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BERRY PICKING ON SAUVIE ISLAND

Posted on July 27, 2022July 13, 2022 by Aryne + Dulcinea

We love to go berry picking! Getting out to the farms, picking yummy berries, and concocting great things to share with friends and neighbors is our idea of summer fun! Jams, crisps, pies, oh my! Here are some spots you can go pick berries this summer.

Columbia farms U-Pick
Sauvie Island farms
Topaz Farms

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STONE FRUIT TREATS

Posted on July 20, 2022July 13, 2022 by Aryne + Dulcinea

Stone fruits are a tasty and healthy treat during the summer and they usually grow in bounty. Need some ideas for those bushels of stone fruits? How about a classic peach pie? Maybe a cherry and almond milk ice pop for dairy free friends? Super summer plum syrup you can add to iced drinks all summer long? Bring these out the next time you are with friends or give your neighbors an unexpected gift from your kitchen!

NO AC? BEST WAYS TO KEEP YOUR HOUSE COOL IN HOT WEATHER

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Aryne + Dulcinea

Like last summer, we may need to get creative about how we keep cool this summer, try these old school, no ac ideas and keep it cool in your house.

1. Keep blinds, windows, and doors closed during the day

2. Adjust your ceiling fans if they are rotating clockwise (counter-clockwise actually moves air around better)

3. Place a shallow bowl of ice water in front of your standing fans

4. Open as many windows and doors in the evening as possible

5. Close off hotter sections of your house by putting up heavy cloths, or blankets. (We know…not so pretty, but it can really keep out the heat).

A REAL ESTATE NAP…?

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Aryne + Dulcinea

Folks are often surprised to hear that July can be a quiet time for real estate. Spring is chock full of new listings, open houses, offer writing and inspections. The 4th of July holiday is the official start of summer fun. Typically, we pause our listing schedule on June 30, and pick it back up in mid to late July. This schedule gives folks time to go on vacation, hit the music festivals and entertain out of towners. Early July is not the only nap time of the year, the end of August can be slow too. If you are considering selling a property, reach out to us and we will discuss the hottest times of the year to list your home – we bet you’ll be surprised!