Just Listed: Remodeled Ranch with room to roam
The best of the mid-century, but for today’s modern lifestyle, this remodeled ranch is everything you’ve been hoping for. The wraparound fireplace anchors the home while you breeze through the living room into the dining room and the brand new remodeled kitchen. Cultivate your own mini-farm in the incredible private 1/5th acre backyard, complete with covered patio, fire pit, and raised garden beds full of berries and peppers, as well as peach trees. In addition to the large garage with a private workshop nook, this home has additional secure storage in the backyard. The bedrooms are spacious and have great natural light, and the bathrooms have been remodeled with high-end updated features. On a quiet street, this home has easy freeway access and is in perfect proximity to all the important things while still having your own piece of land.
Recipe Share: No-Brainer Corn Salad
IT’S SUMMER, YO! Which means it’s salad season! All those farm-fresh veggies are just begging to be devoured and while I adore a good leafy greens and vinegar dressing salad, sometimes I am craving something a little different.
Popsicle Stick Jokes
With the temps rising and the sun shining, it’s time for every kids favorite summer treat, popsicles! Whether or not you are still one to partake in this sticky sweet treat, you still deserve to enjoy the cringe-inducing jokes and puns found on the sticks.
Harry Potter is the new Mindspace
Need a coping mechanism? Something a little stronger than these meditation mindfulness apps? Revisit our good friends at Hogwarts and pick the Harry Potter series again. Just for fun. Just for you.
I’ve been getting my “books-on-tape” on and enjoying the delightfully reassuring voice of stately Brit, Jim Dale, reading the Harry Potter books to me and I gotta tell ya, my peace of mind is improving by the minute.
Summer can be a crazy time in Real Estate, and finding calm in the storm helps keep the ship upright.
Mama Mia!
I have the coolest mom. Yeah yeah, I know I’m biased and maybe your mom is also super cool, but it’s my blog so I get to say whatever I want.
Damascus, who knew?!?!
EXCUSE ME, NBD, JUST THE CUTEST AND SWEETEST FAM EVER. When these darling dolls came to me looking for a home to raise their family in, I was so excited to help them find the perfect fit. We totally lucked out on this contemporary charmer in Damascus. They are both police officers in Multnomah County, so finding a haven was very important for them to destress after a long day on the beat. So now they can relax by the Clackamas river, playing with the other kids in the neighborhood, and enjoying the gorgeous mountain views. Congrats Lindsey and Bryson! And to ‘my son’ Ryland. If only you truly were mine!
Gold & Grimm
I recently helped my neighbor in Milwaukie sell their charming ranch, and while I was sad to lose my rad neighbor, she bought one of the coolest homes in North Portland off Williams Street. We call it a “Gingerbread Victorian”, because well, just look at it! Cute as a story-tale cottage, but like the tale of Hansel & Gretel, it had a strange secret. Before the sellers put it on the market, it was host to the show Grimm and had undergone a very dramatic (and creepy) makeover. The entire interior of the home was painted top to bottom in gold. It was also covered in roots and branches to give it a nest-like appearance. Want to see the spookiness unfold? It’s featured on Season 1, episode 14, starting at minute 26 (currently available on Amazon Prime).
Just Listed: Urban Modern Farmhouse
The ultimate in traditional design and modern living. This Urban Modern Farmhouse has been upgraded and remodeled to maintain all of its original 1890’s charm, while bringing it into the current era with thoughtful updates and streamlined design choices. Classic features include a huge front porch, sunny bonus mudroom, tall ceilings and wonderful hardwoods throughout. The designer kitchen features a lovely breakfast/reading nook, while the remodeled bathroom preserves its charm with a clawfoot tub and built-ins. Three bedrooms upstairs, with a roomy master bedroom with double closets. Small backyard is well-appointed and the front features garden beds for those green of thumb. New roof, fresh paint, and a keen sense of design makes this home a true turn-key classic in the heart of NE Portland.
Just Listed: Urban Forested Townhouse at $310K
This completely remodeled urban forested townhouse flaunts a modern aesthetic with open concept floorplan. Spacious living room features high-ceilings, ample natural light, and a cozy fireplace. Master suite has its own sitting area/office. Private deck resting high above walking trails, waterfalls, and greenspace. New roof, siding and moisture barrier, windows, sliding door, electrical panel, main water line, water heater and most heating registers. Walk to Starbucks, Mill Pond Park, and a free shuttle to Sunset MAX station. Easy access to downtown, Nike, and Intel. Seller is a licensed agent.
Super Sherwood to the Rescue!
A bun in the oven certainly does put a little added pressure to timing on the house hunting process.
Just Listed: Modern Milwaukie Party Ranch
A light and bright modern Milwaukie ranch, ready for you to move in! Large windows in the living room bring in lots of natural light and a breezy walkthrough kitchen leads you into an amazing bonus den space. Two spacious bedrooms in the front as well as a master bedroom off the den makes for easy day-to-day living. A secluded backyard ready for your green thumb and a fully converted garage turned party lounge is the perfect place for year-round entertaining!
2 Realtors & a Baby
Oh hello,
I’d like you to take a look at this here baby. I mean, have you ever? You haven’t even ever and you could never. But it just so happens that Tony and Aya have. They made that kid from scratch and thankfully for us, brought this angelic creature with them this winter when they decided to relocate to Portland from Chicago.
This time last year I had sold a gorgeous SW hills home to Tony’s parents, who wanted to be closer to previously mentioned darling grandchild once they arrived. Talk about family planning!
Sometimes we work with wicked cool clients and I think that my luck might run out, but then they refer us their super cool kids and the streak continues!
Dungeons & Dragons in Hillsboro
Ethan and Anna are quite the pair. They met at Ethan’s gaming development company, Stained Glass Llama, where he was originally her boss and she was a brilliant self-taught programmer. After working together for a while, they realized how naturally compatible they were and how special their connection was. They also discovered a mutual love of gaming, which has become a cornerstone in their happy life together.
Three Generations with an ADU on the Way!
Courtney and Gabe, along with their son Owen, and Grandma Jan were in search of a home to meet the needs of three very different generations.
Just Listed: Mid-Century Roseway Ranch
This remodeled Mid-Century Roseway Ranch provides modern comforts with classic vintage style. Ideal for entertaining, the semi-open concept kitchen and main living space is light and bright with refinished hardwoods throughout.
Staying True to His Eastside Roots in Mississippi
Chris is a native Portlander born and raised on the Eastside. He recently got one of those jobs that requires him to journey to Beaverton every day.
Nice wood!
It was love at first sight for Rachel and this perfect little ranch. Located just a few mins from Woodstock for well under $300k, how could you not be in love?!
Event Spotlight: 2018 PORTLAND QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
Portland has it’s quirks, but it’s generally been a good place to stray from the straight-and-narrow.
We have a bevy of art festivals, like TBA and the Winter Lights Festival, and a ton of movie festivals, from Hump! to Portland Horror Film Festival. It’s a good place to be a maker of cool art.
The Portland Queer Film Festival is in it’s 22nd(!) year and going strong as ever. It shows from September 28th-Oct 4th, so you are just at the tale end so don’t miss it before it’s gone! All the films are being shown at Cinema 21, and includes incredible stories across the spectrum of the queer community.
Just Listed: Luxurious Designer Home in the Heart of Alberta
The perfect luxurious designer-renovated home in the heart of the Concordia neighborhood. With cedar shake accents and a wraparound porch, relax and enjoy watching life along tree-lined 23rd Ave. Take advantage of unbeatable access to Alberta Park and all the shops and amazing restaurants of Alberta St, mere steps from your front door. This home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a bonus room within the beautifully finished giant basement. High-end finishes throughout, including Schoolhouse Electric lighting and hardware. Oversized 2 car garage with private, fenced backyard oasis. New roof, AC and HVAC, this home has it all!
In my feelings…
Saying goodbye to summer can be bittersweet for Portlanders. It’s farewell to long warm nights out at the river, backyard hangouts with your friends and family, crazy amazing fresh tomatoes at the local farmers market, and that glorious glorious sunshine. Dry streets perfect for bicycling turn slick with rain and happy hour on the patio has to move indoors. It can be a tough transition with a lot of mixed feelings. Here is a little list of ways to ease the shock and take advantage of this weird part of the year that is simultaneously too hot and too cold.