12645 NE Fremont St. Portland, OR 97230 ~ Asking $549,9899 ~RMLS#226634025
Grandma’s house kept in pristine condition! Argay Daylight Ranch that is sure to delight! 5 possible 6 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 car garage, Updated kitchen with all appliances included and jumbo eating area. Open & bright floor plan, gorgeous views, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, almost all windows have been replaced, new furnace in 2021, Big family room plus many upgrades. Fenced back yard with mature manicured landscaping, two patios, sprinklers, and calming water feature. Potential for dual living. See all information, virtual tour, and more pictures on my website.
IT’S A GOOD LIFE!!
Five Star award Winner 2011- 2022 honoring the top 4% of real estate professionals in Oregon.
52220 E Cherryville Drive Sandy, OR 97055 ~Asking $699,999 ~ RMLS# 22593845
4.11 private acres with sought after single level home featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, ceiling fans, newer cozy pellet stove, A/C, neutral colors and full tear off roof in 2019. Huge 17 X 12 master with vaulted ceiling, oversized walk-in closet, on suite bathroom with double sinks and skylight. Also included is a detached small office with electricity, 37 X 17 shop with concrete floor & 220, 40 X 21 RV parking with hookup (possibility to enclose for an enormous shop), Separate sunroom/party room on deck with vaulted ceilings and DEQ certified woodstove. House wired for generator, fenced raised garden area sweet mini orchard. HUGE benefit to the buyer-Farm agricultural deferral-low taxes. Sellers grow Christmas trees. Kept in pristine condition, 2 car carport, private setting, sparkling clean and move in ready, welcoming front porch with eve lights. Septic tank pumped 2021. Go to my website to see more info. This property is a winner!
IT’S A GOOD LIFE!!
Five Star award Winner 2011- 2022 honoring the top 4% of real estate professionals in Oregon.
1220 NE 17th Ave #5A Portland, OR 97232~ Asking $299,999~ RMLS #21232842
Large 2 bedroom, 1 big bathroom condo with minimalistic clean lines, large windows, open floor plan, A/C, central heat, gated parking, bike parking, community BBQ area, craft room, rooftop party room & patio with views to blow your mind! Remodeled kitchen with all SS appliances included. The Fontaine is where it is at! Central location close to transit, restaurants, shopping and just about everything else. See my website for all the details.
IT’S A GOOD LIFE!!
Five Star award Winner 2011- 2021 honoring the top 7% of real estate professionals in Oregon.
2486 SE Wendy Drive Gresham, OR~ RMLS #20019448~ Asking $339,999
Welcome Home! Rare 1 level home tucked away in one of Gresham’s finest neighborhoods ready for you to call home! 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 full baths, jumbo Livingroom room, cozy family room with fireplace, plus an updated kitchen with unique concrete counters, pantry & laminate floors. Large deck with hot tub, fire-pit area and big fenced back yard. The master suite is spacious and ready for you to enjoy as your secret oasis! RV parking, Air conditioning, low maintenance vinyl siding and so much more!
For more information call, email, or text. You can view the virtual tour on my website.
IT’S A GOOD LIFE!!
Five Star award Winner 2011- 2020 honoring the top 7% of real estate professionals in Oregon.
1. Use sparingly. Brass works best when used in small doses. Too much can create a “too matchy-matchy” look, according to Smithe. Overuse can make it start to look cheap, says Segal. “Moderation is key,” he says.
2. Mix finishes. Brass appears more timeless rather than trendy when it’s matte, brushed, or aged, which helps soften its sheen, Segal says. But be careful, Smithe says, when mixing brasses in a single space from different manufacturers. “There is a huge range in color and brightness. Some take on a bright yellow color while others can be more of an aged gold,” she says.
3. Combine warm metal colors. Brass, gold, and bronze can work well together since they share similar warm values versus shiny nickel, which leans toward the colder side, says Sprouse.
4. Mix metals. Some designers also think brass, satin, brushed nickel, stainless steel, and oil-rubbed bronze can be used together. But Imhoff still offers some caution. “Go with similar warm, muted undertones for some consistency,” she says. Chicago designer Summer Thornton likes mixing metals, particularly in kitchens and bathrooms where she might use brass, nickel, and steel combinations.
5. Consider longevity. How long brass will stay fashionable is unknown. When it becomes too ubiquitous in retail stores, shelter magazines, and on design websites, it may be time to move on. The good news is that brass touches are easy to add in and switch out.
IT’S A GOOD LIFE!!
Five Star award Winner 2011- 2020 honoring the top 7% of real estate professionals in Oregon.
Social distancing doesn’t have to mean productivity distancing! While COVID-19 has you self-quarantining at home, there are ways to use that time to get ahead of tasks and projects you’ve been putting off for a while. From getting a jump on spring cleaning to shaking things up in the kitchen, here are some ways to use your time at home wisely.
1. Deep Clean Your Home
Running around from place-to-place makes it difficult to squeeze in time for a sanitize. While you’re home, get a jump on your spring cleaning and kill any germs or bacteria that may be hiding out in harder to reach spots. It’s a win-win for your health and your living space!
2. Sort Through Your Closet
Take this time to go through you and your family’s wardrobe. Try things on, see what fits and what doesn’t, and ditch anything that’s so 2019. Bag up the give-away clothes and keep them aside. Later, once the coronavirus dies down and it’s safe to head out, take them to a charity shop or donation center, or consider re-selling online.
3. Rearrange Your Furniture
Being cooped up for a while can help you start to see your space in a new light. If you feel like you need a little more room or just a change of scenery, feng shui your place! Look up ideas and tips on Pintrist, Houzz and other home decor blogs. Get the whole family in on it — your living room will seem brand new!
4. Try a New Recipe
If you have a folder of recipes you have yet to try out, now is your chance! Take stock of the ingredients you have and try out that one dish you just haven’t had time to get to. It’s a great way to feel like you’re eating at a restaurant without leaving your house. Make a menu and plan to make a different recipe every few days!
5. Read a Book You’ve Been Putting Off
How many times have you received a great book recommendation, but never had a second to get to it? This is your chance to dive into a person growth book or even a buzzworthy new novel. Download it as an audio book or eBook if you can’t get the physical copy. You’ll keep your mind sharp and stay entertained while at home.
As you continue to do your part to practice social distancing, you can still be productive! Give these ideas a try and shake things up while you’re at home.
Thank you Brian Buffini for this fabulous blog. Appreciate the info. I hope this helps you with some good ideas, encourages you and lifts you up a bit. We are in this together!
IT’S A GOOD LIFE!!
Five Star award Winner 2011- 2020 honoring the top 7% of real estate professionals in Oregon.
Rachel Sheller, Principal Broker, Realtor, CRS, ABR, GRI, SRES, Diversity Specialist-HOWNW, Earth Advantage Broker, MASTERS CIRCLE-Diamond-Platinum, CSA-Certified Staging Agent, Oregon First, Washington First
“AMAZING! Great partner for everyone involved in the entire process which is great for the clients! Rachel helped us buy our first house in 2016, and this year helped us sell it for a great profit and buy our dream home! Not only is she insanely passionate about her career (which makes her fantastic at it), she’s both sweet and hilarious to top it off. I would recommend Rachel 100% of the time for anyway that wants a nice, smooth process!”
Thank you Dani & Austin. I’m the lucky one to be able to help you again. It was a pleasure to work with you and help you succeed in your real estate ventures!
IT’S A GOOD LIFE!!
Five Star award Winner 2011- 2020 honoring the top 7% of real estate professionals in Oregon.
Below is an excerpt from the Regional Multiple Listing Service’s most recent “Market Action” report that comes out monthly and is e-mailed to all member Realtors. This is data specific to the Portland Metro Area market.
October Residential Highlights
Oregon City/Canby is leading the pack right now at 4.9% appreciation! Winds of change are a blowin’. It still is a really good time to make a move if you’ve been kicking it around. Most people don’t know the Winter months are great times to move. Less completion if your a seller, and if your a buyer there typically have been many houses that have been sitting on the market ready for negotiation. Here are some stats;
Pending and closed sales saw gains this month in the Portland metro area, compared with October 2018. Pending sales (2,575) rose 3.7% over the 2,484 offers accepted in October 2018, falling 4.1% short of the 2,686 offers accepted last month in September 2019.
Closed sales (2,588) rose 6.1% from the 2,440 closings recorded last year in October 2018 and increased 8.9% compared with the 2,377 closings recorded last month in September 2019.
New listings, at 3,064, decreased 1.2% from October 2018 (3,100) and 11.7% from September 2019 (3,470).
Inventory decreased slightly to 2.4 months this October, while total market time rose by two days to land at 54 days.
Average and Median Sale Prices
Comparing 2019 to 2018 through October, the average sale price has increased 1.2% from $453,600 to $459,000. In the same comparison, the median sale price has increased 2.5% from $400,000 to $410,000.
For more information on what these numbers mean to you, please call, email or text. I’m here for you and your!
Looking into their crystal balls, real estate experts share these
predictions and trends:
New home starts will continue to lag
behind consumer demand, especially among millennials. Based on statistics from
the past three years, the supply of homes will remain tight as the number of
new households and demolition of run-down properties outpaces the rise in new
construction.
While some fear an inevitable
economic recession on the horizon, most economists see a stable leveling off of
the housing market, but not
another crash similar to 2007-2009.
Austin ranks No. 1 among the fastest
growing cities in America. Driven primarily by tech growth, many smaller metros
such as Raleigh-Durham, Indianapolis and Portland are also trending in the
nation’s top 20.
Walkable, urban senior living condos
and smaller homes are one real estate market where many predict consistent
growth thanks to the health and wealth of baby boomers.
For more information on the 2020 real estate forecast and what that means to you as a seller or buyer or both, please call, email, or text me anytime.
Five Star award Winner 2011- 2019 honoring the top 7% of
real estate professionals in Oregon.
“The weeks leading up to my Mothers passing she had told me on several occasions to contact Rachel Sheller and that she would not only sell her house for me but she would make sure that everything would go smoothly. Rachel was listed in my Moms final paperwork after her death naming her as the person she chose to sell her home. Rachel was more then just my Moms Realtor she became some one my Mom trusted and believed in. My Mom placed Rachel in my life for a reason. She not only has alot of knowledge, expertise, skills and responsiveness, she is also kind, honest, and hardworking. She keep me grounded during such a difficult and stressful time. My Mom was right to the end, Rachel took care of me and completed the job my Mom asked for her to do. And I got the sale price I was looking for! Rachel is truely good at what she does but she is also someone you want on your side, and ill cherish the time I spent with her.”
Koie Steen
This review means more to me than I can possible say. To be included in someones final requests is an honor beyond words for me. I am deeply moved and feel grateful to be able to help.
IT’S A GOOD
LIFE!!
Five Star award Winner 2011- 2019 honoring the top 7% of
real estate professionals in Oregon.
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