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.
Archive for the ‘Moving To Portland’ Category
Portland Realtor Insider: New Cafe Opens in Vintage Bus Stop Downtown
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
Locals and visitors to Portland have likely seen the new transit mall on 5th and 6th avenues downtown, complete with modern glass and metal bus stops lit with LED lights, but a new cafe is highlighting the older incarnations of TriMet bus shelters. Taking the space of a 1970′s bus shelter, Caffe Viale opens its new location on Southwest Fifth Avenue between Salmon and Main streets. The small space is less than 100 square feet, and will offer walk-up service only.
Portland Realtor Fun Tips: Overgrown Lawn? Rent a goat!
Monday, August 16th, 2010
Every week, over 50 million Americans fight back against overgrown lawns, using over 800 million gallons of gas annually while pushing those lawn mowers in the sun. Though the noise of a lawn mower on a summer afternoon is one of the classic sounds of summer, the lack of government regulations on older model mowers’ emissions mean that that iconic noise is also the sound of more air pollution than you’d think. Though new EPA regulations are attempting to reform the worst of the pollutant models, using a typical 3.5 horsepower can emit the same amount of smog-producing emissions as a new car driven for 340 miles! A couple of Portland entrepreneurs have created a business model that provides a truly sustainable alternative to that scary fact: Next time your lawn looks a bit wild, call Goat Rental NW, and a scrappy team of goats will show up to tame invasive species and overgrown grass, showing that goatpower can go up against horsepower while protecting the environment.
Portland Realtor Fun Tips: Top Things to Do in Portland
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Here at the McDonald Group Realtors, we’re always getting asked to recommend our favorite events, restaurants, stores, and attractions for people thinking of relocating to Portland. We thought it would be best to compile an ever-growing list of the best things to do in Portland, for adults, teens, kids, and whole families. To kick off our series of lists, here’s the top picks for adults, which will be growing over the next few days. Got a suggestion? Think we left something out? Let us know!
Portland Real Estate Trends: Homeowners Slashing Prices
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
In a report published in the Portland Business Journal yesterday, we learned that thirty-two percent of Portland homes for sale, listed since the beginning of this month, experienced at least one price reduction. That ranked Portland No. 16 on the website Trulia’s list of price reductions in America’s 50 largest cities.
Portland Realtor Fun Tips: Hawthorne Street Fair This Weekend
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
Don’t miss the 17th annual Hawthorne Street Fair, set to take over the southeast Portland street this Sunday, August 15th, from 11am – 5pm. Come wander down Hawthorne, especially 30th-43rd avenues, and enjoy one of the areas best known for “keeping Portland weird”. This year the street fair coincides with the Eastside Sunday Parkways, bringing thousands of people to the fair on bike and foot. The whole area is throwing a party, and you’re invited!
Portland Realtor Guide: UPDATED Beaverton Neighborhood Profile at Your Road Map to Home
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
Check out the newly updated neighborhood profile detailing the city of Beaverton, the “silicon forest” located just west of Portland. Combining the best of urban accessibility and comfortable surburban atmosphere, Beaverton is the best of all worlds. Check out some of the charming and quirky boutiques like Aritzia, grab a delicious lunch at the Cafe Murrayhill, catch some sun at a music festival or the Beaverton Farmers’ Market, or sit in your lush backyard enjoying your view of the natural world around you. If you’re looking for homes, apartments, or other real estate in Beaverton or other Portland Suburbs, check out this information page filled with the best restaurants in Beaverton, the top shopping, and neighborhood resources. Relocating to a new area can be hard, but it’s a lot easier when you’ve got the best real estate agents in Portland on your side.
Portland Green Real Estate: Oregon Sustainability Center Is One Step Closer to Reality
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
Today marks a big victory for the new Oregon Sustainability Center as the Portland City Council unanimously voted to support a resolution to become a financial partner in development of the building. The city’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability will take on some of the funding for the new center, set to the first high-rise “living building,” an emerging certification for buildings that recycle all of their water, produce their own energy, and use locally sourced, low-environmental-impact materials during construction. To be located on the outskirts of the Portland State University campus in downtown Portland, the OSC building will house a variety of nonprofits and offices of the Oregon University System and the City of Portland. In addition to housing office space for the city and nonprofits, the OSC will house an exhibition center to educate visitors about net-zero energy, water and waste buildings. The project’s website explains: (more…)
Portland Realtor Guide: UPDATED West Linn Neighborhood Profile at Your Road Map to Home
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Check out the newly updated neighborhood profile detailing the city of West Linn, the “comfortable luxury” suburb located just south of Portland. Combining the best of urban accessibility and small town atmosphere, West Linn is the best of all worlds. Check out some of the charming and quirky boutiques like Happenstance, grab a delicious lunch at the Linn City Pub, catch some sun at a music festival or the farmers’ market, or sit in your sprawling backyard enjoying your view of the natural world around you. If you’re looking for homes, apartments, or other real estate in West Linn or other Portland Suburbs, check out this information page filled with the best restaurants in West Linn, the top shopping, and neighborhood resources. Relocating to a new area can be hard, but it’s a lot easier when you’ve got the best real estate agents in Portland on your side.
Portland Realtor Fun Tips: Take a Bite of Oregon This Weekend
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Whether you’re considering moving to Portland or have lived in Oregon for decades, you know that summer is when this city shines. Great weather, long days, and the markets are full of the best local food. We’re also right in the middle of Portland’s “festival season” when every weekend boasts some cannot-miss event, from craft beer festivals to bridge celebrations, and the Bite of Oregon 2010 is no exception – you can’t miss this. Relocating to a new area comes with a lot of questions, and here at the McDonald Group Realtors, we know that one of the most important question is “What is there to eat?” To answer that question, and to fill you up at the same time, be sure to catch the Bite of Oregon food festival. This weekend on the Portland waterfront, come experience the best of Oregon’s rich culinary culture. Portland couldn’t have its amazing restaurants and markets without the surrounding farmland, wine country, oceans and rivers, and the ranches out east. From coast to Cascades to canyons, this annual festival celebrates not just Portland’s urban success, but the less publicized parts of our state that make the food of Oregon the best in the world.
Portland Realtor Guide: UPDATED St. John’s Neighborhood Profile at Your Road Map to Home
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Check out the newly updated neighborhood profile detailing the St. John’s District of the “fifth quadrant,” North Portland. Combining the best of urban accessibility and small town atmosphere, it’s a fantastic place to live. Check out some of the independent book and music stores in the city, catch some sun or a music festival at Cathedral Park, or ride your bike down the charming neighborhood streets. If you’re looking for homes, apartments, or condos for sale around the St. John’s District, check out this information page filled with the best restaurants in North Portland, the top parks, shopping, and neighborhood resources. Relocating to a new area can be hard, but it’s a lot easier when you’ve got the best real estate agents in Portland on your side.
Portland Green Real Estate Trends: New Affordable & Green, Architect-Designed Housing in Portland
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
You already know that Portland is a haven for sustainable living, but lot of people think that fully sustainable homes are only for the upper crust. Portland-based design group Minimalist+ is working to change that by bringing pre-fabricated and affordable stylish homes to the metro area. The houses are architect-designed, modern wonders that are assembled in local Portland warehouses, so little carbon is wasted on transportation. These little gems pop up in a matter of days using light panels, preserving surrounding trees and landscaping.
Portland Realtor Guide: UPDATED Mississippi Neighborhood Profile at Your Road Map to Home
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Check out the newly updated neighborhood profile detailing the Mississippi District of the “fifth quadrant,” North Portland. Combining the best of urban accessibility and small town atmosphere, it’s a fantastic place to live. Check out some of the best food carts in the city, catch your favorite band at Mississippi Studios, or ride your bike down the charming neighborhood streets. If you’re looking for homes, apartments, or condos for sale around the Mississippi District, check out this information page filled with the best restaurants in North Portland, the top parks, shopping, and neighborhood resources. Relocating to a new area can be hard, but it’s a lot easier when you’ve got the best real estate agents in Portland on your side.
Portland Realtor Fun Tips: Oaks Park Rides are a Piece of Portland’s Past
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Before cars were the primary mode of transportation for Americans, trains, trolleys, and streetcars got people to their destinations, and trolley companies were always looking for ways to get more people to ride. One of the creative ways to get people on the rails was to get them to travel for recreation and bring their whole families to end-of-the-line Amusement Parks. In the late 19th and early 20th century, these amusement parks numbered in the thousands, featuring carousels, concerts and live entertainment, and picnic grounds near beaches or rivers for boating and water recreation. However, when cars started replacing other forms of transportation, most of these parks closed their gates and disappeared. Oaks Park Amusement Park in Portland is one of the few remaining trolley parks in the country, and it is still thriving.
Portland Realtor Fun Tips: Portland Named Best Street Food Destination in the World
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
According to Budget Travel magazine and CNN.com, Portland is the number one city in the world for street food, beating out the best of the rest. Portland’s food cart scene pulled ahead of fish tacos in Ensenada, bacalaítos in Puerto Rico, grilled-shrimp skewers and churros stuffed with dulce de leche in Rio, Belgian frites and grilled meat in Marrakech.