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Friday, September 24th, 2010
Check out the new Healy Heights real estate neighborhood profile detailing the neighborhood of Healy Heights in the West Hills of Southwest Portland. The historic Healy Heights neighborhood is filled with lush greenery and luxury homes and provides easy commuting access and fun opportunities to ride the Portland aerial tram down the hillside to the dining and shopping paradise of Portland’s South Waterfront. Combining the best of urban accessibility and comfortable, luxury country atmosphere, Healy Heights is truly exceptional.
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Tags: Announcements, Downtown, Investment Information, Neighborhoods & Areas, Portland Real Estate, Real Estate Tips, Real Estate Trends, Tips When Buying a Home
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Monday, September 20th, 2010
As the temperature drops, we’re all thinking about fall. At the McDonald Group, we love this time of year with all of the gorgeous colors in the trees, golden sunlight breaking through the dark clouds, and the swirling leaves that dance through the trees. For some people around the country, fall means getting ready to clear out the garden for the winter ahead, but a lot of people in Portland have found creative ways to keep their gardens growing all year long. One way Portland-area homeowners keep the green alive is by planting an ecoroof that thrives in the rainy season. What’s even better, Portland citizens are eligible for benefits from the Grey to Green initiative, the city’s effort to increase the number of ecoroofs in town by offering cash payments for home and business owners willing to make the swap.
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Tags: Green Homes, Home Improvement, Investment Information, Market Report, Moving To Portland, Neighborhoods & Areas, Portland Real Estate, Real Estate Tips, Real Estate Trends, Tips When Buying a Home, Tips When Selling a Home
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Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
The latest market report for the Portland Real Estate market shows a steady level of continued price reductions on homes for sale around the Portland Metro area. Back in August we talked here on the McDonald Group Real Estate blog about the Portland Business Journal article stating that thirty-two percent of Portland homes for sale in early summer experienced at least one price reduction, ranking Portland No. 16 on Trulia’s list of price reductions in America’s 50 largest cities. Those numbers are sticking around.
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Tags: First time home buyer, for sale, home buying, Homes for sale, housing market, interest rates, Lending, Low Prices, mortgage, portland market, Portland Real Estate, portland real estate market, real estate, Short Sales
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Monday, September 13th, 2010
If you think Green homes are still a fringe phenomena in the Portland Real Estate market, get ready for a statistical shocker. Homes with green certification, such as the Portland-based Earth Advantage Institute U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Homes, the federal Department of Energy’s Energy Star program, and the National Association of Home Builders’ Green Building Standard, now make up one out of every four new homes for sale in Portland area real estate. 25% of the new home market? It’s obvious that sustainable home renovations and construction are not a passing fad – and can make the difference if you’re trying to sell a home in Portland.
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Studies have shown that common pollutants in the home can lead to serious problems like asthma, allergies, and chronic disease, but it’s not hard to clean up your act and keep yourself and your family healthy. To help out, the Oregon Environmental Council, the oldest environmental group in the state, has recently put out a wonderful free Eco-Healthy Homes Checkup kit to check up on the health safety and sustainability of your home, complete with helpful tips. If you’re looking for green homes for sale in Portland, recently bought a home after navigating the Portland Real Estate market, or are trying to sell a home in Portland, you could definitely benefit from the tips and checkups in this free kit. Check out our overview of the tips in the package, and click here to receive your own copy free in the mail. It’s an informative, easy way to make a difference in the safety and value of your home – what else could be more worth your time and investment?
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Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
Check out the new neighborhood profile detailing the Brentwood Darlington area of Southeast Portland, filled with gorgeous parks and nature trails, authentic restaurants, classic – and affordable! – Old Portland homes, and some of the best neighborhood pride in town. The Brentwood Darlington neighborhood is full of charm and community, featuring the fantastic Brentwood Community Garden.Brentwood Darlington is close to the I-205 freeway, providing easy access for commuters. Combining the best of urban accessibility and comfortable, small-neighborhood, rural atmosphere, the Brentwood Darlington neighborhood is quintessential Southeast Portland.
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Friday, September 3rd, 2010
This weekend marks the 14th year of the Art In The Pearl arts festival, bringing fine art competitions, live music, theater, hands-on creative activities for the whole family, and fantastic food to the Park Blocks in the Pearl in Northwest Portland . From September 4th to September 6th, this world-famous arts festival is the best place to buy that perfect piece of art for your home, as over 1oo artists will be showing and selling their creations. We’ve heard stories of people considering moving to Portland after falling in love with the art scene thanks to this festival, and buying a home in Portland to fill with such amazing art.
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Friday, September 3rd, 2010
It’s not a secret that Portland suburbs have been hit harder than the city in these economic times. Foreclosed homes for sale and low sale prices on suburban real estate have taken their toll on the communities around Portland, but residents of the great Northwest are also known for taking a challenge and creatively moving forward into a booming future. The city of Gresham has been crafting a creative response to the economic down-turn, and they’re trying very hard to make sure Portland businesses know about the benefits of opening shop in Gresham.
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Check out the new neighborhood profile detailing the Clinton area in Southeast Portland, filled with quirky boutiques and restaurants, classic Old Portland homes, and some of the best dining and shopping in town. The Clinton neighborhood is full of charm and community, featuring the fun Clinton Street Theater. Clinton is close to several bridges, providing easy access for commuters to downtown Portland, and is also near the popular Division Street area. Combining the best of urban accessibility and comfortable, small-neighborhood atmosphere, the Clinton District is quintessential Portland.
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Portland’s neighborhood system is known for its enclaves of walkable retail areas, centered around restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and boutiques, and some of the most successful areas are popular because of the ease of access via public transportation and bike. The Pearl District, Nob Hill, Hollywood, Hawthorne, Clinton, and Belmont districts are all walkable and accessible for all Portland residents, thanks to our amazing transportation systems. One of the most popular modes of transportation for residents and visitors alike is the Portland Streetcar, launched in 2001. In the almost ten years since the opening of the Streetcar lines, ever area serviced by the Streetcar loop has boomed in popularity.
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
Check out the new neighborhood profile detailing the neighborhood of Rose City Park in Northeast Portland, filled with quirky culture, classic Old Portland homes, and some of the best dining and shopping in town. The Rose City Park neighborhood is classic and proud, and provides easy commuting access to all of Portland via the Banfield Freeway and Sandy Boulevard. Rose City Park lies next to Rose City Golf Course, an expansive green lined with trees and wildflowers. Combining the best of urban accessibility and comfortable, small-neighborhood atmosphere, Rose City Park is quintessential Portland.
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Friday, August 20th, 2010
Check out the new neighborhood profile detailing the neighborhood of Buckman in Southeast Portland, filled with quirky culture, classic Old Portland homes, and some of the best dining and shopping in town. The Buckman neighborhood is progressive and proud, and provides easy commuting access downtown via the Burnside, Hawthorne, and Morrison bridges. Buckman includes parts of two of the most popular retail districts in town, Hawthorn and Belmont Streets, complete with vintage stores, great brunch spots, and open parks. Combining the best of urban accessibility and comfortable, small-neighborhood atmosphere, Buckman is quintessential Portland.
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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
Check out the new neighborhood profile detailing the neighborhood of Garthwick in Southeast Portland, filled with lush greenery and luxury homes. The neighborhood is arranged around the Waverly Country Club near Sellwood, providing easy commuting access across the Sellwood Bridge. Garthwick is private and serene but within easy walking distance to the dining and shopping paradise of Sellwood. Combining the best of urban accessibility and comfortable, luxury country atmosphere, Garthwick is truly exceptional.
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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
If you’re thinking of taking advantage of low home prices and historically low interest rates and finding your perfect Portland home, be sure to check out this amazing listing filled with natural light, nestled in private woods with a private drive on Marquam hill off Terwilliger Parkway. You’re sure to fall in love with this stately family home and all of its amazing features, from the 17 foot high ceiling and walls of windows in the grand entry room, to the sweet white tile kitchen and lush backyard. This house is the deal of a century, truly a luxury house without the luxury price tag! In fact, the price was just reduced further, so hurry up and schedule a viewing before its gone. With unbelievably easy access to OHSU and downtown, this is the perfect home for commuters and anyone who desires a bit of the mountains in the heart of the city.
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Check out the new Healy Heights real estate neighborhood profile detailing the neighborhood of Healy Heights in the West Hills of Southwest Portland. The historic Healy Heights neighborhood is filled with lush greenery and luxury homes and provides easy commuting access and fun opportunities to ride the Portland aerial tram down the hillside to the dining and shopping paradise of Portland’s South Waterfront. Combining the best of urban accessibility and comfortable, luxury country atmosphere, Healy Heights is truly exceptional.
