Tag: Move to Portland

Quiet, with a Pool & Hot Tub

Posted on by Jené DeSpain

As an emergency room nurse, the last few months have catapulted Nee’s daily routine into an entirely new level of chaos. Back in January, we started looking at a variety of options on the market for a house close to her work. She wanted something that felt peaceful, light, airy, perhaps a little like a glamorous mid-century cabin in the woods. Something with privacy and a relaxing backyard. After looking and looking for weeks, we weren’t finding anything that felt right. Then late February hit, and everything came to a halt. She was working triple 18 hour shifts, back to back. The house hunting was going to have to pause. But after a few weeks of chaos at work, she was aching for peace and quiet at home. Nee gave me a call. She really needed a home immediately. I got right to work, going double-time to find her something to bring her some ease.

We expanded our search area just slightly and found an absolute dream home for her. Gorgeous corner lot, tons of space for entertaining, and a huge pool made by AguaPools.com surrounded by a wrap around deck, for less than we had been hoping to spend! With its’ herringbone wood floors, multiple fireplaces (including one in the master bedroom) and solar panels, we knew we had found a very special place. We worked quickly to beat out the other offers and happily got into contract with the listing agent and his seller. After successfully negotiating for a full credit towards her closing costs and a great roof certification, she and I couldn’t have been more happy on her closing day. Nee, thank you for all that you do for our beloved City, and thank you for the incredible honor of getting to work with you during such a wild time. Congratulations on your new home! I can’t wait for all the pool parties to come!

 

Emerald Escapes

Posted on by Jené DeSpain

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I have a thing for emeralds. I always have. The color. The gemstone. The cut. There’s something about the deep richness of this shade of green and the geometric elegance of an emerald cut stone that makes my heart purr. An equally satisfying obsession of mine is entering a space and envisioning what it could transform into by seeing an array of colors, textures, forms, and light to completely bring about a new room. This eye to see the potential of an interior has been immensely helpful and fun in my efforts to assist my clients. While we tour homes, I love the trust my buying clients extend to me as they let me share my visions of how they could personalize a home to make it theirs, on our walks through properties together. Exploring how we can affordably and creatively enhance their homes for a modern market, while keeping the original charm, is one of my favorite aspects of working with my sellers, as we prepare for listing.

While I have been spending this season steadily at home, a number of my clients are in the middle of home remodels and have reached out to chat about their adventures of these undertakings during this time of covid 19. Our conversations have sparked my love for emerald and my recent ache for a fresh landscape to blend, leading me to peruse the internet for deep, glossy, green spaces.

If you are equally feeling a desire to find yourself far away in a world other than the location of your current quarantine, may I suggest the refuge to be found in these luxurious, calming, gem colored bathrooms. Each one swoon worthy of a mental getaway. Who knows, this just might be the inspiration you’re needing to jump start your search for a new home. If you are hoping to pair with an agent who can see beyond just the walls immediately around us and knows how to safely voyage into today’s listings, I would adore partnering with you to seek out and successfully close on that dream!

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Design by Soho House

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Bathroom at the Trullo dei Pini House in Puglia, Italy 

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Riad Yasmine Hotel in Marrakesh, Morocco

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Julie de Libran’s home. Paris, France 

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“Arsenic” wallpaper by Divine Savages

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Sold! Beautiful Historic Victorian in Lair Hill

Posted on by Living Room Realty

Thoughtfully restored historic Victorian featured in Portland Magazine. The entire Lair Hill neighborhood was built around The Frazier House in 1893 because of its prime location and views of Mt. Hood and the Willamette River. This quiet property is set back from the street, making the private wrap around porch perfect for warm summer gatherings. Dramatic 12 foot ceilings and original Fir floors on both first and second floors provide wow factor. Stay cozy in the winter with the original wood-burning fireplace. Top to bottom renovation included new foundation, electrical, windows, AC, half basement, energy efficient thermostat and much more! The kitchen was extensively updated, including magnificent custom-made cherry and glass cabinets. Includes three spacious bedrooms to retreat to at the end of a long day. The second-floor bathroom was also upgraded with skylight, heated floors and clawfoot tub. The downstairs bathroom has a new custom-built marble shower. Artists will love the staircase leading to a clean unfinished attic that could be a dream creative loft space. Ideal location just minutes from South Waterfront, downtown Portland, OHSU, and the Ross Island Bridge!

3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom / 2854 sq.ft. / Sold for $649,000

Life is like a Roseway Bungalow…

Posted on by Jené DeSpain

Just Listed: 3716 NE 77th Avenue

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Offered at $275,000

2 BED | 1 BATH | 964 SF | MLS# 19393775

OPEN HOUSES: SATURDAY 9/21 11AM-3PM  and

SUNDAY 9/22 11AM-3PM

 

Plentiful windows offer quaint views and abundant light in this delightful 2 bedroom bungalow featuring original French doors, hardwood floors, mid-century kitchen cabinets, & updated bathroom. Full of charm and move in ready.
HOME ENERGY SCORE = 10!

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Classic front porch & gorgeous back deck with gas bbq included.

 

Large backyard also showcases garden fire pit area, RV parking potential, & bright garage, all surrounded by brand new fence.

 

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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!

Charming Corner Condo as the Perfect Artist’s Studio

Posted on by Living Room Realty

A search that first started 5-years ago has ended with this charming corner unit condo in the heart of all the action in Portland’s Alphabet District. Here’s to spending weekends painting in the living room, a place with perfect lighting, and hoping over to Trader Joes and Ken’s Artisan Bakery on the regular.

Congratulations Cliff!

 

If your looking for your next artist studio in the heart of the City, give me a call!

  

Family Fixer Dream in Rose City Park

Posted on by Living Room Realty

Emily, Daniel and their spunky 3-year old Scout begin renovations today on an old home in Rose City Park. This home is a true diamond in the rough, that I for one cannot wait to see the finished product!

We first started the search for their first Portland home about 4-months ago. They had recently moved from Kansas City after selling their home, which they also bought as a fixer then spent years living in and renovating. They loved the character that the old Portland homes had and knew that they didn’t need (or want) a home that was Instagram ready because they had the skillset and patience to take on a home that needed a little more love. They also knew that it would cost a whole lot less than the ones with the perfect light fixtures and subway tile that were flying off the market in North and Northeast Portland.

Then came the day when this house, being sold by an estate, came on the market just shy of $400k. We all saw what a beauty this home could be, but almost everything about the house, other than the location and floor plan, needed some attention. We toured it multiple discussed the market value, the amount of work and how it could be their future home at length. They wanted house but we all agreed $400k was too rich, even though the listing agent provided us with an appraisal report that valued the home at $390k. So with a carefully crafted offer and negotiation strategy, their offer was accepted for more than $40k less than the list price. And did I mention it had only been on the market 5-days?

A big congratulations to the Hawkins family!

 

If your looking to make a move, give me a call!