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Very few building products have been known to cause drama in the real estate world. The original LP

Inner Seal product introduced in the late 1980s certainly did so.

Prior to Inner Seal, cedar and vinyl were the most commonly used exterior siding products in the Portland market. Yet, these products had financial, aesthetic and main-tenance drawbacks. Inner Seal was able to compete with cedar and vinyl because it was easy to work with, inexpensive, had an authentic wood appearance, and it painted beautifully. For all these reasons, Inner Seal dominated the market until the mid-1990s when claims of failure and decay began to surface among homeowners with engi-neered wood siding products. Claims were

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made on approximately 8% of LP’s Inner Seal product, and the company paid out ap-proximately $750 million in compensation.

Although LP’s reputation was tarnished, the company refused to give up. In 1997, LP released a completely reengineered innova-tive siding product line called LP® Smart-Side®. To confirm its exceptional durabil-ity in wet climates, LP tests its SmartSide products in Hilo, Hawaii, one of the wet-test climates on the planet. Throughout the last 16 years, more than seven billion square feet of LP SmartSide siding and trim have been installed on more than 3 million homes.

LP is now experiencing a resurgence in the Pacific Northwest with SmartSide, as

the product has one of the best warranties and track records in the industry. In addi-tion, LP SmartSide has been installed on two Street of Dreams homes in the last two years due to its upscale, authentic wood texture and its extreme durability.

It’s taken many years for LP to rebuild its reputation, and realtors now have a dif-ferent impression of the company’s siding product.

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July 20Portland Highland Games

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July 24 - 28Oregon Brewers Festival

July 28The Big Float

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HOUSES13073175 740 NE 116TH CT 2 1 768 $131,750

13283996 6139 NE FREMONT ST 1 0.1 776 $139,900

13333179 363 NE 80TH AVE 2 1 1140 $149,000

13115491 11426 NE SHAVER ST 2 1 796 $154,950

13544186 10626 NE KNOTT ST 3 1 2198 $158,500

13408349 1931 NE PACIFIC ST 3 1 1650 $165,000

13515769 1811 NE 126TH PL 3 1 1008 $184,900

13549213 5055 NE 87TH AVE 2 1 902 $185,000

13114736 2335 NE 138TH PL 3 1 1008 $185,900

13267009 5287 NE 73RD AVE 3 1 1460 $189,900

13421677 1817 NE 116TH PL 3 1 1711 $196,000

13337917 5805 NE SHAVER ST 1 1 940 $197,000

13259650 4728 NE 108TH AVE 4 1.1 1700 $199,900

13065617 1818 NE 114TH PL 3 2 1170 $209,500

13372937 4550 NE 78TH AVE 3 1 1386 $209,500

13446219 1017 NE 174TH AVE 3 3 1546 $209,900

13202808 12500 NE STANTON ST 3 1 1008 $212,500

13191828 8705 NE BROADWAY ST 4 1 1836 $215,000

13658082 1600 NE 144TH AVE 3 2 1724 $219,000

13573627 2016 NE HIGHLAND ST 3 1 960 $220,000

13592304 7077 NE 8TH AVE 3 1 1025 $220,000

13459180 2712 NE 111TH DR 3 1 1568 $225,000

13519717 1040 NE 172ND AVE 2 2 1828 $229,900

13110320 18311 NE GLISAN ST 3 2 1600 $230,000

13029670 610 NE SHAVER ST 1 1 1418 $235,000

13486661 1834 NE 90TH AVE 3 2 1384 $239,900

13557534 7036 NE CLEVELAND AVE 3 2 1941 $245,000

13666096 10042 NE FAILING ST 4 2 2621 $245,000

13508301 15938 NE SAN RAFAEL ST 3 2.1 2003 $245,900

13515316 3117 NE 80TH AVE 4 2 1924 $249,900

13251282 6236 NE 14TH AVE 2 1 1732 $260,000

13330689 7133 NE 10TH AVE 3 2 1320 $265,000

13444215 3301 NE 89TH AVE 3 2 2175 $265,000

13593215 2956 NE 57TH AVE 5 2 2299 $279,000

13050482 541 NE SOUTH SHORE RD 4 2 1600 $280,000

13507687 5140 NE 54TH AVE 5 2 2162 $280,000

13134231 5225 NE 34TH AVE 2 1 2044 $285,000

13293200 4535 NE 37TH AVE 2 1.1 1100 $289,000

13149815 1029 NE LIJA LOOP 5 3.1 2446 $289,800

13102886 5242 NE EMERSON ST 2 2 1643 $295,000

13054192 2118 NE LIBERTY ST 3 2 2198 $299,000

13434815 528 N IVY ST 3 2.1 2136 $309,000

13076967 2247 NE 152ND AVE 3 2.1 2124 $309,900

13535445 5633 NE 15TH AVE 3 2 1248 $319,900

13316145 4406 NE 47TH AVE 2 2 1330 $329,000

13519057 3006 NE 57TH AVE NE 3 2 2177 $330,000

13153206 4841 NE CAMPAIGN ST 3 2 1967 $339,000

13294287 6604 NE 24TH AVE 2 1 1770 $339,000

13098805 1775 NE HOLMAN ST 3 2 1942 $339,500

13107727 2103 NE MORGAN ST 4 2 3094 $350,000

13202398 2943 NE 36TH AVE 2 1 2012 $350,000

13288092 1216 NE BEECH ST 3 1 1747 $350,000

13415243 1403 NE 59TH AVE 3 2 2238 $365,000

13283126 920 NE SISKIYOU ST 2 1 1819 $375,000

13303069 3433 NE 54TH AVE 3 1 1761 $384,900

13400969 3537 NE SCHUYLER ST 2 1 1956 $399,000

13547846 2424 NE 11TH AVE 3 1 2694 $429,000

13606477 2530 NE 58TH AVE 3 2 2428 $429,000

13495834 2326 NE 32ND PL 4 2.1 2335 $450,000

13699721 6346 NE 25TH AVE 3 2.1 2176 $450,000

13472012 422 NE GOING ST 6 3.1 4135 $472,000

13008423 3143 NE 51ST AVE 3 2 1902 $475,000

13205891 3811 NE MILTON ST 3 2 1820 $480,000

13214036 4932 NE 9TH AVE 4 2 3396 $499,900

13209170 4014 NE ROYAL CT 4 2 2388 $519,900

13674488 905 NE FLORAL PL 5 2 3055 $529,000

13334717 2525 NE KNOTT ST 4 2 2624 $549,000

13194567 4533 NE 24TH AVE 5 3 2798 $559,000

13617241 2718 NE 23RD AVE 2 1 2553 $559,900

13279293 3006 NE DUNCKLEY ST 3 3 2873 $595,000

13220308 3235 NE JARRETT ST 4 3.1 2638 $599,900

13632836 2023 NE 8TH AVE 5 2.1 3622 $625,000

13465603 4420 NE 36TH AVE 4 2.1 2526 $679,900

13340901 3555 NE KLICKITAT ST 4 2 3269 $749,900

13084579 4114 NE ROYAL CT 7 4 4250 $800,000

13564384 2633 NE ALAMEDA ST 3 3 4606 $1,095,000

13682344 1910 NE KNOTT ST 4 3 4348 $1,100,000

CONDOS13238818 1509 NE 10TH AVE #205 0 1 456 $89,900

13356410 4655 NE KILLINGSWORTH ST #33 1 1 512 $165,000

13567512 2120 NE HALSEY ST #29 2 1 890 $229,000

13135125 3525 NE 50TH AVE #202 1 1 939 $284,900

13206890 2013 NE 10TH AVE D 2 2 1242 $345,000

13435318 2013 NE 10TH AVE E 2 4 1450 $345,000

13545434 2013 NE 10TH AVE C 2 2 1281 $345,000

13348308 640 NE KNOTT ST #12 2 2.1 1211 $349,900

13062565 2013 NE 10TH AVE B 2 2 1285 $360,000

13530394 2013 NE 10TH AVE A 2 2 1334 $360,000

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In this heated sellers’ market, more buyers are opting to insert an escalation clause in their offers in an attempt to beat out the

competition. The provision works by of-fering the seller an increased amount over the next highest offer, up to a set amount. For instance, a buyer making an offer of $300,000 on a home listed for $300,000 may include the following clause in their offer:

“If seller has received a competing offer for the property in a net amount greater than buyer’s offer, then buyer will pay $1,000 over the highest offer’s net up to $320,000. Should seller accept this escalation, seller shall provide buyer with proof of such competing offer and pre-approval letter or proof of funds.”

Without the escalation clause, the buyer could offer the maximum amount he is will-ing to pay - $320,000 – and may overpay, or he could risk losing the house with the lower offer at the list price. The inclusion of the escalation clause allows the buyer to take away the power of negotiation from the seller and other buyers, thereby gaining the upper hand. The seller, when faced with two competing net offers at $310,000, and a third offer with an escalation clause, may think that selling the property to the buyer with the escalation clause at $311,000 is a great deal. Should the seller accept, that is a win-win for the buyer and seller, right?

Indeed, the seller could accept the buyer’s offer with the escalation clause, but then the seller and his agent would need to pro-vide the buyer with copies of the compet-ing offers. The seller should fully under-stand the ramifications of this, since the terms of the competing offers are confi-dential. Do you (seller) want to divulge this information when there is still a risk that the buyer cannot perform? Unless the buyer with the escalation clause waived the home inspec-tion contingency, the buyer can use that information against a seller during the nego-

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tiation of repairs. The buyer knows how much in concessions he may be able to ob-tain for repairs before the seller says “no” and would be willing to put the home back on the market.

Additional concerns exist and a seller should thoroughly examine the possibili-ties prior to accepting an offer with an es-calation clause. Is the buyer pre-approved at the increased price? If paying cash, has the buyer provided you with proof of funds at the increased price? Can the buyer make up the difference in price with cash if the property does not appraise? Unless the buyer has waived the appraisal contingency and has provided the seller with solid proof of the ability to perform, there is still a risk that the sale will not go through.

The use of the escalation clause is an at-tempt by the buyer to obtain the control of the negotiations from the seller. There-fore, the well-informed seller should use the buyer’s escalation clause to his advan-tage, rejecting it and countering the buyer at the buyer’s cap. The counteroffer should also include a waiver of the appraisal con-tingency and state that the buyer will make the additional payment necessary to obtain the loan if the property does not appraise at the sales price.

In the alternative, if the seller has received more than one reasonably good offer, the seller could notify all buyers of the multiple offer situation and invite all buyers to sub-mit their highest and best offers with no escalation clauses, either at the cap of the previously submitted escalator clause, or at least $1,000 higher than the list price. The best option will depend upon the circum-stances and whether or not the listing agent and seller believe that the other buyers will go as high as the cap.

Ultimately, however, the seller can prop-erly respond to an offer with an escalation clause, obtaining an offer to purchase at the sales price that was included in the escala-tion price, or higher, but on terms accept-able to the seller, and without divulging in-formation to any particular buyer.

Question:

Answer:

When selling their homes, Portland home sellers need to take special care to add curb appeal.

First impressions count and will be vital in bringing in good offers.

Potential buyers looking at your home will judge it by the way it looks on the outside. If you have peeling paint or an unkept yard, buyers may feel that the rest of the home has not been cared for and may pass your home by for one with better curb appeal. In order to make the most of that first im-pression, I will share some of my tips that will be sure to have buyers wanting to come inside and see more!

Bushes, Trees and Shrubs: You can’t sell it if you can’t see it! Trim branches or shrubs that may be blocking the windows or any part of the house. When a potential buyer sees your home, it may appear small-er and the shrubs may block important selling features such as bay windows. Well trimmed and shaped shrubs go a long way in showing care for the yard and the house and will add style!

Exterior Paint: One of the first things buy-ers will notice is your house color as well as the condition the paint is in. A fresh coat of paint can go a long way in bringing in better offers. Be sure to pick a neutral color and one that compliments your roof color. Some homes can freshen the look of paint with a good power-wash and a fresh coat of paint on the trim. Be sure to clean the gutters and any moss from the roof while your at it!

Front Door: Did you know that RED front doors sell houses? It’s a proven fact, but be-fore you paint your door red, be sure it com-pliments your existing exterior paint. Red looks smashing with neutral colors. Do you need to take down that ugly screen? Screen doors are just not that attractive when sell-ing your home. While you're at it, check

out your hardware and make sure that the lock works properly. Noth-ing is worse than a clumsy lock or handle while the Realtor is try-ing to open the door for potential buyers.

A good powerwash will really freshen up that dull concrete. Your home will look smashing and will stand out better.

House numbers: Make sure that buyers and Realtors can see your numbers! You can’t sell it if you can’t find it! A fresh coat of spray paint can make all the difference in sprucing up old numbers.

Lighting: New entry lights can make such a difference in how updated your home will appear to potential buyers. Rusted, faded and cracked lights are a big turn off. If you can’t stand to spend another dime on new lights, pull out the can of spray paint. Did you know they come in many different fin-ishes , even oil rubbed bronze? Spray paint is like a miracle in a can!

Bark Dust: Bark dust can make all the dif-ference. It will add color and make your yard look fresh and professionally main-tained. The new dark mulch is the popular choice now and looks wonderful.

Flowers: Flowers are always a bright a nd lovely welcome for potential buyers. If you have room on your front porch add a pot of two.

Yard: Mow the lawn at least once a week during the summer months and keep it wa-tered. Of course keeping up with weeding is important as well. Good housekeeping for yards is a must when selling your home. Be sure that children’s toys are put away and that Fido has not left any surprises for one to step on. The garden hose should be stored neatly away and garbage cans hid-den discreetly. And once and for all, if it’s not Christmas, take down the Christmas lights!

How Portland Home Sellers Can Add Curb Appeal

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HOUSES13357770 13800 NW SPRINGVILLE RD 2 2 1408 $400,000

13212669 1630 NW BARNSLEY CT 3 2.1 2134 $515,000

13595666 2828 NW ARIEL TER 4 2.1 2834 $529,000

13680547 9520 NW CAXTON LN 5 3.1 3486 $649,900

13261071 2971 NW LURAY TER 2 2.1 2646 $679,000

13230422 10229 NW SKYLINE HEIGHTS DR 5 3.1 4228 $719,900

13598739 9328 NW HOPEDALE CT 4 2.1 3541 $739,000

13152188 8715 NW HAZELTINE ST 4 2.1 3233 $749,950

13235241 1851 NW ROSEFINCH LN 4 4 3754 $775,000

13540858 3033 NW QUIMBY ST 4 2.1 2818 $795,000

13650317 12472 NW WOODLAND CT 4 4 5118 $895,000

13398465 3846 NW DEVOTO LN 3 3.2 5216 $1,150,000

13290282 3077 NW GREENBRIAR TER 5 3.1 4842 $1,395,000

13128543 15091 NW NIGHTSHADE DR 2 2.5 1310 $239,900

13080418 13385 NW GLENRIDGE DR 4 2 1592 $274,900

13229243 241 NW 117TH LOOP 3 2.1 1382 $319,990

13324029 18155 NW TILLAMOOK DR 4 3 2004 $324,900

13216775 1355 NW 131ST AVE 4 2 2508 $350,000

13339695 13044 NW ABBY CT 4 2.1 2173 $359,750

13292053 5093 NW 167TH PL 4 2.1 1887 $369,000

13630457 3756 NW UNRATH PL 4 3.1 2700 $375,000

13544634 15775 NW SAINT ANDREWS DR 2 2 1445 $379,000

13548548 4119 NW 176TH AVE 4 3 2170 $384,500

13442008 3980 NW 192ND AVE 3 2.1 2512 $385,000

13364978 11825 NW VAUGHN CT 3 3 1964 $398,999

13375914 1385 NW 130TH AVE 5 3 2600 $405,000

13198330 3992 NW TUSTIN RANCH DR 4 2.1 2373 $410,000

13165151 10195 NW ASH ST 3 3 2102 $425,000

13433677 5425 NW CONDOR PL 4 3 2741 $439,950

13384219 1276 NW 107TH AVE 5 3 2306 $459,000

13166830 14297 NW TRADEWIND ST 3 2.1 2478 $470,000

13435236 4668 NW 126TH PL 4 3 2875 $499,900

13485879 14540 NW LILIUM DR 4 2.1 3037 $514,000

13102223 3831 NW VARDON PL 2 2 2081 $525,000

13297117 3749 NW 114TH 5 3.1 3297 $534,950

13043535 16582 NW CANTON ST 5 3 2785 $539,900

13394134 3901 NW BROOKVIEW WAY 4 2.1 2506 $539,900

13324624 2537 NW ROBINIA LN 4 2.1 2969 $565,000

13096066 14990 NW DOMINION DR 4 2.1 2661 $589,900

13016508 13770 NW TREVINO ST 5 3 3213 $629,000

13573579 12035 NW WELSH DR 5 2.1 3361 $629,900

13149111 300 NW 114TH AVE 4 3.1 3560 $650,000

13516887 13827 NW GREENWOOD DR 5 3.1 3826 $675,000

13360966 10780 NW COPELAND 5 3 3510 $729,900

CONDOS13684612 1811 NW COUCH ST #309 0 1 299 $119,000

13656279 411 NW FLANDERS ST #404 1 1 725 $180,000

13317407 118 NW KING AVE #43 1 1 533 $200,000

13230916 1926 W BURNSIDE ST #314 1 1 690 $219,950

13441216 300 NW 8TH AVE #603 1 1 706 $219,950

13505359 2614 NW KENNEDY CT #139 2 2 1422 $239,950

13501967 10163 NW JACK LN 2 2 1429 $247,500

13515120 1420 NW LOVEJOY ST #431 1 1 702 $249,000

13238102 10136 NW BRIGHTON LN #111 3 2.5 1614 $257,900

13615749 10275 NW WILSHIRE LN #19 3 3 1677 $269,900

13032954 2015 NW FLANDERS ST #307 1 1 778 $274,900

13235557 1125 NW 9TH AVE #101 1 1 676 $280,000

13139458 416 NW 13TH AVE #402 1 1 753 $299,000

13594366 2611 NW UPSHUR ST #207 1 1.1 904 $299,900

13265651 2129 NW NORTHRUP ST #5 2 1 1200 $315,900

13468426 2046 NW FLANDERS ST #34 2 1 1184 $329,900

13264792 9619 NW SILVER RIDGE LOOP 2 2.1 1523 $335,000

13063229 2017 NW IRVING ST 2 1.1 1040 $350,000

13270428 1420 NW LOVEJOY ST #314 1 1.1 1074 $365,000

13229579 1025 NW COUCH ST #922 1 1 736 $379,000

13577610 2107 NW VILLAGE CIR #21 2 2.1 2045 $399,000

13350688 1030 NW 12TH AVE #325 1 2 1114 $399,500

13160961 2386 NW GLISAN ST #8 2 2 1227 $399,900

13154537 1025 NW COUCH ST #917 1 1.1 960 $430,000

13142886 1030 NW 12TH AVE #523 1 2 1121 $449,000

13583508 949 NW OVERTON ST #1306 1 1 995 $452,000

13583585 2222 NW HOYT ST #203 1 1.1 1106 $460,000

13285403 2350 NW SAVIER ST B224 2 2 1385 $539,000

13637194 3493 NW THURMAN ST 2 2 1750 $565,000

13426553 1425 NW 22ND AVE #4 2 2.1 1846 $569,000

13557408 2738 NW RALEIGH ST #2 2 2 1916 $610,000

13657334 2351 NW WESTOVER RD #503 2 2 1546 $617,000

13620849 2351 NW WESTOVER RD #707 2 2 1638 $719,000

13024849 937 NW GLISAN ST #1531 2 2 1240 $725,000

13594182 2004 NW IRVING ST #4 3 2 1975 $789,300

13335567 1130 NW 12TH AVE #704 2 2 1676 $820,000

13648397 949 NW OVERTON #101 2 3 2523 $989,000

13510960 1260 NW NAITO PKWY #1005 2 2.5 1588 $999,000

13258749 2585 NW MARCIA ST #2 4 2.1 3744 $1,000,000

13212556 1260 NW NAITO PKWY #901 3 3.5 3185 $1,999,000



With the steady increase in mortgage rates and home prices, is real estate still a good investment? That is the question that

many investors and prospective home buyers are asking, clearly wanting to avoid the trap of the last housing bubble.

Jonathan Gray, Blackstone's global head of real estate thinks it is still a great investment. And he should know, Blackstone owns over 31,000 U.S. homes and is buying more.

Though many are focused on the recent rise in home prices, prices are dramatically below 2006 levels in a number of markets, Gray said. "We think they still represent good value, and the supply-demand picture there looks pretty good. We've only been building at about half the rate of obsolescence and population growth in terms of new starts, and that is supporting the value."

He also stated that the single-family housing market should remain bullish for two to four years.

Blackstone Real Estate has $60 billion in total assets under management and $10 billion in capital avail-able for investments. A portion of these assets, valued at over $5 billion, is made up of 31,000 homes in 13 U.S. markets.

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It’s pretty obvious fake moving compa-nies are out of control in Oregon when the Sheriff ’s office and the state crack

down: Together. During a sting operation this spring, uncertified moving companies got 25 citations all on one day. Two movers were even caught driving without vehicle insurance!

The recent attention to stop unprofessional movers is well founded. Uninsured mov-ers put consumers at higher risk of getting ripped off, suffering property damage and identity theft. The whole situation is defi-nitely not what you need in the midst of a stressful relocation.

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Lile Moving and Storage started in the Northwest more than a half-century ago. The woman owned business with a 50-year track record of success grew with award winning customer service, and showing re-spect for other peoples property.

If you know what to look for you can see the “fly by night” guys coming.

Clues to rip-off relocation companies:

*The lure of a ridiculously low price for your move. One bid will be much lower than the others. Then, “Billy Bob Movers” show up ---pack your boxes in their truck and hand you a much larger bigger bill.

*Another Rip Off Red Flag: It’s against the law for movers to do busi-ness on a hand-

shake (by “spoken” agreement) or give bids over the phone. Lile greets you in person. A Relocation Consultant comes to your home, sees what you’re moving, discusses what you’re packing up alone and writes up a precise cost estimate in advance.

*Finally, check the facts. Play detective and check the company’s credentials. Are they licensed, bonded and insured? The State keeps a handy list of legal moving com-pany’s on its web site: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/MCT/Pages/MOVERS.aspx. Lile Moving and Storage has been on the state’s list for decades. Lile can move you across town or across country: 503-505-9589.

K, so it’s time for fun in the yard and that means powering up wa-ter features, tools, exterior lighting

and lots of other neat stuff we like to play with during the summer.

Just because the extension cord has the length to reach the outlet across the yard, it doesn’t mean it’s the right one for the task at hand. If the tool, appliance or holi-day display is drawing more current than an extension cord can carry, it may cause the cord (and whatever is connected to it) to overheat and start a fire. Fortunately, all cords are labeled with wattage restrictions to help you make smart connection deci-sions.

To keep your family safe, UL (Underwrit-ers Laboratory) recommends that you fol-low these six simple steps when using any extension cord:

Step 1: Read the manufacturer’s instruc-tions for the device(s) you will be using. These booklets contain important infor-mation about your tools, appliances and decorations and will provide instructions on their use. The booklets will also indicate whether these items are suitable for use outdoors.

Care & Feeding of Your Home:

Step 2: Check the information on your cord. Extension cords are labeled with valuable information as to the use, size and wattage rating of the cord. Cords are of-fered in many lengths and are marked with a size or “gauge.” The gauge is based on the American Wire Gauge (AWG) System, in which the larger the wire, the smaller the AWG number. For example, a 12 gauge wire would be larger and can power larger wattage appliances, than a 16 gauge wire.

Step 3: Decide whether you will be using the appliance indoors or outdoors. Exten-sion cords that can be used outdoors will be clearly marked, “Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliances.” Never use an indoor extension cord outdoors; it could result in an electric shock or fire hazard.

Step 4: Determine how long you need the cord to be. A cord, based on its gauge, can power an appliance of a certain wattage only at specific distances. As the cord gets longer, the current carrying capacity of the cord gets lower.

Step 5: Determine the gauge needed. All appliances indicate how much power, in watts, is consumed or how much current, in amps will be drawn when operated. That rating can be found on the appliance itself and often within the use and care booklet that accompanies the product.

Now, without getting into the technical weeds, let’s understand how all of these rat-ings relate to each other. Voltage is the pres-sure that pushes electrons through a wire. Our normal house wiring is said to be 110 volts. The movement of those electrons be-ing pushed through the wire is known as current and is measured in amps. The more electrons flowing in the wire in a given amount of time, the more amps of current are said to be flowing.

The appliance connected to the wire is said to be the load. This could be a lamp, a ra-dio, the pump for a water feature, or your table saw. It is the load that determines how much current will be drawn through the wire. A radio will draw very little current as compared to the table saw. If there is noth-ing connected to the cord, there is no cur-rent flow. So, it is the load that dictates how large the wire is going to have to be.

Some devices, like light bulbs are rated in watts of power that they consume, rather than amps of current that they draw. So, it’s necessary to know how to convert back and forth. If you know voltage and current, simply multiply them to determine the watts of power consumed.

For example, my table saw that draws 12 amps of current, on a typical 110 volt cir-cuit, consumes just over 1300 watts of power. That’s 12 amps times 110 volts. Conversely, if I know the power consumed by a device, I can convert it to the current that will be drawn by simply dividing the power in watts by the voltage. So, a 300 watt quartz halogen light bulb will draw almost 3 amps of current. That’s 300 watts divided by 110 volts.

These are important to understand, be-cause if you try to draw too much current through too small a cord, the cord can overheat and catch fire. And, if you try to run too many different appliances on the same circuit, you may overload the circuit breaker, causing it to trip. When I use my air compressor and my saw on the same job, for example, I always power each one from a different circuit. Remember, my saw draws 12 amps. Well, my air compressor draws 10 amps. If they both operate at the same time, I’m demanding 22 amps from the circuit and my source is probably either

a 15 or a 20 amp circuit. I’ll trip the circuit breaker.

Step 6: Place the cord correctly. Extension cords should not be placed underneath rugs or other heavy furniture. They should not be tacked in place to a wall or taped down. Extension cords should not be used while coiled or bent. Match the length of the cord to the length of your needs.

Now, here are a few additional safety tips offered by the Underwriters Laboratory when using extension cords:

• Look for the UL Mark on extension cords you purchase. The UL Mark means that representative samples of the cord have been tested for foreseeable safety hazards.

• Store all cords indoors when not in use. Outdoor conditions can deteriorate a cord over time.

• Never keep an extension cord plugged in when not in use. The cord will still conduct electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet.

• Most newer, indoor cords with more than one outlet have covers for the unused openings – use them. Children and pets face serious injury if they chew on unused outlets or stick sharp metal objects into the openings.

• Do not use extension cords that are cut or damaged. Touching even a single exposed strand of wire can give you an electric shock or burn.

• Never file or cut the plug blades or grounding pin of an extension cord or ap-pliance to plug it into an old outlet.

• As a safety feature, extension cords and most appliances have polarized plugs (one blade wider than the other). These special plugs are designed to prevent electric shock by properly aligning circuit conductors. If a plug does not fit, have a qualified electri-cian install a new outlet.

By using extension cords properly, you and your family can enjoy longer, safer use of your power tools, appliances and holiday decorations.

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13482999 7120 N CONCORD AVE 4 2.1 2190 $549,900

13687520 6454 NE KILLINGSWORTH CT 3 2 1152 $219,000

13309423 5452 NE 64TH AVE 3 1.1 1344 $235,000

13691500 222 NE ALBERTA ST 3 2.1 2017 $355,000

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12425820 2805 NE HAMBLET ST 4 3.1 4228 $1,200,000

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13613282 5732 SE OGDEN 3 2.1 2142 $349,900

13119058 6817 SE HOLGATE LOT 2 3 2.1 1986 $365,000

13619737 6813 SE HOLGATE LOT 1 3 2.1 1986 $365,000

13592862 2436 SE FRANKLIN ST 4 3.1 2095 $515,000

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13104902 15758 SE JANSIK CT 3 2.1 1997 $290,000

13262408 18158 S GRASLE RD 4 4.1 4644 $1,495,000

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13646484 4540 SW LAMONT WAY 4 2.1 3555 $899,950

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13474460 3322 NW 154TH TER 4 3 3499 $579,950

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13454245 17100 SW SONNET WAY 3 2.1 1701 $300,000

13031788 15440 SW ARLINGTON TER 4 2.1 2400 $429,988

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13452090 7860 SW 31ST AVE #8 2 1.1 1424 $279,900

13635289 3601 SW RIVER PKWY #1704 0 1 782 $279,900

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13469080 1025 NW COUCH ST #519 1 1.1 960 $421,000

13154537 1025 NW COUCH ST #917 1 1.1 960 $430,000

13583508 949 NW OVERTON ST #1306 1 1 995 $452,000

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13689823 0836 SW CURRY ST #104 2 3 1867 $650,000

13024849 937 NW GLISAN ST #1531 2 2 1240 $725,000

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13060318 841 SW GAINES ST #1712 2 2.1 2334 $975,000

13648397 949 NW OVERTON #101 2 3 2523 $989,000

13217129 11340 SW Hallmark TER 3 2.1 1824 $229,950

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Blending Vintage Charm and Modern Amenities in Multnomah Village

Amanda Andruss 503-969-4939 Lee Wells 503-899-7754.

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illed with character, south-west Portland’s Multnomah Village neighborhood lives

like a small town but in the heart of a big city. Quaint cafes, coffee shops, restaurants and stores line its streets. The area attracts those who love to walk the streets in their community and be known by name.

The pedestrian-friendly down-town Multnomah Village area features many historical build-ings. The community began tak-ing shape in the 1910's and was annexed by the city of Portland in 1950. It’s a prideful area filled with reasons to celebrate, which is why it hosts “Multnomah Days” with a parade and street festival each August.

Renaissance Homes is currently building vintage inspired homes in the trendy neighborhood, just five minutes from downtown Portland—one home is half a block from Starbucks.

Renaissance Homes’ Vintage Col-lection incorporates the charm of yesteryear, but with conveniences of today. The efficient homes are LEED-certified and build green using the latest technologies. Homeowners will enjoy lower monthly utility bills so they can spend money on the things that really matter — dinner with friends, a gallery opening or weekend shopping spree.

Homes come with a new home warranty, landscaped yard, exten-sive hardwood floors and period details throughout. Rain Screen siding combats water intrusion, Polar Blanket insulation allows for lower energy costs and open web floor trusses to keep the home cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Be in the heart of the action all year round, living in “Portland’s best kept secret.” Homes start in the $500,000's and have between 2,335 and 3,381 sq. feet with at-

tached garages and three to four bedrooms.

If you like a house with a little character, but don’t want to fore-go closet space, you’ll enjoy the home’s timeless appeal—but abil-ity to live large. Homes feature dens, bonus rooms, shop space and finished basements with open floor plans.

Embrace being a bit old fash-ioned, but extremely cutting edge. Tour a Renaissance home for sale on SW Canby, SW Primrose, SW 46th and SW Hume. More prop-erties coming soon.

In today’s housing market, it’s clear that homes that are certi-fied as green – or high-perfor-

mance – by a third party, have more value than homes that lack such a certification. A 2009 Green Building Value Initia-tive study found that certified homes sold at a price premium of 3-5% and stayed on the mar-ket 18 days less than noncertified homes. According to a McGraw-Hill Construction study, 82% of green homeowners said that green home certification was an extremely or very effective incen-tive to buy a green home. Home-buyers are beginning to recognize the value of a green home, and they trust third party certification as proof that the home is indeed as sustainable as the builder or homeowner claims.

“When you have a third-party inspector come and look at the home, who knows what it should look and perform like, that adds value and peace of mind,” Earth Advantage Resident Green Build-ing Consultant Waylon White said.

Although over 20% of the new homes in the greater Portland and southern Washington state region enjoy an Earth Advantage certification, until recently, there hasn’t existed a pathway for exist-ing homeowners to seek the same verification. Now, with Earth Ad-vantage’s Remodel Certification program, which was just rolled out in June, homeowners won’t have to build or buy a new home in order for it to be certified sus-tainable.

The Earth Advantage Remodel program offers homeowners a pathway to certification while up-dating their home’s less sustain-able attributes. Using a five pillars of sustainability system – energy, health, land, materials and water, homeowners who are remodeling can certify to one or several of the pillars. There is also a full home certification that incorporates all of the pillars for major retrofits or future completion of further pillar certifications. Through the program, Earth Advantage in-spects the home, and either ex-plains the measures necessary to achieve certification, or, if it al-

ready meets the standards due to its existing attributes, approves it for certification.

“It gives homeowners a path-way to update in a sustainable way and include these features that are going to contribute to a healthier indoor environment and more efficient energy and water use” White said. “The up-dates are done in a way that’s sus-tainable where you’re using local and durable materials, and where it doesn’t have to be done again and again.”

A home that is certified is health-ier, more comfortable to live in, and more durable than a home built to code. It has superior air quality, uses less water, contains greater insulation and uses mate-rials that are non-toxic. Not only that, but Earth Advantage certi-fied homes are earth-friendly – using locally sourced materials and causing minimal harm to the land on which they are built. Ul-timately, the homeowner gets an extremely energy efficient home, saving them money on their en-ergy bills.


id you know that you can install your own brick patio in your yard even if you’ve never laid bricks be-

fore? It’s true. It may take a lot of patience, and a lot of planning ahead, but it’s definitely possible. The look and texture that a brick pa-tio gives to a yard is beau-tiful. Especially with pat-terns like herringbone and basket weave, which are incredibly simple to lay but make the job look a lot more in-tricate, you can add a lot of value to your house with a job that doesn’t cost all that much. For some step-by-step instructions, the Lowes website is a great place to go, but make sure you keep a few things in mind as you plan your big summer project.

Here are some of the most useful

First of all, you’re going to need a lot of specific tools, you’re going to need

a lot of gravel, a lot of sand, a lot of bricks, and some landscaping fabric. Those make up the lion’s share of the costs—once you have everything you need additional ex-penses are minimal, but be prepared to spend on all of those. Get everything you need first, so the process can go as smooth-ly as possible.

Consider your placing carefully. You don’t want your patio to take over

your entire yard, but you want it to be big enough to be used regularly. Try and have a holistic landscaping plan that this patio works seamlessly into. Consider whether

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you’ll have to dig up trees, or whether the land you want covered is sloping towards your house. The last thing you want is for

this wonderful new patio to be the source of flooding in your basement.

Lastly, plan more time than you think you

need. Especially if you’ve never done this before. Pro-

fessional stone masons may know exactly how many man hours they’ll need based on the square footage, but if you’re a profes-sional stone mason I doubt you’d be read-ing this article. Set aside more time than you think you need, and be sure to plan for prep and clean up. If you’re getting rid of another patio, of course you’ll need more time to prep, but similarly if your soil is extremely compact or hard that will also slow you down. And in your clean up plan, figure out where you’re going to put all the dirt or cement you’ve dug up—because there will be a lot of it.

Whether you want to enjoy the patio your-self or you’re trying to spruce up a property before you sell it, adding a brick patio is a simple but effective way to improve the quality of a yard while boosting value and curb appeal.

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while boosting value and curb

appeal.

“These are the attributes that impact your family’s life in the most significant fashion,” Earth Advantage’s Director of Residential Services Peter Brown said.

There is no more important investment than your home. Ensuring its healthiness for your family is not only the obvious choice, it is one that will add value and save you money over the long term. To learn more about Earth Advantage’s Remodel Certification, visit earthadvantage.org/cer-tification/earth-advantage-remodel.

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Let’s Talk Rubbish:

“Our Business Is Picking Up!”

In an effort to save a few bucks on a proj-ect, we may wind up costing ourselves more money in the long run. This hap-

pens frequently in service industries where competition is stiff and consumers are looking for the best “deal.”

Unfortunately, the best deal in terms of price only is often not the best value in terms of quality, results or long term cost. For example, in the rubbish removal busi-ness there are a number of companies that promise great results for a low price, but without any assurance of quality or safety.

You can avoid a long term financial impact by choosing your cleanup team wisely, and by asking one simple question up front: are they licensed and insured?

Licensed & Insured

By hiring a company that is both licensed and insured, you can trust that:

• You are dealing with a legal, legitimate company

• The company has safeguards and insur-ance coverage for its clients and their prop-erty

• The company cares enough to assure the quality and safety of the work being per-formed

Don’t take their word for it…

While the internet is an excellent place to search out resources, it is also prone to deception and rogue providers. Don’t pre-sume a company is legal and adequately in-sured just because they have a phone book listing or a website. Consult your insurance agent to understand your liability when working with companies that don’t protect

you – the client – by carrying adequate cov-erage.

Use this Due Diligence Checklist to verify any company you are considering hiring:

Positive online presence

Recommended by people you know, like and trust

Active business license with the state

Proof of appropriate insurance if re-quested

Protect your pocketbook, and your peace of mind, by choosing wisely.

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13229413 4943 SE 104TH AVE 3 1 1830 $139,900

13431268 2605 SE 164TH AVE 2 1 888 $139,900

13015787 3406 SE 143RD AVE 2 1 1391 $144,900

13019601 10144 SE HOLGATE BLVD 2 1 744 $144,900

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13513093 3807 SE 56TH AVE 2 1 660 $169,000

13585456 9135 SE WASHINGTON ST 2 1 736 $174,900

13170216 10122 SE ELLIS ST 3 2 884 $175,000

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13354328 2406 SE 113TH AVE 3 2 2134 $189,900

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13563524 8124 SE MARKET ST 4 2 1438 $210,999

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13207828 13122 SE ASH ST 3 2 2160 $219,000

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13464179 2824 SE 103RD AVE 3 2 1923 $219,900

13628839 2245 SE 103RD DR 3 1.1 1232 $219,900

13142184 19008 SE DIVISION ST 5 3 2457 $224,900

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13375164 5315 SE 100TH AVE 3 2 1118 $229,000

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13407772 5006 SE BOISE ST 3 2 2335 $285,000

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13589757 2335 SE CESAR E CHAVEZ BLVD 3 2 2200 $324,950

13136067 4030 SE 9TH AVE 3 2 2108 $329,900

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13554010 3655 SE 38TH AVE 3 1 1690 $339,000

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13029055 2324 SE 45TH AVE 3 1 1648 $340,000

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13612014 210 SE 60TH AVE 2 1.1 2284 $350,000

13151933 7420 SE MILWAUKIE AVE 5 2 1568 $355,000

13345504 7003 SE MALL ST 3 3 2406 $355,000

13551789 1606 SE 50TH AVE 4 3 2772 $365,000

13178526 7115 SE HOLGATE BLVD 3 2.1 2208 $373,833

13494776 1805 SE 56TH AVE 3 2 2492 $414,900

13374906 7445 SE 122ND AVE 4 3 3052 $449,900

13259618 3738 SE CRYSTAL SPRINGS BLVD 4 3.1 2460 $479,000

13444924 7534 SE 34TH AVE 5 2 2719 $479,000

13071659 1533 SE 32ND AVE 3 2 3062 $549,000

13364368 716 SE 55TH AVE 3 2 2343 $579,000

13251245 5951 SE 19TH AVE 4 2.1 2408 $579,750

13128325 3949 SE TAGGART ST 4 2.1 3700 $670,000

13147854 8215 SE 13TH AVE 2 1.1 4036 $779,000

13274200 530 SE 70TH AVE 4 3.1 3083 $819,000

13655790 6126 SE MAIN ST 3 3 4007 $995,000

13692106 1734 SE LADD AVE 4 3.1 5265 $1,095,000

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13662379 2829 SE BELMONT ST #302 0 1 410 $125,000

13107384 3866 SE TAYLOR ST #101 1 1 600 $139,999

13697438 12625 SE DIVISION ST 3 2.1 1410 $152,900

13496018 2301 SE CARUTHERS ST #2 1 1 642 $199,500

13331285 13460 SE STEELE ST 3 2.1 1717 $209,900

13082000 2021 SE CLINTON ST #103 0 1 661 $215,000

13233836 1529 SE HAWTHORNE BLVD #202 1 1 861 $229,900

13240005 3925 SE 62ND AVE 3 2.1 1542 $270,000

13609925 2919 SE WOODWARD ST #8 3 1 931 $279,900

13201156 525 SE MARION ST #9 1 1.1 1133 $329,000

13445008 1510 SE 34TH AVE #210 2 2 1167 $399,000

13119043 525 SE MARION ST #4 3 3 2001 $465,000

13037927 625 SE LINN ST E 2 3.1 2303 $579,000


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Advocacy—Professionalism—Community

What recourse does a seller have if the inspector and buyers are left alone in the

listing and damage occurs? What gifts can Realtors® provide to clients without crossing the line of the law? How can Realtors® resolve commission disputes without proceeding to a formal arbitra-tion process? These questions and more hzave all been answered and resolved through our free, informal telephone mediation Ombudsman program.

Available to both Realtors® and their clients, this program offers members another tool in their toolbox to resolve disputes. Some complaints may not concern conduct related to the Code of Ethics or rise to the level of a for-mal complaint. An Ombudsman can respond to general questions regard-ing real estate practices, transaction details, ethical questions, and enforce-ment issues. Some complaints are due strictly to a lack of communication. Note: Ombudsmen cannot offer legal advice.

Our Ombudsmen have 30+ years expe-rience in the real estate business, taken in‐depth training, and draw upon ex-tensive knowledge of Code of Ethics and PMAR Best Practices.

The program is free to PMAR members and their clients.

Bookmark pmar.org/ombudsman for more information and future refer-ence.

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Turn Your iPhone into a

Remember those old View-Master toys? Those were an absolute favor-ite growing up because they would bring images about nature, cartoons and more to life in 3D. Now, there’s a company that’s trying to bring 3D technology to your iPhone®, and from first glance, it looks pretty cool.

Poppy is a device that you drop your iPhone® into (it works with the iPhone® 4, 4S and 5) and it’s mirrors capture images using the phone’s camera. Once you look into the view-finder, the Poppy lens combines two video streams to deliver a single 3D video. The device doesn’t require bat-teries and looks really simple to use.

Currently, the device is being offered only through Kickstarter which is a fund-raising site for creative projects. The best price on the device is $49 which doesn’t seem too outrageous for such a cool toy. Delivery of the device is currently estimated in De-cember.

Ethan Lowry and Joe Heitzeberg in Seattle, Washington are the creators of Poppy.

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!

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

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make a marketing impact with a tool as vast and multifaceted as the internet?

Many of the agents I consult seem eager to harness the potential of a great marketing presence, but don't know where to start. Part of their trepidation comes from how intimidating it can seem when you take into account all of the possible approaches.

Most agents I speak to at least have their own website. They see the need for cus-tomization, the need to get active on social media, and absorb the daily news of new real estate technology with the fear that they've somehow fallen further beyond the curve. Agents want to know that they'll get a return on their investment - that the ex-tra effort they make on the web will show increased traffic.

The key to driving traffic to your marketing platforms is the ability to recognize your niche in the digital space. If you're a local

expert in Slabtown, find the most engaging neighborhood blog and begin participating in the conversation. Don't sell yourself in every post, but make sure your user pro-file links back to your website. Similarly, if you're known for riding your bike to show-ings, you might become an active member of a local online biking community.

Many in the business are trying to cover too much ground singlehandedly. I tell agents to think about their online presence as they think about their local presence. Savvy agents are concentrating their mar-keting influence in their areas of expertise, whether it be several neighborhoods or a price point.

Unfortunately, many have a digital pres-ence akin to sending a single postcard to every block in the city. They're covering a lot of ground, but haven't concentrated enough resources to have an impact on any of the people they're hoping to engage.

You don't have to prioritize SEO at the out-set. You don't have to have an account on (here goes...) Facebook, Twitter, Google

Think Small, Act Big:

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Plus, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr all at once, especially if you only have the time to devote to one or two. Don't even con-sider developing your own mobile app if you're only getting 100 people to your site as it stands. Focus on engaging people, and find them where you're most effective.

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13082248 9533 N CALHOUN AVE 2 1 720 $145,000

13055254 10224 N ALLEGHENY AVE 2 1 1525 $149,000

13529302 6939 N MEARS ST 2 0.1 2084 $159,900

13433812 6925 N POWERS ST 3 1 884 $159,999

13072452 9609 N PORTSMOUTH AVE 3 1 1046 $169,000

13573255 9571 N TIOGA AVE 2 1 720 $169,000

13394395 7823 N OLYMPIA ST 3 2.1 1398 $170,000

13179534 8844 N PENINSULAR AVE 2 1 722 $180,000

13086078 9140 N BUCHANAN AVE 2 1 810 $185,000

13038273 8707 N CURTIS AVE 2 1 1180 $189,000

13651709 7138 N CENTRAL ST 2 1 1142 $195,900

13090760 9416 N ALMA AVE 2 1 1150 $199,900

13690750 6124 N CAMPBELL AVE 3 1 808 $204,900

13585338 9523 N ADRIATIC AVE 2 1 864 $206,900

13151404 7101 N BANK ST 2 1 1698 $215,000

13244409 8810 N SWENSON ST 3 2 1357 $217,900

13364543 9109 N DRUMMOND AVE 3 2.1 1540 $219,900

13324026 9112 N CHARLESTON AVE 3 1 1200 $225,000

13071873 6647 N ASTOR ST 3 2 1153 $229,900

13655806 10123 N TIOGA AVE 3 2 2030 $229,950

13316404 1531 N COLFAX ST 4 1 1978 $239,900

13468050 8839 N CURTIS AVE 3 2.1 1502 $242,500

13645123 7527 N VAN HOUTEN AVE 3 1 1632 $249,000

13668060 5823 N HOUGHTON ST 3 1 1008 $250,000

13031012 7435 N KERBY AVE 3 1 3260 $259,000

13119948 6905 N GREENWICH AVE 2 1 1684 $259,900

13462311 7537 N WOOLSEY AVE 3 2.1 1468 $259,900

13399319 9803 N EDISON ST 4 2 1848 $273,000

13058499 5737 N ALBINA AVE 2 1 1614 $279,000

13659277 8319 N FOX ST 2 1.1 1980 $280,000

13156210 4922 N MARYLAND AVE 3 2.1 1323 $287,000

13669436 6807 N AMHERST ST 3 1 1980 $289,950

13066258 8049 N RENO AVE 4 2.1 1529 $290,000

13612339 7533 N HUDSON ST 2 2 1914 $290,000

13239058 2113 N SCHOFIELD ST 3 1 2030 $294,900

13259049 1235 N PRESCOTT ST 3 2 1818 $297,000

13123444 7083 N BURRAGE AVE 3 1 1486 $299,000

13259653 5725 N ALBINA AVE 3 1.1 2367 $299,000

13693786 7049 N MISSISSIPPI AVE 4 2 2016 $299,500

13044662 9847 N CENTRAL ST 4 3 2451 $299,900

13311447 8331 N DICKENS ST 3 2 2100 $307,500

13277290 4404 N KERBY AVE 3 1.1 2017 $319,900

13660077 9491 N TRUMBULL AVE 3 1 2156 $320,000

13613196 6906 N DENVER AVE 4 2 2160 $324,999

13004787 8254 N DANA AVE 3 1 2195 $325,000

13639268 6610 N SMITH CT 3 2.1 1582 $329,000

13059009 7805 N HAVEN AVE 3 1 2216 $329,500

13694590 7128 N KERBY AVE 3 2.1 1671 $349,000

13041040 7615 N IVANHOE ST 4 2 2512 $349,900

13541632 4780 N SYRACUSE ST 3 2.1 2736 $365,000

13575546 1307 N KILPATRICK ST 3 3 2461 $365,000

13361989 7027 N MOORE AVE 4 2 3385 $389,000

13025143 6359 N COMMERCIAL AVE 3 1 2550 $399,500

13242027 6343 N VANCOUVER AVE 4 2 2534 $399,900

13680141 6305 N MISSISSIPPI AVE 4 2 2786 $419,000

13251362 4717 N WILLAMETTE BLVD 3 3 2895 $449,900

13482999 7120 N CONCORD AVE 4 2.1 2190 $549,900

13412050 5906 N MOORE AVE 3 1.2 3108 $615,000

13042811 3909 N OVERLOOK TER 4 4 2760 $649,000

CONDOS13342419 8631 N CRAWFORD ST 1 1 935 $109,000

13505848 378 N HAYDEN ISLAND DR #133 1 1 608 $122,777

13108787 7529 N EDGEWATER AVE 2 1 1035 $150,000

13133564 3970 N INTERSTATE AVE #104 1 1 822 $194,900

13237001 3930 N MONTANA AVE #3 2 1 920 $215,000

13198527 624 N HAYDEN BAY DR 2 1.1 2078 $220,000

13419602 3930 N MONTANA AVE #1 2 1 920 $221,500

13246455 3930 N MONTANA AVE #5 2 1 914 $225,900

13446513 309 N HAYDEN BAY DR BLDGJ 2 2 1090 $229,777

13547678 707 N HAYDEN ISLAND DR #318 2 2 2032 $420,000



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he country is in the midst of a home-buying frenzy with Americans feeling confident enough to take advantage

of record-low mortgage rates, and the 2 million Americans currently selling their homes are looking to cash in big time.

According to the Case-Shiller house price index, home prices across the U.S. are surg-ing — they rose 10.9 percent in the last year to highs last seen at the end of the housing bubble.

“The prices seem to be right in line for where buyers are willing to buy and sellers [looking] to sell,” Phoenix real estate agent Sheri McComb said.

ABC News’ “Real Money” team talked with the McDougalls, whose home is on the market in Phoenix, just one of a handful of cities seeing the biggest bump.

In Phoenix, prices are up more than 22 percent from just a year ago. Scott McDou-gall said he was optimistic about selling his home and finding a house closer to his daughter’s college.

“The market’s been so good,” he told ABC News today. “We’ve been looking at the market right now. If you’re priced right, I mean, we’ve seen houses go in a matter of days. … We definitely want to act and get into a good home soon.”

Those increased home values are equaling more equity as well — meaning that some homeowners will now be able to refinance, a move they may not have been able to make till now.

But even in a hot market, there are still ways to put more money in your pocket, McComb said.

Here are four tips from Redfin, an online real estate brokerage company:

Listing earlier in the summer is better.

May and June are the best months. You’ll get more money compared with listing lat-er in the year.

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It's summer! At least that's what my calen-dar tells me...

It's time for long weekend afternoons on the deck, patio, or backyard. Everyone's go-ing out to explore, ride bikes, etc. Although our summers in the PNW are awesome, they don't last forever. There are things we need to do at this time of year that re-ally can't be done at other times. You really have to budget your time to be sure and get the necessary maintenance stuff done now or the time for it will slip away.

Let’s start with our terrific decks and fenc-ing. If you have cedar or other wood like most, every three years or so they need stain, seal, service. The best, most proven method is to pressure wash them clean, when dry, spray the stain on with a garden-type sprayer and back-roll with a roller. Use a brush to get into nooks and crannies. Be sure to give the surfaces plenty of time to dry out after pressure washing them. If you don’t, the stain will be uneven and will not take well. Do not be fooled into not stain-ing and letting them “go gray.” This will shorten the expected useful surface life of your deck or fence by half or less. It also keeps the wood more porous (makes it a better sponge) to absorb more water and bacteria, causing eventual dry-rot damage.

Exposed wood needs maintenance, get used to it. If you have Trex or some other composite material, you still have to main-tain it. This stuff is less maintenance than cedar, but NO not maintenance. If you let fungus grow on it, it will discolor and spoil its appearance badly. It’s really best to keep plants from being in contact with this stuff altogether. Having planters on Trex is bad news if you don’t regularly clean it with an antifungal cleaner. The problem is, Trex and other composites are made of recycled materials, containing organic materials; woodchips and paper etc. This stuff will

rot and turn the planks black. It’s horren-dous to fix, and it never really looks right again. You have to use a fungicide to kill the mold growing inside the material turning it black, and then stain the planks.

Like I said, avoid problems by keeping it clean in the first place. If you have a new or newer house, the builders almost never stain the wood decks, balconies, or fences. This is because (truly) when they are new, the wood won’t absorb much stain and won’t “take well.” If you let them be weath-ered or “seasoned” slightly (no more than one season), the wood will open up, be-come more porous, and absorb more stain, giving it better protection. However, if you wait too long, the wood begins to go gray and you have to bleach it out to get it back to its natural color, then you can stain it and get a good finish color.

The other important thing to be sure and do is exterior paint or paint touchup around the house. Inspect all the exposed wood around your house, and if there are any cracked, peeling, or blistering areas, they need service before things get really wet again. Be sure and scrape the damaged paint, caulk the seams, and apply paint to seal the wood. If you don’t have any paint left around, just tear off a small piece from a damaged area, any decent paint store can match it pretty well and you shouldn’t no-tice the touched up areas. Be sure and check the facia and soffits on the roof. These areas have the most problems and are where dry-rot damage will likely start. Surprisingly, few people actually get right up close to a homes exterior walls and look straight up under the soffits. It’s important that you do that. If they are high, use binoculars. You would

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be surprised how useful binoculars can be to inspect even small buildings from the ground. If you have high soffits, you might want to hire someone to get up there and paint them. Working on top of a 36 inch ladder can be a little hard on your nerves if you’re not used to it. Either way, if you have really looked things over yourself, you’ll be much more confident when talking to con-tractors, and you’ll really know if they’ve done a thorough job afterward.

If you were paying attention during the heavy rainy season, you will know what is going on with your gutters. If you weren’t, you’ll be putting on your raincoat and broad-brimmed hat during the next thun-derstorm with heavy rain. Look at the en-tire perimeter of the house and make sure all the downspouts are working, taking wa-ter at least 3 inches away from the house. Be sure there aren’t any parts of the gutters that are leaking or overflowing. Damaged gutters can be one of the most destructive things on a house. It’s really a lot nicer to work on them during dry weather. Seal the seams and leaks with proper gutter caulk (I like DAP Butyl-Flex caulk). Correct any sagging or poorly supported gutter sec-tions, and add leaders as needed. I know it’s hard to work on gutters when the sun is shining, but the payoff is when it’s rain-ing in the fall, you’ll be very self-satisfied, almost smug. You should be – you have earned it.

toured nearly 20 percent more, which means you’ll hopefully sell it faster and for slightly more money.

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Sellers who did had a higher sale-to-list ratio.

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ML# Address Bdr Bth SF Price13053928 5909 SW NEBRASKA ST 3 2 1655 $219,900

13631862 4824 SW GARDEN HOME RD 3 1.1 1122 $219,900 13441082 11327 SW 51ST AVE 2 2 1437 $224,000

13187431 3722 SW POMONA ST 3 1 1600 $229,900 13444213 5514 SW BEAVERTON HILLSDALE HWY 4 1 1415 $229,900

13240869 4528 SW IDAHO DR 3 2 1800 $250,000 13628188 8200 SW 39TH AVE 2 1 964 $250,000

13546679 5528 SW SHATTUCK RD 3 1 1576 $269,900 13188946 13536 SW 63RD AVE 3 1.1 1321 $279,900

13612654 12650 SW FOOTHILL DR 3 1.1 1266 $284,000 13028214 5104 SW BRUGGER ST 3 2 1876 $289,000

13694163 5127 SW FAIRVALE CT 3 2.1 1853 $294,500 13140646 5901 SW GARDEN HOME RD 2 2 1400 $294,700

13137137 8415 SW 11TH AVE 4 1 1840 $299,900 13097779 9028 SW 8TH AVE 4 2 1617 $309,900

13519725 9811 SW QUAIL POST RD 3 2.1 1924 $319,900 13088007 4608 SW VACUNA ST 4 3 1804 $324,900

13424196 3307 SW VERMONT ST 3 2 1551 $329,000 13414520 12200 SW FAIRCREST ST 3 1 1373 $329,500

13207197 1640 SW WYNWOOD AVE 3 2 1412 $329,900 13268855 1706 SW TROY ST 3 2 1552 $329,900

13481038 8013 SW DEVON LN 3 2 1480 $330,000 13409948 12033 SW LESSER RD 4 2 3728 $339,900

13681258 9121 SW 35TH AVE 2 1 2260 $349,000 13522408 5237 SW DOSCH RD 3 2 2200 $349,900

13505133 4915 SW PENDLETON ST 3 2.1 1870 $359,900 13196428 6635 SW 34TH AVE 4 3 1899 $369,000

13594201 6434 SW VERMONT ST 3 1.1 2037 $369,000 13349023 6912 SW 15TH AVE 4 2 1446 $374,900

13695047 7420 SW 35TH AVE 3 1.1 1770 $374,900 13370897 4801 SW JULIA ST 3 2 1924 $375,000

13049476 11375 SW CAPITOL HWY 3 2.1 2218 $379,000 13123087 10993 SW WASHINGTON ST 4 2.1 2580 $385,000

13259469 13189 SW 63RD AVE 3 2 1522 $389,000 13020493 5826 SW 59TH CT 3 2.1 1832 $389,900

13274175 9419 SW CORBETT LN 1 1 1236 $395,000 13060576 7810 SW WEST SLOPE DR 2 2 1988 $399,900

13284151 2836 SW CAROLINA ST 4 2.1 1760 $399,900 13025347 1126 SW TAYLORS FERRY RD 4 2.1 3176 $400,000

13266879 8322 SW CAPITOL HWY 3 1.1 1825 $400,000 13574376 5045 SW BOUNDARY ST 4 2 2092 $400,000

13170191 9800 SW 55TH AVE 3 2.1 2195 $409,000 13407255 9585 SW SPRING CREST DR 3 2.1 2423 $414,900

13018290 243 SW PALATINE HILL RD 4 3.1 2184 $425,000 13262259 3611 SW CONDOR AVE 3 1.2 2450 $429,900

13352272 5734 SW DOWNS VIEW CT 2 2 2746 $433,000 13324868 11226 SW 51ST AVE 4 2.1 2377 $444,900

13142139 3233 SW MARIGOLD ST 5 3 3230 $449,900 13374311 6933 SW CORBETT AVE 4 2 1768 $459,900

13632898 4424 SW IOWA ST 4 3.1 3004 $459,900 13256986 3500 SW 98TH AVE 3 2 1901 $474,900

13085140 6910 SW 11TH DR 4 3 2481 $489,900 13604251 1137 SW WHITAKER AVE 4 4 2364 $489,900

13538846 3540 SW VISTA DR 4 3.1 4146 $525,000 13482019 11105 SW MUIRWOOD DR 3 2 2082 $529,000

13084031 7608 SW HOOD AVE 3 3 3214 $539,000 13380033 4933 SW 18TH PL 4 3 3052 $549,900

13067881 6422 SW BURLINGAME PL 5 3 3520 $565,000 13364951 1930 SW PARKWOOD DR 4 3 3054 $575,000

13228925 3015 SW WESTWOOD DR 4 3 3440 $599,000 13094919 10423 SW 11TH DR 5 2.1 4413 $637,000

13355642 1046 SW PALATINE ST 4 3 2927 $646,900 13036557 1440 SW SKYLINE BLVD 3 3.1 4656 $650,000

13110426 2855 SW WEST POINT AVE 5 3.1 4746 $729,000 13293667 7804 SW HUNT CLUB PLACE 3 2.1 3560 $729,000

13608953 6923 SW 2ND AVE 3 3 2933 $729,000 13245828 2727 SW HIMES ST 4 3 2704 $739,000

13257840 3853 SW SCHOLLS FERRY RD 5 3.1 2652 $739,000 13407920 5202 SW NORTHWOOD AVE 4 2.2 2724 $750,000

13661189 530 SW MAPLECREST DR 3 2.1 3533 $799,000 13170877 10605 SW TERWILLIGER PL 4 3 4036 $799,999

13527874 1111 SW COMUS ST 4 3 3382 $825,000 13534540 4136 SW HEWETT BLVD 4 2.1 3506 $849,000

13024604 5030 SW HUMPHREY BLVD 3 2.1 2406 $885,000 13209453 01720 SW RADCLIFFE RD 4 2.1 3962 $950,000

13276661 7375 SW NORTHVALE WAY 4 3 3952 $1,199,500 13296149 11614 SW RIVERWOOD RD 5 4.2 7654 $2,375,000

13010615 240 SW TRYON HILL RD 8 5.3 8843 $3,250,000 13311253 1545 SW WYNWOOD AVE 5 1.1 2071 $353,000


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on Instagram. Instagram now has more than 100 million monthly users and a few weeks ago the company announced it was add-ing video to its platform (we’ll write more about how to use vid-eo in a few weeks). Instagram is an increasingly versatile platform for businesses and putting your business/brand on Instagram is a pretty easy way to increase vis-ibility and give your fans/custom-ers a fun way to interact with you. (By the way, did you know that we have a super cool Instagram widget?)

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ter, Tumblr, etc. which will give you the option to share your Ins-tagrammed photos and videos on these other accounts. To do this, tap the icon in the upper right corner of your profile page (the “gear” for IOS or the blue square for Android). Tap “Sharing Set-tings” and choose “Facebook,” etc. Connecting Instagram to Facebook allows your Facebook fans to find you easily. From your Instagram profile, select “Find Friends” and then “Find Face-book Friends.”

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audience — you can put this hashtag in your Instagram bio section so users know the hashtag is associated with your brand. We will write more about this later. Adding hashtags to your pho-tos and videos is a great way to find new followers and to share your posts with more people. For example, people who are fans of Volkswagen Vans might tag #VWVan instead of just #VW.

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13341203 365 N LOTUS BEACH DR 2 3 2786 $595,000

13286802 375 N LOTUS BEACH DR 3 2.1 3218 $665,000 13247924 14330 NE BEECH ST 5 3 2607 $274,900

13532039 341 NE 108TH PL 5 3 3320 $279,000 13244075 17530 NE WASCO ST 3 3 1900 $310,000

13121341 3150 SE 164TH AVE 4 1.1 1632 $199,000 13306969 3548 SE 141ST AVE 3 2 3512 $279,900

13105587 3936 SE REEDWAY ST 4 2 3591 $449,900 13374906 7445 SE 122ND AVE 4 3 3052 $449,900

13078909 5044 SE 32ND AVE 6 3 3954 $485,900 13005792 740 NE 19TH ST 3 2 1518 $224,900

13084902 3777 SE 23RD ST 4 3 2416 $280,000 13410058 4435 SE REGNER RD 4 2.1 2950 $359,000

13350276 33712 E HIST COLUMBIA RIVER HWY 3 2 3224 $459,000 13016495 31332 SE DIVISION DR 5 3.1 4030 $549,900

13437969 9210 SE ORIENT DR 4 3.1 3800 $574,900 13009903 4055 SE REGNER RD 5 3 4248 $799,900

13518076 14900 SE BLUFF RD 3 3.1 4317 $950,000 13003818 1350 SE ANSPACH ST 3 2 1864 $269,000

13359080 10863 SE 95TH CT 4 3 1919 $299,900 13169625 10560 SE STEVENS WAY 4 3 2502 $344,000

13156401 9727 SE KING WAY 5 3 3090 $379,900 13190873 17070 SE HAGEN RD 4 3 3037 $449,900

13174252 10741 SE MARILYN CT 5 4.1 4223 $535,000 13416912 15596 SE GREEN HILLS CT 4 3 3740 $589,000

13629497 14433 SE WEBSTER RD 5 4.1 5838 $659,000 13431135 4715 SE RIVER DR 4 3 4414 $699,000

13225068 11650 SE HILLTOP CT 5 6.1 7035 $1,149,000 13288265 10200 SE CAMBRIDGE LN 5 4.3 9206 $2,995,000

13575436 11320 FOREST RIDGE LN 5 4 2191 $299,900 13398543 26135 S BEAVERCREEK RD 3 3.1 4907 $649,950

13149107 16222 S CREEK HAVEN LN 3 2.1 3062 $695,000 13075078 16411 S HENRICI RD 5 4.1 5989 $912,000

13074139 21308 S MEADOWRIDGE CT 4 3.1 6920 $1,195,000 13143984 20419 S SHORE VISTA DR 4 5.3 9218 $1,995,000

13118216 20 WALKING WOODS DR 5 3 3144 $475,000 13251843 21880 SW JOHNSON RD 5 3 2914 $529,000

13075604 2401 GLEN HAVEN RD 5 3 2924 $575,000 13663861 19364 RIVER RUN DR 5 3.1 3010 $679,000

13526043 1944 PALISADES TERRACE DR 4 2.1 4256 $839,000 13114753 2140 WINDHAM OAKS CT 4 3.1 6282 $1,290,000

13102061 1600 VIEW LAKE CT 2 2.1 3335 $1,295,000 13113761 21469 WATERFORD PL 5 4.2 5019 $1,350,000

13308093 13310 ATWATER LN 5 4 5697 $1,450,000 13457210 12210 ORCHARD HILL RD 4 3.2 4640 $1,495,000

13261959 1345 CHERRY LN 4 3.1 5259 $1,499,000 13269288 1793 ATHERTON DR 4 5 6500 $1,595,000

13185330 23077 SW NEWLAND RD 4 4.2 6189 $1,650,000 13293366 5510 SW 53RD AVE 4 3.1 2629 $530,000

13303862 1617 SW MIDVALE RD 3 3 5297 $949,000 13523934 13728 NW GLENDOVEER DR 4 5.2 7817 $1,163,250

13290717 4250 SW DOSCH RD 3 3 4692 $1,195,000 13087220 1313 SW MARY FAILING DR 6 5.1 4729 $1,495,000

13057061 0 SW 64TH PL 4 4.1 6131 $1,850,000 13506097 444 NW HILLTOP DR 5 4.2 6848 $1,875,000

13658347 2884 NW CUMBERLAND RD 5 3.1 6242 $2,850,000 13010615 240 SW TRYON HILL RD 8 5.3 8843 $3,250,000

13239235 12270 NW LOVEJOY ST 4 2 3288 $409,900 13511634 395 NW 107TH AVE 4 3 3052 $589,000

13429697 31965 NW LOFTIS LN 5 2.1 4400 $1,100,000 13049812 11355 NW BLACKHAWK DR 6 6.2 6356 $1,700,000

13014662 11400 NW DICK RD 4 4.1 6311 $1,850,000 13125857 23414 NW MORELAND RD 4 4.2 10236 $2,500,000

13260598 13950 SW LISA LN 3 1.1 1710 $185,000 13635611 17390 SW IVY GLEN DR 3 2 1272 $263,900

13351732 12020 SW 121ST AVE 3 3 1958 $289,000 13297575 12600 SW 124TH AVE 5 3.1 3673 $525,000

13234550 16790 SW 113TH AVE 5 3 3500 $649,000 13444337 23939 SW GAGE RD 3 3 3375 $725,000

13153039 16860 SW PARRETT MOUNTAIN RD 4 4.2 5745 $1,450,000 13136948 12000 SW MALLOY WAY 5 5.2 5706 $1,950,000

13254604 22345 SW CHAPMAN RD 4 4.1 6800 $1,950,000 13187074 6401 SW MERIDIAN WAY 5 5.2 7611 $2,299,000

13069631 15525 SW BEEF BEND RD 3 2.1 2190 $2,850,000 13248669 941 NE AYRSHIRE DR 3 2.1 1911 $319,900

13181777 11570 SW HARDEBECK RD 5 4.1 4608 $625,000 13534515 10387 NW OLD CLAPSHAW HILL RD 5 4 4150 $899,000



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Patch smaller holes with roofing cement, larger ones may require a metal patch.

Installing iron mesh at the mouth of the drain pipes is good, but don’t forget to check for clogs there too.

Protect your gutters with gutter screens. They will prevent build-up and allow leaves to accumulate on top of them. Just be sure to take care of those piles because as they rot, they can damage your roof.

Install roof overhangs wherever you can to protect the walls from being exposed to rainfall – especially on the sides of the house prone to a beating.

All Things Real Estate Volume 3 Issue 7

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