The leaves are leaving. Winter is coming. The year is nearly done. In the midst of so much uncertainty, one thing is clear, our health and our homes have become a priority for us. I remain committed to helping you with all your real estate needs while keeping us all safe. Let me help.
A Mid-Century retreat on almost 1/2 acre in Parkrose Heights with all the important updates done. Classic 1960’s details and charm intact. Open floor plan, hardwoods, big windows, heat pump, double garage, new roof and paint. Sprawling basement with bonus room + bath. Comes with beautiful studio/office next to garden with composting toilet+plumbing+ mini-split. Perfect for working from home. If home is your sanctuary, this house is it!
Meticulously restored with attention to detail + flawless finishes. Fully updated, eat-in kitchen has granite + subway tile + marmoleum flooring. Formal dining w/fireplace + vintage wainscoting + beautiful built-ins. Three sunny bedrooms upstairs feature large windows, ample closets and built-in floor-to-ceiling bookcases. Sumptuous, high end bath remodels with custom Ann Sacks tiles, Pratt & Larson tile, Rejuvenation and Restoration Hardware fixtures, marble floors and heated tile floors. The space feels light and airy, enhanced by 9′-0′ high ceilings on the main and 8′-3″ ceilings upstairs. Brazilian Cherry hardwoods in the bedrooms, staircase and living and dining rooms are both durable and handsome. The large main floor laundry/mudroom has plentiful storage. Systems updates include seismic retrofit, furnace, AC, tankless water heater, electrical panel, custom retaining wall, custom garage door and shed, to name a few. Covered front porch + low maintenance yard with private back patio + shed. Enjoy the vibrant, walkable neighborhood with world class cafes, bars and shops, all within a few blocks, come home to comfort!
3 bed | 2 bath | 1828 sq. ft.
MLS# 20278885 | Taxes: $1,306 (not a typo) | Lot Size: .06 Acre
The rain is back and so are we! 1956 Concordia glass + brick Birkemeier on 1/4 acre. Cool Bones + cool architecture + big, private yard. Vaulted ceilings, big sunny windows, refinished hardwoods. Primary BR includes handsome custom bathroom w/skylight + vaulted shower. Both bathrooms have all new finishes. 2x oversized garage. Bonus basement space w/egress. Fresh paint in+out. Newer roof + furnace. DEQ cert. Near Faubian elementary, New Seasons, Alberta + Dekum.
3 bed | 2 bath | 2456 sq. ft.
Taxes: $4,655.72 / 2019 Lot Size: .25 Acre
MLS# 20455169
Remember the Milwaukie mid-century estate down the steep, winding driveway? At the bottom was a creek and a swimming pool. Next door there were goats. So. Much. Work.
There was the cute, beach-cabin like home in the SW hills, remember that one? I loved it more than you.
The rambling NE ranch with the enormous, end-of-days retaining wall? You loved that one more than me.
We bounced around both sides of the river, and right up against the river. We saw it all and in the process, you learned that your perfect home was turnkey, not a project, a roomy yard, but not too big, mostly one-level with extra rooms upstairs for guests. And the perfect garden has lots of purple flowers. Smarten up your garden with eco composite decking which looks great and is eco friendly.
Sometimes is hard to take care of your garden since the wild animals like raccoons and squirrels come at night and eat some of the plans, often, squirrels will steal ripening fruits and vegetables to snack on, especially soft and juicy produce such as squash, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and melons. Frustratingly, they often don’t even eat the entire thing! Squirrels will not only attack your gardens, but your bird feeders as well.
Twice a year squirrel control in Houston hits an activity peak. This is because squirrels have 2 litters per year and they like to find attics to have a safe and secure place to raise their young. Squirrels in the attic pose the risk of home fires caused by gnawing so they should always be trapped and removed.
The Buckminster Fuller fan in me had the best time last weekend. 1. I saw clients I haven’t seen in years. 2. Nice drive to the country. 3. Toured a Geodesic dome!!
Dudes, it’s as cool as it seems. If you are future thinking, looking for a little slice of heaven (nearly an acre) to call your own, and can see yourself blossoming within a spherical dwelling, call me now and let me put your name on the list.
Sylvan Hills Cape Cod with lush landscape + large yard on a cul-de-sac. The living room has refinished hardwoods, wood-burning fireplace + cove ceilings. Family room has cork floors + gas fireplace. Remodeled kitchen has slab granite + maple cabinets. Formal dining w/bay window + new deck. Updated windows + fresh paint. Attached garage. Plenty of storage. Hoyt Arboretum, Portland Zoo, Children’s Museum, Portland Japanese Garden, Washington Park – all nearby! Ainsworth + Lincoln schools.
Our souls could use a little soothing so here is your visual zen moment. This old house is holding on. Hope you will too. Here’s to seeing the beauty wherever possible.
Easy to Love Ranch with .26 acre yard. One level living. 2 BR + 1 Bath with tub/shower. Original hardwoods in great shape. Bamboo floors in Kitchen + Dining. Central air + gas fireplace + built-ins. Slider to covered patio w/skylights. Huge, fenced backyard w/garden space + trees. New water heater + water main. Attic storage above attached, double garage.
Showing by appointment Saturday and Sunday 10-4.
2 bed | 1 bath | 1008 sq. ft. MLS# 20161146 | Taxes: $3308 | Lot Size: .26 Acre
Vintage Hollywood home with solid updates and lovely finishes. This is a truly sweet 4-square with high ceilings, gas fireplace and walnut hardwoods. Upstairs: 3 bedrooms + fir floors + big closets + 1 full bath. Downstairs: fully finished flex space with room for a family room + home office. Includes wet bar and full bathroom. Level, fenced backyard. Restored detached double garage. Wood-clad windows, lives so quiet inside. Beverly Cleary/Grant schools. High walk+bike+transit scores. HES=7
3 beds | 2.1 baths | 2305 sq. ft.
MLS# 20373415 | Taxes: $6,871 | Lot Size: .11 Acre
Lush garden home in Gladstone near the river. Wonderfully loved and cared for – this 1950 Cape Cod has original hardwood floors + triple pane windows. Big kitchen + wood cabinets. Updated bathroom features large hex floor tiles + new fixtures. On demand water heater + gas furnace. Fresh interior paint. Covered patio + private, fenced backyard with an astonishing green space habitat. Garden shed. Attached garage. Solid, dependable and updated. Ready to move right in.
3 bed | 1 bath | 1728 sq. ft. MLS# 220689228 | Taxes: $3932 | Lot Size: .11 Acre
I wish every sale could be as pretty in pink as a Dogwood in spring. But you know what’s even better than a pretty picture? A kind advocate on the other side who shares a common goal of doing the best for their client while playing fair.
It took months to close this sale. M O N T H S. With all the usual delays and a lot of extra twists and turns. My buyer was purchasing with a 1031 Exchange, adding a ticking clock to the whole scenario. Throw in an estate with unanticipated repairs needed. Right from the beginning it was a “I have my work cut out for me” type of sale. Plus the sellers are a family I know from growing up in the same neighborhood. Why is that important? It created inexplicable nuances and I’m sure another dimension for their agent to navigate. Knowing the sellers as the buyers rep, helped me put a human face on it for my buyer and I think helped close this deal. Anyways, rambling on here, but thank you to Jean and all the other hard-working agents out there who put in the extra time, attention and work to get our clients where they need to be.
This soothing, soulful Cherry Park Ranch is a blossoming masterpiece. Refinished hardwoods + flowing floor plan + curated spaces that nurture and enliven. This homebody haven offers cul-de-sac serenity + lots of one level living. Formal living + dining rooms share the central hearth. Room to dance in the rumpus room. Fresh NEW look + luxuriously tiled bathroom has tub + shower. Updated kitchen has skylight + gas stove + eating area. Powder room + laundry room. Double attached garage. Small, private backyard w/covered patio.
3 beds | 1.1 baths | 1762 sq. ft.
Taxes: $5,200 Lot Size: .16 Acre
Call to schedule a private showing.
Teri Toombs| Principal Broker | 503-522-1691 | ttoombs@livingroomre.com
Taken just a few months ago, this photo shows the wild, steep slopes of Mt. Hood in mid winter. It was a beautiful day to be on the mountain and it makes me pine for the rowdy outdoors of the northwest.
Today we are stay-at-home everythings but my team is still here helping sellers and buyers. It’s a much different world today, but we are learning how to traverse this new landscape. Please reach out if we can inform, reassure and help with all things real estate.
This season will pass, and I hope soon. In the meantime, stay safe and stay home.
CASH BUYERS here is your O P P O R T U N I T Y in Vernon. Monster sized units could be an awesome owner occupied with a rental OR family compound OR Vacant units allow for placing your own tenants in both sides. Hardwoods and fireplaces. Gas furnaces and newer water heaters. Tuck under garages. Kitchens are demo’ed and ready for a fresh start. Seller has architectural plans for 3 bedroom/2 bath units. Lots of potential, amazing location just blocks from Alberta Arts, Dekum triangle, Woodlawn, Alberta Park. HES=1 DEQ Certificates
2 bed | 1 bath | 2010 sq. ft. EACH UNIT buyer to confirm sq ft.
They are performed for the benefit of your lender by a third party (the appraiser) and paid by for you. For most buyers, they are a requirement of your loan. The purpose of an appraisal is to analyze the home and reassure the bank that the value and condition warrant giving you a loan at the agreed upon sales price. In other words, it’s worth what you’re paying.
Here is a lending scenario to help understand the effect a low appraisal can have on a buyer:
You are approved for a 20% down payment loan. For a $500,000 purchase, here is the math:
$500,000 purchase price
$100,000 total down payment
$400,000 loan amount
IF the appraisal comes in at $475,000 then the math changes:
$95,000 total down payment
$380,000 loan amount
But wait, your bid was $500,000.
In this case, the lender will still only lend you 80% ($380,000)of the appraised value ($475,000).
$500,000 purchase price
$380,000 total loan amount
$120,000 down payment needed to qualify for the loan
Let’s back up again. The sales contract states that both the buyer and the home must qualify for the loan. The appraisal is how your home qualifies for the loan. The appraisal falls under the financing contingency and therefore your earnest money deposit is protected, should you need to terminate the sale due to no longer qualifying for the loan. In the event of low appraisal, any of these things can happen:
-neither buyer nor seller are obligated to move forward with the sale. Either/or both buyer and seller can terminate the transaction and buyers earnest money is returned
-seller can lower the sales price to match the appraised price
-buyer can bridge the gap between sales price and appraised price, in this case bringing an additional $20,000 cash to closing.
-buyer and seller can meet somewhere in the middle with sales price
In multiple offers, where the sales price gets bid up, one of the things the seller is looking for is a buyer that has some cash to pad the deal if needed. There can be concerns about the price going too high to appraise. If a buyer does not (or cannot) provide assurance to the seller that an appraiser will bless the offering price, it may not make sense to take the highest offer, if appraisal does not come in at the sales price and the buyer cannot get the loan. The deal falls apart. This is why sellers will take a lower offer, with a bigger down payment. They don’t believe the higher price will appraise. This is why sellers love cash buyers – there is no appraisal requirement because there is no bank. In the event of multiple offers, some buyers have the cash to bring the extra down payment, or they might qualify to get a lower down payment loan.
You should know that in any multiple offer situation, I am gauging not only where the price will go, but also assessing how appraisal will go and what might come up. There are a lot of factors I am constantly assessing when showing homes and writing offers. It is all a balancing act of buyer comfort, market demand and of course, the appraiser!
Are your eyes glazed over, is your thought bubble saying “Who even thinks about these things?!!” I do. That’s why you need me. I’m the one who thinks about these things. Because, why fight so hard to get into first position, only to have appraisal issues in the home stretch?
Farm + retreat in the city. Unique home offers something special for buyers on a budget. Adorable nest has kitchen w/gas range, maple cabinets + concrete counters, bathroom with skylight, cozy master upstairs w/balcony overlooking this urban farm. High eff mini-split + water heater 2017. Garden shed, raised beds, covered patio, pizza oven, chicken coop, + new fence. Woodstock at your fingertips. Come See!
OPEN SATURDAY + SUNDAY 12-2
2 bed | 1 bath | 867 sq. ft. MLS# 19238228 | Taxes: $2,056.95, 2018 | Lot Size: .11 Acre
WHAT to say first? The seamless hardwoods throughout the main floor? The restored original woodwork doors and built-ins? Vintage exterior brick detailing? It’s HARD to say what I love more. I DO LOVE the attention to details. Honoring vintage with lighting reproductions comes to mind. Speaking of light, this home really leaves the impression it has been LIGHTLY LIVED IN and LOVED IMMENSELY.
My DREAM KITCHEN has hardwoods + quartz counters + farmhouse sink + gas range + hood + stainless steel appliances + baker’s station.That’s right. A place for the pastry chef in your life to create.
The bathroom on the main could not be cuter w/fish scale tiled shower surround + small hex floor tiles. All fixtures have been replaced.
Downstairs, find the 3rd non-conforming bedroom + full bath + laundry/office + family room.
The BIG Cully yard has a restored covered patio + raised beds + lush, mature plantings + shed.
Attached garage, newer, high efficiency gas furnace, AC. HES=7.
3 bed | 2 bath | 1720 sq. ft.
Taxes: $4106 Lot Size: .16 Acre
MLS# 19670041
Set up from the street, with a well-designed floor plan, this beauty features a true foyer for arriving, while maximizing square footage. The living room has high ceilings, a gas fireplace, walnut floors. Formal dining has period built-ins. The tiled kitchen has fresh paint, dishwasher, disposal, and a stainless steel fridge. Off the kitchen you’ll find a tiled mudroom + powder room.
The bedrooms are upstairs. Sweet as honey fir floors, large closets + storage. The bathroom has a clawfoot tub, wall sconce lighting and vintage perfect cabinetry.
The full, finished basement features a wet bar, wine fridge, travertine tiles and outside entrance, as well as a custom tile shower in the full bath and laundry with washer and dryer.
Updated windows, newer water service + pex plumbing. Hi-efficiency gas furnace. Sewer 2011, radon mitigation 2014. No tank found.
Central location in Hollywood, near Beaumont Village and Grant Park. Tree-lined avenue with high transit/walk/bike scores. R-38 ceiling insulation. HES = 7.
OPEN SATURDAY, September 7th, 12:00-4:00pm
OPEN SUNDAY, September 8th, 1:00-4:00pm
Looking for something that will take your breath away? For a start, this view should do the trick. Or perhaps you’d rather a territorial view? Mt. Hood? Mt. St. Helens? Forest or river? I’ve seen ’em and I’ve sold ’em. Give me a call and I’ll show you all the secret spots to catch a view and buy your perfect home.
We’ve sold a cabin or two, and we’ve seen a whole lot more! Do you share our passion for the woodsy architecture found in the shadow of Mt. Hood? Then give us a call. We just toured this old timer up the Historic Columbia River Highway and what a riverfront beauty. Summer time swims and snowy time romps await you in what could be an amazing second (or even first) home. Flannel not included.
Vintage Buckman Duplex modernized for buyer confidence. Period details feature refinished fir floors, high ceilings, built-in bookshelves, picture rails, french doors and original wood lap siding. Updates include new roof, gutters, fence, water main as well as newer vinyl windows, gas furnace and electrical panel.
1726 SE Alder: $1850/month, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, covered deck 960 sf
1728 SE Alder: $1785/month, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1304 sf
PLUS
Unfinished basement: exterior entrance + bathroom, 1284 sf
Buyer to verify triplex potential.
2 water heaters. Storage + Shared Laundry.
Please respect tenants privacy and schedule an exclusive showing.
MLS# 19102092| Taxes: $6,046.44 | Lot Size: .08 Acre
What is your budget? I can help. Where do you want to live? I can help. When are you ready to buy or sell? I can help. Whatever your numbers are, I’m here, ready to help. Just call my numbers.
We LOVE a home with a pool and look at this one! Such a beauty, and just in time for the hot days ahead. We know our buyer will have the time of their lives here. Cheers, buddy!
One of the things I love about Portland is how much green space we have right at our fingertips. In less than 5 minutes by car, from my home in SE Portland, I can be atop Mt. Tabor. Looking out over the city, and walking around the sparkling blue waters of the reservoir is one of my favorite places for a quick trip to nature. Trees, dogs and water. And lots of green, green grass.
With four rose gardens and a fifth garden brimming with rhododendrons, there is no more quintessential Portland place than the Ladd’s Addition neighborhood. Find a bench and soak up the rays, read a book, smell the roses. If you are looking to buy or sell and want a local expert, give me a call. I’ve been living in Ladd’s Addition since 2006, buying and selling homes in all of the Portland metro area since 2003.
Mid-century condo in the heart of Cully. Sensible floor plan, in end unit. In-home laundry + private back yard. Original hardwoods + double paned windows. Tiled kitchen w/freshly painted cabinets + dishwasher + farmhouse sink. All appliances stay. One deeded parking space. 1/2 block off street, down driveway. Exterior renovation complete and beautiful. Solid purchase. Great opportunity for home ownership.
2 beds |1 bath | 806 sq. ft.
Taxes: $2357 Monthly HOA’s: $275 ($340 at end of July)
MLS# 19197960
1925 cottage is updated and renewed throuout including crawlspace repair in 2015 by Western Construction. Bamboo floors, granite counters, tiled bathroom with tub and shower. Bedroom with slider and trex deck. Forced air gas furnace 2010. Water heater 2013.
Detached ADU new in 2017. Full kitchen with built-in microwave, stainless appliances, engineered wood floors. Tiled bath w/radiant floor heat + tub + shower.
OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday 5/18 & 5/19 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
350 NE 73rd Ave. Portland, OR 97213
This North Tabor English bungalow has vintage style & substance. Truly a charming character with good bones, just ready for some love. Nice hardwood floors, fireplace, unique cove ceilings, picture rails. Formal dining. 2 BR + bonus room up. High ceiling + dry basement. Big, private deck + backyard. Gas furnace. Attached garage. Plenty of storage. Sweet central location near Montavilla Park, Mt Tabor, shopping & dining.
2 bed + bonus room up | 1 bath | 1564 sq. ft.
Taxes: $4260 Lot Size: .14 Acre
MLS# 19440298
Spacious, gorgeous, mid-century with stylish updates + original character. New roof, paint, furnace. Remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Airy, light and bright main floor, lower level family room with fireplace and original bar + private guest room. Vintage flavor intat. Spacious yard w/gorgeous in ground pool. Will not disappoint.
Well cared-for farmhouse just a hop, skip and jump from FoPo and Woodstock. New paint inside and out, refinished hardwoods and fresh landscaping. 2015 updates include new roof, water heater, furnace, elcetrical panel and remodeled bath. Come see and discover how affordable home ownership can be.
3 bed | 1 bath | 1438 sq. ft.
Taxes: $2,839 Lot Size: .09 Acre
MLS# 19435509
Springtime cherry blossoms. remind me this sweetest home Lil Cupcake. I mean, look at this photo, you can’t help but feel good. Anchoring the Dekum/Piedmont neighborhood, and garnering immediate attention in the marketplace, this nest went quick.
List price: $349,000
Sold price: $378,500
Pending in 3 days
Closed June 6, 2017
Looking for great results in a home sale or purchase? Let’s connect!
Lived in lightly and updated for lasting value. Kitchen has eating bar + new stainless stove, hood + dishwasher. Dining open to kitchen + patio. Gas fireplace + Central Air. Updated windows + engineered hardwoods. Attached, over-sized double garage with opener. Covered porch + patio, garden shed, fenced backyard. Ideal location on quiet street near shopping, parks, transit.
OPEN SATURDAY 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
OPEN SUNDAY 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
3 bed | 1 bath | 1318 sq. ft.
Taxes: $4.073 Lot Size: .11 Acre
Listed at $450,000 
