REAL ESTATE NEWS: GUTTERS

GUTTERS

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO CLEAN ‘EM

In the Pacific NW, we are always battling water when it comes to keeping our homes from intrusion, rot, and mold. As soon as water hits our roof, it has to go somewhere. Keeping your gutters clean to allow water to easily flow into the downspout is crucial. Ensure water either goes into the sewer drain or is whisked 6 feet away from the building. Overflowing gutters can lead to water pooling up around the base of your home.
Check the your grade of your yard. It should slope away from the house, and consider a dry well or bioswale. In the meantime, do you need your gutters cleaned? Here are a few companies that have worked well for our clients.

Chutes N Ladders

ECO Wash

PDX Roof Cleaning

 

Aryne + Dulcinea with Living Room Realty, Portland, Oregon. Aryne Blumklotz, Buyers, Dulcinea Myers-Newcomb, Sellers, aryneanddulcinea.com

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PORTLAND LIFE: GET OUT THE VOTE!

Aryne + Dulcinea with Living Room Realty, Portland, Oregon. Aryne Blumklotz, Buyers, Dulcinea Myers-Newcomb, Sellers, aryneanddulcinea.com

GET OUT THE VOTE!

ANOTHER BIG ELECTION IS AT OUR DOORSTEP!
Have you voted yet? You still have time to get your ballot in! And this year’s ballot looks different. Be sure to take some time to read your voter guide which includes information about candidates and measures to consider and vote for. Need some more info? Check out these resources to get you fired up to VOTE!

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REAL ESTATE NEWS: WHAT BUYERS NEED

….RELIEF

It hasn’t been the easiest time to be a buyer. Buyers have been facing high rates, low inventory, new commission structures, and houses that need lots of repairs. In the end, it all adds up to $$$! What buyers need is a bit of relief. And when a brave buyer takes the plunge with a house, the hardest day of the transaction is often the home inspection day. This is often the day when the $$$ needed to move forward on a home seems insurmountable. Having a great buyer’s agent on your side to walk you through negotiating with the Seller is critical. Agents can end up saving you thousands of dollars in the end with great professionalism and negotiation strategies. And really what is it that a Buyer wants? A new place to call home. If you are ready to take the plunge and buy a house, contact us today.

 

Aryne + Dulcinea with Living Room Realty, Portland, Oregon. Aryne Blumklotz, Buyers, Dulcinea Myers-Newcomb, Sellers, aryneanddulcinea.com

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REAL ESTATE NEWS: THE PORTLAND ADU TOUR

THE PORTLAND ADU TOUR

Aryne + Dulcinea with Living Room Realty, Portland, Oregon. Aryne Blumklotz, Buyers, Dulcinea Myers-Newcomb, Sellers, aryneanddulcinea.comIf you are considering adding a separate living space to our property, The Portland ADU TOUR is for you! Come see several ways to add an ADU to your property whether attached, detached, custom, pre-fab, big, or small. Stop by and say hi to our favorite realtors and ADU specialists from team Aryne + Dulcinea, a.k.a the Property Mavens!

 

Aryne + Dulcinea with Living Room Realty, Portland, Oregon. Aryne Blumklotz, Buyers, Dulcinea Myers-Newcomb, Sellers, aryneanddulcinea.com

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REAL ESTATE NEWS: ADU ADVENTURES!

ADU ADVENTURES

This is your weekly ADU info guide.

 

GARAGE CONVERSIONS TO ADUs

Have a detached garage and want to convert it into a living or guest space? There are many questions to answer before you proceed, but you may have the makings for a second living space on your property.
Come see our NEW LISTING for a great example!

Want to know more? CONTACT US  today – we are your ADU experts!

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PORTLAND LIFE: FARMERS MARKETS

PORTLAND FARMERS MARKETS

Portland teems with farmer’s markets! Surrounded by amazing farm country, the Willamette Valley and beyond grows beautiful food, and just as great as beautiful food is supporting the dedicated folks who tend and grow food. Shopping at farmer’s markets, signing up for CSAs, and supporting local coops are great ways to support local farmers. And summertime is the best time to start shopping!
Here are a few of our favorite farmer’s markets:
PSU farmer’s market
King Farmer’s Market
Kenton Farmer’s Market

 

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Sell A House and Buy A House at the same time!

Let’s talk about a Sell/Buy situation, as this seems like a pretty scary endeavor at first thought, but with the right plan, tools, and people, this process can be seamless.

PLANNING

Once you’ve decided it’s time to move on to your next house adventure, but you need to sell your current house in order to pay for it, CALL YOUR AGENT, and then call your lender!! These are the first steps. The second step is easy enough – your agent will do a walkthrough in your home that you need to sell. This will be the time when you can discuss your ideal timeline, where and why you’d like to move, and your agent will provide tips to get your house sell ready. This is such an important part! Since you’ll be needing to sell to pay for your next house, the selling element is crucial. You want the most eyes seeing this dialed in, put together, clutter-free, priced right house. It needs to be easily accessible for showings, open houses, and both the inside and out needs to be looking it’s best. You’re joining the dating pool, and you need to find the new lover of this house. First impressions are EVERYTHING!

I would recommend having a list that you all, (you and your agent), can see and make adjustments to as you check off the to-do’s. Something like Trello works wonders! Do the inexpensive, but impactful things such as updating light fixtures, shampoo that carpet, add some mulch and new flowers to the garden. Need contacts, contractors, or handyfolks to help, we have the resources! Create a realistic timeline on getting all the things done, then one to two weeks to list, have another walkthrough with your agent. Planning for selling is so very important. I want to ensure my seller clients are getting the most bang for your buck in prepping their property, but also that once we “go live!” with the listing, that it sells for top dollar to some excited buyers. That brings us to…

PRICING TO SELL

How long do you have to move? Did you just find the perfect house, but you haven’t even listed yet? Did you list, but the house isn’t selling, and you really want to put an offer on your dreamhouse? The price can be the selling or sticking point in this already challenging situation. Your agent will find some comparable sold properties that have sold recently in your area with similar criteria to your house. Price too high and it sits, price just right and it sells fast. List at the right time, et voila! We like to think it’s a bit of an art.

BEGIN THE HOUSE HUNT IN EARNEST

Now that your house is listed, or about to be listed, (within a few days), the house hunt begins in earnest. Time to go house shopping, which is so exciting! Since you’ve listed your home, the chances of competing are a bit higher as a contingent offer. If you’re pending on your house, even better! However, something to consider when writing an offer while being contingent, is that it’s so important to know what that seller needs, and then deliver and then some. The terms and purchase price of your offer will be crucial to beat out the other offers that may not be contingent.

HAVE A PLAN B

As with most things in real estate, predictions can be precarious. Of course, we want everything to go seamlessly, without too many hiccups or hurdles, but sometimes things just happen. While selling your house to buy your next one, having a plan b for the just in case moments is so very important. For example, say you sell your house, but you still haven’t found the next one. A very valid concern! Consider putting your things in storage and getting a short term rental or Airbnb. Maybe a stay with some family and friends for a while until you find that dream house. Never stop the house hunt no matter how exhausting it may be. It will be worth it in the end. Knowing you have a plan b will help take the pressure off an already very much pressurized situation.

All in all, your agent – whether it’s me or someone else just as fabulous – will be your guide, therapist, planner, manager, and advocate throughout this whole endeavor. Ready to list? Want to see the ‘just listed’ and then soon after the “offer accepted” posts? I’m here to help make your dreams come true!

Janelle Freeman, Broker at Living Room Realty

Janelle Freeman, Realtor (@janelleisrealestate) | Instagram

 

 

PORTLAND LIFE: KICKING OFF PRIDE!

 

KICKING OFF PRIDE!

Pride celebrations are kicking off all over the country. At Living Room, we kicked off Pride with a celebration including rainbow-inspired, plant-based food, a jazz trio, and lots of merriment! And this was all before 9:30 in the morning! We also had an impactful presentation from local lender, Percy Wise about the experiences of LGBTQIA+ buyers, sellers, and homeowners.

PORTLAND PRIDE2023 UPDATE

In case you are wondering when Portland’s big PRIDE festival takes place this year, it’s in JULY! July 15-16 to be exact. Read more about events HERE.

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PORTLAND LIFE: GARDEN BEDS + BOXES WE LOVE

 

GARDEN BEDS + BOXES WE LOVE

We could not be more excited to get back outside in our yards and gardens and plant, dig, beautify and breathe it all in. If you are interested in installing some new beds, but don’t want them to be ground level or just want to design spaces with garden boxes, CLICK THROUGH the images to see some of our favorite beds + boxes for your new project!

                 

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REAL ESTATE NEWS: HOUSE BILL 3294

REAL ESTATE NEWS: OREGON HOUSE BILL 3294

 

You may not know it, but as a homeowner in parts of this city, you may have racist language in your deed and title documents. House Bill 3294 moves to help homeowners remove this language and other restrictions from their titles entirely.

Read more here.

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STYLE EDIT: INTERIOR DOORS WITH BOLD COLOR

                                           

STYLE ALERT:

INTERIOR DOORS WITH BOLD COLOR

We’ve been adding color to our front doors, and painting accent walls in our home, but an interior accent door? We LOVE it! A great way to refresh a room, hallway, entryway, or foyer.

See more ideas here.

 

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STYLE EDIT: A Fresh Look at Velvet Armchairs

A FRESH LOOK AT VELVET ARMCHAIRS

 

We’re loving these fresh styled – but oh so cozy velvet armchairs! They are everything from curling up with a book to a stylish cocktail party!

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PORTLAND LIFE: Hot Gingery Drinks to Sip While We Wait for Spring Weather

HOT GINGERY DRINKS TO SIP WHILE WE WAIT FOR SPRING

HOT GINGER APPLE CIDER, HOT LEMON GINGER TODDY, AND GINGER-SPICE HOT COCOA are three amazing drinks to keep you warm while we wait for Spring. These healthy and simple drinks all start with ginger and water… see the directions below:

HOT LEMON-GINGER TODDY:
Slice up a hunk of ginger and cover and simmer in 2 cups water for 20 minutes, strain, add freshly squeezed lemon juice or lemon slices to taste, and add honey for a bit of sweetness – serves two.
GINGER-SPICE HOT COCOA:
Slice up a hunk of ginger and cover and simmer in 2 cups water for 20 minutes, strain, add one cup of plant-based milk, whisk in cocoa powder, and sweeten with maple syrup and cinnamon – serves two.
HOT GINGER-APPLE CIDER:
Slice up a hunk of ginger and cover and simmer in 1 cup of water for 20 minutes, add one or two cups of apple juice and a cinnamon stick to taste, and simmer for another 10 minutes – serves two.

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PORTLAND LIFE: Domestica’s Top Spring Cleaning Tips!

Give Your Home A Refresh With
DOMESTICA’S TOP SPRING CLEANING TIPS!

SPRING IS ALMOST HERE & THERE IS NO
BETTER TIME FOR THESE HELPFUL CLEANING TIPS FROM DOMESTICA, PORTLAND’S BEST GREEN CLEANING COMPANY!

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STYLE EDIT: COLORED FAUCETS

COLORED FAUCETS

Add a little style and color to your bathroom by adding a colored faucet or showerhead! Take a look at these great options on our BATHROOM OASIS Pinterest board.

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REAL ESTATE NEWS: AI-GENERATED IMAGERY

AI-GENERATED IMAGERY

 

HHHMMM… it’s hard to fight back the multitude of questions that come up when you think about AI-generated anything, but because we were curious, we thought… let’s give it a whirrrlll. 

We checked out Shutter stock’s AI-generated image program, looking up things like: “retro kitchen,” “baroque living room,” “space-aged bedroom,” and even a simple one – “bathroom,” and here is what we got! 

For some more artful inspired AI-generated imagery, check out @planet_fantastique on Instagram!

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PORTLAND LIFE: PORTLAND WINTER LIGHT FESTIVAL 2023

FEBRUARY 3-11

Check out the amazing light installations in our city from the Willamette Light Brigade. Now through the 11th you can be dazzled by these artistic light installation. Thank you for shining light on our dark winter days-check it out HERE!

 

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REAL ESTATE NEWS: WE ARE YOUR WISE GUIDES!

WE ARE YOUR WISE GUIDES!

 We totally get how scary it can be to make the leap to buy a house, or how much emotional work it takes to be ready to part with your home when you want to sell. We are here to guide you. We don’t just broker deals and research the market daily, we do much more than that, we help you through the biggest transaction of your life. If you or anyone you know is ready to make a move. We are here to help.

 


About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of 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.