property goes into distressed status, such as when a borrower starts missing his mortgage payments, the bank starts by determining the home's value. Typically the distressed property gets listed as a short sale. If a short sale is not requested, at this point, the beneficiary will move onto the foreclosure process. If the property cannot be sold through a short sale or foreclosure auction, then it becomes an REO property.

The next type is a trustee sale.

Most of which are held on the town's courthouse steps, local sheriff 's office, or

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The most highly publicized real estate auctions are sold through consignment auctions.

The owner of the property selects a real estate auction company to help prepare, show and market the home to potential buyers. A date is set and the auction is conducted. Best of all, properties sold by consignment auction are financeable and insurable.

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These auctions are conducted under the stipulation of the Deed of Trust and are open to all bidders. The property is either sold to a third party bidder at the auction or reverts back to the beneficiary. Trustee Sales require the most due diligence, as the properties are sold as-is, without any warranties expressed or implied. All sales are cash-only and payable immediately after the auctioneer cries "Sold!"

Most properties sold this way cannot be inspected or have the advantage of title insurance.

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Buying from a Related Party.

Brother, calling from the Northeast corner of Oregon, is wanting to sell a rental house and, as his replacement property, buy the family farm from Sister. Sister bought the property from Mom and Dad a couple years earlier.

There are various flavors of related party exchanges. Selling the old property to a related party in a 1031 exchange – No problem. Swapping properties with a related party (“I’ll give you mine. You give me yours.”) – No problem, as long as there is proper 1031 documentation prior to the swap and both sides hold their new interests for 24 months.

Buying the replacement property from a related party – BIG problem. Why? Take a look at our example. Brother is doing a 1031 exchange so he won’t pay tax.

Sister only recently bought the property and will be selling it to Brother with little or no gain so she won’t pay tax. Who lost in this equation? Uncle Sam. Whenever families do these deals the IRS will lose - every time. For that reason…the basic 1031 rules prohibit buying the replacement property from a related party.

One exception (this is tax law, there is always an exception)…if Sister, when selling to Brother, is going to do her own exchange then Brother can buy from her.

Sister’s exchange will keep those dollars invested in the American real estate economy – the behavior Congress wanted to encourage when it first enacted IRC §1031. Of course, in our scenario Sister has no gain so she has no reason to enter into an exchange, then Brother can’t buy from her.

This article merely scratches the surface of some very complicated related party rules. The client must review their situation with their tax and legal advisors, and the exchange company, to determine what options might be available to them.

Watch this space for next month’s War Story.

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$188,000

9556 N POLK AVE

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$195,000

7734 N BANK ST N

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$200,000

9402 N WOOLSEY AVE

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$210,000

8517 N BLISS ST

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1.1

$212,000

3114 N HOLLAND ST

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$214,900

9627 N ADRIATIC AVE

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$225,000

8504 N VAN HOUTEN AVE

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9404 N HODGE AVE

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2901 N FARRAGUT ST

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2

$239,900

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2629 N WILLIS BLVD

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$249,000

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$249,900

6944 N CONCORD AVE

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$250,000

4503 N NEWARK ST

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8103 N BERKELEY AVE

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$258,000

9523 N IVANHOE ST

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$269,900

5424 N FESSENDEN ST

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1

$269,900

9640 N SMITH ST

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$279,000

9225 N HAVEN AVE

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$279,900

9515 N LOMBARD ST

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2

$279,900

11020 N MOORE AVE

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1

$280,000

7460 N HAVEN AVE

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$284,900

8940 N BERKELEY AVE

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1

$285,000

8534 N SAINT JOHNS AVE

3

1

$285,000

8751 N WILBUR AVE

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1

$289,000

8205 N BURRAGE AVE

3

1

$290,000

10036 N MIDWAY AVE

4

2.1

$290,800

10126 N MACRUM AVE

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$299,900

8616 N OLYMPIA ST

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2.1

$305,000

5656 N WILBUR AVE

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$309,900

10308 N OREGONIAN AVE

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2

$310,000

2304 N WATTS ST

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2

$325,000

7051 NE GRAND AVE

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$329,900

4715 N HOUGHTON ST

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$329,900

6204 N DETROIT AVE

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$349,000

8916 N CLARENDON AVE

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$349,900

10035 N BUCHANAN AVE

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$359,000

4502 N AMHERST ST

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$359,900

6319 N DETROIT AVE

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2.1

$369,000

8828 N BAYARD AVE

3

1

$375,000

7311 N POLK AVE

4

2.1

$375,000

7317 N NEWELL AVE

3

2

$379,900

3943 N VANCOUVER AVE

3

1

$379,900

1705 N TERRY ST

3

2

$399,900

7224 N KNOWLES AVE

4

2

$409,000

2206 N WILLAMETTE BLVD

2

3

$412,500

6935 N PHILADELPHIA AVE

3

3

$415,000

9006 N John AVE

3

2.1

$415,000

6858 N WILLAMETTE BLVD

3

2

$419,000

1620 N SCHOFIELD ST

3

1.1

$419,900

1804 N WEBSTER ST

4

1.1

$420,000

9101 N OSWEGO AVE

4

3

$429,000

5818 N CONCORD AVE

3

1.1

$450,000

5714 N CAMPBELL AVE

4

2

$459,800

4074 N COURT AVE

3

2

$479,500

6942 N VILLARD AVE

6

1.2

$489,900

3938 N MASSACHUSETTS

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1.1

$519,700

267 N IVY ST

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3

$529,850

6426 N ATLANTIC AVE

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$539,900

6344 N MOORE AVE

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$579,900

7211 N FOWLER AVE

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2.1

$699,000

6942 N VILLARD AVE

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Look Into Alternative Savings Methods Many states offer special incentives to lock in a low interest rate for qualifying home buyers. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) also offers free and low-cost counseling for buyers and assistance programs. State grants and loans are often limited and claimed quickly, however, and these programs can expire or change.

Consider tapping into an annuity or structured settlement and selling your future payments to a company like J.G. Wentworth for a lump sum of cash now.

You could then apply the money toward your IRA account or other down payment savings plan.

Don't Forget When you've saved up enough for a home in your price range, get pre-approved for a loan. Not only does this give you an accurate idea of what you can afford, it helps any offers you make to be taken seriously.

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Gleaning has, most recently, become a common practice at farmers market too, with local food security organizations and non-profits visiting at the end of the market day to glean “left-over” foods from market vendors. Farmers market gleaning benefits the vendors by providing them with an easy outlet for their

surplus, perishable foods, and it benefits the participating organization by allowing them to collect fresh, local food that they then distribute to their community members.

SJFM has had gleaners at the market each season, working with the Portland chapter of Food Not Bombs in 2009, Sisters of the Road in 2010 and AllOne Community Services for the past two seasons. AllOne Community Services “exists to facilitate churches working together to better meet the needs of the community” and organizes six different St. Johns churches to glean at the market on a rotating basis. sjfarmersmarket.com

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Home Warranty Plan

oday’s homeowners expect exceptional customer service, and successful real estate agents will capitalize on opportunities to differentiate themselves from other agents with outstanding customer service practices. Many agents think of providing customer service only in terms of more traditional activities, such as neighborhood market analysis and participation in closings. However, today’s top agents will develop stronger relationships with clients by offering access to resources and services that buyers may not have access to otherwise. For example, a very simple, but often overlooked, way for a real estate professional to improve customer service practices is to become well versed in home warranties and their benefits.

In today’s competitive buyer’s market, curb appeal and a fresh coat of paint may no longer be enough to attract offers on a home. Therefore, the first service a listing agent can provide to their client is to show the added value a home warranty brings to their transaction. For instance, it will help the property stand out from the multitude of other listings, resulting in a faster sale at top dollar, thus saving the client both time and money. In addition, buyers may feel more confident with their purchase, and are less likely to negotiate downward on price.

and how to get the most out of it, will be more satisfied with their real estate agent, and, in turn, more likely to provide them referrals.

The fact that most home warranties provide coverage for home systems and appliances regardless of make, model or age is extremely reassuring to buyers as they commit to a huge investment in home ownership. New homeowners will also find comfort in the added financial security provided by a home warranty.

Having a warranty to pay for the repair or replacement of a covered system or appliance means one less worry when the budget is tight. These reassurances also increase client satisfaction with the warranty, and boost trust and confidence in their real estate professional – one they would enthusiastically refer to friends and family.

With the continually increasing demand from homeowners for top-notch customer service, real estate professionals must stay ahead of the curve to compete for business. By partnering with a proven, established home warranty company with an exceptional customer service reputation, agents will be ready and able to meet this increasing demand headon.

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12917 NE PACIFIC ST

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3

$129,600 $144,160

35 NE 172ND AVE

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$169,900

3645 NE 114TH AVE

2

1

$175,000

7532 N SYRACUSE ST

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2

$179,000

5100 NE 60TH AVE

3

1

$179,950

3314 NE 75TH AVE

2

1

$185,000

19319 NE HASSALO ST

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1.1

$196,500

9725 NE PRESCOTT ST

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2

$199,900

13240 NE GLISAN ST

3

2

$205,000

8730 NE WYGANT ST

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1

$209,000

212 NE 170TH AVE

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$209,000

1925 NE 130TH AVE

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1

$209,990

7435 NE HALSEY ST

2

2

$214,995

1121 NE 177TH AVE

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2

$215,000

8415 NE ALBERTA ST

3

1

$219,900

5432 NE 54TH AVE

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$224,900

5028 NE 86TH AVE

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2

$224,900

5900 NE KILLINGSWORTH ST 2

2

$225,000

5209 NE SIMPSON ST

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1

$225,000

11265 NE WYGANT ST

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2

$229,900

10825 NE TILLAMOOK ST

4

2

$230,000

8014 NE ALBERTA ST

3

2

$235,000

8556 NE MILTON ST

3

1

$239,900

1314 NE 186TH DR

3

2.1

$239,900

1927 NE HIGHLAND ST

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1

$249,900

1544 NE 76TH AVE

3

1

$250,000

6206 NE FAILING ST

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1

$250,000

2308 NE 154TH PL

2

2

$255,000

1624 NE 114TH AVE

3

2.1

$259,000

4628 NE 116TH AVE

2

1

$259,000

1120 NE 175TH AVE

4

2.1

$259,900

13639 NE FAILING ST

3

3

$269,900

4415 NE 72ND AVE

3

2

$275,000

8536 NE PACIFIC ST

3

2

$279,900

1512 NE 153RD PL

4

2

$279,900

6466 NE KILLINGSWORTH CT 4

2

$285,000

16804 NE PACIFIC DR

4

2.1

$289,900

6011 NE MASON ST

5

2.1

$291,000

1032 NE 77TH AVE

2

1

$295,000

4207 NE 81ST AVE

4

2

$314,900

1236 NE 77TH AVE

3

1

$325,000

1122 NE 107TH PL

4

2.1

$325,000

12451 NE ROSE PKWY

5

3

$329,000

228 NE 67TH AVE

2

1

$330,000

404 NE 72ND AVE

2

1

$339,000

12633 NE MORRIS ST

4

2.1

$359,900

4829 NE 26TH AVE

3

1

$365,000

1131 NE 49TH AVE

3

1

$369,000

5927 NE 33RD AVE

3

1

$379,000

6226 NE 28TH AVE

4

2

$398,500

7054 NE 15TH AVE

3

2.1

$399,900

7912 NE SCHUYLER ST

3

1

$415,000

13515 NE MARINE DR

3

2

$419,000

4426 NE CLEVELAND AVE

4

2

$425,000

50 NE IVY ST

4

2

$439,000

5171 NE WISTARIA DR

3

1

$439,900

3305 NE 54TH AVE

3

2

$449,000

4727 NE 28TH AVE

3

2

$465,000

6102 NE 28TH AVE

4

2

$469,900

3927 NE 20TH AVE

3

3

$499,000

1608 NE PRESCOTT ST

4

2

$499,500

5805 NE 29TH AVE

3

1.2

$500,000

1634 NE 57TH AVE

5

3

$515,000

1534 NE HIGHLAND ST

3

2.1

$525,000

5911 NE 28TH AVE

3

2

$529,000

3437 NE 31ST AVE

3

3

$530,000

3435 NE GLISAN ST

3

2

$550,000

1327 NE 33RD AVE

3

2.1

$575,000

4831 NE ALAMEDA ST

3

3

$865,500

3707 NE FAILING ST

5

3.1

2244 NE ALAMEDA ST

5

2

$1,249,995

$869,900

1625 NE MARINE DR

5

4

$1,495,000

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oncordia is a neighborhood in the Northeast section of Portland, Oregon, United States, named after Concordia University, which is located within it. The neighborhood borders are NE 22nd Ave. on the west, NE Columbia Blvd. on the north, and NE 42nd Ave. on the east. On the south, the border is NE Prescott St. and NE Alberta Ct., to the west and east of NE 33rd Ave., respectively. Neighborhoods bordering Concordia are Woodlawn, Vernon, and Sabin on the west, Sunderland on the north, Cullyon the east, and Alameda and Beaumont-Wilshire on the south.

Most of the Alberta Street Arts District is in Concordia.

Concordia University, a private liberal arts institution associated with the Lutheran Concordia University System, has been located in the central portion of the neighborhood since 1905.

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e’re more than half way through summer and it won’t be long before kids are back in school.

But back to school season isn’t just for kids.

Fact: in general, the more knowledge you have, the more money you make. Even in jobs that don’t require college degrees, those individuals with two or four years of college level or advanced learning earn more than their peers. And that goes for business owners as well.

Whether you want to excel for your current employer, have owned a business for years or are thinking about starting a new business, leveraging continuous learning resources such as the Portland Community College CLIMB (Continuous Learning for Individuals, Management, and Business) Center or tapping into the OSBDC (Oregon Small Business Development Center) can be an avenue

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to get you precisely the learning you need achieve the level of success you desire.

It’s never too late to take steps to make life better!

Why not start now? Fall classes are starting soon and there has never been a better time to consider new paths of learning. Now may be just the time to make changes that could positively impact your future success. Gaining new skills, at any age, can position you for new and exciting opportunities.

As you consider making a new area of study part of your fall routine, it’s important to prepare by establishing an environment to support your success.

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Use the next month to your advantage and ease into your back-to-school experience by creating an adult study space that is organized and pleasant.

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What NOT TO DO as a NEW HOMEOWNER Don’t let the excitement of owning a house cause you to overlook the basics.

We’ve gathered up a half dozen classic boo-boos new homeowners often commit — and give you some insight on why each is critically important to avoid.

Not Knowing Where the Main Water Shutoff Valve Is: Water from a burst or broken plumbing pipe can spew dozens of gallons into your home’s interior in a matter of minutes, soaking everything in sight — including drywall, flooring, and valuables. In fact, water damage is one of the most common of all household insurance claims.

Quick-twitch reaction is needed to stave off a major bummer. Before disaster hits, find your water shutoff valve, which will be located where a water main enters your house. Make sure everyone knows where it’s located and how to close the valve. A little penetrating oil on the valve stem makes sure it’ll work when you need it to.

Not Calling 811 Before Digging a Hole: Ah, spring! You’re ready to dig into your new yard, plant bushes and build that fence. But don’t — not until you’ve dialed 811, the national dig-safely hotline. The hotline will contact all your local utilities who will then come to your property to

mark the location of underground pipes, cables, and wires. This free service keeps you safe and helps avoid costly repairs. In many states, calling 811 is the law.

Not Checking the Slope of Foundation Soil: The ground around your foundation should slope away from your house at least 6 inches over 10 feet. Why? To make sure that water from rain and snow doesn’t soak the soil around your foundation walls, building up pressure that can cause leaks and crack your foundation, leading to expensive repairs.

This kind of water damage doesn’t happen overnight — it’s accumulative — so the sooner you get after it, the better (and smarter) you’ll be. While you’re at it, make sure downspouts extend at least 5 feet away from your house.

Not Knowing the Depth of Attic Insulation: This goes hand-in-hand with not knowing where your attic access is located, so let’s start there. Find the ceiling hatch, typically a square area framed with molding in a hallway or closet ceiling. Push the hatch cover straight up. Get a ladder and check out the depth of the insulation. If you can see the tops of joists, you definitely don’t have enough.

Whatever your weather, caring for your home now will help to ensure worry-free days from here on out.

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Choose an area in your home to create a designated study space Remove distractions and clutter from the area

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The recommended insulation for most attics is about R-38 or 10 to 14 inches deep, depending on the type of insulation you choose. BTW, is your hatch insulated, too? Use 4-inch-thick foam board glued to the top.

Carelessly Drilling into Walls: Hanging shelves, closet systems, and artwork means drilling into your walls — but do you know what’s back there? Hidden inside your walls are plumbing pipes, ductwork, wires, and cables.

You can check for some stuff with a stud sensor — a $25 battery-operated tool that detects changes in density to sniff out studs, cables, and ducts.

But stud sensors aren’t foolproof. Protect yourself by drilling only 1¼ inches deep max — enough to clear drywall and plaster but not deep enough to reach most wires and pipes.

Household wiring runs horizontally from outlet to outlet about 8 inches to 2 feet from the floor, so that’s a no-drill zone.

Stay clear of vertical locations above and below wall switches — wiring runs along studs to reach switches.

• Inspect exterior surfaces for cracks and make any needed repairs.

• If paint is peeling, cracking, or chipped, repair and repaint now to limit damage to the underlying materials.

• Repair any damaged caulk around windows and doors.

• Remove window screens and clean with a soft brush and soapy water. Repair any holes or tears or replace the screen material before reinstalling.

• Clear debris from gutters and eaves to allow rainwater to drain properly.

• Seal cracks in the driveway and keep walkways clear of debris and overgrown plants.

• Test irrigation/sprinkler systems and replace any broken sprinkler heads or emitters. Check for proper water coverage and adjust if necessary.

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HOUSES 9402 N WOOLSEY AVE

3

1.1

$210,000

4455 N HUNT ST

4

2.1

$399,000

9006 N JOHN AVE

3

2.1

$415,000

5711 N OMAHA AVE

4

2.1

$579,900

5752 N HAIGHT AVE

4

2.1

$599,900

3823 NE 68TH AVE

3

2.1

$349,900

5110 NE 36TH AVE

4

4

$549,900

1045 NE ONEONTA ST

3

2.1

$549,900

3412 NE 56TH AVE

4

2.1

$649,900

3160 NE ALAMEDA ST

4

2.1 $1,099,900

8448 SE 60TH AVE

3

2.1

$394,900

6806 SE 45TH AVE A

3

2.1

$465,000

5264 SE 69TH AVE

4

2.1

$495,000

2821 SE SCHILLER ST

3

2.1

$499,900

4918 SE 33RD AVE

3

2.1

$539,900

2812 SE BELMONT ST

4

2.1

$599,900

902 SE 28TH AVE

4

2.1

$629,900

3119 SE 8TH AVE

3

2.1

$629,900

4130 SE TAGGART ST

4

2.1

$649,900

4140 SE TAGGART ST

4

2.1

$699,900

2026 SE TENINO ST

5

2.1

$715,000

1407 SE 16TH

5

4

$775,000

1934 SE 38TH AVE

3

2.1

431 SE 37TH AVE

5

4

$835,000 $1,099,900

18751 PACIFIC AVE

4

2.1

$369,000

2220 SE OAK GROVE

3

2.1

$345,100

10691 SE JASON LN

5

3.1

$968,500

14657 THAYER RD

3

2.1

$294,950

18719 NUTMEG LN

3

2.1

$333,900

18687 NUTMEG LN

3

2.1

$335,900

14704 OREGON IRIS WAY

4

2.1

$336,900

14665 SE CATALPA WAY

3

2.1

$337,950

5043 ROSEWOOD ST

3

2.1

$639,900

9645 SW 50TH AVE

3

2.1

$539,900

6809 SW 54TH AVE

4

2.1

$549,900

5245 SW CUSTER ST

3

3

$574,900

5867 NW 170TH AVE

4

2.1

$474,830

17012 NW 170TH AVE

3

2.1

$529,970

11390 NW ODEON LN

3

3

$539,950

11383 NW ODEON LN

5

4

$609,950

11387 NW ODEON LN

5

4

$614,950

11391 NW ODEON LN

5

4

$619,950

16903 SW 133RD TER L2038 3

2.1

$269,990

16945 SW 133RD TER L2041 4

2.1

$289,990

16884 SW 133RD TER L2049 3

2.1

$334,990

12000 SW BARBER ST

4

2.1

$339,990

11970 SW BARBER ST

4

2.1

$339,990

13311 SW FITZWILLIAM L2003 4

2.1

$349,990

28951 SW SAN REMO AVE

4

2.1

$349,990

13308 SW FITZWILLIAM L2051 3

2.1

$354,990

17132 SW 136TH AVE

2.1

$369,999

3

17321 SW 136TH AVE

3

2.1

$379,900

12713 SW CREEKSHIRE DR

4

2.1

$449,990

15154 SW SUMMERVIEW DR 3

2.2

$524,857

11980 SW LAUSANNE ST

3.1

$650,000

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Renaissance Boat Club Offers Lifestyle

Amenity-rich njoy leisurely days relaxing on the shore of the Willamette River at the Renaissance Boat Club. Take the boat out for a spin, start the day kayaking or hike the trails hugging the shore in your private oasis.

The Renaissance Boat Club in Wilsonville will feature 33 new homes with rare waterfront access, breathtaking views and an abundance of recreational opportunities.

Open now and seven years in the making, the unique neighborhood will showcase the craftsmanship and green building techniques that earned award-winning Renaissance Homes a reputation as an industry leader.

Every Boat Club homeowner will receive a deeded boat slip with their new home.

The neighborhood offers five riverfront homesites backing to the scenic Willamette River with a landscaped public pathway and gangplank to an exclusive boat dock for Renaissance homeowners.

The Boat Club also introduces two new collections of homes, the Seaboard – with exterior shingles and thick, white molding resembling vacation homes in New England, and the Riverside – taking cues from an urban farmhouse with crisp lines, vertical siding and metal roof accents.

Ten homesites surround the community’s spring-fed artesian pond while homeowners can enjoy the mature canopy of trees surrounding the private area.

Take a stroll over to next-door Memorial Park which offers athletic fields; a skate facility; basketball, tennis and sand volleyball courts. The 126-acre park is also home to the city’s only off-leash dog area

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and a community garden. The park offers picnic areas and extensive trails hugging the river.

Enjoy the serenity of living among nature’s beauty but also the close proximity to destinations such as L.A. Fitness, the Wilsonville Public Library, Fry’s Electronics, Regal Cinemas, Wankers Corner Saloon & Café and dozens of other eating and shopping establishments.

The Renaissance Boat Club will allow one to keep a toe in the pond, but live a private aquatic lifestyle few are able to enjoy.

For more information, contact Leslee Lahey at 503-969-0125 or Jack Hall at 503-545-3982 to make an appointment at the Boat Club Sales Center at 8855 SW Holly Lane, No. 122 in Wilsonville. Visit www. renaissance-homes.com/ renaissance-boat-club for driving directions, pricing and photos.

SHARON’S STORY: Lung Cancer, Radon Exposure, & a Call To Action

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nvironmental Works met Sharon one day while installing a radon mitigation system on her street. She saw our van and came out to ask some questions about radon. This is when we learned about Sharon’s story. Sharon and her husband Jim lived in their NE Portland home for over 40 years. Sharon was a nurse and Jim was an avid outdoorsman and mountaineer. Neither had ever smoked. Sharon went to the doctor for some GI issues, at which time they performed an MRI. The MRI revealed a tumor in her lung.

Luckily the tumor was confined to a small region in her lung and had not spread to other organs or tissues. Her cancer was completely removed with surgery, and it has remained in remission. Sharon is now a lung cancer survivor. Around the same time, Sharon noticed that Jim had an unusual sounding “dry cough”. She believes that most people would not have raised concern, but her nursing experience gave her an ear for things that “Just didn’t sound right”. Sharon wanted Jim to see the doctor regarding the cough, but Jim said “It’s just allergies”. Within a

short time Jim woke up one morning and was unable to speak clearly. This was very frightening, and there was no longer any doubt that something was very wrong.

Jim’s doctor performed an X-ray showing multiple tumors in his lungs, followed by an MRI showing tumors in his liver and surrounding tissues. A CAT scan then revealed the reason for Jim’s loss of speech.

Jim also had a tumor in his brain. Jim started Chemo Therapy, but the cancer was heavily metastasized and the Chemo was causing loss of motor function in his legs. It was soon apparent that treatment was not going to work, forcing the difficult question “How much time does Jim have left?” The doctor told them that he might have 6 months left. Jim passed away just 3 weeks later. From diagnosis to death was only 4 months for Jim. This is common with lung cancer, which is why it is called a silent killer. Often, by the time you have symptoms, it’s too late because the cancer has spread to other areas of the body. After Jim’s death, Sharon started to wonder how? Why? What are the odds that we would both have lung cancer and we’ve

never smoked? Sharon’s physician had mentioned radon gas exposure as a possible contributor. Sharon immediately set up her own short term charcoal tests in the basement of their home, which is also where Jim spent a lot of time after his retirement. The radon levels of her home averaged 17 pCi/L! This is over 4 times the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L. That’s when it all came together, and she realized that the most likely reason for their cancer was long term exposure to radon gas in their home. It was hard for Sharon to deal with, all the emotions, the pain of her tremendous loss, the frustration that she just never even knew what radon was or that it could be so easy to test for it and to fix it.

So Sharon hired Environmental Works to install a simple radon remediation or “mitigation” system, also called a sub slab depressurization system. The system was installed in one day for around $1,500, and her follow up testing showed a reduction in radon levels to below 1.0 *Continued on page 12

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im's KPROPERTY TALK: Common Mistakes Buyers Make e In last month’s article, I discussed the need for buyers to become pre-approved for a home loan before beginning their home search. The failure to become pre-approved prior to commencing a home search is one of the biggest mistakes that homebuyers make when buying a home.

With so much information available online and with friends and family giving buyers advice, buyers can become overconfident or overly excited in their quest to purchase a home and often make the following mistakes: Overestimating how much buyers can afford.

In conjunction with their online home searches, buyers often use the online mortgage calculators to estimate how much house they can afford. What most buyers fail to account for, however, is the cost of private mortgage insurance (PMI), which varies depending upon the amount of the down payment and the type of loan buyers utilize when purchasing a home.

Whenever buyers are putting down less than 20% of the sales price, or qualify for a special loan product that does not require PMI, the charge can add tens of dollars to hundreds of dollars to a monthly mortgage payment. Since buyers’ ability to qualify for a loan and the amount of the loan is heavily dependent upon the total monthly housing cost which includes the principal loan payment, interest, taxes, insurance – hazard as well as private mortgage - and homeowners’ association dues (where applicable), all of these costs must be known in order to adequately calculate how much buyers can afford.

Thinking they can accomplish everything on their own.

Precisely because there is so much information available to buyers, many believe that they can simply attend open houses or call the listing agent to view the property, and then submit an offer with the listing agent based upon the home value provided by Zillow. The first problem with this practice is the fact that the listing agent represents the seller and not you, the buyers. In our local market, an

agent can act as a dual agent – representing both the buyer and seller – but don’t you want an agent representing only your interests? An agent who will advocate for the best terms for you and who will recommend the most experienced home inspectors and contractors who can assist you? Furthermore, the value, or Zestimate, that Zillow provides is not always, or even rarely accurate. Zillow attests to a margin of error of about 7%, but studies have shown that the Zestimate can be off by as much as 20%. Regardless, even a margin of error of 7% translates into a significant amount of money, no matter the price of the home. A buyers’ agent will know the neighborhood and the properties and can distinguish characteristics of comparable sales to assist buyers in determining the value of the home and help craft an offer that benefits you.

Focusing on the granite and stainless steel appliances.

Who doesn’t love a brand new house or a shiny remodel? Too often, buyers focus on small attributes of the home instead of the overall picture. When purchasing a home, buyers also need to answer the following questions: How long do I expect to live in this home? Does the size of the yard fit my lifestyle and needs? What schools will my children attend, or how good are the schools in this area? Do I like the neighborhood? How much are the annual maintenance costs? There is a wonderful view now from the back of the house, but can it be blocked in the future?

Do I want to be the first owner in a new neighborhood?

All of these questions need to be asked when purchasing a home. Buyers with three kids who play a lot of sports and spend significant time outdoors may regret purchasing the brand new home with a backyard that barely extends beyond the patio. Conversely, the buyers who like to travel and explore on the weekends may want to reconsider the home on the halfacre lot unless they plan on changing

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HOUSES 14724 SE MARKET CT 507 SE 112TH AVE 17234 SE FRANCIS ST 2415 SE 84TH AVE 3721 SE 136 AVE SE #E 317 SE 90TH AVE 4010 SE 103RD AVE 1959 SE 156TH AVE 2540 SE 118TH AVE 3003 SE 138TH AVE 11808 SE BOISE ST 13727 SE KNIGHT ST 2020 SE 96TH AVE 1360 SE 175TH PL 6607 SE RAMONA ST 6529 SE DUNBAR DR 1605 SE 42ND AVE 15321 SE OGDEN DR 10439 E BURNSIDE ST 3611 SE HAIG ST 1743 SE HARNEY ST 8020 SE 24TH AVE 6826 SE 22ND AVE 3741 SE 49TH AVE 1642 SE NEHALEM ST 14405 SE NEHALEM ST 34 SE 45TH AVE 13857 SE TENINO ST 3632 SE HENRY ST 1346 SE MALDEN ST 2285 SE CYPRESS AVE 4918 SE 33RD AVE 1826 SE 24TH AVE 8065 SE 16TH AVE 4063 SE ASH ST 6521 SE THORBURN ST 902 SE 28TH AVE 6565 SE THORBURN ST 7941 SE 35TH AVE 1209 SE 58TH AVE 6041 SE 34TH AVE 1734 SE LADD AVE

2 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 3 5 5 3 2 2 3 3 4 5 3 5 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 3 4 4

1 $90,000 1 $139,950 1 $149,900 2 $159,000 2.1 $169,900 2 $169,950 1 $179,000 1 $179,900 1 $180,000 2 $184,900 1 $187,500 1 $189,900 1 $189,900 1 $189,950 3 $399,900 2 $419,000 2 $429,900 2.1 $449,000 1 $449,000 2 $449,900 2 $450,000 2 $459,900 2 $465,000 3.1 $474,900 3 $499,900 3.1 $499,950 2.1 $500,000 3.1 $515,000 2.1 $525,000 2 $529,000 2 $539,000 2.1 $539,900 1.1 $569,000 2.2 $579,900 2 $625,000 2.1 $629,900 2.1 $629,900 2 $649,000 2 $649,950 3.1 $664,900 3 $729,000 3.1 $1,059,900

*Sharon's Story: Lung Cancer, Radon Exposure, & a Call to Action Continued from page 8 pCi/L! We had already installed systems for two other neighbors, with three more on the schedule. This area of NE Portland was definitely a radon “hotspot”, with one neighbor having over 80 pCi/L. Sharon immediately took action in her neighborhood to inform as many people as she could that there was an unusually high radon potential in the area, and that they should spend a few dollars to test for the gas. Sharon joined the Oregon Radon Coalition and shared her story at the 2014 Salem Radon Forum. Sharon understands all too well that the only way to know if you have a radon problem is to TEST! And testing for radon gas is very easy and affordable. To purchase short term and long term radon test kits we encourage our readers to go to websites like AirChek (www.radon.com) or the American Lung Association. Kits can be purchased for about $15 including shipping and lab cost. You can also contact Environmental Works for questions or radon test kits by going to www.eworksnw.com or calling 503-719-6715.

PORTLAND

area

FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Aug 21 - 23 Festa Italiana

Pioneer Courthouse Square Portland festa-italiana.org

Aug 22 Hood to Coast Relay Pioneer Courthouse Square Various Locations | Portland hoodtocoast.com

Aug 22-23 Tequila Fest PDX

World Trade Center | Portland tequilafestpdx.com

Aug 23-24 Rip City 3on3 Basketball Tournament Rose Quarter | Portland rosequarter.com

By Joel Migliaccio Environmental Works LLC AARST-NRPP #106187 RMT

Through Aug 27 Music on Main Street Main Street Plaza | Portland portland5.com

Aug 30 - Sept 1 Portland Film Festival Various Locations | Portland artinthepearl.com

Aug 30 - Sept 1 Art in the Pearl

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Through Sept 30 Portland Coffee Tour Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub Pearl District | Portland thirdwavecoffeetours.com

Through Sept 30 BeerQuest Haunted Pub Crawl Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub Portland travelportland.com

Through Oct 31 Flavor Street Walking Tour

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Know Your Style:

5535 SW Hewett Blvd

3207 NE 19th Ave

With their picturesque storybook style, English Cottages became popular across America between 1890 and 1940. An offshoot of the Tudor Revival, English Cottage style depicts medieval building techniques. Charming and romantic, the designs are usually asymmetrical one or one-and-a-half story homes, with steep roof lines DQG LQWHUVHFWLQJ JDEOHV 7KH KRPH V ZKLPVLFDO ÁRRU SODQV GHOLJKW ZLWK LUUHJXODUO\ VKDSHG ÀUVW ÁRRU URRPV DQG upstairs rooms with sloping walls and dormers that provide wonderful nooks and crannies. A massive chimney dominates the front or one side of the house, providing a welcoming hearth that draws family and friends together.

Casement windows with small panes charmingly frame outdoor scenes and gardens.

4 bdrm • 3.1 bth • 4795 sq ft • RMLS# 14537664

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6102 NE 28th Ave

1606 NE 54th Ave

4 bdrm • 2 bth • 2430 sq ft • RMLS# 14096747

2 bdrm •1 bth • 2002 sq ft • RMLS# 14641205

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restore, renovate, remodel

&

The CARE FEEDING of YOUR HOME: Classy Kitchen Cabinet Fence Repair

with 8 penny, galvanized nails will simply never be seen.

A

s a handyman, I was asked from time to time to repair damaged fences and gates so I thought I’d share some of my observations from the past seventeen years.

First of all, the majority of fences I was asked to repair are wood and of those, the vast majority of the damage was preventable. The most common failure occurs at the bottom of the fence boards, where they have rotted away, because someone let the landscaping stay in contact with them. Fire is the only thing more damaging to your home than water and, in this case, I’m going to include your wood fence as part of the home.

When the fence was first built, the fence boards were probably an inch or two off the ground, but as bark chips and other landscaping got added, the space disappeared and now the bottoms of the boards are buried in damp mulch all year long.

And, I know that you’ve been told that cedar holds up well – it does – against bugs.

But it rots just like any other cellulose.

So, how do you correct the problem? The first thing to do is get into your garden and remove a bunch of the mulch that has built up at the bottom of the fence line and then examine it for damage. Assuming it’s not too extensive, just keep the fence line clear each year when you add landscaping materials and the wood will dry out. Once the wood is dry, the rot will not get any worse.

If you find a few boards that need replacement, measure the length and width and note any special shape to the top of the boards. Then visit the lumber yard and come as close as you can to matching what is already there. You may have to trace the outline of an existing board onto the new material and cut it out, if the shape is customized. Remove the old boards and nail on the new ones and you’re good to go. I keep stainless steel fasteners loaded in one of my nail guns for this purpose, because anything other than that or aluminum will react with the acids in the board, causing a stain to bleed down from the nail. You might choose to use a special polymer coated screw, but all things considered, replacing a few boards

The next most frequent repair finds me replacing fence posts that have rotted off at the ground. Generally, these are fences where the post was cedar, rather than pressure treated wood. Cedar definitely resists rot longer than most other species, but pressure treated lumber lasts virtually forever. It used to take the better part of a day to replace a post, but with the invention of the Stur-D Fence Post Bracket, I re-use the old post and it only takes about half an hour. These are available at Parr Lumber yards and Pro-Build Stores.

Finally, I end up replacing a few gates each year. These can be built from scratch and they definitely look more craftsmanlike, but I’ve been using the prefab steel frame method for the past three years.

They hold up longer, they’re easier to adjust, and for most folks, they are every bit as acceptable as one built the old fashioned way.

Handyman Bob offers home improvement advice on his radio show, Around The House, every Saturday from noon to 2:00 on FM News 101 KXL.

Updates for Under $100 Handsome Hardware Knobs and pulls are kitchen jewelry, but can get expensive — costing $30 and up for a single knob. But you’ll get a huge bang for a few bucks by buying 10-packs of simple, contemporary hardware at big box stores for less than $20.

Pretty in Paint Painting cabinets yourself is cost-effective, but time-intensive. You can paint most cabinet surfaces, but proper prep is key. For laminate and PHODPLQH ÀQLVKHV EH VXUH WR URXJK up the surface with 150-grit sandpaper, and apply a good bonding primer before topping it off with the color of your choice.

Molding Miracles Crown molding adds a touch of class to the tops of tired cabinets for less than you’d expect. Three-inch, primed composite crown molding with a dentil design costs as little as $20 for 8 ft.

Fancy Glass Change the glass insert in a cabinet door, and you change the look and feel of your kitchen. Types of glass inserts are limitless — contemporary, bubbles, raindrops on water, antique — and cost $7 to $9 per square foot.

And, during the week, he is the Development Director for Molly’s Fund Fighting Lupus. For information on this debilitating disease, visit www.mollysfund.org.

Task Lighting Add lighting under and inside cabinets with battery powered, peeland-stick LED lights. At about $8 each, you can afford to buy several and scatter them around. LED light bulbs last for thousands of hours.

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*Kim's Property Talk: Common Mistakes Buyers Make,Continued from page 11 Bdr Bth

Price

HOUSES 8623 SW 19TH AVE

2

1

$229,000

4714 SW VACUNA ST

3

1

$249,900

9115 SW CLUB MEADOW LN 3

2

$289,900

9005 SW TERWILLIGER BLVD 3

2

11005 SW 35TH AVE

4

2

$299,000 $299,900

4224 SW MELVILLE AVE

2

1.1

$299,900

1280 SW HILLCROFT AVE

3

2

$299,900

4926 SW VACUNA ST

3

2

$299,900

11510 SW 47TH AVE

3

1

$309,888

12940 SW FAIRCREST ST

3

1

$319,900

3316 SW HUME ST

3

2

$329,000

6236 SW HUBER ST

3

1.1

$329,000

10432 SW 53RD AVE

2

1

$340,000

5229 SW DOLPH CT

3

2

$340,000

4727 SW 50TH AVE

3

2

$345,000

5022 SW VESTA ST

3

2.1

$349,900

11524 SW 35TH AVE

3

2.1

$350,000

12721 SW LESSER RD

4

2.1

$355,000

6675 SW BARNES RD

4

2.1

$359,950

1417 SW CARSON ST

3

2.1

$372,500

10010 SW TERWILLIGER BLVD 3

2

$375,000

7010 SW BRIER PL

4

2

$384,900

5919 SW CORBETT AVE

1

1

$389,000

1055 SW PLUM DR

3

4

$389,900

7736 SW 5TH AVE

3

2

$399,000

8616 SW 47TH AVE

4

2.1

$409,500

7925 SW 11TH AVE

4

2

$415,000

7516 SW 32ND AVE

3

2

$449,000

7480 SW CANYON DR

6

3

$450,000

3218 SW ARNOLD ST

4

2.1

$454,999

5508 SW GARDEN HOME RD 3

2

$455,000

9270 SW MEADOW LN

3

3

$479,900

3048 SW COLLINS CT

4

3.1

$489,900

6148 SW BARNES RD

3

2.1

$495,000

4032 SW SHATTUCK RD

3

2.1

$495,000

10710 SW 14TH DR

6

3.1

$499,000

1575 SW HIGHLAND PKWY

5

2

$519,900

7423 SW 33RD AVE

3

3

$523,500

1307 SW 58TH AVE

2

2.1

$525,000

6901 SW 4TH AVE

4

2.1

$539,000

9645 SW 50TH AVE

3

2.1

$539,900

6809 SW 54TH AVE

4

2.1

$549,900

4250 SW 48TH PL

4

2.1

$579,000

660 SW EVANS ST

4

2.2

$595,000

5627 SW TAYLORS FERRY RD 4

2.1

$595,000

9440 SW MALCOLM GLEN

4

2.2

$695,999

3030 SW 72ND AVE

4

3.1

$699,900

6765 SW PRESLYNN DR

4

3.1

$729,000

6515 SW CORBETT AVE

3

3.1

$825,000

6415 SW PARKHILL WAY

4

3

$925,000

951 SW PALATINE HILL RD

5

4

$999,000

0 SW GREENLEAF DR

4

3.1 $1,250,000

3716 SW SHATTUCK RD

4

3

12175 SW TRYON HILL RD

4

3.2 $1,595,000

5011 SW MAPLE LN

4

4

11415 SW AVENTINE CIRCUS 4 11645 SW MILITARY LN

their lifestyle or can afford a landscaping company. Day sleepers should seriously consider purchasing homes in new subdivisions unless they can sleep through the pounding and hammering that will occur as new homes are being built.

Buyers should also be wary of remodels.

You may love the charm of the turn of the century home and the fabulous updated kitchen, but is it just lipstick on a pig?

Sure, you will have shiny new appliances and granite countertops, but will you also be getting old wiring, plumbing, a basement that leaks and roof in need of replacement? Older homes will likely come with higher maintenance costs, so just because some remodeling has occurred (on the surface), buyers should be cognizant of other future costs.

Preparation is key when purchasing a home, but with the right guidance and patience, buyers can find their perfect home. A competent lender can advise

you on the best loan to obtain depending upon whether your intent is to live in the home 5, 10 or 20 years. And an experienced buyers’ agent can help you find the home that fits your budget and suits your needs now and in the future.

Kim Carty is a Principal Real Estate Broker with John L Scott Real Estate in Beaverton, OR. Ms. Carty represents buyers and sellers in the Tri-County area with a special emphasis on distressed properties and short sales. She is a very knowledgeable Realtor® who is highly recommended by her clients, having been recognized with the Five Star Professional Award for the past four years. In addition to having a real estate license, Ms. Carty has been a licensed attorney since 1999.

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5.1 $2,095,000

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TO KEEP YOUR KIDS

Since this world can sometimes be an unsafe place, it’s only natural for a parent to want to keep their child safe 24 hours a day. Thankfully that job has become a lot easier with the advent of todays technology.

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FBI Child ID

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Family GPS Tracker

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MobileKids

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F-Secure

Since your child has the Internet in the palm of their hands, they are able to access anything they can think of. F-Secure, like MobileKids, will allow parents to make sure inappropriate content isn’t available to their innocent eyes.

Food Additives 2

If you’re a parent of a child with allergies, this app will help you steer clear of foods that may potentially harm your child.

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homes with docks 71788 Northshore Dr

8899 NE Dog Ridge Rd

3 bdrm • 3 bth • 3126 sq ft • ML# 13047427

4 bdrm • 3.1 bth • 3738 sq ft • ML# 14444119

Gayle Rich-Boxman, Vernonia Realty & Insurance: 503-755-2905

Beth Earnest, Keller Williams Sunset Corridor: 503-330-7400

16525 Maple Cir

16275 NE Eilers Rd

3 bdrm • 3.1 bth • 3443 sq ft • ML# 14140612

4 bdrm • 5 bth • 6678 sq ft • ML# 14170419

Bernie Britz-Erdmann, Bernie Britz-Erdmann Properties: 503-407-9207

Rachel Russell, Coldwell Banker Seal: 503-329-7813

16115 NE Eilers Rd

448 SW Riverbend Dr

3 bdrm • 2 bth • 2211 sq ft • ML# 14400143

3 bdrm • 3.1 bth • 2611 sq ft • ML# 14204236

Tracy Wiens, Old PDX Homes Realtors: at Meadows Sally Gilcrease, Hasson Company Group Inc., Realtors: 503-516-8162 503-307-0807

Nash Barinaga, Soldera Properties, Inc: 503-816-8073

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18525 NE Marine Dr, B8 2 bdrm • 2.1 bth • 2520 sq ft • ML# 14421206 SusanGilcrease, Gerlach-Colton, Equity Group: Sally HassonRE/MAX Company Realtors: 503-936-0161 503-307-0807

2630 N Hayden Island Dr, #19

18989 NE Marine Dr, #9

2 bdrm • 2 bth • 2100 sq ft • ML# 14406057

4 bdrm • 3 bth • 2182 sq ft • ML# 14571527

Jane Betts-Stover, Oregon Realty Co.: 503-422-3340

Carrie DeSoto, Summa Real Estate Executives: 503-309-6290

2015 N Jantzen Ave

50350 Cowens Rd #6

3 bdrm • 2.1 bth • 2000 sq ft • ML# 14563901

2 bdrm •1 bth • 1798 sq ft • ML# 14524416

Susan Gerlach-Colton, Equity Group: Sally Gilcrease, HassonRE/MAX Company Realtors: 503-936-0161 503-307-0807

Kimberly FalisecHasson P.C., Keller Williams Sunset Corridor: Sally Gilcrease, Company Realtors: 503-317-0807 503-307-0807

14573 NW Larson Rd #11

34326 Johnsons Landing Rd

2 bdrm • 2 bth • 2090 sq ft • ML# 14264507

2 bdrm • 2 bth • 1600 sq ft • ML# 14283057

Colleen Ritt, Windermere Stellar: 503-267-6523

Lisa Frahm, RE/MAX Powerpros: 503-317-5172

34326 Johnsons Landing Rd, A1

1893 N Jantzen Ave

2 bdrm • 1 bth • 2240 sq ft • ML# 14541359

2 bdrm • 2 bth • 1276 sq ft • ML# 14120697

Lisa RE/MAX Powerpros: SallyFrahm, Gilcrease, Hasson Company Realtors: 503-317-5172 503-307-0807

Jane Gilcrease, Betts-Stover, Oregon Realty Co.: Sally Hasson Company Realtors: 503-422-3340 503-307-0807

535 NE Bridgeton Rd, Unit 7

50960 Dike Rd, C-20

2 bdrm • 1 bth • 1189 sq ft • ML# 14573639

2 bdrm • 2 bth • 1915 sq ft • ML# 14492794

Walter Valenta, Harbor Properties, Inc.: 503-880-0181

Carrie DeSoto, Summa Real Estate Executives: 503-309-6290

18699 NE Marine Dr, C-10

205 N Bridgeton Rd, Unit 8

1 bdrm • 2 bth • 1194 sq ft • ML# 14283865

2 bdrm • 1 bth • 1060 sq ft • ML# 14517381

John Vandermeer II, Vandermeer Estate: Sally Gilcrease, Hasson Company Real Realtors: 503-998-9338 503-307-0807

Walter Valenta, Harbor Sally Gilcrease, Hasson Properties, Company Inc.: Realtors: 503-880-0181 503-307-0807

19609 NE Marine Dr, A2

17809 NE Marine Dr, D-2

2 bdrm • 1.1 bth • 1100 sq ft • ML# 13375800

2 bdrm • 2.1 bth • 1884 sq ft • ML# 13674001

Susan Gerlach-Colton, RE/MAX Equity Group: 503-936-0161

559 NE Bridgeton, #6

18989 NE Marine Dr, SP 04

1 bdrm •1 bth • 618 sq ft • ML# 14166799

2 bdrm • 2 bth • 1738 sq ft • ML# 14451262

Jane Gilcrease, Betts-Stover, Oregon Realty Co.: Sally Hasson Company Realtors: 503-422-3340 503-307-0807

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Jane Betts-Stover, Oregon Realty Co.: 503-422-3340

Lawrence Hilton,Hasson John L.Company Scott/Tigard: Sally Gilcrease, Realtors: 503-310-8498 503-307-0807