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Moving Q & A: What if I have a stupid question about Real Estate?     My clients will sometimes say, "I've got a stupid question for you…. what does <insert odd real estate term> mean?   Of course I always respond that there is no stupid question in this process.  This is a big deal, buying and selling a house, and one should never feel that they don't […]
Daily House Idea Transform your room for less than $100   Remember the stenciling from the 80's?  Little country cabins and vines & hearts?  I shudder to think of some of the sponge and rag painting that used to pass for cool.        Nowadays, you hardly ever hear of anyone stenciling or faux painting, and wallpaper has actually made a comeback.   When I'm […]
Current Portland Real Estate Market Information Q & A: How much is my kitchen remodel worth when I sell? 2013 Cost -vs- Value   Q:  We've just put in a ton of work on a new kitchen, and now it's time to sell.  How much can we actually recoup from our expense?   A:  Here is a link to the Remodeling Magazine Cost -VS- Value Comparison Tool.  It lists costs for all areas of the US, and you […]
cary perkins What’s Happening in Real Estate?   NOW is a wonderful time to sell your house!          Portland Oregon Real Estate Information, House Ideas, Portland Oregon Highlights. Caryperkins.com
Current Portland Real Estate Market Information Time to Reality Check the Real Estate Market Time to Reality Check the Real Estate Market  by OB Jacobi   Rarely does a day go by that I don’t get asked if this is a good time to buy and/or sell a home. Some people might think that my response is always an emphatic “YES!” because I work in real estate. But in […]
Current Portland Real Estate Market Information Q & A: What is a Short Sale?   Q&A:  What exactly is a short sale?   A short sale occurs when a bank agrees to accept less than the total amount owed on a mortgage to avoid having to foreclose on the property.  This is not a new practice; banks have been doing short sales for years.  Only during the past four […]
Daily House Idea What to do with Fido?     Sometimes there is no perfect solution to providing access to the outdoors for your little furry friend.  Leaving them home alone all day while you're at work can lead to accidents.  Doggy day care can be expensive if you need to use it every day.  But some properties just don't have perfect access […]
Current Portland Real Estate Market Information Q & A – What if we don’t get any offers?             My clients are full of questions.  People I meet socially are full of real estate questions.  Everybody has a question about real estate.  Here's a good one with a simple answer.     Q:  Sometimes you have a fabulous house, priced where the market statistics tell you it should […]
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Arranmore Arranmore Construction Update There is a new house going up in Arranmore.  We have a front row seat and we're enjoying watching the construction!  Check in weekly to follow the progress.    (click on individual photos to enlarge) March 19, 2013 Siding getting completed today, just before the rain hopefully, and sounds like the internal work, wiring and flooring, […]
Current Portland Real Estate Market Information Time to get moving.             Time to get moving.    Click link for more info!     Portland Oregon Real Estate Information, House Ideas, Portland Oregon Highlights. Caryperkins.com            
Current Portland Real Estate Market Information What you shoud know about The Fiscal Cliff Bill as it pertains to Real Estate     All this talk of the Fiscal Cliff has finally subsided, but what does the bill do to your bottom line?  Here's how it pertains to Real Estate.  The legislation was passed on January 1, 2013, and signed into law by President Obama on January 2, 2013.    Real Estate Tax Extenders Mortgage Cancellation […]
Beautiful Houses Are you bold enough for a black exterior?   On Trend: Bold and Black Exterior House Color Houzz– Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More »       Portland Oregon Real Estate Information, House Ideas, Portland Oregon Highlights. Caryperkins.com Browse Bedroom Products on Houzz- For Example: Bed Pillows · Bedskirts · Duvet Covers · Quilts · Shams · Bedroom Benches · Dressers Chests And Bedroom Armoires · Sofa Beds ·     […]
Portland Oregon Real Estate Raven and Rose – Downtown Portland’s Newest Restaurant   I've been waiting for something wonderful to open in the Ladd Building, which was scheduled to be demolished to make way for the Ladd Tower, but was saved, moved, and then moved back again into the shadow of the tower.  Very dramatic.  But then it sat empty for a long time, and so I'm […]
Moving to Portland Portland’s Newest Fast Food. Portland Penny Dinner       Portland's Iron Chef, Vitaly Paley, has opened another restaurant – this one for the hip, hungry masses.  And it's right downtown at 410 SW Broadway.    Want a frothy egg cream (with booze) or grape crush with pisco?  How about fresh falafel on yummy frybread?  Spicy vermicelli noodle salad, a pickle plate […]
Daily House Idea Chirping Smoke Detector   You know that annoying chirp when a smoke alarm battery is at the end of its life?  It's not unusual to open up a vacant home and have the tweeting accompany your showing.   I think this would make it OK.    Replace your flying saucer shaped smoke detector with this darling bird!  Available […]
cary perkins Giving Thanks for Love It can sometimes be difficult helping people through the emotional decisions and proceedings as they buy and sell their houses.  Certain people rise to the occasion, and others try to drag you downwhen they get tired, grouchy or worried.  I've experienced both lately.    Years ago I was told that I'd meet "givers" and "takers," […]
Current Portland Real Estate Market Information Selling your Home during the Holidays? Selling During The Holidays? During the holidays, many sellers withdraw their properties from the market and wait until January to re-list. Most often, it’s because of family visits and holiday celebrations. Let's face it – who wants to keep their house clean enough for buyers when you're in the midst of baking, wrapping presents and […]
cary perkins Portland is a Top Choice City for Retirement According to CNN's 25 Best Places to Retire, Portland is number two! Whether you dream of retiring to a big city, small town, resort area or college town, these 25 cities offer reasonably priced homes, low crime and tax rates, quality health care, and more.   #1 Albuquerque #2 Portland Best if you're looking for: […]
Current Portland Real Estate Market Information Restaurant Alert! Yaw’s is back! Yaw's is legendary in old Portland…this drive-in restaurant in Hollywood was the cause of many traffic jams and missed curfews in the good old days.  Having been gone for 30 years, it's wonderful news to Portlanders to hear that Yaw's Top Notch Restaurant is back.    Grand opening festivities on Monday, October 15 include classic […]
Current Portland Real Estate Market Information Portland Real Estate continues to rebound .   The rebound in the residential real estate market continued in September, according to new data from the Regional Multiple Listing Service. In the Portland area, 1,894 homes sold in September, a 19 percent increase from September last year. The average sale price climbed nearly 5 percent to $281,400. Median price increased 3 percent […]

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