The Real Estate Book Home & Lifestyles - Portland, OR

Portland Metro HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE

VOL 24 ISSUE 3

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1.28 ACRES LEVEL & FULLY FENCED Wide open floor plan with all big rooms. Giant covered front porch.

New paint (Sept.), New plumbing throughout 3 years ago. 2050 SF, 3BD/2BA, Built in 1995. Giant living & family room. Big windows, lots of natural light.Vaulted & high ceilings.

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GORGEOUS WEST HILLS CRAFTSMAN nestled in trees on private drive, open kitchen/ great room, fabulous master, wine & media rooms & possible separate quarters. 4480 Sf, 5Bd/4Ba $949,500

CLOSE IN .87 AC RETREAT Stately AE Doyle hm w/ a private drive, panoramic views, fabulous kitchen, gorgeous new mstr bath & spacious level lawns just a short stroll to NW 23rd Ave & downtown. 8483 Sf, 5Bd/7Ba $2,495,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME on 18 acres in the Stafford area! Open kitch w/lg cook island, vaulted ceilings, spacious liv & fam rooms. Newer presidential comp roof, ext paint, stonework & decks. 3341 Sf, 3Bd/2Ba $800,000

GORGEOUS RENOVATED 20’s HOME Set on a picturesque .35 ac lot backing to Errol Heights Park w/ character & fabulous new kitchen & master suite close to Woodstock neighborhood! 2329 Sf, 3Bd/2Ba $449,900

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MID CENTURY MODERN STYLE Hardwood floors, great fireplace, remodeled kithen w/ hi end stainless appliances & newer windows & roof on a park-like .27 ac lot. 1854 Sf, 4Bd/2Ba $349,900

BETTER THAN NEW Gorgeous Old Portland remodeled from top to bottom w/ a terrific kitchen, hardwood floors, full basement & a detached garage close to shops & eateries.

2300 Sf, 3Bd/2Ba $649,000

TIDY SINGLE LEVEL Classic home built in 1959 with updates throughout, nice fenced yard & an oversize single car garage on a nice street of well maintained properties. 936 Sf, 3Bd/1.5Ba. $299,900

BEAUTIFUL GLENDOVEER Spacious home w/ a fabulous isl kit on an oversize 100’ x 100’ lot just 2 blocks to the golf course. 3198 Sf, 5Bd/3Ba $399,900

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BEAUTIFUL RIVERFRONT CONDO Terrific sunny south facing unit at Willamette Shores with new carpet, fresh paint, large balcony, firepl & carport. One of the best for the price. 1170 Sf, 2Bd/2Ba $339,900

CUL-DE-SAC SINGLE LEVEL Immaculate home w/ a nice kitchen w/ breakfast bar, fireplace, new carpet, 2 car garage & an oversize backyard close to schools in a terrific neighborhood. 1562 Sf, 3Bd/2Ba $375,000

FABULOUS TERRITORIAL VIEWS Terrific home in a park-like setting w/ updated kit, 2 firepl, potential for 4th bdrm, 4 car tandem garage & newer roof, furnace & lg deck. 2428 Sf, 3Bd/3Ba $399,900

BACKS TO GREENSPACE Newer traditional style cul-de-sac home w/ vaulted ceil, isl kitchen w/ brkfst nook, fam rm w/ firepl, nice master w/ jet tub, bonus rm, hdwd flrs & huge deck. 3348 Sf, 4Bd/2.5Ba $525,000

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MOVE-IN READY! 4BD/2.5BA | $350,000 New exterior & interior paint, new carpet too!

1466sf has gas cooking, fireplace, master suite, & more! Located in a great neighborhood!

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STUDS UP REMODEL NEAR CONCORDIA! AFFORDABLE NEW CONSTRUCTION! Great home or investment prop for students. 2BD/2BA+ extra deep garage. Engineered ALL NEW: Bamboo flrs, roof, windows, fur- HW flrs, beautiful kitch cabs, ss aplncs, slab nace, AC, siding, elec. & MORE! $514,900 granite, Master w/bath & walkin! $269,900 ANDREW REGAN 503-830-4948 BOB SISUL 503-703-3233

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BEAUTIFUL BRAND NEW 4BD/2.5BA HOME! CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TOWNHOME! Down private drive. 10 YR PROPERTY TAX 3BD/2.5BA with upstairs Landry, Living Rm ABATEMENT! Must make LESS THAN w/Gas Frplc & slider to Fncd Yd. Single car at$74,400/yr to qualify. Slab granite, ss aplncs tached garage + off street parking. $249,950 $329,900 BOB SISUL 503-703-3233 NANCY KELLY 503-805-5887

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BEAUTIFUL CONDO IN PEARL DISTRICT! Nicely appointed 2BD/2BA w/Lovely water views from the 2 decks + amenities: Pool, hot tub, McPier market, & private marina! $449,000 JANET SHORE 503-803-8424

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TRULY A WORK OF ART! Top notch 5BD/3BA home!

New 500sf update w/outdoor kitchen & fireplace almost complete! Stairway & most shelving from reclaimed wood. Radiant floors, Media w/wetbar, & much more!

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$119,000 - FORMER FRANKLIN GRANGE HALL ON 1.32AC! Building has been cleaned up a bit. Large dining & meeting halls, 2 restrooms, large stage w/backrooms. Buyer to do their due diligence. CALL BUZI 503-318-5784

$299,900 - GREAT MID-CENTURY SINGLE LEVEL! 3BD/2BA, 1800sf ready for your updates! Hdwd under front carpet.

2 gas frplcs. Large Master w/slider to deck. Nice covered patio + big deck! Quiet dead-end street. CALL BUZI 503-318-5784

$220,000 - 2 ACRES WITH NICE VIEWS! Could be more with lot line adjustment.

Possible easement from neighbor for better road access.

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JUST SHY OF 4 ACRES! Nice level land. Very handy location, not too far from Sandy yet close to both summer & winter recreation!

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$13,150 - .11 ACRE CORNER LOT W/NICE VIEW! All proceeds from this sale go to Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital in Portland to help our furry friends!

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$149,000 - FORMER GRANGE! 3200sf Building with Territorial Views!

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Newer paint & windows. Deck & Mt. Park Amenities! $219,900

EASTMORELAND MID-CENTURY MOD! Corner lot of dead-end 1Blk to park! 4BD, 2946 SF w/HW flrs, Bonus Rm & Bmnt w/sep ent! $569,900

BIG 1/3 AC LOT COMPLETELY REMODELED! 1209 SF w/NEW kit & bath cabs, cntrs, Elect, Refin hdwds, windows, ducts, fixtures! $314,997

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A+ LOCATION! 3BD/2.5BA, near shopping. Open floor plan. Extra kitchen cabs & counter space.

Gas heat. Fenced bkyd. $350,900

DESIRABLE WEST LINN SCHOOLS! 4BD/3.5BA, 3999 SF. Upper bonus/media rm or 5th BD. Den. Remod. Kitchen, Gorgeous garden! $889,500

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OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY! Spectacular home (Former well known B&B), w/wrap around porch.

4BD/4.5BA, 4524 SF. $687,000

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5BD/3.5BA, 3390sf Bull Mountain home features office, great room w/frplc, landry on the main, & a great layout for extended family/inlaw with 1 BD/Full bath & bonus rm on lowere level. Low maintenance yard & tons of storage!

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Should I Stay or Should I Go? HOW TO KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME TO SELL Part of being a homeowner is dealing with the intermittent thought, “Hmm, maybe I should put my house on the market . . .”

Obviously, deciding to sell your home is no small decision.

In fact, it’s right up there with deciding to buy a home in the first place. Before making an irrational decision, it’s important to consider several factors that could influence your choice on whether now is the best time to sell.

Here are four indicators that can help you decide whether now actually may be a good time to list your home: YOU’RE OUT OF SPACE. While it might be nice to have more room for your shoes, does that warrant a new home? On the other hand, is there a baby on the way?

An in-law moving in? If your household is getting ready to grow, it may be time to move on to a house that will accommodate your expanding needs. Make sure to think 10 years down the road when purchasing a bigger home.

YOU’RE IN A HOT MARKET. If “sold” signs are popping up frequently in your neighborhood and prices are rising quickly, it might be worth talking to your real estate agent. If now is the time you can potentially make a big return on your investment, you might want to consider making a move. If nothing else, you can add to your savings with the money made by the sale.

YOU’RE SICK OF YARD WORK. If raking leaves and restaining your deck are no longer considered fun projects, you may be at a stage where you’re looking to scale down to a more streamlined, less work-intensive living situation.

Consider townhomes with an HOA that includes yard work and upkeep as a part of dues.

YOUR LIFE HAS CHANGED. If you’ve had a major life event - marriage, separation, new job, retirement - it may necessitate a new home and/or a new location that makes more sense for your new life. Consider whether your current home is still the right fit.

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Must-Have Features to Look for When Shopping for a Home

By Mikkie Mills

W

hen you're in the real estate market, you may have an

of clean laundry in your living room or home office with a

idea of the type of property that you're looking for in

space that is designated for cleaning your clothes.

a specific area. Although most people want plenty of square footage or a stunning bathroom, there are particular home

2. Patio

features that are often considered to be must-haves. Here

More and more people want to spend time outside and get

are a few essential home features to look for when shopping

use out of their backyard. A patio addition is a desirable

around:

feature that makes it easy to spend more time outdoors.

1. Laundry Room

Patios make for a great place to entertain when you want to barbecue or dine outside with your guests. You can also

Many people want to own a home that features a laundry

use the space to lounge around, read or relax while taking

room due to the convenience that it offers. Laundry rooms

in the views. Most buyers look to buy a house that features

are increasing in popularity because they provide a space to

a ground-level patio that is hardscaped and features plenty

fold laundry and hang delicate clothes that need to air-dry.

of patio furniture.

Today, laundry rooms often include a place for added storage or even pets’ belongings.

3. Hardwood Floors Although carpet was a popular flooring material that was

An enclosed space for the washer and dryer will also pre-

commonly used in residential properties in past decades,

vent the noise of the appliances from inconveniencing oth-

more people are looking for homes that have hardwood

er family members who may want to spend time in a quiet

floors. Hardwood floors contribute to the design of the in-

setting. You also won't have to worry about having piles

terior setting and can boost your home's value due to their

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durability and appearance. You won't have to worry about dirt or grime showing up in areas of traffic.

Those who are on a budget can look for homes that feature prefinished hardwood flooring, which is color-treated and has a high level of appeal.

4. Well-Maintained Neighborhood It can be easy to fall in love with a home without taking a close look at the neighborhood. Check the surrounding area by inspecting the other lawns and houses to determine if they're in good condition. You'll want to live in an area that

5. Updated Kitchen The kitchen is considered to be the most used room of the home where many people spend time with family or entertaining. The kitchen should be updated with new cabinets, a decorative backsplash, and an island that offers more storage space. You should also have plenty of space to cook and prepare food with the amount of counter space that is available. Look for specifics such as the size of the island, if there’s enough space in the case of a remodel, and what type of stove top is currently in the kitchen.

is maintained well, which will affect the value of your home.

When you're looking for a new property on the real estate

It's also necessary to determine the distance of the property

ly popular and are considered to be must-haves. By finding

to your job, local schools, and parks that are available. Some people don't want to travel too far when they need to shop for groceries or find a Christmas tree sale in the area.

market, it's important to look for features that are currenta quality home to purchase, you can get more use out of the home and enjoy various aspects that will enhance your quality of life.

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2018

Forecast: Is Inventor y Relief on the Way?

By Suzanne De Vita

Ask the 60-some percent of brokers in RISMedia's 2017 Power Broker Survey: Almost every housing market is plagued by short supply. In fact, inventory nationally for pre-owned properties is at 3.9 months, down 10.4 percent from last year, the National Association of REALTORSÂŽ (NAR) recently reported.

According to realtor.com, the challenge could moderate in the next year. The 2018 National Housing Forecast reveals that groundbreaking is projected to increase by 3 percent, with single-family starts accounting for 7 percent of those. The catch? Activity won't kick up until later in the year, and many builds will be higher to mid priced - not an ideal scenario in the short term. Lower-priced homes, which were hit hardest in the recession, will be the last to recover.

"We are forecasting next year to set the stage for a significant inflection point in the housing shortage," says Javier Vivas, director of Economic Research for realtor.com. "Inventory increases will be felt in higher-priced segments after home-buying season [in the fall], which limits their impact on total sales of the year."

Home prices will increase in 2018, but at a lesser pace than in 2017, the forecast shows: 3.2 percent. As with inventory, prices in the starter supply will take longer to lose steam.

Existing-home sales are expected to grow 2.5 percent. Considerable gains in prices and sales will be seen in: Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, Nev.; Dallas-Ft. Worth-Arlington, Texas; Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, Fla.; Stockton-Lodi, Calif.; Lakeland-Winter Haven, Calif.; Salt Lake

City, Utah; Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, N.C.; Colorado Springs, Colo.; Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tenn.; and Tulsa, Okla.

Realtor.com also anticipates 43 percent of buyers in 2018 will be millennials, up from the 40 percent projected for 2017. The biggest group of millennials is turning 30 in 2020, so their share is likely to continue tracking upward.

Expected to grow, as well, are mortgage rates, averaging 4.6 percent and possibly reaching 5 percent by year-end, the forecast states. Action by the Federal Reserve and economic factors, including inflation, will precede the rise.

Markedly, more first-time homebuyers were able to get a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage this year than last year, despite a rate uptick. The 30-year, fixed mortgage rate averages 3.92 percent at present, according to Freddie Mac. 2018's homeownership rate, meanwhile - which has gone up thus far this year - is forecasted to land at 63.9 percent.

A potential wrench is tax reform. The forecast was made prior to the House bill passing and the Senate bill being voted on; as such, realtor.com cautions that certain cuts - among others, the mortgage interest deduction and the state and local tax (SALT) deduction - could lead to less in the way of prices and sales.

The forecast, however, is optimistic overall.

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DARLING HAWTHORNE AREA VINTAGE 1902 HOME! 1BR/1BA + Loft/attic area. Loads of potential for this home & lot! Fantastic location only 2 Blocks off Hawthorne’s great shops & restaurants! $399,000

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MAGNIFICENT DAMASCUS ESTATE! Superior craftsmanship & the tranquility of 5+ac! Light filled Main home w/timeless finishes: granite, Brazilian cherry flrs, custom kitchen. Guest cottage w/private bath. Sweeping views from deck.

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SUPURB 43.98 AC COUNTRY ESTATE! 8,125sf 5BR/4.5BA custom home w/Mt. Hood views from nearly every room. Lower level w/shop area & sep gar. Pool, extensive decking. Finished 40x60 (84x56 w/overhang) shop w/BA. High quality soil EFU. Close in! $2,500,000

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$253,000

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$349,999

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$55,000

10 AC OF ABSOLUTE SERENITY! Opportunity to build in Juniper Acres!

Already has septic & 3200 gal Cistern, outbuildings & carport. Near Prineville Res. Amanda Thomas 503.201.6549

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$559,000

NEAR MT. HOOD AMENITIES! Nice one-level, 3BD/2BA home on lg fully fenced lot w/RV pking. Hot tub & lg patio. Community club house, pool, & more! Mickie Way 503.349.1667

COZY MT. HOOD AREA CABIN 2BD/1BA, 1107sf on .4 AC lot. Frplc, deck, & new septic. Near skiing & recreation! Alan Fleischman 503.781.

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TONS OF SPACE & CHARACTER! 3BD/2.5BA on big .24ac lot. Nice size living space w/bar area. All bdrms up are huge! New vinyl windows, A/C. RV parking. Mickie Way 503.349.1667

STUNNING CUSTOM HOME ON 2+ AC! 3076sf w/2 sep living areas! 3BD/3BA Main Home + Private 1BD/1BA Apt w/ sep ent. Sandra Kurtz 503.962.9960 / Robert Frank 503.730.6436

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$569,900

$950,000

$175,000

COMING SOON! MLS# 1727242 - Call or Text for more info: Alan Fleischman 503.781. 8715 / Ashley Warren 971.235.0808

STUNNING 3550sf EXECUTIVE HOME 4BD/2.1BA, Gourmet kitchen opens to Fam Rm. Frml Dining & Living Rm + Big Vltd BonusRrm. Tandem 6 car gar/shop! Jack Knautz 503.964.3415

2ND RESIDENCE Spacious 4BD/4BA, 4529sf on almost 3 AC w/fabulous light filled floor plan! Trendy grmt kitchen! Beautifully ldscpd. Sonya Jackson 503.341.5363

7.95 AC PRIVATE HOMESITE Come build your dream home within the trees w/year round stream, close to Sandy! Alan Fleischman 503.781.

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$425,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION! 4BD/2.1BA, 2278sf home in area of established neighborhood. Call for more info! Alan Fleischman 503.781.

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$425,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION! 3BD/2.1BA + Bonus, 2311sf on good sized lot in established neighborhood.

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$175,000

HARD TO FIND SMALL ACREAGE! 2AC ready to build, or mobile home ok too. 1 other lot also available!

Alan Fleischman 503.781. 8715 / Ashley Warren 971.235.0808

$545,000

SANDY RIVER FRONTAGE!!!

Beautiful 4BD/3BA, 3616sf home on .80 AC in private gated community.

Huge decks to enjoy the peace & serenity! Mickie Way 503.349.1667

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$245,000 & 265,000

MT. HOOD VIEWS! 1) 17 AC - $265,000 2 4+AC - $245,000 Power, Septic Aprvd, Shared Well & priv drive. Alan Fleischman 503.781.

8715 / Ashley Warren 971.235.0808

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Amazing Views & Stunning Sunsets!

This custom 4BD/5BA home sits on 4.94 park-like acres nestled near the top of Jenne Butte. Stunning sunsets & amazing territorial views can be enjoyed through panoramic windows that line the living room or from the rooftop deck. The master suite features the same incredible panoramic views. This house is the perfect entertainment home, offering an oversized kitchen with lots of cabinet space and plenty of storage throughout the home. It also features space for RV/boat parking & possible separate living quarters in the lower level of home. MLS# 17412679

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Enjoy winter from this 3BD/2BA, 2352sf Home, complete with trees, terraced landscaping, ATTENTION INVESTORS! Great duplex on busline for sale. Each unit is 1BD/1BA. Sold “Ascreek & wild life. A Large basement shop space for winter projects is found here. Home of- Is”. Sits on a Large lot, could remove & build larger per city. Located within blocks of library, fers both living & family rooms, enormous dining & kitchen for group entertaining. A circular services, post office, etc. Ideal location. Live in one, rent the other? Or use both sides for driveway as well as overflow parking areas. This property celebrates the seasons! $389,000 rental income! Lots of possibilities with this one! $149,000

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WILSONVILLE

$409,900

Beautiful remodel! 2BD/2BA Backs to golf course. Nice, functional floorplan. New cabs, windows, quartz counters, lighting, & more!

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GASTON

$500,000

Private 3.74 AC paradise! Enjoy a peaceful lifestyle; well maintained 4BD home, recently upgraded w/new cabs & flring. ML#17470155 Ben 503-538-2101 / Matt 503-880-7570 Text R651939 to 52187 for Photos!

NEWBERG

$319,900

COMPLETE REMODEL! Charming 3BD/2BA. Waterproof wd flrs, custom soft close cabs, quartz counters, new furnace, paint, tile showers & more! ML#17262786 Amy 971-241-4712 Text R651937 to 52187 for Photos!

SHERWOOD $300,000

LOCATION!! 3BD/2.5BA Common-Wall in culde-sac. Near park, shopping, Starbucks, schools & major commuting roads! ML# 17379632 Ken 503-679-8200 or Rob 503-476-8777

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MCMINNVILLE

$264,000

Charming early 1900’s farmhouse. Solid oak hrdwds on main. 4BD/1.1BA w/many updates.

Short walk to popular Granary District & Dwntwn! ML#17494791 Donna 503-312-7538 Text R631469 to 52187 for Photos!

DAYTON

$2,075,000

80 AC! Hwy 154 & Stringtown Rd access. 54ac tilled. 49ac Woodburn & 3.9ac Amity class 11 soils. 49+ac of Blueberries. 2ac w/shop. Aprvd bldg site. ML#17236024 Ron 503-550-0188 Text R539416 to 52187 for Photos!

LAFAYETTE

$309,900

Original condition 1930 home in historic town! 5BD/1.1BA, hrdwd flrs throughout.

Needs some fixing, & is being sold as-is.

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MCMINNVILLE

$85,000

3BD/2BA, 1404sf MF Home on edge of park for Privacy. Lg fncd bkyd. Cvrd deck. Kitch w/Lots of Cabs & updated Applncs. Park has pool & sports area! ML# 17003519 Shirley 503-434-0567

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DUNDEE

$424,900

3BD/2BA 2,298sf Ranch. Nicely updated w/ hrdwds & granite. Big gar w/shop area & heated rm, great for office or storage. Private bkyd, RV parking. ML#17137717 Dixie 503-550-4465 Text R610505 to 52187 for Photos!

GASTON

$485,000

3BD/1BA, 1368sf on 1.98 level acres! NEW Roof, gutters, windows, H20 heater, furnace, flring, & MORE! 100’x30’ Shop! ML#17267705 Denise 828-335-6902 / David 971-284-2758 Text R631483 to 52187 for Photos!

NEWBERG

$325,000

Charming 3BD/2BA+Den/Guest Rm, 1522sf & RV pking. Remod baths, kitch w/island, Lg cvrd deck, play structure. Newer roof. ML#17449918 Rob 503-476-8777 or Kenn 503-679-8200 Text R656681 to 52187 for Photos!

NEWBERG

$379,900

4BD/3.5BA home in desirable location!

Nice sized Master, main floor Guest Rm w/ accessibility features. Remod Kitchen! Great Rm w/hi-ceil. ML# 17468348 Laura 503-550-6034

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YAMHILL

$645,000

Multi-gen home w/spectacular views! In-law qtrs above gar & apt in bsmt. 5BD/4BA, 5,000sf, & 3 kitchens. Lg Shop w/loft. ML#17633652 Paul 503-434-2966 OR Donna 503-312-7538 Text R573827 to 52187 for Photos!

CARLTON

$4,200,000

Great property in prime urban growth boundary.

Buyer to do zoning due diligence. Not many LG properties like this in Carlton! ML#17382479 Chris 503-939-7481 or Retta 971-237-0905 Text R573858 to 52187 for Photos!

MCMINNVILLE $980,000

Custom 4,858sf home w/amazing valley views on 40ac. Hdwds & new carpet. New roof. Open kitch. 4BD/4BA w/Lg office on lower lvl. Shop & storage. ML#17230796 Kelly 503-209-9591 Text R651936 to 52187 for Photos!

MCMINNVILLE

$305,000

TOTAL REMODEL - LIKE NEW!! 3BD/2BA, 1568sf in quiet neighborhood. Vaulted ceilings, gas FP. Private fenced bkyd, backs to Cozine Creek. ML# 17013503 Kirt 503-435-9322

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Plenty of space in/outside for living & entertaining! 3BD/2BA, 1613sf offers formal Living Rm & generous Bdrms. Vaulted Great Rm combines an open Kitchen, spacious Family Rm w/gas FP, & Dining Rm w/Slider to the Lg, fenced bkyd. Just mins to many amenities!

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10 TIPS for MAKING AN OPEN HOUSE WORK

By Barbara Pronin With 92 percent of buyers using the Internet in their home search,* the value of open houses has been debated among today’s real estate professionals. It’s a full day’s work that includes marketing, preparing materials, placing and removing signs, and assessing the interest of neighbors, strangers, serious buyers, and lookie-loos with nothing else to do.

However, the benefits are clear - it does put your face and expertise in front of people you might not otherwise meet.

For savvy agents everywhere, the key to success is in orchestrating an open house that works. Here are ten tips that may help:

1. PLAN AHEAD Listing on the MLS

early in the week gives you time to plan a well-attended open house.

2. INVEST A SUNDAY Absent a listing of your own to show, offer to host an open house for a colleague.

It’s always a good a way to meet prospects.

3. SPREAD THE WORD Promote it

as widely as possible, using all available real estate and social media sites. Email your contacts and area real estate offices.

4. INVITE THE NEIGHBORS They’re

a great source of referrals. With a new listing, one top agent we know knocks on doors in surrounding streets, leaving as many as 2,500 open house notices.

5. MAXIMIZE SIGNAGE Cover an

area well beyond the immediate, placing a generous amount of open house signs in surrounding areas, including nearby new home construction sites.

6. TAKE A BUDDY For safety’s sake and to help interact with guests, take another agent, a trainee or two.

7. KEEP SIGN-IN OPTIONAL Offer

a sign-in book, but be sensitive to those who avoid it. Introduce yourself, and invite questions, but don’t hover.

9. KNOW THE INVENTORY Be pre-

pared to discuss competing listings in the vicinity as well as recent sales and price statistics.

Your sensitivity and local market knowledge are the surest way to win clients.

10. STAY IN TOUCH Leads won’t pay

off unless you pursue them. Check back with the neighbor who ‘might know someone,’ make all the callbacks you promised, and offer feedback and suggestions to the homeowner.

8. RESPECT THE COMPETITION Try to

ascertain whether guests are working with another agent. If they are, respect the relationship.

*2015 NAR Profile of Buyers and Sellers

Should You Build in the Winter?

BY MEGAN WILD

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aybe it has taken longer than expected to find the perfect house, or perhaps you've always wanted to build. You find construction exciting and adore the idea of designing a home from the ground up. Surprisingly, an ideally situated plot just landed on the market, and it's priced to sell. Unfortunately, there's an issue.

Winter is approaching, and it doesn't intuitively feel like a good time for building or renovating. On the one hand, you're concerned about getting involved in a project challenged by cold weather conditions. On the other, you don't want to lose your auspicious real estate opportunity.

Variables unique to wintertime construction are worth consideration. Below we've compiled several things to consider to help you make well-informed decisions and implement effective project plans, even in freezing temperatures.

Sub-Freezing Temperatures

If the thermometer reads below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, any task that requires water is compromised. Mortar used in brickwork, for instance, will not bind properly. If a brick structure is in progress, freezing temperatures may cause cracks to form as water in con-

nective mortar expands. This can significantly damage the structure's stability, resulting in the need to demolish and rebuild.

Rendering exterior walls, paving with asphalt and pouring cement are also problematic. It's vitally important to monitor both outdoor and ambient temperatures carefully, as well as future-forecasted probabilities. Delaying projects because of the weather can be costly, but perhaps not as much as having to redo them entirely if caution is not heeded. Some contractors find a happy medium setting up heat lamps or arranging portable fuel heaters. These temporary measures work well, as long as potentially dangerous fumes are vented out, and site electrical wiring supports added wattage.

Other cold weather strategies include use of materials developed with year-round efficacy in mind. Precast concrete, for example, is cast and cured in a temperature-controlled factory setting. From there, materials are shipped straight to construction sites for installation. Concrete panels for walls, flooring, beams and planks are guaranteed for strength and durability, as well as fire resistance.

Extra Safety Considerations

Contractors who work in winter bundle up. Extra layers of clothing, bulky jackets and insulated gloves all lend distinct safety concern to any cold weather project. Not only does added padding slow laborers down, but it also increases the potential for accidental clashes with running equipment and valuable materials.

Snow and ice onsite present another challenge. Extra time to shovel out and sufficiently warm up machinery takes its toll on overall productivity, while great care must be exercised to avoid slip-and-fall injuries.

Projected time loss, however, should be reviewed in comparison to cost. Many bid contracts that reflect lower pricing to secure work during the slow winter months. If your deadline is not urgent, consider saving on labor-related fees. As long as site safety remains the focus, together with flexible completion requirements, it's a win-win.

Early Nightfall

Diminished daylight is an inevitable winter trademark. If proposed tasks take longer than expected - perhaps due to weather conditions or even the slow pace of bundled-up laborers - and require closure after nightfall, spot or floodlights may be needed.

Again, this is a question of potential added cost versus overall bid, as well as all-important electrical support.

Batten Down the Hatches

Early nightfall presents site-specific security risks. It is not uncommon for expensive machinery to be parked in the lot overnight.

Metal scraps, hand tools and boxed appliances awaiting installation are easy enough to stow away in storage trailers, but large equipment and piles of heavy material remain outdoors, open to the possibility of criminal damage and theft.

Contractors can minimize such threats with a number of strategies including employment of overnight security guards, arranging for webcam surveillance and placing motion detector floodlights in strategic locations.

Move-In Ready

Consider broadening your definition of what constitutes move-in ready. If your preliminary home structure is up and passes inspection, you can move in. Put decorative touches such as exterior paint, fence installation, gateway erection and property landscape on hold for warmer months. By that time, after living in the house and familiarizing yourself with its flow, you may have a completely different vision altogether of how you'd like the outside to look.

Choosing to build in winter can be cost-efficient and advantageous as long as weather and safety-related issues are identified and addressed proactively. Go ahead—get that perfect piece of real estate. It'll make an unforgettable holiday project!

Reprinted with permission from RISMedia. Š2017. All rights reserved.

5 Ways to Protect Your Home This Winter

Brrr! It's cold in here. When winter weather starts frosting, you're not the only one reaching for a sweater. Your home needs to be protected from the chill too.

Joe Todaro, director of operations of Gold Medal Service, offers these tips for homeowners so they can prepare their home for a cold winter: 1. Protect your outdoor unit: Your outdoor air conditioning unit needs a little help staying healthy throughout the winter. You may want to consider a cover for your unit not unlike the cover you use for a grill or a car. Covers can keep snow, ice and heavy rain from potentially damaging the unit.

2. Patch leaks around doors and windows: Check windows and exterior doors for any gaps or openings that would let cold air in or warm air to escape. Leakage like that may not only cause you to have cold spots in your home, but make your heating system run longer than necessary – costing you money on your energy bills.

Naturally, having your heater tuned up by a professional for peak performance is a proven way of saving on energy bills as well.

3. Reduce heat loss through the fireplace: If the home has a fireplace, it's a good idea to keep the damper closed when it is not in use to prevent heat loss. Close any doors leading into the room when a fire is burning. If you have a gas fireplace, be sure that it burns cleanly, evenly, and safely.

4. Use sunlight to your advantage: You can naturally heat your home by opening curtains and window coverings on south-facing windows during the day. Closing curtains at night will protect your home from losing heat through those same window openings.

5. Prep the plumbing: As winter approaches, you'll want to make sure you don't have any water freeze-ups – those can potentially become a big headache. To eliminate that risk, drain any water from outdoor faucets, and arrange to have any in-ground sprinkler systems blown out. Drain and roll up garden hoses and store them inside, in a garage, shed, or basement, to shield them from the severest temperatures. If any pipes in the home have been prone to freezing in past winters, consider using heat tape to keep them warmer during extremely cold weather.

Source: Gold Medal Service

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Private, Move In Ready w/Views, backs to park w/trails. Newer roof + paint. Very solid home. Buyer to verify all info. ML#17129216

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BEAUTIFUL RANCH HOME

3BD/2BA home w/fully fenced yard, minutes from shopping, park, and public transportation. Great for first time home buyers or rental!

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GREAT SINGLE LEVEL HOME

Sits on quiet street! Lg fully fenced yard. 3BD/1BA close to shopping, public transit, & freeway. Great for 1st time home buyer or investment.

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ENTERTAINER’S DELIGHT!

Move-In Ready w/engineered wood flrs on the main, new carpet & tile upstairs! Spacious kitchen w/island, SS aplncs, 4bdrms & Large bonus room. ML#17643474

$495,000

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BEAUTIFUL HOME ON 5.4 AC!

Tranquil creek, fenced, 4 car garage, large deck, large master w/2nd deck, Huge 37x16 bonus rm, great rm & bedroom, plus office. This is getaway style living! ML#7525270

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MID-CENTURY DELIGHT!

MID-CENTURY OPEN FLR PLAN!

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$399,000

Cozy kitchen, lots of natural light, gorgeous hdwd flrs, darling original light fixtures. Lg liv rm, brick frplc & slider to big bkyd w/Room to garden! MLS#17453113

Only blocks to park, mins to shopping, Costco, & new Wal-Mart! Vltd ceiling w/fan, open kitchen, cvrd deck, big window, new paint & carpet, big 2-car gar. ML#17254183

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DOWNTOWN WARRENTON!

Open dining rm & updated kitch w/ eat bar. Gleaming hdwds! Original brick frplc. Slider to covered patio & spacious bkyd retreat. Walk to Metzger Park! MLS#17264918

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LOVELY REMODELED HOME!

Kitchen w/granite counters & SS applncs. Hdwd flrs & open living space great for entertaining. Let the event flow to the Lg patio & fresh new lawn in fenced yard! ML# 17682712

$283,999

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SPACIOUS REMODELED HOME

Located on cul-de-sac! Custom gourmet kitchen. Fully encapsulated crawlspace. Outdoor patio & pergola. Over $100k in upgrades!

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$629,000

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Light & bright 2BD/2.5BA, 1184sf corner condo. Lg -windows, built-ins, vaulted ceilings, Jacuzzi tub, SS applncs, HW Flrs, granite, gas FP, attached garage, central AC & SO MUCH MORE! $259,950

PRIME CEDAR MILL LOCATION!

Garage & 1 deeded parking space. New paint throughout, blinds, hardware, light fixtures, bathroom vanity, mirror, updated windows & doors. Mins to Timberland & Downtown Portland. Close to NIKE & INTEL! $143,750

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

With some TLC this home could be brought back to it’s original life & charm! 3BD/1BA, 1778sf + garage in the back of the large lot & full basement. Some updates already done in 2012-2013. $299,990

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81 SUNNYSIDE RD | TROUT LAKE, WA Custom 4223sf home with every imaginable detail, on approx 21+ acres with 2400’ of River Frontage! 3BD/3BA w/Master on main, loft/office & lots of storage. Cherry floors, quartz counters, & vaulted ceilings. Plus, a 40x40 steel shop/garage, & campground with power & water! Call Carol Annala 541.490.5099

$232,000

MT HOOD / PARKDALE

4.98 ACRES OF ROLLING HILLS

LAST & BEST LOT AVAILABLE!

Potential Mt. Adams/River view if you take down house & rebuild. 3BD/2BA, 1920sf home is basically a shell w/ walls down to studs. Good start if you want to continue the remodel! Really nice land w/barn & garage/shop. Only 15 min from Hood River.

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6.84 AC at end of Rd water, power, & phone underground, + aprvd septic design & fire hydrant. Lg building envelope offers several good home sites. Fir Mtn range & Bald Butte views w/Mt. Hood at the top bordering County Forest.

Easy access to town or Mtn! Call Carol @ 541.490.5099

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1015 TANAWASHEE CT | MOSIER, OR

Stunning River Views from all north facing rooms and all bedrooms!

3BD, 2.5BA, 2 car garage, hardwoods, wood windows, real wood fireplace.

Thoughtful and tasteful finishes throughout.

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Quality built Former Model Home w/spacious open floor plan & great detail! Kitchen has Brazilian hdwds, cherry cabs & lg cook island.

9’ ceilings w/coved in the Liv & Din Rm. Lg vltd Master w/TWO walkin closets! Lg Bonus Rm (poss 4th BD). A/C, fenced bkyd & sprinkers!

Immaculate & Stately home on .41 of an acre in est. neighborhood. Warm Brazilian hdwd floors & wood windows thru-out Open Concept floor plan. Master on Main. Fam Rm w/access to cvrd pa�o, plus a Bonus Rm too! Lndscpd, RV pking w/hook-up & a shop too!

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All 1,835sf of open & spacious layout is filled w/natural light. 2BD/2.1BA, granite kitchen counters, hdwd flrs, marble tile entry, stained glass windows, & VIEW OF ST. HELENS! Lg covered patio excellent for entertaining all year. Location is key w/easy access to 205, I-84 & PDX!

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Meticulously Maintained 3BD/2BA Single Level. Beautiful hdwds. Open Kitchen, Nook & Family Rm w/natural light. Lg Master w/walk-in closet.

French doors lead to multi-level deck. Walk-in unfin bsmnt could be shop.

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1BD/1BA unit features new Vinyl Plank flrs. Lg Liv Rm w/frplc, Dining Rm w/Slider to Patio & Walk-in Closet in the Bdrm. All applncs stay, including Washer/Dryer! Comes with Deeded Garage. Convenient to Tri-Met, schools, park & shopping!

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7.13 acres with Covered Riding Arena, 4 Stall Barn & Tack Room, a Huge Shop & Fenced Pasture. All this and a Beautiful 4BD/3BA home! Den/Office & Bath on main floor. The Master Suite has Sitting Room with view of Mt. Hood. Lots of windows for great natural light. Full unfinished basement with high ceilings and door to outside for more possibilities. 8 fruit trees! This would make a fabulous “Hobby Farm”.

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Custom built by owner, w/features unlike any other home I’ve seen, CALL & ASK! 5 total bedrooms, 2 addl Bonus Rms, Master on Main! 5251 SF of Living Space + Bonus Art Studio Room & oversized multi-level Pool House w/kitchen & bath. Freestanding Pool w/filter system. Bolivian cherry hrdwds, extensive woodwork throughout. Live off the grid if you want; generator setup ready, 500 gallon propane tank, extra deep well w/water rights, chicken coop, & room for a farm. Can also be an income source from small crops as property is zone EFU. All in luxury w/some of the finest finishes & styling available. Take advantage of decades of craftsmen expertise w/a unique opportunity, owner will build custom outbuilding upon request! Workshop? Pole Barn? Greenhouse? Call for details and full features list!

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EQUESTRIAN DREAM HOME Custom home w/equestrian facilities found on a 19+AC parcel. 3BD/2.1BA + bonus rm, master w/wood fireplace & bath w/jetted tub. A 60 x 120 arena w/8 stalls & 3 car garage. Too much to list, you must see! ML# 17291966 REDUCED - NOW $850,000!

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Great for a family, retirement or vacation home! REDUCED - NOW $332,000!

NICE SIZED HOME - LOTS OF ROOM! 4BD/3BA, 2100sf, Vaulted ceilings, granite counters, remodeled bthrms, large bedrooms + office/den. Fully fenced bkyd w/room for RV parking & toys! Lg covered deck, great for entertaining! ML# 17436082 $375,000

MOTIVATED SELLER! Beautiful setting in The Cedars. This home features 4BD/2.1BA w/Formal Living & Dining Rooms on a private fenced double lot!! Watch the deer while drinking your coffee on the back deck. A Must See! ML# 17349469 REDUCED - NOW $336,900!

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5 ACRE PARCEL! Beautiful, peaceful property with creek meandering through. A couple of areas are perfect for your custom home, come take a look! Shared driveway. Community water & power available. ML# 17664644 $295,000

2 LOTS AVAILABLE! Awesome location near downtown Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park & Les Shirley Park! Come build your getaway home today! Adjacent lot also listed. ML# 17692484 & ML# 17414482. $105,000 each

JR. ACRE CORNER LOT! 4BD/3ba, 3216sf w/room for shop!

Remodeled kitchen, Lg dining room great for entertaining. Brand new roof & windows. Wonderful area! Full 20x20 finished bsmnt. Fully fenced + huge covered patio! ML# 18586543 $499,000

VERY CLEAN & SO SPACIOUS! This home has a very cute yard with covered patio. Carport with storage.

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LARRY STEEL’S BASKETBALL CAMP & RETREAT! A rare piece of local history! 32 AC w/17+ buildings; Main Lodge, 4 Bunk Houses, Dining Hall, Covered Picnic Area, Conference Cetner, 6 Cabins, Pool & More! Right on Rock Creek! $3,200,000

STUNNING & RARE LAKE OSWEGO WATERFRONT HOME! 2984sf on .24 AC Lake Front Lot! Tie up your boat right behind your home! This home is beautiful! High Ceilings, Large Bonus Rm, Amazing Kitchen, Waterfront Back Patio! $1,198,000

3.66 AC - WILLAMETTE RIVER WATERFRONT! RARE DEVELOPABLE PROPERTY, Zoned for up to 25 Townhomes, flat ground next to PARK, blocks to MAX line, & only 10 min to DT Portland! HURRY!! Nothing like this on the market! $1,143,000

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15 ACRES IN SKYLINE/WEST HILLS AREA! Panoramic Views from this private yet close-in setting only 10-15 min to Beaverton/Hillsboro & 20 min to DT Portland! BUILDING READY! Several approvals already obtained. $435,000.

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STUNNING 2.32 WATERFRONT ACRES IN R5 ZONE! Also includes 2BD Fixer Home - Sold As Is. Walk out your back door to play in the River! Next to Spring Park in quiet residential area, only 10 min to DT Portland! Many possibilities! $668,000

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UNIQUE RIVER FRONT HOME ON 1.34 AC! Updated 3BD/2BA, 2404sf home w/Full Basement & private entrance to separate guest quarters. Income & Development Potential! Zoned R5. 10 min to DT Portland! $475,000

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GORGEOUS HOME IN DESIRABLE QUATAMA PARK/ORENCO! 3BD/2.5BA Home w/Fresh Paint & beautiful landscaping. Open concept kitchen, Spacious Bdrms & nook on upper level. Vaulted Master Suite! Near Nike, Intel, MAX & Tanasbourne! $350,000

BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED HOME W/LG BACKYARD! Very well priced home, perfect for first time homebuyer or investor! Garage could be finished for additional square footage. This will go quickly, don’t wait! $238,000

PRIVATE SETTING JUST OVER THE BRIDGE IN VANCOUVER! Only 5 min to Portland & 6-7 min to Airport! Upstairs Corner Unit is beautiful inside w/2BD/2BA, & new paint. Pool & Clubhouse across driveway. GREAT LOCATION! $174,900

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