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Adding Natural Light to Your Home

Posted on 08/30/2020

Image by PlusONE from Shutterstock The presence of natural light inside of your living space can have a tremendous impact on how you feel in your home. If you're interested in introducing more daylight into your space consider installing a skylight or light tube. What are skylights? A traditional skylight is a window set into the roof of...

Home Improvement

Lighting

Is a Smart House Device Right for You?

Posted on 08/23/2020

A smart home device may prove to be a time (and money) saver. However, not all smart house devices are ideal for all homeowners. If you select a smart home gadget that fails to accommodate your day-to-day needs, you risk wasting time and resources on a device that delivers little to no return on investment. Ultimately, it helps to...

Smart Home Technology

Smart Home

Posted on 08/16/2020

How to Upcycle an Old Painting

Image by Juraj Varga from Pixabay If you're looking to get creative but to do so on a budget, then one fun activity to look at is upcycling an old painting and making it more personal to your style. By old paintings we mean those $2 thrift store oil paintings and popular prints you nabbed for cheap at...

Painting

Decorating Tips

Buying Your First Luxury Property

Posted on 08/09/2020

Image by F. Muhammad from Pixabay Before you commit your hard-earned money to a luxury home, make sure you know what you're purchasing. Just because a house has a high price doesn’t mean it’s truly luxury. A luxury home is built better and has more space and amenities in it than other homes. Even a home with the...

Luxury

Buyer Tips

Boost Home Value with Age in Place Design

Posted on 08/02/2020

Image by Jonathan Petersson from Pixabay Home improvement to accommodate residents of all ages and physical abilities not only add convenience and safety to the home, but also make good economic sense. "Aging in place" guidelines have been formulated to assure that housing of the future is designed to meet changing needs. Open floor plans are not only...

Updates To Your Home

Renovation

4 Reasons Why Your Real Estate Agent Asks You to Stay Away From Showings

Posted on 07/26/2020

Image by Agover from Pixabay When you go to sell your home, your real estate agent will take care of playing host for interested buyers. This is part of the service that you get when you hire a real estate agent. The agent will not only handle setting up the showing appointments; they will also meet the prospective...

Showing

Seller Tips

2886 NE 151ST Ave, Portland, OR 97230 is now new to the market!

Posted on 09/05/2020

Wonderful corner unit condo with balcony overlooking an Orchard! Bring your designer touches to make it your own. Main level offers spacious rooms, open floor plan, lots of light and updated vinyl windows. Lower level features a sizable family room with slider leading to covered patio, second bedroom with full bathroom/utility room. Deck and patio backs to common area. Two car attached garage. Close to Glendoveer golf course and easy commute to Portland Airport. [Home Energy Score = 7. HES Report at...

Another Property Sold - 2350 NW Savier St #134, Portland, OR 97210

Posted on 09/04/2020

Easy living in this 1 bedroom condo at the Vaux. Double glass door to the courtyard patio. The courtyard is gated & beautifully landscaped, a peaceful oasis surrounded by all the neihborhood amentities one could ask for. Bustling NW 23rd Ave, Restaurants, coffee shops, New Seasons, Food Front Co-op, The Streetcar, Wallace Park, and Forest Park are all...

3405 NE 41ST Ave, Portland, OR 97212 is now new to the market!

Posted on 08/28/2020

Charming 1912 Portland Craftsman in the heart of Beaumont! Restored with vintage elements and a bright open main floor. Beautiful living room, cozy fireplace & original hardwoods leading to dining area showcasing original built-ins and woodwork. Two roomy bedrooms on upper & fully finished lower level w/bedroom/bathroom. Alameda, Beaumont, Grant schools. Nearby shopping, dining, parks and public transportation. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at...

Another Property Sold - 5312 NE 12TH Ave, Portland, OR 97211

Posted on 08/14/2020

Beautifully updated duplex in the coveted Alberta Arts / Vernon District with original charm throughout! This home features new flooring, new interior paint, SS appliances, as well as other fine-tuned cosmetic touches. Amenities continue outside with an oversized yard zoned RM2 for multifamily redevelopment and covered front porch. This affordably priced beauty offers great supplemental income with an upper 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit in the heart of one of Portlands finest...