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• A New Resolution...NO! • The Importance of a Pre-Approval Letter • Know Your Style - Victorian • 1031 Refresher • Title News • Winter Planting and Planning • Who You Gonna Call? Real Estate Directory

Radon :

Buyers Beware of Inferior Testing

Mitigation

3 bdrm • 2.1 bth • 2480 sf • Bonus + family rm • $550,000

From Our Blog, 9/23/13 - 1/14/13: The house was built in 1910 and although it has hardly been touched since then (which is an excellent thing), it also means there is quite a bit of differed maintenance. We honestly believe that the house hasn't been painted in 30+ years. We have been talking colors on this one, and are actually surprising ourselves at the choices we have made.

Think historical colors painted in a modern way. So excited for this one!

Our favorite detail of the house is under the eaves. Beautiful corbels holding exposed beams that encircle the house and the ornate rafters are an extremely unique feature. Although Craftsman homes are known for their simplicity, this one seems different. The extravagant detailing makes it stand out...and we like that!

Now the inside is equally as impressive or even more so then the exterior. All original wood work, plaster that is still in tact, original lighting, even the floors are in decent shape!

Like everything else, the living room has basically been untouched since built. There is a lot of work that needs to be done on the walls throughout the house and the trim needs a little elbow grease, but we are really excited to put some imagination into these old, historic spaces and give them new life without ruining their integrity.

The dining room is one of the most impressive spaces in the house. All the wood work is immaculate (for an old house that is).

We love the lights in the box beams, well... we love the box beams too! We imagine a grand dining room with a historic feel but a modern twist in the future.

The kitchens in these old homes are charming. They just don't live up to today's needs.

We are big fans of traditional kitchens but this one needs a little help with layout and space design.

The three bedrooms are large and full of light. Another unique feature all three have? Large closets!!

This bathroom was hilarious. Almost like a time capsule. The paint is peeling off every surface and although a large bathroom, the layout is not doing anything for it. We plan on a full remodel for this space complete with a unique shower!

Basements in the city = additional square footage! This basement is large and perfect for finishing. Ideas include a media room, laundry, bathroom and office space. It will be the perfect retreat.

She's quite the house and we are very happy with the finished result (and to finally get a day off). This project has taught us a lot but one thing is certain, we love old houses and we are in this for the long haul.

Our world revolves around beautiful homes and design. We live the dream of sprucing up old, forgotten homes, adding character where there isn't, and selling them to someone who appreciates their beauty as much as we do. We live and breathe this lifestyle and use everyday to push ourselves further in this career.

Chelsea & Brandt chicdesigninvestments.com

Home sales Report for Residential Units (Excluding Condo) for December 2013 Sold Price Total Median Price Average Price

2 or less 216 199,000 213,622

3 Bdrms 816 249,950 274,339

4+ 556 365,000 415,820

Total 1,588 276,000 315,616

Photo by Moyan Brenn

Radon causes an estimated 250 lung cancer deaths every year in Oregon. Precise and accurate measuring helps protect your family. The improper installation of a radon reduction system may lower the radon, but can detract from your home and cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in energy bills over the years you live in your new home.

An invisible and odorless radioactive gas, radon comes from soil and rocks. Houses are often under vacuum due to wind, stack effect and other variables. And because foundations are not airtight, radon is drawn inside houses through small openings in the foundation or from exposed crawlspace soil.

If performed properly, a 2-day radon measurement during the inspection period provides a snapshot of the average radon level in the home. Unfortunately, untrained people using un-calibrated equipment and/ or providing recommendations that do not conform to EPA guidance are common — remember — you get what you pay for. Always hire a certified radon measurement professional.

Buyers should get involved in the design of the reduction system. Radon reduction is accomplished by using suction to intercept radon before it enters the home. Sellers usually hire the contractor with the lowest bid, frequently leaving buyers with an inferior radon reduction system. A poorly designed or installed radon reduction system can detract from the appearance of the home and generate noise that can disrupt sleep and irritate neighbors.

Installing an active soil depressurization system without sealing cracks and covering crawlspaces with a membrane may

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add a hundred dollars or more each year in heating costs — especially homes with a crawlspace or a combination basement and crawlspace. Improperly designed or installed radon reduction systems can suck air from inside the house through the same openings and exposed crawlspace soil that initially allowed radon to enter the house.

By choosing the lowest bidder, sellers unwittingly install reduction systems that can cost the new owner thousands of dollars in additional heating and air-conditioning costs over the years they own the house.

The bottom line: Hire a certified professional to measure radon. If the house needs a radon reduction system, get involved in the design so your home has a quiet, attractive and energy efficient radon reduction system.

Above: Sidewalk view of

poorly designed radon system

Right: A well designed

radon system is not noticeable from the sidewalk (Note: system can be painted to match house)

Don Francis EcoTech, General Managerr 7302 N. Richmond Ave Portland, OR 97203 (503) 493-1040 • Fax (503) 493-1042 dfrancis@ecotechllc.com

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HOUSES 14096545 12635 NE SCHUYLER ST

3

1

1008

$132,000

13450922 10910 NE SAN RAFAEL ST

3

1

1265

$149,000

13250323 12918 NE HASSALO ST

3

1

888

$189,000

14486942 907 NE 155TH AVE

3

1.1 2522

$199,900

14540284 16028 NE RUSSELL ST

3

3

1703

$209,900

13592902 8624 NE BOEHMER ST

3

2

1705

$235,000

13379310 330 NE 151ST AVE

3

2

1725

$249,000

14201128 1530 NE 140TH AVE

3

2.1 2212

$249,000

13177713 1320 NE 126TH AVE

3

3

$249,500

14104408 12815 NE TILLAMOOK ST

3

2.1 2624

$249,950

13103961 1605 NE 120TH AVE

2

2

1672

$250,000

13306872 1823 NE BELL DR

4

3

2989

$250,000

14293956 4814 NE 32ND PL

2

1.1 1595

$259,000

14557356 5246 NE 48TH AVE

3

1.1 1177

$259,000

13134130 4127 NE 137TH AVE

4

3

2930

$269,500

14189916 12311 NE BEECH ST

5

2

2556

$269,900

14307462 3520 NE GRAND AVE

2

1

1784

$269,900

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13541113 6034 NE 17TH AVE

2

1

731

$274,900

• Lead poisoning can permanently damage a child’s mental and physical development

2316

14219294 15806 NE THOMPSON CT

2

2

1776

$279,000

14157037 441 NE WEBSTER ST

3

2

1570

$285,000

14608089 5405 NE 54TH AVE

3

2

2018

$297,000

13290835 6584 NE GRAND AVE

4

3

1632

$299,000

14275136 6007 NE SKIDMORE ST

4

2

2106

$299,900

13423756 11609 NE SACRAMENTO ST

4

3

2724

$309,000

14194088 9130 NE SCHUYLER ST

3

2

2286

$309,000

14310317 13332 NE BROADWAY CT

4

2.1 2314

$325,000

14091280 3631 NE 91ST AVE

4

2

$339,500

1856

14091184 3262 NE ROSA PARKS WAY

3

2.1 1736

$349,000

13430761 4515 NE 118TH AVE

4

1

2902

$349,900

14234417 357 NE 160TH AVE

5

2

1935

$349,950

13457416 4739 NE FLANDERS ST

2

1

1740

$379,950

14516497 3140 NE ROCKY BUTTE LN

3

2.1 2059

$409,000

14170994 3910 NE GLISAN ST

4

1.1 3091

$420,000

14224696 1011 NE AINSWORTH ST

3

2

2052

$425,000

14621482 2409 NE HOLMAN ST

3

2

2228

$425,000

14508970 805 NE TILLAMOOK ST

3

1

2341

$434,950

14021212 3215 E BURNSIDE ST

4

2

2769

$459,000

14454310 5917 NE 12TH AVE

5

3

1977

$459,900

14318360 2715 NE 61ST AVE

4

2.1 2567

$469,900

14079337 3245 NE 49TH AVE

3

3

2173

$524,950

14432721 4845 NE 13TH AVE

3

2.1 3752

$539,000

13318409 3025 NE HOYT ST

5

3

2876

$550,000

14269862 3007 NE 57TH AVE

3

2.1 2480

$550,000

14214479 2942 NE 32ND AVE

3

2

2990

$579,900

14250739 1913 NE RIDGEWOOD DR

3

3

2257

$599,000

13561432 2710 NE 64TH AVE

4

2.1 3234

$699,000

14117262 3431 NE 16TH AVE

5

4

3323

$699,000

14405313 2645 NE 37TH AVE

5

4

3300

$699,900

14063184 2015 NE 52ND AVE

4

1.1 3215

$749,000

14419349 4845 NE 13TH AVE

3

2.1 3752

$750,000

14180347 2935 NE 36TH AVE

4

3.1 3099

$769,000

13242837 4005 NE ALAMEDA ST

3

2.1 3042

$789,900

14053763 3932 NE CESAR E CHAVEZ BLVD 4

3.1 4145

$879,000

14406053 3640 NE BRYCE ST

5

3.2 3833

$879,900

14162171 2133 NE 21ST AVE

4

4

4384

$1,050,000

CONDOS 13689592 1045 NE 90TH AVE C

2

1

990

$100,000

13536882 18554 NE WASCO ST

2

1.1 1104

$105,000

13211513 14811 NE SACRAMENTO #96 1

1

766

$109,950

14342102 900 NE 81ST AVE #213

1

599

$125,000

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13517963 6932 NE 13TH AVE

2

1

1071

$136,900

13448456 400 NE 100TH AVE #208

1

1

556

$137,000

13528822 3911 NE KILLINGSWORTH #5

2

1

750

$139,900

14187480 4413 NE KILLINGSWORTH #1091

1

839

$139,900

13088730 4304 NE 125TH PL

2

2

1206

$155,000

13406839 6746 NE HANCOCK ST

2

1

1050

$159,500

13636775 837 NE 90TH AVE

3

2

1250

$165,000

14447151 4655 NE KILLINGSWORTH #33 1

1

512

$165,000

14194805 4655 NE KILLINGSWORTH #32 1

1

512

$169,000

From the Editor: Community Energy Project

As Realtors, we get so busy trying to remember everything we need to do for our clients, and sometimes we forget the good stuff. The communities we work in are so important to our business, not only because our clients live or move into them, but because it holds good information for our clients. Yes it’s one more thing we need to know, BUT, the Community Energy Project is something to share. It makes us look good to know about them and it’s great info to share with our clients.

One of the great things CEP does is Lead-safe projects workshops. Here are the details, give your clients this info!

• Lead exposure is linked to Alzheimer’s disease and cancer • Lead paint dust is common in older homes and nearly half of all lead poisonings are a result of remodeling activity!

Learn at the FREE workshop: • Learn key steps to keeping yourself and family safe by doing your project lead-safe (baby crib, door, window, cabinet fronts, etc).

• Strategies for planning your job, safe clean-up and lead dust testing.

Receive FREE Project starter kit: HEPA dust mask (N-100 rating), sanding sponge, gloves, lead dust test kit, spray bottle, and more

When: Saturday February 22, 2014 Where: “Fix-It Fair” @ David Douglas High School 1001 SE 135th Ave. 97233 Sign-up at (503) 284-6827 x 109 Lead@CommunityEnergyProject.org. www.communityenergyproject.org

Tracey

{ TECH TIP } Screenshots Especially if you’re a beginner (or an expert), it’s frequently useful to capture the image of what’s on the screen — an error message or diagram, for example.

In Windows: PrintScreen key copies the whole screen image, as a graphic, onto your invisible Clipboard, so you can paste into an e-mail mes-

sage or any other program (“This is what I’m seeing! What do I do now?!”). If you add the Alt key, you copy only the front window.

On the Mac: Press Command-Shift-3. (Command is the key with the propeller on it, next to the Space bar.)

You hear a snapshot sound, and you get a graphics file on your desktop—a picture of the entire screen image.

*If you press Command-Shift-4 instead, you get a crosshair cursor; you can draw across just one portion of the screen. Or, if you now tap the Space bar, you turn the cursor into a little camera icon. You can now click on just one window or toolbar that you want to copy. *In both cases, you can hold down the Control key to copy the image to the Clipboard instead of leaving a file on the hard drive.

14342939 900 NE 81ST AVE #407

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1

712

$179,900

14249758 1220 NE 17TH AVE #4B

2

1

994

$182,900

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13564462 533 NE HOLLADAY ST #404

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$187,000

Tracey Hicks

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14598785 1488 NE 176TH AVE

3

2.1 1509

$190,000

13682346 1220 NE 17TH AVE 14D

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807

$220,000

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14257958 1335 NE FAILING ST

2

2

1932

$330,000

13327833 2637 NE 7TH AVE #3

2

2.1 1286

$389,900

14550014 5504 NE MALLORY AVE

3

2.1 2233

$419,000

14284906 526 NE SACRAMENTO ST #526 3

3.1 2100

$519,000

13170982 30 NE BEECH ST

3

3

1892

$549,750

13065716 2126 NE 45TH AVE

3

3.1 2176

$614,900

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Let's Talk Rubbish:

A NEW RESOLUTION...

January, as declared by the National Association of Professional Organizers, is GO (Get Organized) Month.

In a research conducted by University of Scranton, getting organized is #2 in the Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions for 2014. Even with the best intentions, sadly, less than 50% of these commitments to de-clutter will make it 30 days into the New Year.

By concentrating on what we really want (a clean living space or an organized office), the daily choices we make and the resources we enlist will naturally support our desires, rather than being tasks on an endless to do list soon to be abandoned. Why not join me and give it a try?

The exact reason for broken resolutions is unclear, but year after year the results always seem to be the same.

Betty

So, maybe it’s time to stop the vicious circle of insanity and approach resolutions from a new perspective, one in which we stand a better chance of success and lasting results.

Instead of resolving to “get organized,” what if we make the commitment to listen to our inner voice and to say ‘No!” to things that add stress and worry to our lives? Rather than making a list of what we hope to do, achieve or acquire in the New Year, we begin saying “No!” to the acquisition of things and projects we don’t really need or want?

What if we give ourselves permission to say “No!” to the “shoulds” and the “have to’s” and instead focus on the activities we want and choose to do?

Cheers to You, the New Year and the freedom a strong and clear “No!” can bring!

In support always,

Betty Benson, Rubbish Works of Portland

If you need help getting rid of your Donate or Discard items, just let us know! Schedule your pickup at www.rubbishworks. com/portland or call 503-928-6894

“Our Business Is Picking Up!” www.rubbishworks.com/portland

Let me & my team help you get into your dream home!

Timm Ready MLO-138444 Sr. Mortgage Banker Pacific Residential Mortgage, LLC 4949 Meadows Road, Ste. 150 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Phone: 503-699-5626, Ext. 4961 team.ready@pacresmortgage.com

Born & raised in NE Portland, I know the ins and outs of NE and the greater Portland area. I am passionate about helping people through the process of buying a home!

Call me to start making your dream home a reality.

Ready to Sell PDX Shares Tips to Get Your Home Ready to Sell

by Staci Byers

Thinking of selling your home? Buyers respond to houses that they can see themselves in, where they can imagine entertaining, relaxing and having fun. Most buyers form an opinion about the home within ten seconds of a viewing, so the first impression is everything. A well prepared home is essential from day one. Follow these basic tips prior to listing to result in a quicker sale and a less stressful experience: Curb appeal The outside of your home is your potential buyer's first impression, so make it count. Spend some time cleaning up the yard, trimming the trees and bushes, and keep the grass freshly mowed. Your front porch should be inviting and welcoming as well. A fresh doormat and potted plants or flowers suited for the season give potential buyers a great first impression.

De-clutter and pack away personal items Potential buyers try to imagine themselves living in your home, so looking at your personal shot-glass collection or children's toys makes this a little difficult for them. It is essential to spend some time removing personal items and clearing out anything that is unnecessary — this may even require utilizing an off-site storage space.

Color Color is such an important element

in a home. Having a cohesive color palette throughout pulls the spaces together and creates a natural flow that is inviting and calming. A $20 gallon of paint can transform a quirky pink bathroom into a nice and inviting space. Choose neutral colors, as this creates a backdrop that will help potential buyers imagine their own furnishings in the home.

Furniture arrangement Furniture should be functional and look comfortable. For example, a dining room should be a dining room — and not your craft room. Each room should have a clearly defined purpose. Remove any unnecessary furniture items, as this creates good flow and shows the buyer the true size and potential of each room.

Clean, clean, clean Every surface in the home should sparkle. Windows should be washed and floors polished. This includes tidying up your pantries, closets, and garage, as buyers look at every usable space. Consider hiring someone to do a thorough cleaning prior to the open house.

Interior Designer Staci Byers of Ready to Sell PDX specializes in preparing owner occupied homes for listing.

YEAR END STATISTICS • The average sales price through the end of the year is $310,600, up

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• 12.9% from the same period in 2012, when the average was $275,000. In the same comparison, the median price increased 12.8% from $235,000 llast year to $265,000 to end 2013.

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HOUSES 14494236 13641 NW SPRINGVILLE RD

3

2

1770

$424,900

13493020 10339 NW ENGLEMAN ST 13371908 3334 NW VAUGHN ST

3 3

2.1 2885 1.1 2260

$615,000 $639,900

13589039 3112 NW VALLE VISTA TER 13092743 9328 NW HOPEDALE CT

4 4

3 2364 2.1 3572

$685,000 $689,000

14660715 744 NW MACLEAY BLVD 14011969 10345 NW LAIDLAW RD

5 4

3.1 4007 3.1 3583

$749,000 $749,900

13081947 1721 NW IRVING ST 13247114 3903 NW DEVOTO LN

4 4

1.1 4501 3.1 4575

$775,000 $849,000

13425924 1416 NW BENFIELD DR 14646257 10644 NW VERNON CT

4 4

3 4695 2.1 3627

$879,900 $895,000

14237241 3749 NW DEVOTO LN 13505544 3172 NW VALLE VISTA TER

5 2

3.1 5233 2.1 3507

$975,000 $1,125,000

14470779 2915 NW LURAY TER 14326464 3921 NW DEVOTO LN

4 5

3.1 4444 3.1 5400

$1,130,000 $1,200,000

14438798 2715 NW AVOCET LN 14287011 499 NW SKYLINE BLVD

6 5

3.1 5488 4 4300

$1,249,000 $1,349,000

14229970 21342 NW KENAI CT 14391418 14749 NW BENNY DR

3 4

2 3

1644 2232

$319,000 $364,999

14686067 16730 NW ARGYLE WAY 14379445 6012 NW SICKLE TER

3 4

2.1 1920 2.1 1988

$369,900 $370,000

13464966 11995 NW KEARNEY ST 13426708 2535 NW PARNELL TER

4 3

3 2414 2.1 2189

$379,900 $415,000

13467392 16298 NW ROSSETTA ST 14552869 6219 NW TROWBRIDGE

3 4

3 3

2352 2448

$459,900 $459,995

13581200 16577 NW ARGYLE WAY 14012438 9397 NW FOX HOLLOW CT

4 4

3 3

2763 2514

$475,000 $477,500

14609552 12614 NW FOREST SPRING LN 4 13041749 16940 NW STALDER LN 3

2.1 2416 2.1 2468

$479,975 $481,990

13623449 20525 NW YONCALLA CT 14057509 9811 NW BRIE CT

3 4

2 3

2311 2891

$485,000 $485,000

13050755 6116 NW TROWBRIDGE DR 13086464 11455 NW BARTHA LN

4 4

2.1 2661 2.1 2659

$514,995 $519,900

14168847 4595 NW NESKOWIN AVE 13387621 15468 NW TAENNLER CT

4 4

2.1 3149 2.1 2983

$519,950 $525,000

13046537 14684 NW WERNER LN 13138967 3302 NW 153RD TER

4 3

2.1 2919 3 2829

$539,000 $539,950

13622485 15432 NW DOMINION DR 13556156 10162 NW CROSSING

3 3

3 2874 2.1 3004

$569,950 $575,000

13358300 10280 NW LEAHY RD 3 13321125 12986 NW GREENWOOD DR 5

2.1 2942 4 3387

$579,000 $599,995

13300229 13553 NW HOGAN ST 13229750 12841 NW ETHAN DR

4 4

3 2718 3.1 3376

$619,000 $620,995

13035825 2139 NW JESSAMINE WAY 13080459 10167 NW BRADY LN

4 5

2.1 3238 3.1 3365

$639,900 $639,900

13286607 7929 NW SKYLINE BLVD 13050457 10149 NW BRADY LN

5 5

4.1 4095 3.1 3335

$640,000 $648,900

13577154 12180 NW COLEMAN DR 13673153 8587 NW LOVEJOY ST

5 5

3.1 3636 3 3800

$799,000 $869,000

14505470 12832 NW DIAMOND DR 14062124 4517 NW 147TH AVE

4 4

3.1 4034 4 5246

$895,000 $999,000

13337330 14557 NW OAK SHADOW CT 4 13418248 14585 NW OAK SHADOW CT 4

3.1 4128 4.1 4372

$1,032,000 $1,093,000

14594796 11360 NW RIDGE RD 13499173 3526 NW BANYON PL

4.2 5940 5.1 6332

$1,148,800 $1,150,000

6 6

CONDOS 14064276 12600 NW BARNES RD #8

2

1

812

$94,900

13647036 6625 W BURNSIDE RD #252 14636358 411 NW FLANDERS ST #405

2 1

2 1

1062 724

$195,000 $209,000

14143398 20 NW 16TH AVE #4 13010033 9547 NW MILLER HILL DR

2 2

1 2

750 1095

$218,000 $222,900

13326487 2743 NW THURMAN ST #1 14262760 1926 W BURNSIDE ST #810

1 1

1 1

618 719

$225,000 $239,000

14076365 2083 NW JOHNSON ST #4 14269528 1810 NW EVERETT ST #202

1 1

1 1

772 823

$245,000 $245,000

14532647 1420 NW LOVEJOY ST #615 13368668 2463 NW JEAN LN

0 3

1 742 2.1 1776

$279,900 $329,000

14007054 2346 NW BREWER LN 14119862 1310 NW NAITO PKWY #207

4 1

3 2116 1.1 1070

$359,900 $389,000

14515427 2351 NW WESTOVER RD #12071 14090131 2438 NW MILLER RD #13 3

1 871 2.1 2185

$394,000 $399,000

14357617 782 NW WESTOVER SQ #4 14343590 937 NW GLISAN ST #734

1 1

2 1

1164 968

$399,900 $420,000

13331541 227 NW 18TH AVE 13593405 1125 NW 9TH AVE #212

3 2

1.1 1290 2 1189

$424,900 $425,000

14294373 1125 NW 9TH AVE #221 14222534 2372 NW GLISAN ST #3

2 2

2 1189 1.1 1098

$425,000 $427,500

14687456 1260 NW NAITO PKWY #707 14171824 1314 NW IRVING ST #410

1 1

1.1 1071 2 1524

$475,000 $540,000

14670287 1830 NW RIVERSCAPE ST #306 2 14283429 2529 NW THURMAN ST 3

2 1268 3.1 1472

$549,900 $599,997

14379850 2343 NW OVERTON ST 14177412 1260 NW NAITO PKWY #506

2 2

2.1 2220 2 1721

$600,000 $609,000

14431683 1310 NW NAITO PKWY #708 14041820 333 NW 9TH AVE #1115

2 1

2.1 1576 2 1563

$759,000 $779,000

14163245 1742 NW RIVERSCAPE ST 13489684 2141 NW DAVIS ST #501

2 1

2.1 2153 1.1 1729

$829,000 $895,000

13681259 2351 NW WESTOVER RD #804 2

2.1 2095

$975,000

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the Importance

of a Pre-approval Letter I

f you are in the market to buy a home this year, please consider the importance of getting pre-approved for a loan before you start the house hunting process. This advice applies to both first time and multiple home buyers. It’s incredibly important to be certain that you qualify for a specific price range, before you go through all the work of finding a house and making an offer. It will save you all kinds of time and effort to pinpoint the right home price range for you. What’s more, you’ll have a stronger bargaining position with the seller if you have a letter confirming that you are pre-approved. Sellers want to know that you are, in fact, capable of buying the house that you just made an offer on—and that they won’t lose other offers by accepting yours only to have it fall through at the time of financing. It is very possible that this letter could be the determining factor in the sellers accepting your offer over another buyer. There has been a recent crackdown in the lending world on the secondary market on credit guidelines and debt ratios. As a result, it has become more difficult to qualify for a loan—especially with the one-point rise in long term rates this past year. A pre-approval letter will show sellers that you’ve already leapt this particular hurdle, and they’ll have nothing to worry about. So really, the question becomes— why wouldn’t you?

Please don’t hesitate to take the time to be pre-approved. I would be happy to discuss our simple and straightforward pre-approval process with anyone in the market to buy a new home—call or email me any time to set up a free consultation.

All the best,

Rich Forde

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Rich began his career in 1981. In the 30 years since, Rich has witnessed many changes in mortgage lending that have helped shape his core value of nurturing longstanding relationships and his core skill as an exceptional problem solver.

Rich believes his biggest strengths are listening to his clients, motivating his team and anticipating and overcoming challenges when they arise in the loan process.

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Reverse Your Ceiling Fan Direction to Save Energy When it’s the middle of winter and freezing outside, it's probably safe to say that most of us aren't thinking about our ceiling fans. However, running fans in the colder months can actually save up to 10% on heating costs and is as simple as flipping a switch!

In the summer months, the slightly angled blades of a ceiling fan turn counterclockwise to move air down, making people feel cooler due to a concept known as the wind chill effect. During winter, the warm air generated by your heating system naturally rises to the ceiling while cooler air sinks. By switching the direction that your fan blades turn, that cooler air is drawn upwards, which forces the warmer air near the ceiling back down into the space. How does this save energy? Since thermostats are typically located at human level, keeping the warm air low where it’s needed means you can turn the temperature down a few notches and still stay warm.

Additionally, running the fan at the lowest speed will circulate air while reducing the feeling of actual air movement in the room.

While this technique should work in standard size rooms, it works especially well in vaulted or tall ceiling spaces where the people occupying the space are further separated from the warm air collecting at the ceiling. Furthermore, even though running a fan uses a small amount of electricity, there is generally still a net savings in energy use.

On most fan models, there is generally a small switch on the fan to reverse the direction (I actually had to remove a few screws to reach ours).

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ith the recent improvement in pricing, investors have gains they want to shelter. 1031’s are back. It’s time to brush up!

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ment debt equal to, or greater than, the debt paid off on the relinquished property.

Any cash not spent or debt relief is considered “boot� to the Taxpayer and taxable.

Like kind is generously defined. All real estate is like kind with all other real estate as long as what is being sold and bought falls into the following categories – rental, commercial or land held for investment (not inventory). For example, commercial is like kind with residential rental. Land is like kind with commercial.

Exchange funds can be used to pay closings costs (commissions, escrow, title and recording fees) and to pay for the replacement property. The regulations do not allow the use of exchange funds to pay loan fees, appraisal fees, the CPA’s bill and many other expenses the Taxpayer might incur during the exchange.

Deadlines begin to run when the sale of the relinquished property closes. The Taxpayer has 180 days to close on the replacement property but only the first 45 days of the 180 to identify the replacement property.

Exchange companies are necessary when the relinquished property is being sold to one party and the replacement property is being purchased from someone else, even when both transactions close the same day.

The exchange company and escrow company need time to coordinate their paperwork for the closing. The sooner the Taxpayer contacts an exchange company the better outcome for their exchange.

Identification rules are extremely strict and exchanges are being audited for compliance. Most Taxpayers may list only three properties. The identification must be a signed writing, sent to the exchange company within the 45 day deadline. It must be unambiguous in describing the replacement property, including unit numbers for condos and percentages for fractional ownership.

To get the best result in an exchange, the Taxpayer will reinvest the cash in the exchange account and will obtain replace-

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green homes ML#

Address

Bdr Bth

SF

Price

HOUSES 13163605 7802 N HEREFORD AVE

3

2.1 1543

$314,900

13537271 8301 N NEWMAN AVE

3

2.1 1543

$314,900

13088182 8619 N WAYLAND AVE

3

2.1 1733

$350,000

13248141 8629 N WAYLAND ST

3

2.1 1715

$350,000

14379306 2315 N BRYANT ST

4

2.1 3327

$525,000

14531227 4427 N GANTENBEIN AVE

3

3

2335

$599,900

13369905 3520 NE WEBSTER ST

3

2.1 2217

$519,900

13176645 6715 SE HOLGATE

3

2.1 1986

$360,000

13097264 7320 SE 48TH AVE

3

2.1 1602

$414,900

13391165 7306 SE 48TH AVE

3

2.1 1589

$424,900

14226893 1714 SE CLINTON ST

3

2.1 1844

$519,900

13454674 3912 SE MALDEN ST

3

2.1 2486

$529,000

13153897 4123 SE 31ST AVE

4

2.1 2459

$569,900

13618053 4317 SE CLAY ST

3

2.2 2200

$600,000

13201073 4802 SE BROOKLYN ST

3

3

2863

$625,000

13197035 1317 SE SHERRETT ST

3

3.1 2583

$679,950

13579489 7535 SE 18TH AVE

4

3.1 2977

$700,000

13293880 14639 THAYER RD

3

2.1 1816

$279,950

13104108 18927 WYNTON DR

4

2.1 2236

$329,950

13110457 14609 BLUE BLOSSOM WAY

3

2.1 2051

$329,950

13595493 5502 KODERRA AVE

5

2.1 2633

$639,950

14676066 4540 SW LAMONT WAY

5

2.1 3555

$874,950

13457655 8310 SW 46TH AVE

3

3

2335

$579,900

13107172 4031 SW ALICE ST

4

2.1 4330

$599,000

13661870 3634 SW HUME ST

4

3.1 2275

$614,900

13467392 16298 NW ROSSETTA ST

3

3

2352

$459,900

13138967 3302 NW 153RD TER

3

3

2829

$539,950

13622485 15432 NW DOMINION DR

3

3

2874

$569,950

13566075 17697 SW PHEASANT LN

3

2.1 2318

$429,900

13671644 19607 SW SONIA LN

4

2.1 2520

$453,998

13233642 19635 SW SONIA LN

4

2.1 2730

$462,985

13573437 19612 SW SONIA LN

4

2.1 2730

$474,985

13303533 17287 SW MONTAGUE WAY

3

2.1 1495

$250,000

14103588 16942 SW 134TH TER L26

3

2.1 1388

$264,990

14693398 16914 SW 134TH TER L28

3

2.1 1562

$269,990

14006848 13584 SW MACBETH DR

3

2.1 1562

$274,990

13636502 16986 SW 134TH TER L23

4

2.1 1725

$279,990

13600629 16949 SW 134TH TER L18

3

2.1 2030

$329,990

14152606 16963 SW 134TH TER L19

4

2.1 2345

$344,990

14579670 13138 SW PORTIA LN L1005

4

2.1 2345

$353,990

13337245 29088 SW ORLEANS AVE

4

2.1 1920

$355,990

14211287 13871 SW 90TH AVE

3

2.1 2776

$508,950

13396615 13878 SW 90TH AVE

3

2.1 3087

$549,000

13418931 9918 N OREGONIAN AVE

3

2.1 2150

$297,000

13603268 5839 N ALBINA AVE

3

3.1 2282

$509,950

14284906 526 NE SACRAMENTO ST #526 3

3.1 2100

$519,000

13065716 2126 NE 45TH AVE

3

3.1 2176

$614,900

13410096 11285 SE AQUILA ST

3

2.1 1656

$254,500

14515427 2351 NW WESTOVER RD #12071

1

871

$394,000

13075810 949 NW OVERTON ST #904

1

1

910

$394,900

13325479 1630 SW 58TH AVE #11

3

2.1 2061

$419,900

14343590 937 NW GLISAN ST #734

1

1

968

$420,000

13304930 1001 NW LOVEJOY ST S390

0

1

834

$424,900

14214682 10195 SW MORRISON ST

3

3

2905

$595,000

13620121 1025 NW COUCH ST #1314

3

2

1978

$1,475,000

13620126 949 NW OVERTON ST #1604

2

2.1 2247

$1,580,000

14488202 949 NW OVERTON #1606

3

3

2521

$1,850,000

13404646 311 NW 12TH AVE #1002

2

2.1 2608

$1,999,000

14599826 7791 SW ALDER ST

3

2.1 2217

$326,950

14619948 7791 SW ALDER

3

2.1 2217

$326,950

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Renaissance Homes Celebrates 30 Years in Business

By Nicole DeCosta

2014

marks Renaissance Homes’ 30th year in business. Thank you for being a part of our journey.

While a lot has changed in 30 years, one constant drives every member of our team — a passion for homebuilding. We find this industry inspiring, innovative and rewarding.

We’re excited to make 2014 a very personal one by sharing our staff, projects, tips, behind-thescenes photos and special events each month. We’ll also share our talented trade partners and spotlight unique milestones along our 30 year journey. Thank you, all of you.

As we spend the year reflecting on where we’ve been, we’ll also share some amazing projects on tap, such as the Renaissance Boat Club in Wilsonville and our work with the Homebuilders Foundation and Bridge Meadows, a multi-generation housing facility providing a safe haven for at-risk youth aging out of the foster care system.

We hope this year will be educational, not only for us, but also for our clients.

Our video series highlighting every step in our green building process provides insight into our innovative practices. Our company president, Randy Sebastian, remains devoted to improving and refining the homebuilding process — his mission since 1984.

His work continues to reflect enthusiasm and passion for wellbuilt homes.

As the number one builder in Portland and the number one LEED-certified builder for single-family homes in Oregon, we know the importance of teamwork and positive encouragement.

In fact, it could be said that all Renaissance employees are on the cheerleading squad. Whether it’s walking a home site, choosing interior selections, updating our website or hosting an open house, Renaissance employees are conscientious, encouraging, and believe that positive energy is the best energy spent.

We work hard every day and enjoy doing so. Every home, right down to the last detail, is completed with sincere care. Perhaps

that’s how we’ve earned 40 Street of Dreams awards, including six Best of Show honors — more than any other builder.

It takes dedication and passion to make a great homebuilder. Our team dynamically pursues excellence as we believe there is no finish line. Our creative team pushes the envelope with home design, construction techniques, amenities, style, and integrating new products. We lead, others follow.

Our homebuyers fuel us; they deserve to live in the best built home in the Northwest.

At Renaissance, we believe we are saving the planet one Renaissance home at a time. Cheers to another 30 years.

For more information, to view the list of available properties and see photos, visit Renaissance-Homes.com

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Should We Follow the British Example?

Have you noticed abandoned patches of land in your community suddenly springing to life? It could be the work of an underground movement called guerrilla gardening — the practice of taking unused land and planting it with flowers and shrubs, just to beautify the area a bit.

Now, a group of British women are bringing the same concept to light — except their aim is not only to beautify, but to feed their neighborhood.

Pam Warhurst and Mary Clear of Todmorden, West Yorkshire, believe flowers are well and good, but planting vegetables in public spaces would benefit their town much more. Incredible Edible Todmorden replaces flowers in public gardens with vegetables, then invites local residents to help themselves to ripe veggies whenever they like, free of charge. This means food has to travel much fewer miles to get to hungry mouths, reducing impact on the environment.

Within 10 years, they aim to have their town producing their own fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy products.

Norah Hamill, who runs a similar project in the nearby town of Huddersfield, encourages her neighbors to plant vegetables wherever possible — back yards, public gardens, schools, even cemeteries. Shopkeepers and café owners are invited to put container gardens outside their estab-

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lishments, and passersby can pick at will.

Occasional acts of vandalism, or people taking more than their fair share, can be expected, but organizers still say the educational and environmental benefits outweigh this risk.

Incredible Edible Todmorden and Incredible Edible Huddersfield have already been inundated with donated seeds, tools, and volunteers. Other nearby towns, such as Wilmslow and Wakefield, are following suit with their own community agriculture. houselogic.com

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Hate scrubbing? Use ammonia on your stove grates.

Place a rubber band around an open paint can to wipe your brush on, and keep paint off the side of the can

After you get all of the grossness off, wax your stovetop.

Show your small appliances some love with Cream of Tartar.

Rub a walnut on damaged wooden furniture to cover up dings

Your dishwasher needs half a cup of CLR cleaner to function as new again.

Cut open toilet paper rolls and use as a cuff to save your wrapping paper and keep it from unrolling

De-scale your faucets with the help of some paper towels and vinegar.

Use a hanging shoe rack to store cleaning supplies (and keep them away from the kids)

Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide will clean off that glass cooktop.

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The CARE FEEDING of YOUR HOME: Avoid Home Improvement Fraud

Once you’re a victim of a home repair scam, you won’t ever get your money back and you’ll have to pay for the repairs and possible additional damage. Prevention is the best form of protection. Following is Handyman Bob’s Top Ten List of ways to avoid home improvement fraud: Verify the contractor’s license with CCB in Oregon and BOLI in Washington.

Don’t even consider hiring someone who is not licensed, because you become the contractor, responsible for paying subcontractors, accidents on the property, and maybe even payroll taxes. No license, no work!

Be Super Careful here.

According to the Postal Inspector, the fastest growing areas of home repair fraud are Painting, General repairs, Re-roofing/Roof repairs, Siding Replacement, and Whole House Window Replacement.

The scam artist really puts pressure on to arrange for fast payment.

Legitimate businesses also want to reduce the time between making the sale and getting paid, but scammers stress this, because for them their job is not the work to be done - it’s collecting the money!

Watch for these warning signs: Rebates, door-to-door sales, selling the fi-

nancing and not the work, money up front, offers of free inspections, no tools in their van, advertising that doesn’t include a license number, can’t produce license and insurance information, proposal is very vague with regard to quality of materials.

Don’t close the door - slam it, if you hear: “Working in your neighborhood and have materials left over...”, “use your house to get more work”, “offer only good today”, “cash for materials up front”.

Insist on a detailed contract.

If remodeling the kitchen, the contractor should specify the make and model of all appliances, all fixtures, all stone and tile, the color of the paint - you get the idea. If the contract simply states, “Remodel kitchen - $32,000”, show him the door.

Never, ever pay by debit card.

(And avoid using checks drawn on an account with lots of $$$ in it) and never allow use of your tools in lieu of theirs (if they don’t have tools, they’re not for real).

Always pay using a credit card: Or, if you choose to use checks, make sure they are not one of your primary bank accounts. Scammers don’t just stick to home improvement fraud, they love identity theft, as well. If you use a check to pay for work done by a subcontractor, make the

check payable to both parties, the contractor and his sub.

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In fact, it is a good idea to have 10% to 20% retainage specified in the contract. This is common practice in commercial work; insist on it when remodeling or repairing your home.

Don’t even consider hiring someone who is not licensed!

This is so important, it is not only the first item in the Top Ten List of ways to avoid home improvement fraud, it is also the last one. Remember, No License, No Work!

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southeast ML#

Address

Bdr Bth

SF

Price

HOUSES 14096924 1835 SE 143RD AVE

2

1

990

$109,000

14372037 16820 SE ALDER ST 14141158 6542 SE 89TH AVE

3 4

2 1

1992 1432

$109,900 $153,500

14001651 5432 SE 122ND AVE 14345251 2305 SE 110TH AVE

2 3

2 2

1776 1138

$169,900 $169,900

14089791 13800 E BURNSIDE ST 14386572 6414 SE HAZEL AVE

2 3

1 2

896 1084

$169,950 $174,900

14153823 2615 SE 176TH PL 14679726 215 SE 136TH AVE

3 3

1 2

1332 1248

$174,950 $181,300

14213113 3637 SE 151ST AVE 14153853 14941 SE MILL ST

3 3

2 2

1236 2183

$184,900 $192,600

14021048 13948 SE CENTER ST 13350551 6134 SE MALDEN ST

5 3

2.1 2390 2 1816

$199,000 $199,900

14259604 5525 SE NEHALEM ST 14258951 3636 SE 66TH AVE

2 3

1 890 1.1 1025

$204,000 $209,900

14360610 2535 SE 191ST PL 13054440 8027 SE RHONE ST

3 3

1 2

1924 1096

$219,000 $219,500

13264334 12600 SE HAROLD ST 13323790 5105 SE FLAVEL DR

3 3

3 1469 1.1 1156

$219,900 $219,950

14140788 3944 SE 91ST AVE 14673715 2722 SE 120TH AVE

3 7

2 1304 3.5 3030

$220,000 $224,900

14116460 18005 SE KELLY CT 14420856 2814 SE 176TH PL

4 3

2 2

2180 1824

$225,000 $225,000

14654738 5104 SE 58TH AVE 14412475 7501 SE OGDEN ST

2 4

1 2738 2.1 1624

$225,000 $229,500

14523701 12624 SE REEDWAY ST 14152274 6137 SE 86TH AVE

3 3

2 1444 2.1 1970

$229,950 $234,900

14367326 6418 SE 93RD AVE 14056778 7007 SE 69TH AVE

3 3

1 2

1056 1392

$239,000 $249,000

14119835 18620 SE TIBBETTS CT 13042074 13032 SE COOPER ST

5 3

3 2204 2.1 2160

$249,900 $259,000

14191426 4638 SE 49TH AVE 14442211 8040 SE CORA ST

3 4

1 1

903 2225

$259,000 $269,900

14284294 1130 SE 151ST AVE 14364152 5916 SE 50TH AVE

4 3

1.1 3246 1 1424

$269,950 $274,900

14193074 5119 SE 132ND AVE 14254780 6505 SE 43RD AVE

5 3

1 1

1981 1040

$275,000 $282,200

14398733 4240 SE 88TH AVE 14415247 1936 SE MILLER ST

3 2

2 1

2305 758

$285,000 $285,000

14524284 8726 SE HOLGATE BLVD 13053644 8302 SE 144TH DR

4 4

2.1 1899 2.1 2321

$289,500 $299,950

14519995 5735 SE TOLMAN ST 14493944 12909 SE MILL ST

3 3

2 2063 2.1 2097

$305,000 $318,888

14133897 13817 SE MAIN ST 14291080 6017 SE 21ST AVE

4 2

2.1 2441 1 1240

$319,500 $325,000

14388202 6605 SE 46TH AVE 13112971 14437 SE CLATSOP ST

3 3

2 2406 2.1 2508

$329,900 $334,000

14394032 4924 SE 66TH AVE 14210342 2726 SE 103RD AVE

3 4

1 2

1570 2562

$339,000 $360,000

13371134 5423 SE GLADSTONE ST 14577662 4110 SE 72ND AVE

3 3

1 2140 2.1 2057

$369,900 $374,900

14390387 7543 SE 141ST AVE 14296148 7912 SE 141ST AVE

3 6

3.1 4395 3.1 3188

$375,000 $379,000

14537073 6701 SE 74TH AVE 14195008 5736 SE MITCHELL

3 4

1 1350 2.1 2174

$389,000 $399,000

14230276 7033 SE STARK ST 14203538 4302 SE 35TH AVE

2 3

1 2556 2.1 3016

$399,900 $424,999

13486918 3651 SE REX ST 14340117 5950 SE 141ST AVE

4 6

2 4

2594 3624

$449,900 $455,000

13699749 114 SE 17TH AVE 14202313 14336 SE NEHALEM CT FH 12

4 3

2 3

2744 2763

$475,000 $475,000

13306590 12029 SE DEERHAVEN DR 13317242 2522 SE 16TH AVE

4 4

4.1 4052 1.1 2396

$489,900 $490,000

14677015 1803 SE YUKON ST 14578631 1306 SE YUKON ST

3 2

2 1

2048 1694

$499,000 $500,000

14034185 330 SE CESAR E CHAVEZ BLVD 3 14226893 1714 SE CLINTON ST 3

2 3676 2.1 1844

$519,900 $519,900

13412107 2232 SE STEPHENS ST 14521296 3765 SE HARRISON ST

5 4

2.1 3078 2 2268

$525,000 $545,000

14091574 1734 SE 43RD AVE 14043943 3736 SE 32ND AVE

4 4

2 2500 2.1 2506

$549,900 $559,900

14535570 7236 SE MILL ST 14008642 6524 SE 36TH AVE

5 3

3 2

3118 2902

$579,900 $599,000

14466108 6325 SE THORBURN (ON 63RD) 4 14603502 6230 SE REED COLLEGE PL 3

2.1 3400 2 2627

$599,000 $599,000

14215730 7536 SE 31ST AVE 14329091 4536 SE WOODWARD ST

4 5

2 4

3084 3444

$619,000 $629,900

13197035 1317 SE SHERRETT ST 13472263 1917 SE 37TH AVE

3 3

3.1 2583 3 2775

$679,950 $800,000

14125565 8015 SE 28TH AVE 14300473 1734 SE LADD AVE

5 4

4 4894 3.1 5265

$849,900 $1,095,000

14111327 2702 SE 138TH AVE #11

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$59,000

14033710 12545 SE MAIN ST 13664171 7835 SE 92ND AVE #10

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$110,000 $140,000

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URBAN NEST Concert Series Kicks Off with progressive folk band “Wildish” at Urban Nest Realty Local company Urban Nest Realty will kick off a quarterly concert series beginning Friday evening, January 17th, 2014, featuring Wildish, a progressive folk band based in Portland. This will be the first of a quarterly concert series at Urban Nest Realty featuring outstanding local musicians.

Concerts are free and open to the public.

Since the opening of their North Williams location in September, Urban Nest has hosted several Portland community events, including:

• A holiday food drive for the Oregon Food Bank

• Gatherings for local small business owners and women entrepreneurs

“We love being active partners in the Portland community. We started our business back in 2011 because after working as realtors for decades, we wanted to create something truly different. Now we have a company that connects people with causes that matter. It’s been great to share our new space with so many talented, compassionate Portlanders!”

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HOUSES 13295928 10308 OREGONIAN AVE

4

2

1920

$165,000

13295568 6904 N COLUMBIA WAY

3

1

1216

$169,950

13627922 6988 N COLUMBIA WAY

2

1

681

$179,500

13268869 9213 N ENDICOTT AVE

3

2.1 1624

$189,500

13400797 9207 N ENDICOTT AVE

3

2.1 1624

$189,500

13195240 6826 N SEDRO ST

3

1

1192

$199,900

13589821 8806 N DWIGHT AVE

3

2.1 1621

$210,000

13115821 6925 N POWERS ST

3

2

932

$220,000

13066095 2802 N WILLIS BLVD

3

2.1 1291

$229,900

13110174 8256 N JOHNSWOOD DR

3

1.1 1344

$229,900

14201221 9460 N TYLER AVE

3

1

1749

$229,900

13329725 9706 N CLARENDON AVE

3

1.1 2068

$239,000

14395854 7112 N PRINCETON ST

3

3

1848

$239,000

14431205 5023 N GIRARD ST

1

1

940

$239,500

13440811 4944 N HUDSON ST

3

2.1 1684

$250,000

13056444 5803 N WILLAMETTE BLVD

1

1

1830

$259,900

13301260 5025 N HUDSON ST

3

2

1566

$260,000

14624154 3361 N BALDWIN ST

3

2.1 1384

$265,000

14250854 718 N WINCHELL ST

2

2

1870

$274,900

14307221 8107 N VAN HOUTEN AVE

4

2

1776

$288,900

13420281 6928 N MARYLAND AVE

2

1

1698

$289,500

13463298 6916 N POLK AVE

2

1

1692

$289,950

14294281 10015 N IRIS WAY

4

2.1 1899

$292,000

14475848 5215 N WILLIS BLVD

3

2

1519

$299,000

14241565 241 N LOTUS ISLE DR

3

2

2306

$299,500

13539315 9232 N MOHAWK AVE

3

2.1 1416

$299,900

14683725 7107 N IVANHOE ST

3

1

1586

$299,900

13163605 7802 N HEREFORD AVE

3

2.1 1543

$314,900

13537271 8301 N NEWMAN AVE

3

2.1 1543

$314,900

14221966 5825 N GAY AVE

4

2

2028

$315,000

14628197 8810 N BURRAGE AVE

3

2

2783

$318,000

13289972 3725 N BALDWIN ST

3

2

1800

$319,900

13633792 7218 N FOSS AVE

3

1

2224

$329,750

13155735 5258 N COMMERCIAL AVE

3

2

2320

$339,000

14628455 2834 N EMERSON CT

2

1

1390

$339,900

13358357 3418 N COMMERCIAL AVE

3

1

2126

$349,000

13436026 5334 N WILLIAMS AVE

3

1

2646

$349,900

13088182 8619 N WAYLAND AVE

3

2.1 1733

$350,000

13248141 8629 N WAYLAND ST

3

2.1 1715

$350,000

14008190 7049 N GREENWICH AVE

3

2.1 1656

$359,900

14030961 2825 N ARGYLE

4

2.1 1726

$370,000

13237353 1312 N BUFFALO

4

2.1 2017

$429,000

14611790 7025 N DENVER AVE

3

2.1 2375

$479,900

13637730 5102 N HARVARD ST

4

3.1 2744

$505,000

14145320 1846 N FARRAGUT ST

3

2

2720

$510,000

14379306 2315 N BRYANT ST

4

2.1 3327

$525,000

14531227 4427 N GANTENBEIN AVE

3

3

2335

$599,900

13663678 4064 N COURT AVE

5

3

3447

$669,000

13556722 169 N LOTUS BEACH DR

3

3.1 3090

$689,900

CONDOS 13003911 406 N HAYDEN ISLAND DR

1.1 1184

$138,900

14633156 7015 N BURLINGTON AVE #7 2

1

668

$139,000

13262283 261 N HAYDEN BAY DR

1

1

858

$162,000

13223098 211 N HAYDEN BAY DR

1

1

1100

$180,000

14063505 271 N HAYDEN BAY DR

2

2

1090

$199,777

13444415 231 N HAYDEN BAY DR

2

2

1090

$214,900

14181679 309 N HAYDEN BAY DR

2

2

1090

$229,777

13441442 707 N HAYDEN ISLAND DR#227 2

2

1740

$274,950

13181168 905 N HARBOUR DR #18

4

4

2745

$499,950

13584309 707 N HAYDEN ISLAND DR#204 2

2

2238

$550,000

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Planting & Planning

WITH LET'S SHARE HOUSING I n the dead of winter, there are few things more pleasurable than pulling a garden catalog or travel brochure from the mailbox. It ignites the imagination, connecting you with the promise of a new possibility! Sharing housing can create the same feeling. There’s a good chance of cultivating new possibilities through tending and nurturing a community.

As a retiree, Lucy was dreaming of change this past November.

She knew she’d relish the companionship and freedom having a housemate could bring! Lucy looked around her four-bedroom house, at her budget and at her lifestyle. The idea of sharing her space began to take seed.

Gardeners, take note. How many times have you seen a plant in a catalog that just begs to live in that little corner of your yard?

You rush to order and when It arrives you bolt outside at first thaw to plant it. A few months

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later the shoots appear. Soon the new plant in the corner is bullying your precious Pachysandra.

Maybe you need to transplant the new plant or move your Pachysandra somewhere else. Hmm‌ maybe your tidy yard could have benefited with more planning.

Now then, back to Lucy’s story.

After bringing in an organizer to help her downsize clutter, repurpose her rooms and clean out some closets, Lucy posted a notice at her local college, ad-

baby boomers vertising for a housemate. The rent was reasonable and she got lots of calls for the available room. Thinking she’d be more comfortable with a female roommate she decided on the first woman who called and moved her in. Simple. She’d gotten her place ready and filled in less than a month.

That was a cinch, thought Lucy.

Lucy’s bedroom was right next to her housemate’s. The first evening her housemate fell into her bed at midnight, waking Lucy from a sound sleep. Just as Lucy began to doze off again, a one-sided cell phone conversation ensued between her new housemate and ‘the boyfriend’. Lucy spent two sleepless hours waiting for the call to end. She decided to talk to her housemate about late night phone calls in the morning, before her swim class.

Lucy waited patiently in the kitchen for her housemate to get up the next morning.

Since her housemate was still sleeping, she left a note before running off to swim class, explaining the late night phone calls would have to be curtailed. Simple solution.

That evening her renter arrived home from class and immediately went to her room.

Through the door Lucy mentioned she wanted to talk about the phone calls, which caused a wail and outburst from the other side of the door. Oh, does this remind you a little of that pretty little plant that looked beautiful at first glance but then began overtaking it’s own little corner (and every crevice of the garden)?

Needless to say, next time Lucy looks for a housemate she will carefully choose one

she has more in common with. Rather than the companionship Lucy was hoping for, she ended up complicating her life. Like the garden, with better planning (and better interviewing skills) Lucy could have avoided ‘replanting’ and cultivated a better outcome in the first place.

It might have taken another month or two to find a successful housing match but it would have been worth it over the long run. Beyond clearing space and placing an ad, there is much more to consider when searching for a compatible housemate. Lucy could have looked at the configuration of the rooms, placing the housemate’s bed further from the shared wall.

Or, with three rooms available, a shared study between the two bedrooms might have been a better solution. Finding a good household flow for all members makes for less sleepless nights and more all around compatibility.

Lucy could have taken a look at her own lifestyle in the beginning too. As a retiree, finding a housemate with similar sleeping patterns (and interests) would have eliminated some of the conflict. Like-minded folks tend to get along better, having fewer issues to resolve.

Attending classes at local community centers or going to MEETUPS with folks her own age and similar interests might have been a good way to launch the search. Even someone from her swim class may have been a more logical choice. Once they’d connected, taking the TIME to get to know one another, talk about sharing the home and the common spaces would be essential talking points. Making time for a lunch, dinner or long weekend to get to know one another is sensible way to get acquainted. Relationships take time to grow and evolve, just like a garden.

Let's Share Housing isn’t just the garden catalog to dream over. Our service gives housemates the tools for thriving shared housing matches. We’re Cultivating community, home by home. Through our own trials and successes we’ve learned shared housing takes time, planning and using the right tools. Ready to plant a fresh idea of your own? Visit the Let's Share Housing website or attend a MEETUP where you can join others interested in growing community. Our resources give you the tools needed to cultivate healthy shared households!

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HOUSES 14689770 7026 SW VIRGINIA AVE

1

1

700

$249,500

13547406 7736 SW TERWILLIGER BLVD

4

2

2077

$258,900

14351964 9421 SW 54TH AVE

3

2.1 1656

$259,900

14664279 10927 SW 60TH AVE

3

1.1 1417

$265,000

13096512 9710 SW 54TH AVE

3

1.1 1098

$275,000

14323129 12160 SW DOUGLAS ST

3

1

1320

$294,500

14190360 8937 SW 14TH AVE

3

2

1998

$299,900

14576633 9305 SW 18TH PL

3

2

1248

$309,900

14105601 5630 SW PENDLETON ST

3

2

1521

$319,900

14067714 4243 SW STEPHENSON ST

3

2.1 1760

$325,000

14429319 9422 SW 55TH AVE

3

2.2 2064

$335,000

14263790 4835 SW 31ST DR

2

1

1695

$339,500

14583779 11737 SW 35TH AVE

3

2.1 2000

$349,900

13474089 11416 SW 47TH AVE

4

2.1 1740

$369,900

13589182 645 SW MAPLECREST DR

3

2

1460

$379,000

13065979 5902 SW CANBY ST

5

3

2425

$389,000

13331720 5914 SW GUNTHER LN

5

3

2590

$399,900

14431910 3595 SW VISTA DR

3

3

1986

$419,000

13423422 12329 SW 34TH AVE

3

2.1 1944

$419,500

13483978 5616 SW IDAHO ST

4

2

1896

$420,000

14499078 7640 SW HOOD AVE

4

3

1788

$435,000

13677127 4314 SW WASHOUGA AVE

3

2

2255

$449,000

14644229 4405 SW MELVILLE AVE

3

2.1 2508

$465,000

14535537 3392 SW DELANEY PL

7

4.1 2824

$475,000

14284925 5205 SW 19TH DR

3

2.1 3231

$479,900

13599565 7275 SW SYLVAN CT

3

2.1 2420

$529,500

13096594 3015 SW WESTWOOD DR

4

3

3440

$574,900

14477823 10703 SW SOUTHRIDGE DR

5

3.1 3370

$594,900

13595502 6500 SW HAMILTON WAY

4

3

3588

$599,900

14391599 8125 SW MAPLE DR

3

3

3586

$599,900

14106748 9050 SW MONTEREY PL

3

3

2886

$600,000

13365405 11518 SW 27TH AVE

5

4.1 4005

$649,000

14685926 6835 SW 35TH AVE

4

4

4318

$649,900

14589181 5616 SW TEXAS ST

4

2.1 3373

$659,000

14667625 300 SW MOONRIDGE PL

4

2.1 3248

$695,000

13052961 5725 SW KNIGHTSBRIDGE DR 5

3.1 5558

$699,900

14389161 3234 SW PARSONS CT

5

3.2 5301

$699,900

13633897 7790 SW LINDEN RD

4

3

3106

$774,850

14459790 3027 SW 55TH DR

4

2.1 3450

$799,000

13347268 5410 SW ALTA MIRA CIR

5

3.1 4011

$849,900

14295081 10150 SW RIVERSIDE DR

3

3.1 3466

$875,000

14562166 4152 SW 40TH PL

6

4

4032

$895,000

14502330 6357 SW LABER RD

3

3.1 3770

$1,100,000

13558293 4210 SW TORR LN

3

3

4935

$1,150,000

13110039 732 SW CASTLE RIDGE LN

4

3.1 4759

$1,170,000

14410784 6351 SW LABER RD

3

3.1 4479

$1,195,000

14514863 1500 SW MILITARY RD

6

6.3 11653

$4,500,000

13609952 7060 SW BARNES CT

3

2.1 1772

$339,900

14044079 9100 SW MORRISON ST

3

2

1544

$395,000

14479131 1025 SW CEDAR HILLS BLVD

4

2

3112

$349,000

14215180 7931 SW 40TH AVE H

2

2

900

$84,000

13424189 7931 SW 40TH AVE D

2

2

910

$94,900

14012349 7514 SW BARNES RD A

1

1

598

$99,000

13107667 5109 SW OLESON RD

2

2

992

$125,000

13439328 3701 SW CONDOR AVE A1

1

1

675

$162,500

14335064 4460 SW SCHOLLS FERRY 22A 2

2

1305

$179,900

13468204 4320 SW CORBETT AVE #213

2

2

1126

$180,900

13660139 6220 SW CAPITOL HWY #9

2

1.1

922

$185,000

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13217425 3473 SW BARBUR BLVD #8

2

1.1

777

$198,000

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14567590 7910 SW 31ST AVE #103

1

1

936

$229,900

14672458 5630 SW RIVERSIDE LN #5

2

2

1170

$284,000

13609014 3150 SW DOLPH CT #3150

2

2.1 1512

$288,400

14281680 3570 SW RIVER PKWY #1007

1

1

889

$340,000

14489665 3601 SW RIVER PKWY #2118

1

1

1210

$374,900

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Crawlspace: CLOTHES DRYER SAFETY Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past them while they tumble inside a spinning drum.

Heat is provided by an electrical heating element or gas burner. Some heavy garment loads can contain more than a gallon of water which, during the drying process, will become airborne water vapor and leave the dryer and home through an exhaust duct (more commonly known as a dryer vent).

A vent that exhausts moist air to the home’s exterior has a number of requirements: It should be connected.

The connection is usually behind the dryer but may be beneath it. Look carefully to make sure it’s actually connected!

It should not be restricted.

Dryer vents are often made from flexible plastic or metal duct, which may be easily kinked or crushed where they exit the dryer and enter the wall or floor. This is often a problem since dryers tend to be tucked away into small areas with little room to work.

Vent hardware is available which is designed to turn 90° in a limited space without restricting the flow of exhaust air. One of the reasons

that restrictions are a potential fire hazard is that, along with water vapor evaporated out of wet clothes, the exhaust stream carries lint – highly flammable particles of clothing made of cotton and polyester. Lint can accumulate in an exhaust duct, reducing the dryer’s ability to expel heated water vapor, which then accumulates as heat energy within the machine. As the dryer overheats, mechanical failures can trigger sparks, which can cause lint trapped in the dryer vent to burst into flames. This condition can cause the whole house to burst into flames! Fires generally originate within the dryer but spread by escaping through the ventilation duct, incinerating trapped lint, and following its path into the building wall.

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House fires caused by dryers are very common. The National Fire Protection Agency states that fires caused by dryers in 2005 were responsible for approximately 13,775 house fires, 418 injuries, 15 deaths, and $196 million in property damage. Most of these incidents occur in residences and are the result of improper lint cleanup and maintenance. Fortunately, these fires are very easy to prevent. Clean the duct, correct probems.

We often see many dryer vents terminate in crawlspaces or attics where they deposit moisture, which can encourage the growth of mold, wood decay, or other material problems. Sometimes they will terminate just beneath attic ventilators. This is a defective installation. They must terminate at the exterior and away from a door or window! Also, screens may NOT be present at the duct termination; they can accumulate lint and should be removed.

PROPERTY TALK: INSPECTION? Should sellers be proactive and complete a professional home inspection before listing their home for sale? Some will argue yes, and others will argue no. I generally argue against pre-listing inspections by the seller for a number of reasons. First, is the expanded duty by the sellers to disclose any known or apparent defects. Upon listing the home for sale, sellers must complete the statutory required “Property Disclosure Statement” which states that sellers must disclose any known defects (to the sellers’ knowledge) and the existence of any professional inspection that has been completed in the past 3 years. By having a home inspection, sellers are required to share the professional report with all potential purchasers and disclose the deficiencies uncovered during the inspection. This list of defects is likely to be much longer and more extensive than the list of defects known personally by sellers who are not licensed

“The entry door is the beginning of your journey through a house, ” says Southern California architect Craig Stoddard. “It’s the first part of the house that anyone going through the house looks at closely. Ideally it should emphasize the character of the house,” he adds. For new and old homes alike, the front door is a key focal point.

ed with wood doors to minimize cracking and warping by giving the panels enough room to shift as they expand and contract with changes in humidity. Doors with door lites have panel construction with one or more lites substituting for a panel or panels. For more about this, see Front Door Construction.

Unfortunately, because they are exposed to weather and heavy wear, entry doors often show their age prematurely. Most older doors are made from wood, a material that has the warm, natural look and feel that most people prefer but is vulnerable to the elements. Season after season of sun and rain eventually warp, crack and bow wood, as the sun’s ultraviolet rays break down wood’s natural lignin, and moisture repeatedly shrinks and swells wood fibers.

As a result, when given enough time, wood doors give up the ghost.

Smart Front Door Shopping Doors are available through millwork shops, door manufacturers, lumberyards, and home improvement centers. Most manufactured doors are made by a handful of large companies; Premdor and JeldWen, for example, own several smaller or regional door makers that each construct a particular type of door. These companies, in turn, ship to local distributors and dealers.

Luckily, entry and exterior doors have changed significantly over the past few years. Homeowners may now select from a vast smorgasbord of options. Hundreds of types and sizes are available, from conventional wood models to high-tech alternatives made of fiberglass composites or steel to doors that incorporate a combination of these materials.

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contractors. While some buyers may find this helpful, a lengthy report could scare off other buyers, particularly first-time homebuyers, regardless of whether repairs have been completed and the noted issues have been addressed.

Secondly, the property type or the age of the home may not warrant the expense by the sellers. If the property is a condominium or townhouse where the homeowners association, and not the property owners, is financially responsible for the major components of the home, it would be a waste of money for the sellers to pay for a professional home inspection. Likewise, if the home is newer and the sellers had a home inspection at the time of purchase, there may be nothing significantly wrong with the property to warrant the expense of a home inspection.

Thirdly, in competitive markets with low inventory and bidding wars by buyers, it is not uncommon for buyers to waive the home inspection contingency as a way to get their offer accepted. So why should a seller run the risk of pointing out property

One significant change with entry doors is that, unless you’re looking for a bare-bones door replacement, you can now buy an entire “entry system.” With an entry system, a door is pre-hung in its frame, the door’s bottom edge interlocks with the threshold, and weather stripping encircles the door’s perimeter. The hinges and lockset are designed as part of the system, and sidelites often flank the door. With a system, all components are designed and machined to work together reliably and energy efficiently.

Another change in the door industry is that the lines that once distinguished one door-building material from another have blurred. A wood door isn’t necessarily entirely wood anymore. In fact, some wood doors have steel interiors, and steel doors have wood exteriors. A fiberglass or steel door may have a wood frame. And nearly any door may have a core of foam insulation. Even so, for the sake of discussion, it helps to consider doors according to their primary face material. The choice of wood, fiberglass, or steel as a surface material has the greatest impact on a door’s appearance, cost, durability, and security.

Nearly all doors, wood and non-wood alike, are termed either “flush” or “paneled.” Flush doors are flat and smooth on both faces. Paneled doors have rectangular recesses framed by horizontal rails and vertical stiles. Panel construction originat-

When replacing an existing door, measure the door’s actual width, thickness (normally 1 3/4 inches) and height (normally 6 feet, 8 inches). If you’re buying a complete entry system and intend to replace the jamb as well as the door, measure the thickness of the existing jamb, from the inside of the exterior molding to the inside of the interior molding (this equals the wall’s thickness).

Stand inside, and note which side the knob is on. If the knob is on the right, you have a “right- hand” door; if it’s on the left, you have a “left-hand” door.

When buying a wood door, look for highquality woods, durable finishes, and careful detailing. As a rule, the more intricate the carvings and moldings, and the thicker and wider the stiles and rails, the better the door. Nord’s high-end models have 1 3/8inch panels; lesser priced doors have 9/16inch and 3/4-inch panels.

If you’re considering an entry system, be sure all the components are from the same manufacturer; many systems are assembled by distributors, and their parts may not be designed to go together. Be sure all weatherstripping seals tightly and the threshold interlocks with the door’s bottom edge.

High-quality steel and fiberglass doors have a thermal break—an insulated separation—that prevents outside cold and heat from being conducted through the door’s skin and frame (with a fiberglass door, this break may simply be the wood frame). This is a must for cold climates; otherwise, frost may form on the door’s inside surface.

Even if it costs you a little more, a highquality door is sure to pay you back with smooth operation, energy efficiency, low maintenance requirements, and a great look for years to come.

Don Vandervort, hometips.com

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$610,000

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2

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4

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$849,800

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4

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4

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4

5.3 9218

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4

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5

3

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5

2.1 3555

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5

4.2 6755

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4.2 8705

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5

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6.2 10446

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5

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4

3

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2.1 3329

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1.1 4501

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1.1 1729

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$1,130,000

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3

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5

2.2 4345

$1,299,000

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5

5.1 6143

$1,495,000

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5

4.2 6968

$2,150,000

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4

3.1 4379

$2,250,000

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2.1 1582

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2.1 3295

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5

3

$209,900

13219543 6314 NE TILLAMOOK ST

3

3

1642

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5

2

1935

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4

2

3235

$569,000

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4

3

2140

$249,500

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4

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6

4

3624

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5

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3118

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3.1 2583

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2

2

$329,900

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4

3

2926

$469,900

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4

2

2824

$224,900

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3

3

3630

$299,950

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4

2.1 2349

$359,900

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2.1 3092

$399,000

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5

3.1 4718

$425,000

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4

3

3528

$465,000

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5

3

2034

$290,000

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3.1 3293

$500,000

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4

4

3364

$515,000

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4

3

2636

$520,000

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3

3.1 3443

$1,395,000

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3

2.1 1750

$329,900

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3

2

$379,000

1460

13331720 5914 SW GUNTHER LN

5

3

2590

$399,900

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4

2

2470

$549,000

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6

3.1 4933

$649,000

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4

3

2174

$672,000

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4

3.1 3385

$724,900

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3

3

2647

$750,000

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2

3.1 4177

$995,000

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3

4

4430

$2,300,000

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6

3.1 4680

$650,000

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4

4

4600

$625,000

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5

3

3809

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flaws, when in the buyer’s mind, the home is perfect?

And finally, assuming the inspection contingency has not been waived, the buyer will hire their own home inspector to evaluate the property. Since the buyer will have no privity of contract with the sellers’ home inspector and cannot legally rely on the former report, the buyer will want to safeguard their purchase by hiring their own professional to examine the property for defects. While there may be some overlap in the two reports, two different home inspectors is likely to produce two different lists of needed repairs. And just when the sellers believe that there are no additional repairs to complete, the buyer may then come back with more repair demands as a condition of closing.

ers always want to present their homes in the best possible light, so sellers should examine their own properties and make sure the roofs and gutters are clean, the deck, siding and eaves are free of dry rot, that there is not a pool of water in the crawlspace and the smoke detectors are up to date with fresh batteries.

The sellers’ RealtorŽ should provide the sellers with an exhaustive list of items to check on the exterior as well as the interior of the home to make sure the property is in excellent condition for its listing debut.

If there is a doubt about a major component such as the furnace or the roof, which could affect a buyer’s ability to obtain financing, it would be wise for the sellers to consult a professional. For instance, if the sellers have a concern about the life left on the roof, it would certainly be prudent to obtain a roof certification from a licensed roofer. Repairing or addressing those issues of which sellers are already aware is far different than addressing every minor repair listed in a home inspection report. What may be considered relevant and important to one buyer, may not to another, so tackle the repairs which you personally know to be needed and follow your Realtor’s Ž advice on preparing your home for sale.

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