Congratulations Austyn + Eddy on purchasing their first home together!
In 2020, I helped Austyn purchase his first home. Since then, he met Eddy, who eventually moved in. They zhuzhed the heck out of that home, but also dreamed of purchasing a home together.
Their goals were twofold: more space inside and out AND moving closer into the city, into a more walkable neighborhood.
It took a few tries. The first house we offered on was overpriced, so we walked. The second home was CUTE, but with 5 buyers competing, we came up just a tad short.
The third home was more of a fixer. During inspections, it became clear that the house needed more than a facelift, so Austyn and Eddy listened to their gut and let it go.
Despite setbacks, A+E remained steadfast. They knew what they would and wouldn’t compromise on. So when Cora was listed, they pounced. Remodeled, turn-key, fabulous location, updated systems…all the green flags. We were in contract in under 24 hours!
As it usually goes, they ended up in the right home. Boxes checked, no compromises. The seller paid some closing costs AND replaced the knob and tube wiring in the attic. And then we closed a week early!
Due to the early closing, I was out of town when they got their keys. We recreated Key Day with a photoshoot a week later. The house looked like they had been there for years. Color me impressed.
Cheers to Austyn and Eddy (and to Tucker, Oscar, and Selena) for having your cake and eating it too! Welcome to the neighborhood!
This darling 1921 FoPo property is complete with two bedrooms, a newly remodeled bathroom, kitchen updates, new flooring, a newer gas furnace, and fresh interior and exterior paint! Step outside your back door to create your garden oasis, entertain friends and family, or play with your pets. A spacious detached and finished, heated studio could be a great workspace, creative studio or more! For extra storage, check out the tall cellar space and garden shed. Easy bonus access from the alley out back. Could this be your Portland pied a-terre? With an 89 Walk Score and a biker’s paradise score of 99, get to shops, cafes, restaurants, parks, and around the city with ease!
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.
Thoughtfully constructed 2019-built home, perfectly situated on a corner lot to capture sunlight through the oversized windows. Main floor features open concept living with gas fireplace, high ceilings, cook’s kitchen with quartz and under cabinet lighting, and ground level bed & bath. Upstairs, find an impressive primary with gorgeous ensuite bath and walk-in closet, plus two additional bedrooms. Sunny fenced backyard for gardening or play. Tucked into a quiet 12 home subdivision with no HOA. HES=5
Spirits are high as members and guests of the Foster Area Business Association are finally able to get together without masks for a “business mixer.”
After meeting in ZOOM for two years during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, members and guests of the Foster Area Business Association (FABA) gathered – in person – at the famous Bar Carlo, in the Foster-Powell neighborhood, on Thursday evening, March 24.
“We have not had a live event for quite some time; and this is my first ‘live’ event as President,” said FABA President Danielle Deschenes, a real estate agent associated with Living Room Realty.
“It’s important for people to get together, face-to-face, so we can unite with each other, talk together, and meet in person to build, or in some cases rebuild, personal connections!” Deschenes told East Portland News.
Read more from the article by David F. Ashton in the East Portland News.
As many of us know the market in the Portland metro can be a bit hectic for buyers. Fortunately, when your able to dial in with your realtor on specific needs in conjunction with a timeline that can ease much of the stress and pressure of the market.
CONGRATULATIONS again to my wonderful clients- The Mejias on closing their first home!
They were open, upfront and honest with me about their needs/wants. With active listening and clear communication we were off to the races together.
In just ONE short week we were able to find the perfect home, put an offer in and have it accepted! Yes, the market does move fast, which is why it pays to be properly prepared and have quick feet so to speak.
The Foster Powell neighborhood is known for its diverse food scene with so many options on one street. Explore the world with just 180 steps (for legal reasons this is hyperbolic). Here are our top 5 international eats in the Foster Powell neighborhood.
The first stop on our trip is to the Philippines. Enjoy authentic Filipino food from Tambayan Restaurant. Start off easy with Lumpia Sariwabefore diving into Kare-Kare Beef, or if you’re feeling adventurous try the Kare-Kare Oxtail. Finish with Leche Flan and bask in the glory of your wondrous food baby.
Hopping over the South China Sea, get a taste of Phở Hùng, a Vietnamese family-style joint known for its “unfussy” Pho, Vegetarian, and Rice Plates. Be the adventurous one in the group by ordering their special Pho bowl featuring all the beef cuts imaginable – brisket, flank, fat brisket, tenderloin, and honeycomb tripe. Feeling less adventurous? Try their Pho featuring meatballs and beef broth. Veggies? Try vegetarian spring rolls, deep-fried and served with rice noodles and vegetables.
Continuing west, your mouth will be thrilled to try the flavors of Iraq by visiting Ishtar Gate! You can’t go wrong with falafel. Order it as a side plate to your main dish of Lamb Shawarma or BBQ Grilled Veggies! On the go? Pick up the Ishtar Gate Combo and enjoy deep-fried falafel, zucchini, and cauliflower with garlic and lemon juice served on saj bread and don’t worry you can get fries with that!
Feeling Sweet? An Xuyen Bakery has you covered with artisan Pan Asian Pacific pastries. This has to be the only place in Portland where you can get French Macaroons, Bao, Pork Buns, and Cream Puffs! If you’re feeling hungrier than that, you’ll find delight in any of their filling sandwiches on daily made loaves of bread.
Jetting over to South American cuisine, fall in love with fresh and authentic Colombian food from Qué Bacano! Mastering quick-and-portable eats, try their classic Empanadas con Aji with beef, chicken, or veggies, or try their Almojabanas, a cheesy cornmeal and egg roll. If you really want to dig in, give their Bandeja Paisa a go! Featuring red beans, rice, ground beef, chorizo, plantain, fried egg, avocado, and more fresh ingredients you can’t go wrong with this traditional Colombian meal!
Authentic Mexican is the game, and Nayar Taqueria is the name. Your mouth will be watering when you see the Carne Asada Tortas. You’ll be the winner of “Taco Tuesday” with their Chile Colorado and Tinga Tacos. And why not pair this fantastic feast with one of their signature margaritas? Gorge in peace and get it all to go! Even the margaritas!
Ben R. via Yelp
Ashley L. via Yelp
And just like that, you’ve been around the world in 180 steps… more or less.
I just helped my buyers into a lovely home in the Foster-Powell neighborhood. Working on this transaction reminded me of just how cool this area is. Foster-Powell is bordered on the north by Powell Blvd., 82nd Ave. to the east and Foster Rd. diagonally on the south-west side. Foster-Powell is a great place to find affordable family home with 27 homes currently listed at a median list price of $499,500.
photo credit: City of Portland
A wonderful family feature of this neighborhood is Essex Park on 79th and Center St. The park has great amenities including:
Accessible Play Area
Accessible Restroom
Picnic Table
Playground
Paths (Paved)
Baseball Field
Splash Pad
Basketball Court
Tennis Backboard
Tennis Court (Lighted)
photo credit: Portland Mercado
Another wonderful feature of the Foster-Powell neighborhood is the Portland Mercado. The mercado is an incubator model and economic development initiative of Portland non-profit Hacienda CDC, provides affordable retail space for businesses to launch and grow, and is a hub for Latino culture in Portland.
Featured photo credit : https://www.fosterpowellpdx.com/
Congratulations to my clients and dear friends, Lee and Danny, on the successful sale of their home in Foster-Powell!
I am fortunate to know Lee and Danny through my friend and their daughter, Lisa. Lisa was pure magic – her outer beauty was exceeded only by her warmth and generosity. Her philosophy was “the more the merrier;” around her, everyone was welcome. When Lee and Danny helped Lisa purchase this home new in 2012, it quickly became a central gathering place for costume parties, iron chef competitions, and backyard BBQs, with friends and family constantly coming and going.
Heartbreakingly, we lost our lovely Lisa to a hard-fought battle with cancer in 2015. At 34 years young, her loss was incomprehensible and devastating to her family and community.
Lee and Danny kept the house and have used it as home base during their frequent visits to Portland. Over the years, they’ve carried on Lisa’s legacy of connection and togetherness, continuing to host gatherings and becoming as integral a part of our Portland community as Lisa was. They never rented it out, but rather offered it to friends and family during times of transition or need over the years. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree; it is obvious how Lisa cultivated her spirit of giving.
After six years, it is time for a new family to make their own memories here. Lee and Danny hope the home is a place of comfort, joy, and love for its new owners, as it was for them and their beloved Lisa.
Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.
Step into this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home complete with light-filled rooms, hardwood floors, and lots of extra bonus spaces. Updates throughout, many usable spaces in basement, detached garage, walnut and fruit trees, and RM2 zoning. Develop, rent, or build your dream oasis. With a walk score of 86 and a Biker’s paradise score of 96, get around the city with ease.
WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?
Turkish Agha
Toast New American Cafe
Tita’s Peruvian Kitchen
Off the Griddle
Favela Brazilian
Bar Carlo
HK Cafe
Char Pizza
Assembly Brewing
Local 66 Bar + Grill
Ichidai Japanese
Winco Foods
Eastport Plaza
Trader Joe’s
Safeway
Lents Park
Kern Park
Mt. Tabor Park
Foster Powell Community Garden
HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:
Development opportunities abound in Foster Powell!
RM2 zoning, fenced level lot, easy access to points east and west, surrounded by restaurants, food carts, shopping, parks and more!
Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow with original charm, newer features and big front porch.
Beautiful hardwood floors throughout
Updated kitchen with newer appliances
Newer windows
Finished basement with high ceilings, family room, full bath with Jacuzzi and separate shower, bonus spaces, storage and laundry
Detached garage with driveway/alley access behind house
HES 6, Walk Score – 86, Bike Score 96
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.
Beautiful South Tabor 3 bedroom. Charming vintage character; mouldings, built-ins, woodfloors, hardware & lighting. Formal dining room, updated kitchen, 3rd bedroom and bonus upstairs. Fireplace, fenced backyard w/gardening and entertainment areas. Unfinished basement with good ceiling height & space. Systems updates throughout; windows, insulation, furnace, water heater, some electrical & plumbing, new water & sewer lines. Blocks from Foster restaurants & cafes, a mile to Mt. Tabor Park.
This darling FOPO bungalow sits on a quiet street that’s super close to happening Foster and Woodstock and just two blocks from Portland Mercado and Mt Scott park. Features original wood floors, high ceilings, Rejuvenation and Schoolhouse lighting, remodeled bathroom with Pratt & Larsen & subway tiles. Updated windows & plumbing, new 96.5% Carrier gas furnace, new electric water heater and fresh paint inside and out! Wonderful full length covered front porch, great sun exposure in massive fenced yard & garden space with mature plantings. 86 Walkscore & 74 bike!
The Foster-Powell neighborhood has been a hot commodity for a while now. But with the Foster Transportation and Streetscape Project finally complete, this inner southeast neighborhood is transforming into an even more desirable location for Portlanders. The streetscape project created a bike and pedestrian corridor that makes Foster-Powell an urban commuter’s dream. Easy access to major bus lines, and increased walkability and bikeability. Multiple parks and a great rec center nearby. Local hot spots like the Portland Mercado, Speedboat Coffee, Assembly Brewing, Carnelian Coffee, Pieper Cafe, and many others. This neighborhood already has so much going on. And with the streetscape rolled out, more restaurants and retail will follow. If you’re looking for a great walkable neighborhood to put down roots in Southeast, add Foster-Powell to your list!
This one checks all the boxes. Darling house with great floor plan and stylish updated decor. The kitchen is a highlight with stainless appliances, quartz counters, in-cabinet lighting and built-in custom storage bench in the dining area. Slide the barn door to conceal the mudroom/laundry room when you entertain. Spacious Master suite upstairs features more custom built cabinetry and a full bath. Energy updates include tankless hot water heater, hi-efficency gas heat and newer double-pane windows. Great fenced yard with garden area and a storage shed for all those big outdoor toys and tools. Home is conveniently located in Foster/Powell neighborhood just a block from Kern Park. It’s an easy walk to neighborhood shops and restaurants and close to public transit. HES: 8
Portland’s Foster-Powell neighborhood is very exciting these days! Great dining options, unique local shops, and seriously upgraded transportations options make this a great place to call home.
The Foster Transportation Streetscapes Project was completed in June of 2019. It demonstrates the city’s focus on developing this great Portland Neighborhood and its infrastructure for future growth. Real Estate appreciation in FoPo is currently down by just under 5%. This year, however, the neighborhood experienced just under 15% in appreciated market values from 2017-2018. WOW- that is fantastic for those that own already in the area.
Despite the current depreciation, this incredible home flew off the market.
Dan and Kate (sellers) were, somewhat unexpectedly, needing to make a homing (more than housing) change with their family top of mind. While this home was considered new construction, they were a part of the building process and helped crafted many custom moments and finishes.
With a shortlist to-do’s, my interior styling and marketing, we were ready to find the new owners. This highly efficient, new home with loads of character was well priced and we were able to get it on the market in about 1 week. Multiple offers and 30 days later, Dan and Kate have sold the home they helped create. They are now free to decide what their next adventure is and make what is best for their family to happen more easily.
Thanks for asking me to help get it done!
Congratulations to Dan + Kate and to the new owners of this amazing home in a great location!
This special bungalow will make you so happy! Thoughtfully designed remodel with warm and unique cosmetic details including custom wood work and built-ins, modern stained glass, and new windows. Impeccably executed kitchen complete with fir banquette, looks out to the sweet, private deck and backyard. Large, bright master up, with ample closet and 1/2 bath. Finished basement with guest room and cheerful family room. A rare 10 Home Energy Score is the icing on the cake. Systems include Tesla solar panels, high efficiency heat pump and electric mini-split, and energy efficient appliances throughout!
Inviting front porch welcomes you home! Quiet, light-filled living and dining rooms with hardwood floors stream into the large kitchen. Cozy up and chill by the fireplace, throw a dinner party, or work from home-this floor plan can do it all! Four bedrooms, two bathrooms with great bonus spaces and foyers, plus a basement with a separate entrance. Both walkable and bikable, get to all points of the city fast. This classic and versatile 1906 home is ready for you!
What’s Around – Want to go for a walk? A night out on the town sound fun? Need to grab some groceries?
Bar Carlo
FoPo Tavern
Carnelian Cafe
Hallowed Halls Recording Studio
Portland Mercado
Pieper Cafe
Maple Leaf
Performance Works NW
Tango Berretin
K Town Korean BBQ
Mt. Scott Community Center
Off The Griddle
FAT Cupcake
The Garden Spout
House Updates + Features:
Large, light and bright spaces. Open floor plan.
Detached converted garage perfect for office, media room, art studio, and more!
Original wood floors on main and new wall to wall carpet upstairs
4 bedrooms & 2 full baths
Master suite on main level
Updated kitchen
Gas furnace and decommissioned oil tank
Fresh paint
Versatile floor plan!
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.
This cheerful home, in an array of happy colors, will make it easy for you to count those rainbows in your life. Open living spaces with generous sized rooms, solid craftsmanship, plus an updated kitchen & bath equal piece of mind. Quaint upstairs loft space allows you to shut off the happenings on the main floor. Use it as an office, sleep-over room or den. Its flex space. It can be what you make it. Enjoy the covered back porch for morning coffee and the sound of birds. Recent updates include: Kitchen counters, cork flooring, tile, lighting, farm house sink + energy star water heater.
Sellers move for all sorts of reasons. There wasn’t a pot of gold at the end of Jordan’s rainbow, but something better, a woman named Christina. Love is often the best reason to love. Good ol’ LOVE.
Soulful, sunny bungalow with loads of updates, only blocks from cafes, taquerias & other amenities in the Foster Powell hub. Energy conscious upgrades include vinyl windows, whole home insulation, ductless heat pump system. South-facing dining & living rooms flooded with light. Modern hardwood flooring & era appropriate lighting finish the home beautifully. Fully fenced yard w/covered front & back porches, established beds & garden shed. Vintage style – modern updates – home.
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