I was not entirely sure about getting white quartz countertops when my designer recommended it. I was worried about staining and keeping the beautiful clean shine that made it look fit for a magazine. One day cleaning my filtered water spout per the dealer’s instructions using Soft Scrub, I decided to try it on my countertops. There are so many products out there that make promises and I’ve been disappointed but Soft Scrub delivered and my countertops look great!
Stunning Modern in the heart of Southeast. Bright, open main floor; high ceilings, fireplace, wood flooring, open kitchen w/quartz, tile, generous breakfast bar, private deck & den/office. Vaulted master suite, 2 additional beds & laundry up. Daylight lower level features family room/guest suite, add’l storage & walk-out patio into private corner-lot garden w/established flora & hardscaping. Central location; blocks from Hawthorne, Belmont, Division amenities & Sunnyside Environmental School and park.
3 bedroom Bungalow in historic Piedmont. Vintage 1928 charm & updated throughout. Newer roof, new exterior paint, remodeled bathroom & kitchen with quartz counters, tile work, new appliances & fixtures. Hardwoods, craftsman woodwork, beautiful gardens & entertainment areas. Unfinished basement with good ceiling height. One block from Peninsular Park, tennis courts, gardens, public pool.
Timing is everything when you are trying to sell and buy a home during a global pandemic. We originally listed the Wood’s home in April but found that the timing wasn’t quite right for their higher price point home. We took a break and waited. In the mean time, the Wood’s tried not to fall in love with too many homes knowing that they still needed to sell theirs first.
By June with the market picking up again we decided to give it another try. We listed the third week of June with a new price & a refreshed front door, house numbers & lighting. Showing activity was up and we received an offer within the first week.
The Wood’s had been eyeing one particular home for a couple of weeks – a 1990’s home in Hallinan that was painted white & remodeled to perfection. By the time we went to see it, the price had dropped significantly and showing activity was way up. The Wood’s made a competitive offer and went pending the same day as their current home!
From the light oak front door to the fresh white paint & white oak floors throughout the home, everything has a zen like feel. The spaces are bright with tons of natural light – perfect for growing a plethora of plants. The master suite is it’s own special sanctuary with a remodeled bathroom and doors to the patio. The kitchen has been refreshed with marbled quartz counters and new appliances. The modern style of the home is everything that the Wood’s wanted.
As luck would have it, we closed on the Wood’s current house & the new house on the same day. Timing is Everything!
The Henderson family are good friends of ours and have wanted to move to Lake Oswego for a few years. While we focused their search mainly around Westlake, we looked at homes all over Lake Oswego. Their dream home ended up being one that they initially passed on because of the extensive dark oak millwork. Luckily, a similar home is on the market with all of the millwork painted white. This home feels light and bright and fits their taste well, however the layout isn’t exactly what they need. After seeing the white millwork, the Hendersons were able to visualize what that might look like in the other home. The home was taken off the market briefly to have new quartz counters, new appliances and updated light fixtures installed. As soon as the home hit the market again, the Hendersons had a renewed vision and swooped in to make an offer right away!
The layout of this home is just what the family is looking for. With a large open kitchen, pantry and formal dining room there is plenty of room to entertain guests. Upstairs the large master suite, 3 additional bedrooms and a bonus room with a 3rd full bathroom is perfect for their two children and family who visit from the mid-west.
The Henderson’s plan to brighten up their new space with white millwork. Once they move in, they plan to thank those neighbors whose home helped them visualize what could be! Welcome to Lake Oswego Hendersons!
