Archive for the ‘West Linn/ Willamette’ Category
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
Some West Linn residents have been getting up mighty early these days, thanks to a new floating fishing dock near the Willamette Falls set up to take advantage of one of the Willametter River’s deepest sturgeon holes. Anglers arrive to the new spot early to try their luck at catching a keeper-sized fish (38-54 inches from nose to fork in the tail) from the chilly waters during this year’s shorter sturgeon fishing season. The state-of-the-art dock is an 8-foot-wide, 350-foot aluminum lattice decking with non-skid gripping, and was installed by the City of West Linn, the West Linn Parks and Recreation Department, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation to replace an unsafe set of logs and planks that had served anglers for years.
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Friday, January 28th, 2011
Here in Portland, we’re so well known for the many bridges crossing the Willamette and Columbia Rivers that our unofficial nickname is Bridgetown, and one bridge in particular remains infamous. The Sellwood Bridge, connecting the southernmost regions of east Portland with the southern West Hills and Lake Oswego, has been derided as one of the worst bridges in America. Though it’s location is important, conveniently connecting areas like the South Waterfront real estate and OHSU homes and commutes, many people take the long way around, using the Marquam Bridge or Ross Island Bridge to avoid the Sellwood Bridge altogether. Luckily, committees have been working diligently to come up with a viable replacement bridge, and the final design has been selected and property acquisition has begun for the project. The Multnomah County Commission unanimously approved the deck arch design for the new Sellwood Bridge this morning.
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Monday, January 10th, 2011
If you’re thinking of relocating to Portland, you may be interested in what areas are up-and-coming, which are still diamonds in the rough, and which are well established. In the latter category, Portland has its fair share of ritzy neighborhoods, though not all of them are the kind of high-end you’d expect. New statistics out this week from the ESRI 2010 Demographic Data and Tapestry Segmentation rank Portland’s most desirable and wealthy neighborhoods, by using data on household income, home value, per capita income, and “lifestyle.” Using demographic data and spending reports, the ESRI provides a snap-shot of the tastes of the community of several popular areas. The rankings were released with some catchy new Portland neighborhood and metro-area buzz-words, including:
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Posted in Clackamas, Inner SE Portland, Investment Information, Moving To Portland, Neighborhoods & Areas, Portland Real Estate, Real Estate Tips, West Linn/ Willamette | No Comments »
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
Yesterday, Monday October 11, The Oregon Business Development Commision informed Clackamas County officials that the state has approved the County’s plan to create “strategic investment zones,” which will offer 15-year tax abatements for large companies that establish headquarters within county lines. Clackamas County is comprised of many growing cities within the umbrella of McDonald Group real estate areas, including West Linn, Welches, Tualatin, Estacada, Gladstone, Government Camp, Happy Valley, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, Sandy, the villages of the Mt. Hood corridor (Mt. Hood Area Real Estate Guide), and the city of Clackamas. Businesses that choose to relocate to Clackamas County will find sweeping benefits on Clackamas real estate within these investment zones that are slated to cover over 900 acres of potential new construction and redevelopment. In exchange of these large-scale tax benefits, companies will give back to the county through the creation of new jobs, donations to community service, and the establishment of Clackamas County as a strong player in the national manufacturing and trade stage.
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Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Check out the newly updated Pete’s Mountain neighborhood guide detailing Pete’s Mountain, the classic highlands of the city of West Linn, the “comfortable luxury” suburb located just south of Portland. Combining the best of urban accessibility, estate living, and farmland atmosphere, Pete’s Mountain in West Linn is the best of all worlds. If you’re looking for homes or other real estate on Pete’s Mountain in West Linn or other Portland Suburbs, check out this Pete’s Mountain information page filled with the best restaurants in West Linn, most challenging golf courses, 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. Contact the McDonald Group realtors to find out about homes for sale on Pete’s Mountain in West Linn.
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Tags: Neighborhoods & Areas, Portland Real Estate, Posted in Moving To Portland, Real Estate Tips, Real Estate Trends, West Linn/ Willamette
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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.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
I noticed some nice ones pop up in the REO listings today; I am particularly interested in the one off of Swift Shore in West Linn! GREAT neighborhood, schools, location & potential! Listed at $475,000 just two months ago it has just popped on for $319,000! (This one will likely generate multiple offers…. don’t lowball if you really want it!)
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Saturday, November 21st, 2009
That’s alot of Bank owned listings today, especiall for a weekend… however, as usual, the majority of them are under $250,00 and the majority of those under $200,000. Not too many higher end homes, if you are looking for something in West Linn there is a great one towards the end of the report. If you aren’t already working with an agent and want to see something let me know! -McDonald Group Realtors
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Tags: Bank Owned, foreclosed, foreclosure, REO
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Here’s the line up for today folks! There are some great ones in here for West Linn. I just toured a great home in West Linn two days ago that was a REO bank owned, it went pending in less then 4 days. A GREAT find and in really good condition for $450,000. Just needed the gold hardware exchanged out and some of the oak painted! -Kristie McD
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Tags: Bank Owned, just listed, Listings, or, portland, REO, west linn
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Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Remember, there are not short sales in this list only bank owned and some are price reduced not new listings. CLICK HERE FOR REPORT. We are seeing alot in the lower price range which is normal, I am surprised to see the new construction on Winkel Way in West Linn, however. Yikes! We don’t typically see alot of bank owned homes in West Linn or Lake Oswego. Tigard had a few in here as well today! WOW! No Happy Valley in here today! -Kristie McD. Everything. Portland. Real Estate.
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Some West Linn residents have been getting up mighty early these days, thanks to a new floating fishing dock near the Willamette Falls set up to take advantage of one of the Willametter River’s deepest sturgeon holes. Anglers arrive to the new spot early to try their luck at catching a keeper-sized fish (38-54 inches from nose to fork in the tail) from the chilly waters during this year’s shorter sturgeon fishing season. The state-of-the-art dock is an 8-foot-wide, 350-foot aluminum lattice decking with non-skid gripping, and was installed by the City of West Linn, the West Linn Parks and Recreation Department, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation to replace an unsafe set of logs and planks that had served anglers for years.
