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Sellwood Cuteness Alert!

Posted on by Erika George & Kari McGee

This delightful, updated Craftsman could be yours in one of Portland’s most popular neighborhoods: Sellwood!

Offered at:  $892,000

4 beds | 2.1 baths | 2507 sf  (2250 above ground!)

5000 sf lot

Light-filled living room with charming leaded glass accents opens to a lovely formal dining room.  Chef’s kitchen with quartz counters, butler’s pantry, breakfast nook, and induction range.  A bedroom/den/office and sweet updated powder room (with room to expand!) round out the main floor.

The full-height, second level features a spacious primary suite, laundry closet, a second full bath, two additional bedrooms, and a fun bonus space for hobbies, lounging, exercising, or general rumpus room activities!  Warm fir floors on the main, and cherry hardwood floors upstairs.

Many great updates including paint (interior and exterior), plumbing and electrical updates, new kitchen windows, new interior doors, new A/C, and a new 50 gal water heater. Peaceful backyard with grape arbor, mature asparagus, raised beds, patio, and a new fence.

Blocks to New Seasons, shops, restaurants, waterfront, and all the cuteness Sellwood has to offer! Walk Score = 94, Bike Score = 99

Want to see it?  Call us – we’ll hook you up!

 

Erika George & Kari McGee

 

 

Contemporary Bliss and Style in Lake Oswego

Posted on by Erika George & Kari McGee

Looking for peace and serenity in 2023?  Look no further! This stunning contemporary Tri-Level home will not disappoint!

Located in the tranquil Greentree neighborhood, this home features a large and peaceful lot, surrounded by soaring trees and lush greenery that provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Inside, you’ll find a light and bright contemporary living room with large windows and a soaring vaulted ceiling.

The home also boasts a remodeled deluxe kitchen that’s sure to impress any home chef. The kitchen is equipped with a six burner gas range, a built-in refrigerator, quartz countertops and a dramatic and stylish tile wall.

The upper level has three bedrooms and two full baths, including a deluxe owner’s suite which features a recently remodeled bathroom with  an oversized shower and a walk-in closet with custom organizers.

 

The daylight lower floor includes a family room with a wet bar and sliding doors to a lovely patio and garden.  It also hosts another bedroom and bathroom so guests (or teenagers!) have privacy.

This home has all new windows and doors, which not only provides beautiful light and an added layer of security, but also enhances energy efficiency, saving you money on your utility bills.

The newly landscaped backyard is private, peaceful and lush, with several deck areas to relax and entertain. 

The property is located in an excellent neighborhood, where you’ll find friendly neighbors and a welcoming community. You’ll love the peaceful surroundings and the convenience of being just a short distance from parks, the local swim club and downtown Lake Oswego.

Don’t miss your opportunity to own this special property — this one will go fast!  Call us to schedule a showing today and experience the tranquility and comfort of this stylish home!

 

A+ Grandparents Make A Move

Posted on by Living Room Realty

Dennis and Eve new exactly where they hoped to find a house when we first met with them, something close-in Portland. They had a grandchild in inner NE and their biggest wish was that we help find them a house walk-able to their dearest little.

It took just about a year of house hunting, the pandemic halted meeting for awhile, but our young-at-heart adventures stuck with it and found a house only blocks away from family.

They will be leaving a backyard pond and nesting woodpeckers for a more urban landscape.  They couldn’t be more excited for their new adventure!  Their old house will list soon and becomes another persons backyard sanctuary.  A win-win.

 

 

A Creative Key Day – Social Distancing in Real Estate

Posted on by Living Room Realty

Working as a REALTOR® is a very personal and intimate profession. We are constantly entering homes, meeting with our clients throughout a transaction and hosting open houses, where if we are lucky, a large number of people come into contact with us.

With the level of care that we take to be physically involved with our clients in their process of purchasing or selling a home it is no surprise that enforced social distancing regulations has brought forward opportunities for REALTORS® to think outside of the box of our typical practices!

Over the past few weeks I have been following closely the guidelines and suggestions from the National Association of REALTORS® and looking to leaders within Living Room Realty’s brokerage for how, as an industry, we should navigate our normative practices in the midst of COVID-19.

As a person who genuinely loves a challenge and even more loves being creative, I decided that I would come up with a way to physically see my client on key-day while having a light-hearted take on social distancing. Key-day is often the most joyous of days in the process of home buying and I wanted to make sure that I was taking the correct precautions to keep my client safe but also maintaining the “fun” in such a special day.

How did I achieve this mix of safety and fun you may ask?

In regards to safety I used gloves and Clorox wipes to give the keys, key-chain and a clear plastic gift box a good wipe down. I then sealed the box with fresh ribbon and sprayed the finished product with Lysol disinfectant spray.

In Regards to the fun; I then took the sanitized key box and attached it to a brand new cat toy wand so that when I was face to face (and at least six feet apart from my client) I could effectively and safely transfer the keys to his hands – touch free!

I could feel my smile going ear to ear as my client laughed with me and shared his entertainment of my methods. Not only did we still have fun on key-day we were able to do so safely.

I am a firm believer that using my resources of creativity during times like we are seeing today, will serve me in future transactions. Experiences like these promote innovation in our practices as REALTORS® and may even prompt more “fun” in the process for our clients!

YOUR CABIN IN THE WOODS – RIGHT IN ST. JOHNS

Posted on by Living Room Realty

Live your cabin-in-the-woods dream right in St. John’s! Four blocks to Cathedral Park and the St. Johns bridge, 6 blocks to downtown St. John’s, 5 blocks to public transit and 5.5mi to Sauvie Island!

Home is being sold as-is, cash only.

9315 N EDISON ST, PORTLAND, OR 97203

BEDROOMS: 2

BATHS: 1

SQUARE FEET: 925

MLS #19385462

TAXES: $2373

Kickin’ It in Kenton

Posted on by Living Room Realty

Living in Kenton is just dreamy and these summer days are just making it better! Kenton has an open urban feel that fulfills your needs without having to leave the neighborhood. Spend your weekends with a walk through one of the many parks, chatting with neighbors strolling by as you work in the yard, or meeting up with friends for some food or drinks at the many awesome coffee shops, restaurants and bars. It’s really a fabulous place to be.

My recent client decided that after 16 years in Overlook she’d fallen for Kenton – so off we went! We looked at houses too large and too small and found the Goldilocks dream home in almost no time at all! A cute as a button 1920s Cape Cod. The homes in Kenton are varied in style and age; there are some incredible time capsules, a quiet basement bar movement, and some seriously intense urban gardens.

If you haven’t been to Kenton for awhile maybe it’s time to check it out!