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As a custom home builder for over 23 years I’ve been

fortunate enough to have built award-winning homes

with wonderful clients, but nothing compares to the

challenge and reward of our Made in America Home.

In October of last year I received the most compelling

email have ever seen. It was from my friend labeled

“you have to see this!” This email contained a video

link to a segment by ABC World News anchor Diane

Sawyer on her series called “Made in America”. That

video was the inspiration for me to light up the phone

lines to all my subcontractors and suppliers for a

passion that was immediately shared.

It highlighted a homebuilder in Bozeman, Montana as

an ex-economist, he had done the math to determine

that if we, as home builders, would use just 5% more

made in America products in every new home built, we

would add over 220,000 jobs to our economy. As

staggering as that may seem, those numbers were

validated by ABC News. I had just completed the

permit process for a replacement dwelling in the Lake

Grove neighborhood of Lake Oswego, so the timing

was perfect. As I reached out to my team, I found an

immediate response of “let’s do this!” So, with that

response I contacted our owners who, without

hesitation, said “this is the right thing to do”.

I had already gone through the process of pricing out

all of the elements of the home and knew that we

would now have to go back and check the financial

impact. To my amazement it appeared that we would

be within 2% of the cost of construction to be a

completely Made in America home.

Being the first Made in America home in the

Northwest, I knew it would be a labor of love for many

of us as we sourced and directed more than 234

products from over 30 states to be delivered and

installed. I find it rather interesting that many of our

materials were right here at home in our own backyard

-the Pacific Northwest, and more importantly, Oregon.

As word spread, I found that not only the excitement of

building a true Made in America home was rewarding

for all of us involved, but a very profound word

resonated by many of our fellow Americans -“ Finally”.

I started to receive phone calls, and not just any phone

calls. Two of the most memorable were war veterans

who offered to donate their time just to be part of our

Made in America project.

The commitment from suppliers has been tremendous.

But, my proudest moment was when my framers

showed up to start building walls and walked onto the

deck of the home with their American flag and said

“this is what it’s all about”! I turned around to see them

standing there like they had just conquered MT.

Suribachi on Iwo Jima! Among the crew pictured is Bob

Schmalz, (pictured second from the left) a carpenter for

over 40 years, and Vietnam War veteran whose stories

are jaw-dropping to say the least. He is why I am truly

grateful to have had an opportunity to make a

difference.

The word ‘pride’ cannot be overused, as it is the

common thread of which we are linked and goes well

beyond building this home.

As our story has spread, I have talked to and been

interviewed by every local news and radio station as

well as being featured on ABC World News Tonight

with Diane Sawyer in a second look at Made in

America and the homebuilding business. But, the most

interesting interview was with Ling-Ju, a seasoned

correspondent with the Central News Agency in Asia.

They have been intrigued by our made in America

concept only to hear from me that it is a truly

sustainable model that can be done in any

marketplace… Buy Local! The result was that over

75% of the money spent to build our Made in America

home stayed right here in Oregon.

I want our Made in America Homes to be the example

that we can make a difference for the good of our

fellow Americans with some effort on our part as

builders, the result of creating jobs can be life-changing

for many. All I ask is that we just add a little more

‘Made in America’ in our lives and you would be

surprised at the difference we can make. Just 5% more

‘Made in America’ purchases over foreign goods in

whole, as consumers would add 3 million jobs to our

economy….” Just” is a very powerful word.

We are currently in the process starting then next

Made in America home, being the first builder to

complete more than one. With any luck, we hope to be

the first builder in the country to do a Street of Dreams

Made in America Home in 2013. So, for any of you that

want to know how to make a difference, it starts local

and you could be ‘Just’ the one to do it.

Gerald L. Rowlett

Owner

Westlake Development Group, LLC

Of course you want to see the finished product!

Check out all the photos and videos at

www.WestlakeDevelopmentllc.com and be sure check

back every month for our “Made in America” series in

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Reasons To Pay Off Your Mortgage

Early – Or Not.

By Derek R. Lenington

Do I think it’s wise

to pay off a mortgage early? I

am asked this question often and the answer is not as

clear as whether or not I think you

should pay off your credit card

balances in full each month. Of course you should pay off your credit

cards in full each month. When it comes to paying off the mortgage early, however, there are solid

arguments that can be made either

way.

Here are a few reasons to pay off – and not pay off - your mortgage early. Keep track of the ones that

best fit your situation and ring true

for you.

Reasons NOT to pay your mortgage early

1. You haven’t taken advantage of 1. You haven’t taken advantage of 1. You haven’t taken advantage of 1. You haven’t taken advantage of

your employer’s company match to your employer’s company match to your employer’s company match to your employer’s company match to

your workplace retirement plan.your workplace retirement plan.your workplace retirement plan.your workplace retirement plan.

If your employer matches some (or all!) of your employer plan contributions, then you’re throwing

away free money. If the match is, for example, half of your contribution, then you are passing up a sure-fire

50% return on your money.

2. You have other debt that accrues 2. You have other debt that accrues 2. You have other debt that accrues 2. You have other debt that accrues

at a higher interest rate than your at a higher interest rate than your at a higher interest rate than your at a higher interest rate than your

home loan.home loan.home loan.home loan.

It makes no sense to pay off a mortgage if you’re carrying credit card debt at a higher interest

rate. When you pay off a credit card with a 15% interest rate, for example, then every dollar of debt you pay off

“earns” you an instant 15% return.

3. You have yet to establish an 3. You have yet to establish an 3. You have yet to establish an 3. You have yet to establish an

emergency fund equal to at least a emergency fund equal to at least a emergency fund equal to at least a emergency fund equal to at least a

few months of living expenses.few months of living expenses.few months of living expenses.few months of living expenses.

It doesn’t make much sense to be

making extra payments on your mortgage if you can’t withstand a

sudden loss of income due to unemployment, or were to suffer a major financial expense that forces

you to choose between paying the mortgage or, for example, having a

major car repair made.

4. You have a family but haven’t yet 4. You have a family but haven’t yet 4. You have a family but haven’t yet 4. You have a family but haven’t yet established life, health and disability established life, health and disability established life, health and disability established life, health and disability

insurance.insurance.insurance.insurance.

If you are the lone bread-winner in the household, how will the

mortgage be paid if you die, suffer a catastrophic health problem, or

become severely disabled?

5. You have a low fixed5. You have a low fixed5. You have a low fixed5. You have a low fixed----rate loan and rate loan and rate loan and rate loan and

anticipate a bout of severe inflation.anticipate a bout of severe inflation.anticipate a bout of severe inflation.anticipate a bout of severe inflation.

Inflation can be a debtor’s best friend because it erodes the value of money – when inflation is on the rise the

value of your mortgage debt becomes

less over time.

Reasons TO pay your mortgage early

1. You believe peace of mind is 1. You believe peace of mind is 1. You believe peace of mind is 1. You believe peace of mind is

priceless.priceless.priceless.priceless.

What keeps you up at night? I know more than a few people with paid-off

mortgages that swear they sleep better knowing they own their home

outright.

2. You want to eliminate the cost of 2. You want to eliminate the cost of 2. You want to eliminate the cost of 2. You want to eliminate the cost of your mortgage from your future your mortgage from your future your mortgage from your future your mortgage from your future

living expenses before you retire.living expenses before you retire.living expenses before you retire.living expenses before you retire.

What better way to temper the

impact of living on a fixed income than by making sure a major expense - your mortgage - is paid off before

you retire?

3. You hate the idea of paying 3. You hate the idea of paying 3. You hate the idea of paying 3. You hate the idea of paying

interest.interest.interest.interest.

People who have the best grip on their personal finances generally

avoid paying interest – whether tax

deductible or not.

So Is Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

A Good Idea?

In the end, the “correct” answer

really comes down to which reasons

are most important to you.

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Fence Repair

As a handyman, I’m asked from time to time to repair damaged fences and gates so I

thought I’d share some of my observations

from the past dozen or so years.

First of all, the majority of fences I’m asked to

repair are wood and of those, the vast majority of the damage was preventable. The most common failure occurs at the bottom of

the fence boards, where they have rotted away, because someone let the landscaping

stay in contact with them. Fire is the only thing more damaging to your home than water and, in this case, I’m going to include

your wood fence as part of the home.

When the fence was first built, the fence boards were probably an inch or two off the

ground, but as bark chips and other landscaping got added, the space disappeared and now the bottoms of the boards are buried

in damp mulch all year long. And, I know

that you’ve been told that cedar holds up well – it does – against bugs. But it rots just like

any other cellulose.

So, how do you correct the problem? The first thing to do is get into your garden and

remove a bunch of the mulch that has built up at the bottom of the fence line and then examine it for damage. Assuming it’s not too

extensive, just keep the fence line clear each year when you add landscaping materials and the wood will dry out. Once the wood is dry,

the rot will not get any worse.

If you find a few boards that need replacement, measure the length and width

and note any special shape to the top of the boards. Then visit the lumber yard and come as close as you can to matching what is

already there. You may have to trace the

outline of an existing board onto the new

material and cut it out, if the shape is customized. Remove the old boards and nail

on the new ones and you’re good to go. I keep stainless steel fasteners loaded in one of

my nail guns for this purpose, because anything other than that or aluminum will react with the acids in the board, causing a

stain to bleed down from the nail. You might choose to use a special polymer coated screw, but all things considered, replacing a few

boards with 8 penny, galvanized nails will

simply never be seen.

The next most frequent repair finds me

replacing fence posts that have rotted off at the ground. Generally, these are fences where the post was cedar, rather than

pressure treated wood. Cedar definitely resists rot longer than most other species, but

pressure treated lumber lasts virtually forever. It used to take the better part of a day to replace a post, but with the invention

of the Stur-D Fence Post Bracket, I re-use the old post and it only takes about half an hour. These are available at Parr Lumber yards and

Pro-Build Stores.

Finally, I end up replacing a few gates each year. These can be built from scratch and

they definitely look more craftsmanlike, but

I’ve been using the prefab steel frame method

for the past three years. They hold up longer, they’re easier to adjust, and for most folks, they are every

bit as acceptable as one built the

old fashioned way.

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RRRR�ejuvenate Your Home: Is Opportunity Knocking?

Ah, your front door! Welcoming you home after a hard day of work

or play. Closing tightly to represent a safe, secure barrier from the

outside world. We don’t think about our doors much, but we should. Not only for what they symbolize, but

how they add to the aesthetics and

functionality of our home.

Replacing interior or exterior doors

is often one of those projects we put off, but it is amazing the difference an attractive door can make! A

beautiful door adds great curb appeal and spruces up the entire outside of

your home.

Updating your interior door, with,

say, a French door or a contoured panel door, rather than a flat door,

can refresh your home’s look for a fraction of many other cosmetic

improvements.

The reasons to replace a door are

often about more than aesthetics. Squeaking or rattling doors can

create havoc in your household.

Replacing them with sound,

properly-fit doors can improve the value, safety and comfort of your

home.

Once you have researched your options and have chosen an attractive look, hanging the door

might seem to be one of those projects that should be manageable

for a respectably skilled DIY-er. Seems like something that you could learn all about with a quick trip to

the local home improvement center.

However, at Kraft Screen and Door, we know what it’s like to see a homeowner who is literally

“unhinged.” Even the “easy” installation instructions include

words like “shim,” “true,” and other technical terms that can make you want to slam the door on wanting to

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Measuring your door frame to order the right replacement can be a

hassle, and if a door is hung even slightly off kilter, it won’t open and

close properly.

Let the friendly consultants at Kraft

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Adding French doors, glass doors, combo doors, pocket doors, even bi-

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12102495 6465 SW WEXFORD PL 3 2.1 2005 $410,000

12586292 17 SW PALATINE HILL RD 4 3 3620 $425,000

12320252 8115 SW RIDGEWAY DR 3 2 3286 $432,900

12563764 2821 SW COLLINS CT 5 3 2756 $439,000

12448324 4300 SW FRASER AVE 4 3.1 2694 $449,000

12129464 6426 SW BURLINGAME PL 4 2.1 2350 $450,000

12640512 6318 SW FLOWER ST 4 2.1 2457 $450,000

12400644 10901 SW RIVERSIDE DR 4 3 4114 $479,000

12141433 5820 SW MULTNOMAH BLVD 4 4 3971 $489,000

12632298 1457 NW MORGAN LN 5 3.1 3048 $499,900

12320462 5875 SW ELM AVE 4 3.1 2772 $499,950

12165350 631 SW COMUS CT 4 2.1 3817 $529,900

12591798 4038 SW KANAN DR 4 2 3004 $545,000

12404915 1831 NW RAMSEY DR 4 3 3378 $579,000

12072224 0 SW Orchid DR 4 2.1 3169 $589,900

12034036 5527 SW IDAHO ST 4 2.1 2896 $599,900

12014442 3907 SW TUNNELWOOD ST 5 3.2 3358 $615,000

12045063 3638 SW COUNCIL CREST DR 5 3.1 3003 $625,000

12567759 7704 NW BLUE POINTE LN 4 2.1 3630 $625,000

12669113 4616 SW FAIRVIEW BLVD 4 3 2884 $625,000

12327724 4124 SW 40TH PL 4 2.5 3348 $669,000

12430311 10229 NW SKYLINE HEIGHTS DR 5 3.1 4321 $699,900

12601634 1440 SW SKYLINE BLVD 3 3.1 4656 $725,000

12608405 8419 NW HAWKINS BLVD 4 3.1 3661 $735,000

12048904 1221 NW SUMMIT AVE 4 3.1 4680 $749,000

12227260 3834 NW DEVOTO LN 4 3 3761 $749,000

12274519 2982 NW Santanita TER 4 3.1 3662 $775,500

12298708 2976 NW Santanita TER 4 4 3774 $785,500

12450039 350 NW Royal 5 3.1 4693 $839,000

12564708 4940 SW Barnes 5 3.1 3600 $895,000

12631044 2944 SW SCHOLLS FERRY RD 6 4.1 5434 $1,100,000

12578933 4449 SW COUNCIL CREST DR 6 6.2 8600 $1,295,000

12278965 4034 NW NORTH RD 5 3.1 5151 $1,435,000

12241373 2142 SW LAUREL ST 5 3.1 4982 $1,499,000

12401982 2820 SW LABBE AVE 5 6.1 7907 $1,499,000

12002063 02430 SW MILITARY RD 5 3.2 4661 $1,549,000

12590746 11367 SW RIVERWOOD RD 4 4.1 5386 $1,595,000

5

Tales from the Crawlspace

By Scott Harris

W ith barbeque season in full swing, homeowners should heed the

following safety precautions in order to keep their families and property safe.

Propane grills present an enormous fire

hazard, as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware of more than 500 fires that result annually from their misuse or

malfunction. The following precautions are recommended specifically when using

propane grills:

◊ Store propane tanks outdoors and never near the grill or any other heat source. In addition, never store or transport them in

your car’s trunk.

◊ Make sure to completely turn off the gas after you have finished, or when you are

changing the tank. Even a small gas leak

can cause a deadly explosion.

◊ Check for damage to a tank before refilling it, and only buy propane from reputable

suppliers.

◊ Never use a propane barbecue grill on a terrace, balcony or roof, as this is

dangerous and illegal.

◊ No more than two 20-pound propane tanks

are allowed on the property of a one- or

two-family home.

◊ To inspect for a leak, spray a soapy solution

over the connections and watch for bubbles. If you see evidence of a leak, reconnect the components and try again. If

bubbles persist, replace the leaking parts

before using the grill.

◊ Make sure connections are secure before

turning on the gas, especially if the grill hasn’t been used in months. The most dangerous time to use a propane grill is at

the beginning of the barbeque season.

◊ Ignite a propane grill with the lid open, not closed. Propane can accumulate beneath a

closed lid and explode.

◊ When finished, turn off the gas first, and then the controls. This way, residual gas in

the pipe will be used up.

Charcoal grills pose a serious poisoning threat due to the venting of carbon monoxide (CO). The CPSC estimates that 20 people die

annually from accidentally ingesting CO from charcoal grills. These grills can also be a

potential fire hazard. Follow these precautions

when using charcoal grills:

◊ Never use a charcoal grill indoors, even if

the area is ventilated. CO is colorless and odorless, and you will not know you are in

danger until it is too late.

◊ Use only barbeque starter fluid to start the

grill, and don’t add the fluid to an open flame. It is possible for the flame to follow

the fluid’s path back to the container as

you're holding it.

◊ Let the fluid soak into the coals for a minute before igniting them to allow

explosive vapors to dissipate.

◊ Charcoal grills are permitted on terraces

and balconies only if there is at least 10 feet

of clearance from the building, and a water source immediately nearby, such as a hose

(or 4 gallons of water).

◊ Be careful not to spill any fluid on yourself, and stand back when igniting the grill. Keep the charcoal lighter fluid container at

a safe distance from the grill.

◊ When cleaning the grill, dispose of the ashes in a metal container with a tight lid,

and add water. Do not remove the ashes

until they have fully cooled.

◊ Fill the base of the grill with charcoal to a

depth of no more than 2 inches.

Electric grills are probably safer than propane and charcoal grills, but safety precautions need to be used with them as

well. Follow these tips when using electric

grills:

◊ Do not use lighter fluid or any other

combustible materials.

◊ When using an extension cord, make sure it is rated for the amperage required by the

grill. The cord should be unplugged when not in use, and out of a busy foot path to

prevent tripping.

◊ As always, follow the manufacturer's

instructions.

Safety Recommendations for General Grill UseSafety Recommendations for General Grill UseSafety Recommendations for General Grill UseSafety Recommendations for General Grill Use

◊ Always make sure that the grill is used in a

safe place, where kids and pets won't touch or bump into it. Keep in mind that the grill

will still be hot after you finish cooking, and anyone coming into contact with

it could be burned.

◊ If you use a grill lighter, make sure you

don't leave it lying around where children can reach it. They will quickly learn how

to use it.

◊ Never leave the grill

unattended, as this is generally

when accidents happen.

◊ Keep a fire extinguisher or

garden hose nearby.

◊ Ensure that the grill is completely cooled before moving it or placing it back in

storage.

◊ Ensure that the grill is only used on a flat surface that

cannot burn, and well away from any shed,

trees or shrubs.

◊ Clean out the grease and other debris in the grill periodically. Be sure to look for rust or

other signs of deterioration.

◊ Don't wear loose clothing that might catch

fire while you're cooking.

◊ Use long-handled barbecue tools and flame

-resistant oven mitts.

◊ Keep alcoholic beverages away from the

grill; they are flammable!

In summary, homeowners should exercise

caution when using any kind of grill, as they can harm life and property in numerous

ways.

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BuildBuildBuild It Green!

Tickets are on sale nowTickets are on sale nowTickets are on sale nowTickets are on sale now for the 11th annual Build It Green! Home TourBuild It Green! Home TourBuild It Green! Home TourBuild It Green! Home Tour and Information Fair— a

self-guided tour of 20 green remodels and new homes around the Portland metropolitan area. Start

and stop where and when you choose.

Chat with homeowners, designers, do-it-yourselfers and contractors about solar panels, ecoroofs

(green roofs), rainwater harvesting, natural landscaping, affordable housing, water and energy

conservation, natural building materials, alternative construction techniques and much more! Pick up some great ideas for YOUR current or future home.

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BeBe a Good Neighbora Good Neighbora Good Neighbor

The foundation of a good neighborhood is the

type of relationships established among its

neighbors. The first step in building a

relationship is respecting those next door, down

the street and around the corner.

To Be a Good Neighbor Do the Following:

⇒ Cut your grass once a week.

⇒ Empty excess water collecting in pots,

buckets and containers that can attract and breed

mosquitoes.

⇒ Schedule bulky items for pickup.

⇒ Properly display house numbers.

⇒ Clean up after your pets. ⇒ Maintain the appearance of your property.

⇒ Keep your dogs on a leash.

⇒ Maintain trash service.

6

“GREEN” Homes ML# Type Address Bdr Bth SF Price

WWWW o rk ing i n the garden ,

during a move

Flirting with the idea of homeownership

and making a commitment are two very

different things. Flirtation is fun; the possibilities are endless, and imaginations

run wild, but the day-to-day reality of

living where you live doesn’t have to

change much.

The real thing, on the other hand, can be a

bit tedious: getting pre-approved, finding a

suitable property, making an offer, waiting

out the inspection period, getting into the

nitty gritty of the repairs that need to be made, and then doing a lot of paperwork

and transferring a lot of money (not to

mention moving!) takes a lot of time and

energy. And as that process goes along, it’s

common for some things to get left

undone.

The garden is a prime example. Gardens

are spaces that need focused human

attention regularly. Neighbors can visit

them. Pets can visit them. Wildlife can visit them. Realtors and inspectors and

appraisers can visit them. And gardens

don’t much care. Gardens (as opposed to

hands-off “landscapes”) require their own

people to attend to them.

But during a move - and even during the

contemplation of a move - it is very difficult for even the most dedicated

gardener to stay hands-on with a garden to

which he or she will soon have to say

goodbye. One doesn’t know if it will be

possible to harvest even the quickest-

maturing vegetables, like radishes and

lettuce. (Those are the types of things to

plant, by the way, to have a chance to

harvest something before the big move.)

There are so many question marks that it’s hard not to divest from garden spaces.

Indeed, in our business, we get called on

increasingly frequently to help get

properties in shape for ownership transfer:

to make them pretty for showings, and

keep them in reasonable shape until new

owners move in. The goal of our business

is to help people grow food for themselves,

and in order to keep that possibility open

on properties in transition, it makes sense to us to step in to help out between former

and future gardeners. To keep momentum

going, so that the work that was done

“before” doesn’t get lost, and the people

who move in “after” aren’t overwhelmed.

And to do so without chemical herbicides and other quick fixes that are often used as

shortcuts to create the appearance of

appropriate maintenance.

Whether or not you hire a professional to

help, it may be necessary to bring someone

in to help maintain a garden during the

process of property transfer, especially if

there’s a gap in occupancy somewhere

along the line. Asking for support as you

transition out (or in) is highly recommended. During a move, the

emotional investment and time it takes to

keep a garden in shape will be needed

elsewhere. And in order to say hello to a

new property, when all is said and done,

it’s nice to be able to say goodbye to the

old one, knowing that it’s ready for the

next owner to pick right up where you left

off.

Karen Wolfgang

Independence Gardens

CCCC reating the Not So Big®

Inspired Home:

Right Sizing the American DreamRight Sizing the American DreamRight Sizing the American DreamRight Sizing the American Dream

In

March of 2009, Time Magazine presented a powerful message on its

cover employing a very simple yet

poignant graphic. A single large, red

button with the word "Reset" on its face appeared in the center of a large

blank background. The subtext read

"The End of Excess, Why This Crisis Is

Good for America." For me, there could not have been a more timely

message. In this critical period of

human history, we sit at a painful

crossroads which calls for fundamental soul searching. That crossroads is the

confluence of three historically

convoluting and global events: the

economic crisis; the energy crisis; and the climate crisis. Together, they

represent a searing siren's call to

reexamine our collective trajectory. The message could not be clearer or

more disturbing, and the stakes could

not be higher.

The message calls for a fundamental shift in our thinking. According to Bill

McKibben's Deep Economy, the

challenge is to understand that "more"

and "better" are not synonymous. We have accepted - and, in many cases,

aspired to - the notion that more and

larger and bigger always equal ‘better.’

When I rent cars during my travels, I am curiously amused by Ms. Hertz or

Mr. Avis when asked if I would like a

complimentary "upgrade." Without

exception, that upgrade always involves a larger car. As a self

proclaimed "greenie weenie," I chuckle

and chide the rental agent. In my mindset, you see, an "upgrade" would

have involved a smaller, more compact,

and more fuel-efficient car. But that

practical vehicle is seldom on the lot.

This same thinking has permeated our

thoughts about shelter. A bigger home

has always been the American dream.

Buy, hold (for on average five years), sell, move up… repeat. That’s our path

to prosperity, isn’t it? And why not?

With housing values appreciating

wildly – historically as much as 25% per year in some markets! - this was a

smart economic play. Linked to this

thinking was the concept of purchasing

as much "square footage" as one could possibly handle…or possibly more!

“Living large" was accepted street cred

for living the "good life." In fact, the size of the average American home has

more than doubled over the past half-

century. Recent statistics from the

National Association of Home Builders show that the average American home

grew from 983 square feet in 1950 to

2,479 square feet in 2007: a 250%

increase. Ironically, while we were busy building ourselves larger homes,

we were shrinking our household size.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau,

the average number of people living in U.S. households has dropped almost

one whole body each time the country

adds 100 million citizens. Further,

when the 300-million milestone is reached, that number is projected to be

at a new low of 2.6 people per home -

parents, offspring and extended

squatters included!

Enter the housing bubble crash. In the

face of that devastating real estate

development, everything changed. U.S. Census data shows new homes

started in the third quarter of 2008

were actually 191 square feet smaller

than those started in the second quarter at 2,629 square feet. Fourth quarter

homes were yet 286 square feet smaller

than those in the third quarter, down

to 2,343 square feet. For the first time, American house sizes were actually

decreasing. That trend towards

diminution has continued.

This idea of a smaller house has actually been brewing for quite some

time: about twelve years, to be exact.

In 1998, Sarah Susanka published a paradigm-challenging book entitled

The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for

the Way We Really Live. In that book,

she introduced the concept of reassessing what we were building as

"home" and why exactly we were

building it. She looked at the 'five

gables to the street' plan book designs, with their soaring atriums and

immense living spaces, and questioned

whether these "Starter Castles",

"Hummer Houses" or "McMansions" were really what we wanted to be

living in. Just as important, were such

monstrosities really what we should be

building? She correctly observed that we were building purely for square

footage and visual impact with little

concern for the actual human experience of occupying those spaces.

What she advocated was a new way to

build: smaller and with greater quality

as opposed to larger and cheaper.

Coincidentally, the greenest thing we

can do is likewise to build not so big.

In the LEED® for Homes™ program,

the USGBC actually modifies the certification point credit threshold for

homes using a sliding scale based on

the home's size. The required

threshold for a specific certification level is lowered for a smaller square

footage home of comparable number of

sleeping rooms. Conversely, it’s raised

for a larger one. Why? All things

being equal, a smaller home consumes less energy and resources over its life

span than a larger one.

As a residential designer, I regularly

introduce the idea of designing and building a Not So Big® Inspired home

to my clients. The first response I

typically confront is the question

"Well, Michael, what do we have to give up?" My answer is always the

same: "Only one thing: square footage."

Of the many design approaches we

employ to reduce size without reducing function is the concept of rethinking

“room.” If we can understand that a

home is not a collection of rooms, but a

series of spaces for human activity, we can radically change our design

solutions to get more out of the same

square footage.

Another approach involves having a

single space perform more than one

function. A prime candidate for this is

human circulation areas I call “traffic space.” A hallway is a prime example.

All that a hallway typically provides is

a space for you to move through

between destination rooms. The rest of the time, however, you get to heat,

cool, and pay taxes on that traffic space

while it performs no function

whatsoever! If we can find ways for circulation spaces like hallways to

simultaneously perform other

functions, our clients win! There are a

number of other design approaches we utilize that in some instances rely on

environmental psychology and - in

others – on good, old fashioned Cartesian geometry to help smaller

spaces “live large” without being large.

I will be presenting a special, in-depth,

course through Earth Advantage Institute discussing this philosophy in

greater detail. I’ll provide actual

examples of real life projects and

challenges….and the real life solutions we applied. The course is titled,

Creating the Not So Big® Inspired

Home: Right Sizing the American

Dream. The course is free and will be offered on Thursday, September 20th at

5:00 pm at Earth Advantage, 808 SW

Third Avenue, Suite 800, Portland,

97204.

Here is a link for more information:

http://www.earthadvantage.org/

education-events/introductory-level-100-200/creating-a-not-so-big-inspired

-home/

Come see for yourself how living

"small" can actually be living "large"…

the true, new "green".

By Michael Klement, Principal, By Michael Klement, Principal, By Michael Klement, Principal, By Michael Klement, Principal,

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7

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C reating the Beautiful Home: Avoiding "Remuddling"

How many times have you gone past a neighborhood remodeling project and quietly,

wondered to yourself - almost embarrassed for the homeowners -, "Oh, my! WhatWhatWhatWhat were they

thinking?!" Conversely, how many times have you passed a project and thought, "Wow, that looks great! What a wonderful

improvement." Similarly, have you ever been to a gathering at someone's newly remodeled

home to find spaces that - in spite of the homeowner's obvious pride - just don't feelfeelfeelfeel quite right? Somehow, the flow of that

freshened home just doesn’t work. We call this unfortunate but not uncommon situation "orphaned space." It becomes evident when

all the architectural attention is given to the new spaces or additions without considering

the remaining spaces, which then become vestigial. This suddenly "orphaned space" has ambiguous function, is disconnected, and is

non-contributing.

What is is is is the difference? Why would one project be so awful and the other so satisfying,

serving as an asset not only to the immediate homeowners but also the neighborhood or even the entire town? The simple answer?

Good design. The not so simple question?

How do you get it?

Particularly in remodeling, good design is

extremely challenging. In our firm, where a large percentage of the work is residential remodeling and addition, we know that all too

well. We typically tell our clients that we hone our skills for new home design with the much more difficult task of doing great

remodeling design. If you can do great remodeling design, new home design is a

piece of cake.

Our mission with remodeling and additions is

to avoid "remuddling." This is a term once

penned in the ‘70s by Clem Labine, the

original publisher of Old House Journal who now publishes Period Homes and Traditional Building. That oh-so-descriptive term was (and still is) used for the title of frequent closing articles on the last page of Old House Journal. In a tongue-and-cheek way, that page typically presents an unfortunate remodeling project of a historically significant

building that has gone hopelessly awry. The painful part is seeing people spend good

money to devalue their property. The sad part is that they do this presumably at the well-meaning direction of some under-

educated/experienced contractor or designer.

Sad, indeed.

The key to good residential remodeling design

lies in understanding key, fundamental, core concepts. Although there are myriad things to be mindful of in an office like ours with an

exclusive specialty in residential design, everything starts at the beginning: the fundamental pillars of design. We employ

three key, core concepts: Space; Adjacency; & Circulation. At first blush, these concepts

may seem to have nothing to do with curb appeal. I have long believed, however, that curb appeal is out of the question if these

concepts are not properly addressed.

SpaceSpaceSpaceSpace has to do with the nature of enclosed areas - the very special fabric of the

environment being designed. Space is the 'core' of the three core concepts. Once you peel away all of its trappings and overtures,

the root of architecture is really nothing more than providing enclosure for human activity.

As an architect, I feel I am qualified to say that. We like to caution our clients that all the really big mistakes are typically made

with the first few decisions.

If we fail to understand how do Space right, we are doomed from the start. What follows

will surely unravel, no matter how thoughtful

or well-intended.

AdjacencyAdjacencyAdjacencyAdjacency considers the relationships

between the spaces you have designed. This core concept is key to the proper interactive

functioning of the individual spaces of the home. Without it, the "orphaned space effect” mentioned above typically rears its

ugly head. Not understanding how to do Adjacency right will relegate even well-

designed spaces to sit as isolated islands of

dysfunction.

CirculationCirculationCirculationCirculation seeks to understand the interconnection between spaces, their

adjacencies and human movement within the home. In architecture school, our professors were fond of describing stairways or 'vertical

circulation' as being "sexy." I’m still not sure I understand the sexy stairway, but I do know

that an architect’s careful understanding of movement through a home can lead to

marvelously successful results.

Good design also has a green component. An

often overlooked facet of true sustainability in residential remodeling is attractive home

design which stands the test of time. One of the leading green rating systems currently in existence - The Living Building Challenge

developed by the International Living Future Institute (with an office right here in

Portland) - actually takes beauty into account in its assessment of a project's broad sustainability. This celebration of design that

creates transformative change recognizes the "need for beauty as a precursor to caring enough to preserve, conserve and serve the

greater good." A remodeled home that conveys a sense of beauty and harmony, both

inside and out, will be less likely to be torn down and replaced…much less need to be

remodeled again!

I will be presenting a special, in-depth course

through Earth Advantage Institute exploring

these and other key design concepts. My

course is intended to help participants learn how to create a

more functional, beautiful and visually appealing remodeled

home. Using real-life case studies of actual design challenges, (including some humorous but

unfortunate examples), participants will learn how key design considerations were

made creating more successful - and more sustainable - design solutions. The course is entitled Creating the Beautiful Home:

Avoiding "Remuddling." The course is free and will be offered on Thursday, September 20th at 7:00 pm at Earth Advantage, 808 SW

Third Avenue, Suite 800, Portland, 97204. Here is a link for more information: http://

www.earthadvantage.org/education-events/introductory-level-100-200/creating-the-

beautiful-home/

Come learn for yourself how intelligent,

thoughtful design and creativity can help you avoid "remuddling" on your own home. I

hope to see you there!

By Michael Klement, Principal, By Michael Klement, Principal, By Michael Klement, Principal, By Michael Klement, Principal, Architectural ResourceArchitectural ResourceArchitectural ResourceArchitectural Resource

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ariable Speed Technology

Your Prescription to a Hea l t hi e r , More Efficient Home!

Do you ever find yourself wondering about the quality and

overall comfort of the air inside your home?

Using an efficient holistic approach, there are three key components to achieving true home comfort—controlled temperature, proper humidity levels and clean air to breathe. Does your current heating

system have what it takes?

Studies have shown that indoor air can be up to 70 times more polluted than the air outside. However, dirty air is just one of the issues people deal with when it comes to quality of air.

Perhaps your home environment

just never feels comfortable.

Certain rooms might always feel too warm in the summertime or too cold in the winter. Additionally, old heating systems can pose serious threats, such as potential carbon monoxide poisoning.

One of the greatest ways to save

energy and deliver balanced comfort throughout the entire home is by pairing a high-efficiency variable speed furnace with a two-stage air conditioner or heat pump. Variable speed furnaces (gas or electric air handlers) solve common household comfort issues such as

hot and cold spots and temperature swings, while running at higher efficiency that saves you money. No matter what your particular issue

may be, the solution is at your fingertips. It’s time to experience the peace of mind knowing that you are doing everything you can for

the health and happiness of your family.

The traditional single-stage furnace is designed to operate at a fixed speed, delivering full heating for the coldest days and not adjusting for milder days, resulting in noticeable temperature variations.

By contrast, a variable speed furnace works at a higher or lower capacity depending on the weather outside, thus reducing these temperature variations.

The combination of a variable speed furnace with a two-stage air conditioner or heat pump (hybrid

system) is a perfect match.

Combine this with indoor air quality upgrades such a high-efficiency air purifier and humidification control, and you will be on your way to transforming your home into a clean, healthy and comfortable environment.

Maximize true comfort with the continuous fan function (low speed), which takes the stagnant warm air from the ceiling and brings it back through the system. This feature allows the system to filter the air continuously and redistributes it throughout your

home to provide cleaner, more uniform air temperatures and ultimately true comfort. This reduced air velocity also allows airborne particles to be captured at a higher rate, resulting in improved air quality. Combine variable speed technology with a steam humidifier

for proper humidity levels and a truly healthy living environment. Variable speed furnaces also have an added benefit of running

significantly quieter than standard furnaces.

Remember that every situation is different and professionals can help pinpoint exactly what you are in need of. Some homes need a complete heating and cooling system make-over while others

function flawlessly with a simple furnace change out, or the addition of an air purifier. There is a unique solution for every home.

Ultimate Comfort, serving the Portland metro area is proud to offer quality Rheem® Heating and Cooling Equipment, Mitsubishi®

Ductless Systems and Honeywell® Indoor Air Quality products. You can contact Ultimate Comfort to schedule a service appointment or a free no-obligation consultation to determine the perfect system for your home at 503-786-0494.

www.UltimateComfort-HVAC.com

Oregon-CCB License #194625

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12213179 14305 SE STARK ST 3 2 1796 $115,000

12654536 1327 SE 174TH AVE 3 2 1491 $119,500

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12688065 5209 SE 18TH AVE 2 1 812 $149,000

12012351 1928 SE 149TH AVE 3 1.1 1120 $154,800

12037602 6101 SE 122ND AVE 3 3 3276 $157,000

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12136528 7115 SE 92ND AVE 2 2 1320 $164,000

12529648 6303 SE 92ND AVE 4 3 3272 $170,000

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12624075 1122 SE 85TH AVE 3 1 1044 $189,000

12355180 10645 SE MALDEN ST 3 2 1526 $199,000

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$264,900

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12485503 8325 SE 29TH AVE 3 1 1520 $270,000

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12519474 4621 SE 71ST AVE 4 1 1696 $275,000

12065516 4013 SE SHERMAN ST 3 1 1374 $279,000

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12586349 20 SE 129TH AVE 5 3.1 2527 $279,900

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12414154 4105 SE 80TH AVE 4 1 3020 $304,000

12491570 4308 SE BROOKLYN ST 2 2 2170 $325,000

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A GREEN PRODUCT AND A GREEN SYSTEMA GREEN PRODUCT AND A GREEN SYSTEMA GREEN PRODUCT AND A GREEN SYSTEMA GREEN PRODUCT AND A GREEN SYSTEM

We know that the visual portion of the Listing is so important and a leaning or broken fence post is unsightly to the potential buyer and looking at a crooked fence hurts the chances for a sale. A local company has the solution which is inexpensive for the seller, permanent for the buyer and easy to install.

The product is Stur-D Fence Post Brackets(tm) and can be installed by the home owner, the buyer or the listing agent. . . also by licensed contractors.

Replacing a broken or leaning fence post the old fashioned way takes time, effort and energy and is very expensive. First, detach the fence from the post, dig out the 80# concrete base, replace the fence post, pour another concrete base and re-attach the fence to the new post - then take the old concrete base and post to a land fill. A new fence is even more expensive.

We offer a revolutionary product designed to allow for easy and quick repair of a leaning or broken fence. This product, Stur-D Fence Post Brackets(tm), is an ingenious bracket which connects to the broken fence post and is anchored in concrete next to the existing weakened base. This bracket is designed to work with your existing post and will give many additional years life to the fence.

It is made with 1/4" recycled steel made in the USA and is powder coated for long life. At the present time the Bracket is available at Parr

Lumber yards, selected Ace Hardware stores, and soon other locations or by ordering at the website www.Stur-DFence.com which has

links to [email protected] .

Thanks,

Chuck Williams

503.941.5228 (office)

503.803.3833 (cell)

[email protected]

www.stur-dfence.com

Lets Talk Rubbish

By Betty Benson, Rubbish Works of Portland

Uncer@fied Woodstove Uncer@fied Woodstove Uncer@fied Woodstove Uncer@fied Woodstove

Holding up your Home Sale?Holding up your Home Sale?Holding up your Home Sale?Holding up your Home Sale?

Did you know if you currently have an outdated woodstove or

fireplace insert, it could pose a serious danger to

residents and to the environment, and it could also hold up the

sale of your home?

It’s true. Uncertified woodstoves burn about 70 percent dirtier and far less efficiently, and

require more fuel (wood) than newer, certified stoves. In addition to the pollution

created by the older model stoves, many were not properly installed and, thus, pose serious

fire hazard and safety concerns for residents.

This issue eventually got the attention of lawmakers in our green state and, in an effort

to restore and preserve healthy air and maintain home safety, Oregon passed a law on August 1, 2010 requiring homeowners to

remove and destroy uncertified woodstoves

and fireplace inserts prior to selling a home.

If you have a wood stove or fireplace insert

and are planning to sell your house, you’ll need to determine if your device is certified

by the DEQ or the EPA. If certified, you’ll find one of the following stickers on the back or side of the stove: EPA certification label

circa 1988 to present or Oregon DEQ Woodstove certification label circa 1984-1988. Note: A safety label (from U.L. or

other safety-listing agency) is not the same as

DEQ or EPA certification.

Here’s the bottom line: If your wood heating device is not certified, you are responsible for removing and destroying it prior to the close

of the sale. The good news is you don’t have

to figure out how to do this on your own!

At Rubbish Works of Portland, we offer a convenient service package to disconnect, decommission and document your uncertified

wood stove or fireplace insert removal, which includes all the paperwork you need for full

compliance.

The whole process involves just 4 simple and

painless steps for the homeowner:

1. Call 503-928-6894 or book online at www.rubbishworks.com/portland to schedule a pick-up of your woodstove or

fireplace insert.

2. Meet the crew on appointment day to

provide access to the woodstove – we’ll take care of disconnection, removal and

proper disposal.

3. You’ll receive copies of the DEQ required documents within 2 business days after the

job is completed.

4. Follow the instructions provided with the documents to complete your sections and

submit to DEQ.

So Easy! Why let the stress of this added state

requirement damper the excitement of your home sale? Call on Rubbish Works of Portland and leverage our knowledge and

experience to help you complete your woodstove or fireplace insert removal within

necessary time frames and without the

headache of doing it yourself.

Together, let’s Keep Oregon Green and Together, let’s Keep Oregon Green and Together, let’s Keep Oregon Green and Together, let’s Keep Oregon Green and Breathable!Breathable!Breathable!Breathable!

Contact us today at 503-928-6894 or go on-

line: www.rubbishworks.com/portland

“Our business is picking up!”

20 Ways to Upgrade

Your Bathroom

Easy ideas that will take a bath from chaos and clutter to simple and serene.

www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/

decorating/bathroom/upgrade

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North Homes ML# Address Bdr Bth SF Price

C aring for Family in Reverse

“Family is not an important thing; it's everything”

Michael J. Fox

Care of our families seems to have taken on new importance in these days of economic upheaval and world

unrest. The multi-generational household is staging a comeback driven by job losses, home foreclosures,

military recruitment and demographic changes that have

been gathering steam for decades.

This is the situation Walter and Betty found themselves in recently. They live in a beautiful home in just south of

Crater Lake. Like many families today their son, Evan, married and moved to a different state. When Evan

joined the military he was stationed in Afghanistan where is he today. This left Walter and Betty’s daughter-in-law

alone with a baby in another state.

In April a smaller home right across the street from

Walter and Betty came up for sale. It caught their eye because it was reasonably priced and in good repair. “Wouldn’t it be great,” they thought, “if Evan’s wife and

son could move into that house. Then we could help and see our grandson.” And what a joy it would be when Evan

came home. They would be a big family again.

Amazingly, Evan and his wife also thought this was a great idea. They didn’t want to set up a typical multi-generational home, but loved the idea of being near Mom

and Dad. Living across the street was the best proximity. They realized that Walter and Betty weren’t getting any

younger and wouldn’t it be great to be able to look after

and care for them as they aged.

The perfect solution for financing these dreams turned out to be a reverse mortgage. Since Walter and Betty’s home

had plenty of available equity, they received a lump sum amount equal to the purchase price of the new home for the kids. They saw it as giving the kids their inheritance

now when they needed it rather than waiting until they

passed away.

Today they truly have a win-win situation. Walter &

Betty still live in their home with no mortgage payment, get to see their grandson daily and know that their daughter-in-law is nearby if they need anything. Evan

knows that his young family is cared for and has a beautiful home just waiting for him to come home to.

Family – it’s everything.

Kris Tent Reverse Mortgage Specialist

Security1Lending 503-892-1054 www.myRMagent.com/ktent

North Condos ML# Address Bdr Bth SF Price

WWWW hile You're Away...hile You're Away...hile You're Away...hile You're Away...

Saving energy at homeSaving energy at homeSaving energy at homeSaving energy at home

Adjusting the settings on your home appliances and electronic devices

while you are away will help you save

energy and money:

Water heater.Water heater.Water heater.Water heater. Unless you have a

tankless unit, your water heater will continue heating water while you are away. Adjust the temperature setting

as low as possible to reduce standby

heat loss.

Refrigerator.Refrigerator.Refrigerator.Refrigerator. Refrigerators are one of

the biggest energy users in a typical home. If you are leaving for a short period, save energy by adjusting the

thermostats on your refrigerator and

freezer to higher settings: 38°F for the

refrigerator and 5°F for the freezer. For trips lasting four weeks or more,

consider emptying your refrigerator

and unplugging it.

Air conditioner.Air conditioner.Air conditioner.Air conditioner. There is no need to keep your house cool while you are

away. Turn off your air conditioner or set the thermostat to 85°F or higher. If

you have a programmable thermostat, set it to vacation mode; it will save energy while you are away and cool

your house shortly before you return.

Lights.Lights.Lights.Lights. Install timers on indoor and outdoor lights and set them to turn the lights on for a few hours each night.

This will save energy and provide added security by giving the illusion

that someone is at home.

Electronics.Electronics.Electronics.Electronics. Phantom loads cost you

money when you are away. While turning off electronic devices saves

energy, digital displays and instant-on features continue to use energy. Unplug all electronic devices before

you leave.

Saving energy at your destinationSaving energy at your destinationSaving energy at your destinationSaving energy at your destination

Saving energy is important no matter where you are. Turn off the lights and

adjust the thermostat upward when you leave your hotel room. To save energy and water also consider reusing

bathroom towels whenever possible.

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12408726 9445 N Saint Louis AVE 2 1 768 $159,900

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12668738 9809 N MIDWAY AVE 5 1 2850 $265,000

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12675044 5106 N BOWDOIN ST 5 2 2770 $349,999

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12025295 9315 N GENEVA AVE 3 3 3888 $389,950

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Poll Your Customers Using Facebook Get valuable information from your target market by asking them directly. Use the Facebook poll app

to post specific questions for your friends and fans to see and answer from their newsfeed. Use the data you collect to help tailor your marketing messages,

flush out demand for new product or service offerings, or understand your target market.

A r e Y o u C o v e r e d ? Your business changes over time, exposing you to

additional liability. Review your insurance policy to make sure you have the right amount of coverage

to fit your business needs. Understanding your coverage will give you peace of mind that if issues

arise, such legal matters, employee injuries or natural disasters, your business will be protected.

Interact with Customers Through Pinterest Pinterest, the fastest growing social media site online, is now offering open registration with no

invitation needed. Sign up and create a pin board to share photos of your products or services or

special promotions. This is yet another way to help customers get to know your business and what it’s

all about.

RMLS™ Introduces Webinars!

Starting 9/5, RMLS™ will launch its first in a series of webinars – training sessions online. “Navigating Search Results” will explore the Search Results screen in RMLSweb, which contains information that may

sometimes go unnoticed.

This webinar will explore the features that make up the Search Results screen: Layout, Links, Help and the

Tax, History, Map and Detail buttons.

To sign up, log into RMLSweb and click on Toolkit/Training Registration and locate your desired web-based class. Register online or call to register at 503.236.7657 / 877.256.2169 and

we’ll get you signed up.

Preregistration is required to participate in RMLS™ webinars. In your return confirmation e-mail you will be instructed on how to join the session you have registered for. We are very pleased to begin offering this convenient, quick and easy way to stay up to date on all that RMLSweb has to

offer.

PMAR Debuts New Sustainability Resource Website

www.pmar.org/green

Your clients expect you to be informed on sustainable practices, particularly with Portland continually ranking as one of the nation's most sustainable cities. That's where PMAR comes in. Bookmark www.pmar.org/green. One site. No green-washing. Just trusted, accurate information on sustainable home improvement projects, recycling, business practices, sustainable preservation, and more.

The site includes:

• Comprehensive list of federal and state tax credits, cash incentives and financing options for sustainable home improvement projects, organized by project.

• Sustainability 101 primer, including a glossary of terms.

• Realtor® education resources, including certifications, seminars, and industry publications.

• Tips for making your own business practices more sustainable.

• Recycling resources, including construction salvage, hazardous waste, heating oil and more.

• Sustainable preservation tips for weatherizing older homes, window repair, etc.

The site is updated quarterly, at minimum, to ensure information is accurate and up-to-date. Per policy, we only link to non-profits or governmental agencies rather than promoting individual companies. The one exception is in the Realtor® Education section, where we do link to a few for-profit education providers.

Special thanks and kudos to the hard-working volunteers on our Sustainable Practices Committee, who spent months researching many, many different sustainable organizations and resources to develop this site.

Feedback? E-mail Communications Director Elizabeth Coffey.

RMLS.com to Display Pending Sales

Pending sales for all areas

will now be included on

RMLS.com beginning on August 30th. Pendings for

counties outside the six-

c o u n t y P o r t l a n d

Metropolitan area have

been included since 2009. The statuses that will

be displayed on RMLS.com include Active,

Bumpable, Short Sale Pending and Pending.

Start the year with an empty jar and fill it with notes about good things that happen. At the

end of the year...... see what good happened

and intend more of the same in the next. Great

Idea for YOU or a client gift!

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How to Create a Google Alert

Google Alerts can be a very useful way to keep an

eye on a particular topic that you are interested in.

Once set up you will be emailed directly by Google

on the alert and will have first hand information as

it happens on the said subject.

Steps In How to Create a Google Alert

Go to the Google home page. On the top left of the

Google homepage screen about 7 or 8 tabs in you

will see the word 'More'. Click on this and a drop

down menu will appear. At the bottom click on

'even more'. Now on the top left of this new screen you will see 'Alerts'. click on this and the form to

create your alert will appear. Type in the topic you

request the alert to be set up on and fill your choice

for the other options, the email address you wish

the alert to be delivered to you at and click on

'Create Alert' and you are done.

After creating your alert you are taken to another window which allows you to manage your alerts if

you have many of them. Here also you will notice

an orange RSS feed symbol and the word feed next

to it. If you click on this you are taken to another

window. The URL of this new window is what you

use if you want to connect the feed to some

application that might provide these feeds to your

social media accounts.

Usefulness of How To create a Google Alert

Google Alerts can be a very useful technique in

monitoring or researching a particular topic or area

which is in your field. You can have numerous Alerts set up at any time and can easily alter or

cancel them. it is a really simple way to monitor

the web for new and up to date information on any

topic. You can use it for keeping tabs on a

competitor or industry or keeping up to date with

breaking news on sport or your favourite team.

Hopefully you found this article useful and

interesting.

Google Alerts is a useful free tool provided by

Google which allow you to keep current with

breaking news and up to date content on the web

on a particular topic.

About the Author: About the Author: About the Author: About the Author: Adrian Randles is from Kerry in

southern Ireland. Internet marketer, website and

Blog developer. SEO specialist

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Training are Two

Different Animals

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big cat and Mandatory Ethics big cat and Mandatory Ethics big cat and Mandatory Ethics big cat and Mandatory Ethics

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the dog.the dog.the dog.the dog.

There appears to be confusion among brokers regarding mandatory education. The LARRC (Law and Rule Required Course) is a requirement of the Oregon Real Estate Agency, and must be completed before

license renewal.

The 2.5 hour Mandatory Realtor® Code of Ethics Training requirement is mandated by the Realtor® association and must be

fulfilled by December 31, 2012. PMAR is only concerned about the dog (the cat will take care of itself). Failure to meet the NAR requirement will result in termination of

your Realtor® membership in 2013.

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CALL TO ARTISTS!

Every year, Radio Room donates space at the open lot

to local artists during Last �ursdays from 6pm to 9pm.

Who: You! or an artist you know

What: Free Space at RR Art Square

When: LAST �ursdays May through September

Where: Open lot on corner of NE 11th and Alberta

If you are interested in displaying / selling your

artwork at Art Square or would like more info:

CONTACT: [email protected]

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