Tag: love

Just Sold! One-of-a-Kind Condo Dreams

Posted on by Living Room Realty

On this marvelous Monday my client, Christi, just closed on this darling condo with tons of character. She is a first time home-buyer so this is an extra special feat. Christi had been saving for a while to find the perfect place of her own and knew she wanted something with charm and character. This place fit the bill to a T. Located in the coveted Raleigh Hills/ Montclair neighborhood, this elegant home features a private front garden/patio, modern details throughout, and a separate garage. It’s the perfect place to start her new life. We found the fireplace she always wanted, a nice outdoor space, and a huge living room to decorate however she wants. Congratulations on this wonderful new beginning, and a special thank you to the seller’s agent, Jan Stranski, who was very helpful during the whole process. Cheers all around!

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Just Listed! Charming Condo in Blooming Beaverton

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This bright and cheery condo in Beaverton’s Five Oaks community is a wonderful place to call home. Enjoy modern touches and an open design, complete with 2 beds and 2.5 baths. The large kitchen with granite counters and a massive island is perfect for cooking on a night in or entertaining. Step out of the sliding glass door onto the beautiful balcony. It’s the perfect place for soaking up some sunshine. The neighborhood is close to the Elmonica MAX station, shopping, and hiking trails. Employment opportunities at Nike and Intel with both HQ’s just a short drive away. Plus it’s only a stone’s throw to downtown Portland. Great for investors–no rental cap! Don’t miss this fantastic, move-in ready unit in a prime spot!

 

1020 SW 170th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97006

Offered at $292,000

2 beds | 2.5 baths | 1,419 sq. ft.

 

 

 

Just Sold! Radiant Rose City Retreat

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Own It Portland’s very own Operations Manager, Heidi Effmann, and her family just sold their longtime home in NE Portland. It’s a beautiful 1925 bungalow in the Rose City Park neighborhood. After ten years, four remodels, four kids, two dogs, one cat, six chickens and lots of life on NE 55th, Heidi and her family are on the lookout for a new Portland home that will better suit longer visits with extended family and growing kids, more chickens and maybe even a pool…? One can dream. Congrats to Heidi and family!

 

 

 

 

Just Listed! Scenic Serenity in Sexton Mountain

Posted on by Living Room Realty

Welcome to this fantastic home on a quiet, quaint, cul-de-sac street. Step through the front door and you’ll immediately feel a special warmth brought on by this lovely home. It’s a large space, boasting 4 beds, 2.5 baths, and 2,366 sq ft. A light-filled and open formal living area leads gracefully into an equally luminous formal dining area. Gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout. Enjoy a huge kitchen with granite counters and a walk-in pantry. Immediately adjacent, a lovely family room with a gas fireplace is the perfect place to relax. Follow French-doors to the gigantic backyard, fantastically landscaped with a lawn, plant beds, chicken coop, and tons of room for pets and/or kids! This is a beautiful neighborhood close to great schools, shopping and parks. You can’t ask for a better location or a better place to call home.

Just Listed! Tri-Level Comforts in Murrayhill

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Relax and unwind in this beautiful Beaverton property. This is a prime location sitting snug in the highly desirable Murrayhill/Sexton Mountain neighborhood. You’ll be right at home on this quiet and residential street. The home has a wonderful, open floor plan. Inside, the home boasts 3 beds and 2.5 baths. Main living area houses a gorgeous fireplace. Enjoy an open kitchen with a large island. Bonus room downstairs can be used as a game or a TV room. The lovely back patio offers plenty of room to entertain. Single garage. Close to fantastic schools, shopping, and neighborhood parks.

Just Sold– Light and Bright Rose City Bungalow

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Tahlia is a friend of mine and has been for over 20 years. We’ve been through it all, from playing music together and being one of four roommates in our twenties. It makes me so happy that she is beginning a new chapter. As a social worker, she is a helper and a giver by nature. And she’s going to continue her work at Duke University! Though it makes me sad to see you leave Portland, I cannot begin to express my excitement for you. I’m thrilled about on the sale of this adorable home, and for your new home in North Carolina. Congratulations, my friend. Can’t wait to visit!

Just Sold! Perfect Potential for a New Property

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Every new home begins with a lot of land and potential. My latest clients are setting out to do exactly that. This beautiful half-acre lot is nestled in the trees along a lovely quiet drive in West-Sylvan. My clients are working with Renaissance Builders to construct a beautiful home that will beautifully compliment the lot. Upon arrival, enjoy your own private concrete/steel bridge for driveway access. This lot is an unbeatable find in the Portland metro area, offering the best of both worlds with quick city access and quiet serenity one home. I can’t wait to see how my clients construct their dream home. What an amazing reminder that all progress in life begins with an idea and dream. Congratulations, and thank you for believing with me.

Just Sold! Cute, Quaint Quarters in Cully

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Sitting on a gorgeous oversized lot, this charming Cully home just closed for my clients! Theirs is a rare find with great amenities and an unbeatable NE Portland location. Courtney and Trace are new parents to beautiful Harper, who was born last April. They’re so excited to raise her here. They’ll enjoy tons of space with this 2,963 square foot floor-plan featuring 5 bedrooms (3 beds ensuite-style) and 4.5 baths. Their big backyard will be perfect as Harper grows up, and for the two pups to run around in. Plus, there’s room for Courtney’s parents to move in and enjoy daily playtimes with Harper. I can’t think of a better home for this amazing couple, and I wish them all the best on this journey ahead. 

Curb Appeal Vol. 12: Spotlight – Portland’s Concordia Neighborhood

Posted on by Aryne + Dulcinea

THE MARKET

Portland’s Concordia neighborhood, situated north of Alameda and Beaumont-Wilshire, is one of the most desirable boroughs in the city’s Northeast quadrant. This rapidly growing area earned its name from Concordia University, a private liberal arts school located in the heart of the district. With nearly 3,800 households and an occupancy rate of 96%, Concordia is home to approximately 10,000 residents. As of 2019, Portland Monthly calculates the average home sale price at $535,783, which has increased from $518,304 since 2018.

 

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT CONCORDIA

Portland’s Concordia neighborhood experienced a significant growth spurt in the 19th century after the devastating Vanport flood displaced 17,500 inhabitants. In the following decades, Portland’s Concordia neighborhood became one of most diverse and creative boroughs city-wide, serving as a hub for local artists. This history continues to have a major influence on the area, as Alberta Street remains one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Earning a Walk Score of 76, residents of the Concordia neighborhood area can walk to an average of seven eateries and bars within five minutes.

 

TOP DESTINATIONS

Dinner: Wilder
Brunch: Proud Mary Coffee
Nightlife: Dame
Parks: Fernhill Park

DEMOGRAPHICS (2010 CENSUS)

Residents: 9,550
Average Age: 35.4
Under 18 years: 16.2%
18 to 64 years: 75.7%
65 years and over: 8.1%

COMPARABLE NEIGHBORHOODS

Creston-Kenilworth
Average Home: $461,199

Roseway
Average Home: $428,144

North Tabor
Average Home: $489,662

Mt. Scott-Arleta
Average Home: $389,494

Curious about life in Portland’s Concordia neighborhood? Get in touch with us!

 

 

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Lovely Lobster Marathon

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For some, lobsters are just the delicious morsels that melt in your mouth. For Shawn & Claire, they are a proud trade mark that represent their love and partnership. It all started with Shawn’s Mom who kept buying him clothes with lobster print on them for every special occasion. Shawn & Claire kept the tradition going, and we have never seen so many lobster printed clothes since we have had the honor of working side by side with them through their home marathon.

We started off the process brainstorming the best plan for them regarding their home search. Shawn and Claire both had houses of their own, but they decided to take the big leap in their relationship and merge their lives into one. Soon the realization was that Shawn needed to sell his home first in order for Claire and him to find their dream home together.   After the prep work was completed and Shawn’s home was on the market we had multiple offers within a few days, and it was off the market nearly 5% over list price before Shawn’s big trip to Argentina.

After the sale of Shawn’s home was completed, the time was here to officially start the home search process. A few homes came up here and there but none of them were quite right. Months went by without a prospective home in sight, until one day we got a call from Shawn and Claire to say that the perfect house came on the market with exactly the qualities they both agreed upon as well as an ideal location. What made it even more perfect was that it was on a street called Lovely.

Through their hope and perseverance, they were able to get the keys to their dream home, and merge their day to day lives into one at last.

Shine on Lobster Lovers! We are so happy for you both and are so excited for all the adventures to come.