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Preventing Water Intrusion

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Is Water Finding Its Way Into Your Home?

It’s raining a lot right now! The moment water hits the peak of your roof, it rolls down towards your gutters, it has to get off and away from your home. Take a look below at a few ideas to keep your house dry in this rainy weather.

  • Keep your gutters clean and in good condition.
  • Once water comes out of the downspouts, where does it go? Be sure to divert the water at least 6 feet away from your home.
  • Check the slope of the ground around your house – is it sloping toward your home? Be sure it is sloping away to keep water moving in the right direction.
  • Further methods like trench drains, French drains, sump pumps, bioswales, and dry wells could be in order to keep your house free of moisture intrusion.

If you need a drainage contractor, reach out to us so we can help!

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Forest Glen Garden Cottage

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Forest Glen Garden Cottage

13775 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, #18 Beaverton, OR 97008

Offered at $179,000

   2 BEDROOM |  1 BATH |  960 SQ FT
MLS #22490602 | TAXES: $2,541

Delight in this 55+, light-filled two bedroom, one bathroom spacious cottage style townhome complete with detached garage, large living room with tall ceilings, skylights, open kitchen, and in-unit laundry room. New flooring and paint throughout. Walk out onto the garden-side open patio perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining, wander the well kept grounds at Forest Glen, and enjoy 14 meals a month. With a walk score of 58 and a bike score of 67, get to shopping, parks, and downtown Beaverton with ease.

OPEN THIS WEEKEND
SAT, 1/8 from 1PM – 3PM
SUN, 1/9 from 1PM – 3PM

PLEASE SEE LISTING FOR COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES.

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? 

  • Community Center at Village Glen
  • AMC Dine-in Theater
  • New Seasons Market
  • Insomnia Coffee Co
  • Murrayhill Lake
  • Pizzicato Pizza
  • Murrayhill Taphouse
  • Whole Foods Market
  • Crumbl Cookies
  • Coffee Rush
  • Sesame Donuts
  • Mod Pizza
  • La Provence Boulangerie
  • Little Big Burger
  • Ava Roasteria
  • Green Dog Pet Supply

HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:  

GENERAL FEATURES

  • Cottage #18 at the Village at Forest Glen – A 55+ Community.
  • Amenities abound! The monthly HOA fee provides:
    • Utilities (water, sewer, garbage, cable)
    • Community center with activities and 14 dinners each month.
    • Beautiful pond with wildlife! Perfect for walks with your friends or your pet.

BONUS FEATURES

  • New whole-house water filtration system
  • New laminate flooring throughout condo
  • Mini split heating and cooling installed 2020

BEDROOMS

  • Spacious primary bedroom, with large walk-in closet, windows overlooking the backyard, pond and walking path
  • Second bedroom in front of unit with closet and big windows
  • New ceiling fans in both bedrooms

KITCHEN

  • New refrigerator
  • Large walk-in pantry and laundry room just behind the kitchen

LIVING ROOM

  • Open and bright living room with vaulted ceilings
  • Back door opens to patio with view of the pond and access to storage space

OUTDOOR SPACES

  • Large patio facing the pond
  • Outdoor/patio storage closet makes hiding summer furniture easy!

GARAGE

  • Detached single car garage with automatic door steps away from the cottage

 

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Make Your Real Estate Plans for 2022 Early!

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Happy Holidays everyone! If 2022 is the year you make your next real estate move, contact us early. Even if your plans are months away, it is best to talk to us as early as possible to get you the information you need to best prepare.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

NEW LOAN LIMIT JUST RELEASED

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Wowza! The official and new 2022 conforming loan limit is now $647,200 (an increase of $98,950 from $548,250 in 2021).

This gives buyers much more purchase power and if you have any other lender questions, contact us today and we will put you in touch with a few wonderful lenders to talk to!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

12 Best Air Purifying Plants

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As we go back inside and spend more time indoors – why not bring nature inside with you? And BONUS, clean toxins from the air! Not only very on trend with decor, house plants cleanse the air giving you cleaner, fresher air to breathe indoors. Check out this list on Neha Kandwal’s Eco Blog.

Image by Neha Kandwal

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Share Warmth & Joy!

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Join us in our annual coat drive! We are collecting NEW coats and jackets for all age groups. Drop your donation off at our office or contact us if you would like us to pick up your donation. Thank you for your caring and generosity!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Coveted Cully! House With Attached ADU On Large Lot!

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Coveted Cully! House With Attached ADU On Large Lot!

6225 NE Emerson Street, Portland, OR 97218

Offered at $607,000

   3 BEDROOM + LOFT |  2 BATH |  2,051 SQ FT
MLS #21523772 | TAXES: $6,534

 

Comfortable and versatile on an oversized lot with room for everyone!  Multigenerational living, rental space, or separate home office or art studio! This property has a single family home with three bedrooms and one bath, large living room and kitchen, mud and laundry room, and a fully permitted attached ADU. Light-filled and spacious, the ADU features a bedroom loft space, lots of built-in storage, and an open floor plan. Large corner lot is ready to garden or entertain. Walk to parks, cafes, and more! With a bike score of 91, get to where you love with ease!

PLEASE SEE LISTING FOR COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES.

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? 

  • Wellington Park
  • La Oaxaqueña Grocery Store
  • Cracker Box Tavern
  • Cully Central
  • Prescott Cafe
  • Mgwalexs Hawaiian Grill
  • Albertsons
  • Starbucks
  • 7-Eleven
  • Bison Coffeehouse
  • Khunamokwst Park
  • Angel Food and Fun
  • Fatsquatch PDX
  • Oakshire Beer Hall
  • Side Yard Farm & Kitchen
  • Taqueria Los Tres Hermanos

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

TWO UNITS, ONE FANTASTIC PROPERTY

  • Versatility, comfort, outdoor spaces and open floor plans in this single family home with attached ADU
  • Beautiful finishes and excellent updates throughout
  • Large .23 lot perfect for gardening and entertaining
  • Shared laundry on site
  • Bike Score – 91

SINGLE FAMILY HOME FEATURES

  • 3 beds/1 bath
  • Dining room
  • Kitchen with large island and butcher block counters
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Mud room

ADU FEATURES

  • Sleeping loft
  • Built in storage
  • Open floor plan
  • 1 bath
  • Exposed beams
  • High ceilings
  • Butcher block counters in kitchen
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Double pane windows
  • Insulation
  • Electric wall heaters

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

VINTAGE RETREAT IN ARBOR LODGE!

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VINTAGE RETREAT IN ARBOR LODGE!

6524 N Fenwick Avenue, Portland, OR 97217

Offered at $594,900

   3 BEDROOM |  2 BATH |  2,243 SQ FT
MLS #21356169 | TAXES: $3,885

Step inside this classic Tudor featuring original mahogany built-ins and trim, original tile on the fireplace, oak and fir floors, formal living and dining rooms, and two full baths. Retro kitchen with eat-in nook, large basement spaces for storage and more, and cozy bonus room upstairs. Wooded green space in the backyard full of low-maintenance native plants and raised vegetable beds perfect for gardening and entertaining. With an 84 walk score and a biker’s paradise score of 100, get to all the places you love with ease!

OPEN THIS WEEKEND
SAT, 11/13 FROM 1PM – 3PM
SUN, 11/14 FROM 1PM – 3PM

PLEASE SEE LISTING FOR COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES.

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? 

  • New Seasons Market
  • Tiny Bubble Room
  • MAX Yellow Line
  • Burrito Azteca
  • The Nite Hawk
  • Sushi One
  • The Old Gold
  • MAC Wine Cellars
  • Mee Dee Thai Cuisine
  • Fred Meyer
  • Look Long Brewing
  • Arbor Lodge, Peninsula, Patton Square, Gammans & Skidmore Bluffs Parks
  • Firelight Yoga
  • Stacks Coffeehouse
  • Backyard Social
  • La Bonita
  • Spitz Döner Kebab
  • Thai Ginger
  • Madrona Hill Cafe
  • Mad Science
  • Adidas Campus
  • Barlow Tavern
  • NoPo Paws
  • Letterpress PDX
  • Haymaker Whiskey Bar
  • Milk Glass Market

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:  

  • Arbor Lodge English style home with classic details, excellent bonus spaces and plenty of storage
  • NEW roof (2017), siding, and exterior paint
  • NEW – light fixtures, casement window on upper level, sash cords on main floor windows
  • Fresh interior paint
  • Original oak floors throughout main level and fir upstairs
  • Retro kitchen with nook, updated appliances including brand new stainless steel range (2020)
  • Gas fireplace with beautiful tile installed in 2008
  • Original mahogany built-ins and window trim in kitchen, living & dining rooms
  • Second floor primary bedroom, full bath and cozy library
  • Two bedrooms and full bath on main floor
  • Full unfinished basement with laundry, storage room and tuck under garage
  • Tuck under garage with newer (2018) custom hand built carriage style garage doors
  • Exquisitely landscaped, low-maintenance private back yard filled with native plants, a raised vegetable bed, cultivars selected to provide year-round interest and blooms. 
  • Tree-shaded deck perfect for backyard barbecues and summer happy hours
  • Mature fruit trees on side of the home
  • Automated timed drip irrigation system in front and back yards
  • WALK SCORE – 84, BIKE SCORE – 100

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

2021 Neighborhood Favorites!

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We are so grateful for this nod from our neighbors on Nextdoor!
We continually strive to bring you the very best service with each and every transaction we work on. You are our top priority and getting you what you desire is what we work so hard to do!
Thank you Nextdoor neighbors, you’ve made us your favorite and you’re our favorite, too!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

A Little Vino Would Be Keeno in this Overlook MCM!

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A Little Vino Would Be Keeno in this Overlook MCM!

2110 N Ainsworth Street, Portland, OR 97217

Offered at $569,000

   2 BEDROOM |  1.1 BATH |  2,244 SQ FT
MLS #21059676 | TAXES: $3,907

Cherished 1950 Overlook gem – this mid-century modern home will delight you throughout! Highlights include: Philippine mahogany accents, hardwood floors, original tile in kitchen and eat-in nook, formal living and dining rooms, wood burning fireplace, beautifully remodeled bath, crown moulding, updated Milgard windows, full basement with side entrance and additional half bath, and a whole house water filtration system. Don’t miss the fully licensed and bonded winery in the detached two-car garage! Landscaped Oregon native culinary herb and vegetable garden, patios and pergolas – garden and entertain throughout your yard. With a walk score of 75 and a biker’s paradise score of 100, get around the city with ease.

OPEN THIS WEEKEND
SAT, 11/06 FROM 1PM – 3PM
SUN, 11/07 FROM 1PM – 3PM

PLEASE SEE LISTING FOR COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES.

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? 

  • Milk Glass Market
  • Grind House Coffee
  • La Bonita
  • Sushi One
  • NoPo Paws
  • Burrito Azteca
  • The Old Gold
  • Barlow Tavern
  • George’s Corner
  • The Nite Hawk
  • Stacks Coffeehouse
  • Thai Ginger
  • Arbor Lodge, Peninsula, Patton Square, Gammans & Skidmore Bluffs Parks
  • Mee Dee Thai Cuisine
  • MAC Wine Cellars
  • Backyard Social
  • Adidas Campus
  • Yorgo’s Greeley Ave Bar + Grill
  • Spitz Doner Kebab
  • Letterpress PDX
  • Atomic Pizza
  • Madonna Hill Cafe
  • New Seasons Market
  • Gonzalez Taqueria
  • Haymaker Whiskey Bar
  • Firelight Yoga

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:  

LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, ENTRY

  • Beautifully refinished original Philippine mahogany mantle
  • Wood burning fireplace
  • Original Philippine mahogany trim
  • Original oak floors throughout main level and oak parquet floor in entry
  • Large open windows let in natural light
  • Milgard windows throughout home installed in 2011
  • Aqua Pure whole house water filtration system

GARAGE/WINERY

  • Detached 2-car garage is a fully licensed and bonded winery
  • Home Occupancy Permit for Winery issued in 2011.
  • All federal, state and local permits are transferable with sale
  • Separate and unique electrical panel for garage/winery
  • Plumbing for 2 sinks

KITCHEN

  • Spacious chef’s kitchen
  • Original tile work on countertops re-grouted in 2021
  • Newer vinyl flooring
  • Excellent storage
  • Newly installed can lights

BATHROOMS

  • Large bathroom with original tile
  • Fully-permitted half bathroom in basement added in 2011

BEDROOMS

  • Primary bedroom features beautiful corner windows overlooking private back patio
  • Second bedroom’s corner windows overlook private, grapevine covered arbor and brick patio.
  • Crown moulding installed by the owner

BASEMENT

  • Full unfinished basement with outside entrance
  • Permitted half bath

HVAC

  • Gas furnace installed in 2013
  • Hot water heater installed in 2020

EXTERIOR

  • Two car driveway and garage
  • Professionally landscaped front yard featuring Oregon native culinary herb and vegetable garden plumbed for irrigation system.
  • Private sandstone terrace and brick tile patio in backyard
  • Custom built garden and tool shed
  • Fully fenced corner lot with newer south side fencing

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

PORTLAND FALL (OR ANYTIME) WALKS

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Walking around the city is a great way to get to know it, revere it, contemplate, and get some great exercise. Take a look at these classic Portland walks here.

  • The Classic – Downtown Waterfront Loop Walk.
  • Concordia Neighborhood Greenways Walk.
  • Heart of St. Johns Peninsula Walk.
  • Historic Kerns Walk.
  • Jade District Mt. Tabor Loop Walk.
  • Lents Green Ring Walk.
  • North Portland Bike to Books Tour Walk.
  • NW Stairs and Trails Loop Walk.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Our 2nd Annual Love Fest For Houses Painted Black

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We swoon over a gorgeous black house! Delectable and sometimes a bit spooky, they are a perfect pairing for Fall! They actually bring focus to form and highlight the landscape around them. This is our 2nd annual celebration of the achromatic choice that brings a bit of drama and style to any house!

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

SOPHISTICATED PORTLAND IN LAIR HILL

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SOPHISTICATED PORTLAND IN LAIR HILL

124 SW Meade Street, Portland, OR 97201

Offered at $722,000

   3 BEDROOM |  2 BATH |   2,904 SQ FT
MLS #21083774 | TAXES: $7,921

Step into this elegant Victorian home with modern amenities and upgrades throughout. Tucked away on a quiet street and stylishly appointed, this classic home boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, open gourmet kitchen, den, sunroom, and bonus space upstairs. The primary bedroom has a separate space for office or creative pursuits. Complete with full basement with cedar closets and tuck under garage, private landscaped yard, a 77 walk score, and an 83 bike score so you can get around the city with ease!

PLEASE SEE LISTING FOR COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES.

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? WALKABLE FAVORITES + WALK TIME!

  • 3 – 5 Minutes
    • Cedarwood Waldorf School
    • Under Armour/Duniway Track
    • MAX Orange Line
    • 7-Eleven convenience store
    • Lair Hill Park
  • 10 – 20 Minutes
    • PSU/Lincoln Hall
    • Terwilliger Blvd Parkway
    • South Waterfront
    • OHSU Tram
    • Keller Auditorium
    • Waterfront Park
  • 25 – 40 Minutes
    • Pioneer Courthouse Square (Portland’s Living Room)
    • Powell’s Books
    • The Pearl District
    • Portland Art Museum
    • Providence Park

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:  Welcome to the Susie C. Post House #4 in the heart of Lair Hill!

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Eligible for placement on the National Register of Historic Places
• Original wood siding and stained glass door
• ADT security system and sensor lights over the garage
• Velux Skylights throughout the home! All operate by remote and have blackout blinds
• Newer oak flooring in dining room and passageway
• Original fir floors in salon and main floor bedroom
• 50 foot sewer line (2019)
• 50 year roof (2004)

SALON

• Beautiful walnut built-ins
• Newer sheetrock on ceiling
• Newer light fixtures
• Gorgeous wide pocket door separating dining room • Fresh paint

LIVING ROOM

• Opens to kitchen
• Vermont Castings Vigilant wood stove
• Comfy and convenient couch is built-in!

SUNROOM

• Bright south facing addition completed by the previous owners
• French doors open into the living room
• Open closet with window built in 2021
• Concrete aggregate floor continues out to back deck

KITCHEN

• Beautifully remodeled open and bright
• High end stainless steel appliances: Bertazzoni range (2013 Bosch) dishwasher (2002)
• Nutone kitchen exhaust vent
• Butcher block and marble counters

SECOND STORY
  • Primary bedroom features dressing area with closets, built in desk, skylight and newer sliding doors that lead to a private deck with a view
  • New remote controlled Sun Setter awning provides excellent shade for hot days
  • Library ladder leads to a secret loft, with a skylight, above the primary bedroom – fantastic storage space
BATHROOMS

Main floor bath

• Complete remodel in 2015 features a pocket door to the sun room with slate tile flooring, Carrera marble wall tile and an ADA height Toto toilet

Second floor bath

  • Complete remodel in 2011 with honed granite countertops, glass block shower surround and an ADA height Gerber toilet
  • Laundry closet with new washer and dryer
BASEMENT
  • Full unfinished basement with workshop, cedar closet with two sets of double doors
  • Tuck-under attached garage has room for a car and plenty of storage
  • Sump pump installed by Terra Firma (2016) diverts water draining to a trench drain
HVAC
  • Carrier central AC unit (2007)
  • Carrier natural gas furnace (2012)
  • Rinnai Tankless water heater (2009)
WINDOWS
  • Main floor features 14’ windows
  • Custom window coverings throughout the house
  • Newer Thermopane double hung windows in the main floor bedroom, kitchen, and living room
  • Original windows have newer sash cords
OUTDOOR AMENITIES
  • Plenty of privacy in the backyard provided by landscaping and fences. East side fence was installed in 2008, south and west fences were installed in 2020
  • Fantastic potters’ shed/greenhouse with electricity
  • Firewood, contained bamboo, and tomato vine on west side of yard
  • Two new hose bibs and valves
  • Patio off sunroom and kitchen perfect for dining with natural gas piped out for outdoor a grill (no more propane tanks!)

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

It’s Apple Season!

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Happy Fall! It’s apple season and a wonderful time to get out to farms and enjoy apples.

HOW TO PLANT AN APPLE TREE

Growing a fruit tree on your property can be very rewarding for you and for your community! HERE are some tips for planting apple trees from Seed Savers Exchange.

 

HOT APPLE TONIC

While sipping on hot apple cider is a treat, for a health boost this fall, try this hot apple tonic from MaxLiving instead!

 

 

 

 

LOCAL U-PICK APPLES

Want to go apple picking? Get out of the city and check out these farms for your apple “projects”: DOUGLAS FARMS, JOSSY FARMS, AND MORE

 

APPLE GALETTE

This is such a delicious dessert and very easy to make! Take a look at this recipe for apple galette from Broma Bakery.

 

 

 

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Why Pricing Your Home Correctly is Critical In Our Market

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When we work with our selling clients, we emphasize the power of presentation and pricing as a marketing tool for their listings. And when both are aligned, we achieve great success. Understanding that your property is unique, our pricing strategy coupled with our prepping support will get you top dollar for your sale. Watch Jenelle Issacson, owner of Living Room Realty, explain more.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Feature Photo by Tierra Mallorca on Unsplash

Gutter Cleaning Time!

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GUTTERS – DO THEY NEED CLEANING?

Did you know that when we meet our foundation contractors to look at an issue, more times than not, the now very expensive fix was caused by clogged gutters? When gutters aren’t clean and free of debris, they create leaks, clogs, and water pools up at the base of your home, causing foundation issues. Keep your gutters functioning by cleaning them out now (before the rains begin) and in the spring.
Need some help? Check out these gutter cleaning specialists.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Late Summer Harvest

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Our gardens and local farms are beginning to wind down from high production, and we’re delighting in juicy tomatoes, plump zucchinis, and sweet corn. Apples and pears are coming in, figs are bursting, and some stone fruits are still perfect for plucking!

Want to know more about when foods are harvested? Take a look at the Oregon Harvest Calendar here.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Alberta Arts Paradise!

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Alberta Arts Paradise!

4807 NE 21st Avenue, Portland, OR 97211

Offered at $779,000

  3 BEDROOM | 2.1 BATH |  2,660 SQFT
MLS #21422010 | TAXES: $4,674

Beautifully remodeled 1908 Alberta Arts bungalow w/ attention to period details. 3 bed, 2.1 bath light-filled home! Formal living + dining rooms, gorgeous kitchen + baths, original fir floors + bonus spaces. Basement has ext entrance, studio, family room + office. Situated on a corner lot, perfect for gardening + entertaining. Versatile + rare, this home has a walk score of 87 and a bike score of 82. Enjoy your private oasis and get around the city with ease.

PLEASE SEE LISTING FOR COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES.

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

  • Salt & Straw
  • Proud Mary Cafe
  • Thicket Garden Center
  • Pine State Biscuits
  • Mimosa Studios – Paint Your Own Pottery
  • Alberta Park
  • Tin Shed Garden Cafe
  • Alberta Cooperative Grocery
  • Gumba
  • Petite Provence Boulangerie
  • Ecovibe
  • Bollywood Theater
  • Little Big Burger

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

GENERAL FEATURES

  • Top to bottom remodel in 2005
  • Newer insulation
  • Newer 1/2” drywall
  • Original millwork, trim and Loraine style door hardware refinished and restored
  • Newer plumbing system throughout the house
  • Newer 1” water line
  • 35 year composition roof installed 2005
  • 9’ ceilings on main floor

ELECTRICAL

  • Newer 200 AMP electrical panel
  • California Lantern Company outdoor lights at front + back of house
  • Original light fixture above the second floor stairwell was rewired for modern use

PRIMARY SUITE

  • Bedroom, full bath and walk in closet on main floor
  • Walk in closet with wood shelving and laundry chute to the basement
  • Solar tube in shower keeps plants alive and lets moonlight in at night

POWDER ROOM

  • Rohl faucet and hardware
  • Vanity is custom built from a reclaimed Hemlock wood
  • Countertop is made from reclaimed marble

KITCHEN

  • Newer appliances: stainless steel dishwasher, refrigerator, cooktop with griddle and wok grate
  • Quartz countertops
  • Exhaust above cooktop is a 400CFM remote fan located in the attic

SECOND STORY

  • Delightful full bath with extra long soaking tub remodeled with period specific tile & fixtures from Rejuvenation
  • Linen closet has automatic light that illuminates when door is opened
  • 2 bedrooms with built ins and walk in closets
  • Lovely and bright sitting area just outside of bedrooms

FRONT PORCH

  • Complete restoration of front porch including steps, side knee-wall and top caps
  • Original yellow cedar screen and front doors
  • Original columns

BACK PORCH

  • Inviting enclosed back porch with built in bench overlooking the backyard
  • Spacious coat closet/mudroom

HVAC

  • Central air conditioning
  • Newer duct work
  • Newer gas line
  • Electric heat on enclosed back porch

WINDOWS

  • Original windows have been re-roped, re-weighed and restored
  • Newer windows are double paned
  • Egress window in art studio in basement
  • Newer vinyl sliding windows in basement
  • Original leaded glass in dining room, living room and side lights at front door

FLOORING

  • Main level flooring is original 1” thick fir
  • Second level flooring is original 3/4” thick fir
  • Epoxy coated floor in art studio and laundry room in basement
  • Flooring in family room is 100% vinyl planking

BASEMENT FEATURES

  • Separate entrance to basement from back yard
  • Entire staircase is new, with VG fir treads.   
  • 1-1/4” plywood shelving in basement reclaimed from a local automotive warehouse

MEDIA

  • Hardwired 4 zone speaker system: living room, primary bathroom, kitchen, family room.  The wires are routed from the basement closet to the west living room wall.

OUTDOOR SPACES

  • Charming and open front porch
  • Sunny front patio nestled among the gardens
  • Corner lot with beautiful landscaping on all sides, mature plants and abundant perennials
  • Drip irrigation system at front yard
  • Custom built tree fort with swings
  • 6’ cedar privacy fence
  • 7 x 12 garden shed

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

It’s Always Sunny in Richmond

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It’s Always Sunny in Richmond!

2612 SE 31st Avenue, Portland, OR 97202

Offered at $599,900

  3 BEDROOM | 1 BATH |  2,356 SQ FT
MLS #21568173 | TAXES: $4,674

This classic 1910 PDX bungalow is teeming with charm and light! Step into formal living and dining rooms with fireplace and built-ins. Bake pastries in your kitchen or grill out back. This home boasts 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bonus space and a large basement. Make wine from your grapes, grow a spaghetti garden, or walk out your door to SE Division and Clinton Streets for a night out. With a walk score of 96 and a bike score of 93, get around the city with ease!

PLEASE SEE LISTING FOR COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES.

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

  • Tight Tacos
  • Bollywood Theater
  • Beaumont Hardware
  • Eb & Bean
  • Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom
  • Piccolo City Park
  • Zahara Boutique
  • Flying Cat Coffee
  • Kati Portland
  • Little Otsu
  • Olympia Provisions Public House
  • For Paws
  • Salt & Straw
  • Adorn
  • St. Honoré Bakery
  • Little T Baker
  • Kashiwagi Sushi
  • Lauretta Jean’s Pie
  • Xico
  • Dots

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

  • Adorable 3 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow in the Clinton Arts Neighborhood
  • Beautiful hardwood floors throughout
  • Open and bright living and dining rooms with beautiful built-ins, wood burning fireplace & large windows
  • Brand new countertops, faucet and sink in kitchen
  • Fresh interior paint
  • Full basement with new drywall
  • Updated sewer line
  • Beautifully landscaped yard with a grape arbor in front
  • Excellent location – steps away from Hawthorne, Division + Clinton!
  • Walk score – 96, Bike score – 93

 

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Back to School: Waste-Free + Healthy Lunches!

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For many, it’s back to school time…a time like no other!

Everyone who is sending kids back to school, teachers, and school staff are getting ready! Folks are organizing, setting up systems, and asking a lot of questions about health and safety of what it will be like to have kids all go back to the classroom. We wish you the best and dedicate this blog to going back to school and life long learning!

Waste-Free + Healthy Lunches!

Why so much garbage in that lunch box? Here are some ways to create a garbage free lunch and save money in the long run! There are now so many products that are reusable from containers, silverware, and of course cloth napkins. Take a look a the links below for more info:

WASTE-FREE LUNCH
HYDRO FLASK
LUNCH BOTS
PLANET BOX
OUTLERY
Want some healthy lunch ideas?
Take a look here for delicious, satisfying, lunches for the whole family!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Buyer Stories

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Pictures are really worth a thousand words! And in these photos, happiness reigns. When getting keys to your new home, dreams are big, plans have been hatched, and people are ready to get to work moving in, nesting, making the space their own. We continue to be beyond delighted to share in this experience with our buyer clients – guiding you through the process, providing resources and expertise.

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

SOLD! BUT WHEN DID THE SELLERS CALL US?

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We list a lot of houses and have quickly become the go-to real estate team for selling your home. But when is the best time to call? Our answer: as soon as possible. Even if you think you are going to list 6-12 months out, we like to get over to meet with you, tour your home, discuss prepping and pricing as soon as possible. We are your guides in this process, and the longer we have to work with you, the easier the process. And while sometime folks need to sell quickly, we can do that, too…we will gladly embrace the flurry!

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Block Parties + Street Murals!

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The Portland bureau of Transportation (PBOT) recently unveiled two new permit programs. The first program, call Healthy Blocks, allows Portlanders to apply for free permits to provide more space for neighbors to walk, roll, bike, play, and socialize physically distanced. Additionally, the Bureau is reintroducing street painting permits which allow Portlanders to paint large, decorative murals directly on the street to beautify neighborhoods and build community. Applications for both programs are now open! For more information visit portland.gov/transportation and click Safe Streets Healthy Blocks.

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

feature photo by Taylor Nehrling 

PDX Farmers Markets

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We have some of the best farmers markets here in Portland! Beautiful produce, dairy, flowers, and more straight from farmers, fresh to you. Want to know where your farmers market is? Visit www.oregonfarmersmarkets.org to find markets near you.

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

 

feature photo by Peter Wendt on Unsplash  

The House For Everyone!

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The House For Everyone!

3824 NE 63 Avenue, Portland, OR 97213

Offered at $589,000

  4 BEDROOM | 2.1 BATH |  2,158 SQFT
MLS #21614244 | TAXES: $5,010

Versatility flourishes in this well-maintained Roseway charmer! Need a house for multi-generational living? Live-work space? Room for hobbies or passive income? This light-filled home is complete with 4 bedrooms, 2.1 bathrooms, hardwood floors, two fireplaces, new appliances and many updates throughout. Get creative with the large detached garage and spacious yard. With a 74 bike score – get around the city with ease! 

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • Khunamokwst Park
      • Sacajawea Dog Park
      • Cully Park
      • Wellington Park
      • Rigler Community Garden
      • NEPO42
      • Pizza Jerk
      • Angel Food & Fun
      • Cully Central
      • Prescott Cafe
      • Jump Jump Music
      • Albertsons
      • Dick’s Primal Burger
      • Bison Coffeehouse
      • Ohana Hawaiian Cafe
      • Cully Farmers Market
      • The Merry Kitchen
      • Gracewood Studio
      • Safeway

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Versatile Roseway mid-century bungalow with 4 beds, 2.1 baths, finished basement and upgrades galore!
      • Open and bright living and dining rooms with large front windows
      • 2 gas fireplaces – one in living room on main floor and one in the family room downstairs
      • Newer stainless steel appliances in kitchen
      • Remodeled and re-plumbed bathrooms with newer high efficiency toilets
      • New doorknobs throughout the house
      • Finished basement with family room, bedroom, full bath, high efficiency vinyl windows, new lighting and paint, and ADU potential
      • Long driveway with new fence on the south side
      • Large detached garage with newer roof
      • New gutters
      • Seismic upgrades include connectors between foundation and framing and seismic safety valve at gas meter

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Fun Pools for Your Backyard

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We’re not really a pool city, but I am pretty sure we all love a pool when the weather gets hot!

Here are some totally adorable and fun pools to enjoy in your backyard !

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Developer’s Dream Or Investor’s Haven? You Decide! 

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Developer’s Dream Or Investor’s Haven? You Decide! 

3512 SE 68th Avenue, Portland, OR 97206

Offered at $492,500

  3 BEDROOM | 2 BATH |  2,704 SQFT
MLS #21033252 | TAXES: $5,149

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

Step into this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home complete with light-filled rooms, hardwood floors, and lots of extra bonus spaces. Updates throughout, many usable spaces in basement, detached garage, walnut and fruit trees, and RM2 zoning. Develop, rent, or build your dream oasis. With a walk score of 86 and a Biker’s paradise score of 96, get around the city with ease.

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • Turkish Agha
      • Toast New American Cafe
      • Tita’s Peruvian Kitchen
      • Off the Griddle
      • Favela Brazilian
      • Bar Carlo
      • HK Cafe
      • Char Pizza
      • Assembly Brewing
      • Local 66 Bar + Grill
      • Ichidai Japanese
      • Winco Foods
      • Eastport Plaza
      • Trader Joe’s
      • Safeway
      • Lents Park
      • Kern Park
      • Mt. Tabor Park
      • Foster Powell Community Garden

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Development opportunities abound in Foster Powell!
      • RM2 zoning, fenced level lot, easy access to points east and west,  surrounded by restaurants, food carts, shopping, parks and more!
      • Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow with original charm, newer features and big front porch.
      • Beautiful hardwood floors throughout
      • Updated kitchen with newer appliances
      • Newer windows
      • Finished basement with high ceilings, family room, full bath with Jacuzzi and separate shower, bonus spaces, storage and laundry
      • Detached garage with driveway/alley access behind house
      • HES 6, Walk Score – 86, Bike Score 96

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Top 5 best Places to Eat *Actual* Local Seafood on the North Oregon Coast

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Our friend Rachelle of Little Zesty knows where to find the good stuff when it comes to fresh, local and delicious seafood on the north Oregon coast. CLICK through the image above to get your next seafood feast road trip ideas! From fresh oysters, to crab, to albacore crudo…you will definitely want to visit these spots the next time you are at the coast!

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Love Letters No More – A New Rule in Real Estate

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House Bill 2550 just passed in the Oregon house and states that no longer will letters to the Seller or “love letters” be allowed to be submitted with an offer. It finds that these letters can undermine fair housing laws. As of January 1, 2022, Buyers will need to let their offers speak for itself.

Here’s a bit more from Oregon REALTORS:

“The bill requiring seller’s agents to reject buyer love letters, House Bill 2550, passed the House this week after Oregon REALTORS® worked to amend the bill in the Senate to make it easier to comply with. Oregon is the first state in the U.S. to take this step to reduce the likelihood that sellers will discriminate against buyers based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, or familial status.”

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Portland Fruit Tree Project

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Did you know there is a non-profit organization that will come and pick the fruit of your trees and donate it to places that feed people who need food? There is! PFTP has been harvesting pears, plumbs, apples, figs, and so on off of peoples fruit trees and they can help you with yours! They’ll even leave you with some of the fruit! It’s wonderful! Take a look HERE and get involved.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

THE DARLING OF UNIVERSITY PARK

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The Darling of University Park!

7422 N Hurst Avenue, Portland, OR 97203

Offered at $485,000

  3 BEDROOM | 1 BATH |  1,772 SQFT
MLS #21258733 | TAXES: $4,534

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

Step into this 1942 NOPO traditional full of charming mid-century details! Light-filled with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors and an eat-in kitchen. Cozy up to the fireplace, garden in your front yard or back, and dream big in the basement – this one has a side entrance and the fixins’ to be an ADU, separate living area, or great bonus space! With a 65 walk score and 70 bike score, get around the city with ease!

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • Columbia Park + Pool
      • University of Portland
      • East Side Deli on Lombard
      • Walgreens
      • Green Zebra Grocery
      • Fred Meyer
      • Po’Shines Cafe De La Soul
      • Posies Bakery & Cafe
      • New Season’s Market
      • Sparrow Bakery PDX
      • Banh Mi Up
      • Gabagool
      • Petal Passion
      • Western Meats
      • Sassy Souk’s Pho & Boba Tea
      • Drunken Noodle
      • Tuk Tuk Thai

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Charming, light-filled, mid-century traditional with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and bonus space galore!
      • Hardwood floors on main
      • Open and bright dining and living rooms with beautifully tiled fireplace
      • Full basement with maximum potential – exterior entry, 1 bedroom and 1 bonus space, plumbing for bathroom, and laundry
      • Long driveway & attached garage
      • Large lot with lush and vibrant yards, lawn, patio and plenty of space for plants.
      • Upgrades abound: chimney, gutters, furnace, water heater, front windows, roof, kitchen counter + sink, bathroom, storm windows
      • Decommissioned oil tank

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Peel And Stick Wallpaper

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Wallpaper is back, and it’s good. We know that is exactly what they thought in the 50’s when they went wallpaper crazy, but the difference now…it’s peel and stick. Yes, wallpaper comes in all forms from pasted to peel and stick, but the great thing about peel and stick, is that it’s not a nightmare to remove. With a little planning and patience, you could have a newly wallpapered wall in a day. Below are some of our favorite wallpaper sources – have fun out there!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

CLASSIC ROSE CITY PARK FOUR SQUARE!

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Classic Rose City Park Four Square!

2025 NE 48th Avenue, Portland, OR 97213

Offered at $699,000

  5 BEDROOM | 3 BATH |  2,691 SQFT
MLS #21429291 | TAXES: $6,498

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

This classic Rose City Park four-square is light-filled, spacious, and teeming with classic detail throughout. Formal living room and dining room with fireplace and original built-ins. Cook in your spacious kitchen, entertain or garden in your large backyard with deck. This home boasts 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms plus a large open basement and enclosed sun porch. With a walk score of 93 and bike score of 94 – this inner city paradise is filled with cafes, shops, parks and more.

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • Whole Foods
      • Trader Joe’s
      • Cabezon Restaurant
      • Killer Burger
      • Hollywood Theater
      • Doe Donuts
      • Fleur De Lis Bakery & Cafe
      • Hollywood Library
      • The Bulgogi + Dukahbee Noodle
      • The Whole Bowl
      • Hollywood Target
      • Sizzle Pie Pizza
      • Nectar Cafe
      • Moon & Sixpence
      • 42nd Ave Antique Alley

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Light and spacious classic Rose City Park Four-Square
      • 5 bedrooms, beautifully remodeled bath and relaxing sun porch (with views) upstairs
      • Beautiful hardwood floors
      • Open and bright living and dining rooms with fireplace + window seat
      • Main floor bedroom with full bath
      • Central AC + newer gas  furnace
      • Central vacuum can be used on all 3 floors
      • Open partially finished basement with exterior entry, spa-like bath with soaking tub, laundry and storage

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

MID-CENTURY TIME CAPSULE WITH GREAT BONES!

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Mid-Century Time Capsule with Great Bones! 

6345 NE Roselawn Street, Portland, OR 97218

Offered at $399,000

  2 BEDROOM | 2 BATH |  1,876 SQFT
MLS # 21055879| TAXES: $4,090

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

Here’s an amazing opportunity to roll up your sleeves and renovate this mid-century home teeming with vintage vibes! Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two driveways! Large basement, bonus spaces and an extra fireplace. Entertain in your large back yard with covered patio. Cozy up to a fire in the fireplace in the spacious living room. This Cully hot spot is a biker’s paradise close to all the neighborhood has to offer and easy access to NE Portland and downtown.

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • Khunamokwst Park
      • Sacajawea Dog Park
      • Cully Park
      • Angel Food & Fun
      • Cully Central
      • Prescott Cafe
      • Jump Jump Music
      • Albertsons
      • NEPO42
      • Pizza Jerk
      • Cully Farmers Market
      • The Merry Kitchen
      • Rigler Community Garden
      • Gracewood Studio

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Time capsule mid-century modern teeming with vintage vibes and ready for your updates
      • Formal dining + living rooms with fireplace and great light
      • 2 bedrooms, with ample closet space, and 1 bath on main
      • Spacious lower level includes family room with built-in modern bar, original paneling, bonus room with fireplace, full bath, workshop, storage, and separate entrance – great for parties or an ADU
      • Hardwood floors under carpet
      • Two driveways – 1 at garage and 1 at the entrance to the back yard
      • Large 60 x 103 lot with flower beds in front and covered patio in back

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

10 Great Outdoor Spaces With Warming Fireplaces And Fire Pits

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Want a bit of haute couture garden fantasy? Take a look at Dezeen’s 10 great outdoor spaces with warming fireplaces and fire pits. While we might not able to replicate, there are lots of gorgeous ideas that you can borrow from. With keeping to outdoor socializing, we can do so in style!
Click here and let the planning begin!
photo credit Dezeen

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

ALBERTA ARTS BEAUTY OFF THE PARK

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Alberta Arts Beauty Off The Park

5423 NE 19th Avenue, Portland, OR 97211

Offered at $569,000

  2 BEDROOM | 2 BATH |  1,806 SQFT
MLS #21280806 | TAXES:$4,262

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

Live in the heart of Alberta! Keep the rainy days at bay in this colorful home with an open, modern flow, great light and bright spaces. 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms complete with delightful updates, a large bonus room that looks out to new landscaping in the backyard, and vaulted ceilings upstairs. With an 86 walk score, and 77 bike score, walk to shops, cafes, parks and get around the city with ease!

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • Alberta Park
      • Handsome Pizza
      • Podnah’s BBQ
      • Little Aviv
      • Hat Yai
      • Tiffin Asha
      • Extracto Coffee
      • Wilder
      • Ichiza Kitchen
      • New Seasons
      • Walgreens
      • Petite Provence
      • Proud Mary Cafe
      • Salt & Straw
      • Bollywood Theatre
      • The People’s Yoga

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Creative and colorful home with delightful updates in the heart of Alberta
      • Open modern flow with great light and bright spaces, and hardwood floors
      • Modern kitchen with chic appliances, wood cabinets, ample storage & laundry
      • 2 bedrooms, 1 bath up, 1 full bath on the main level
      • Bonus space upstairs is the perfect home office, craft room or music studio
      • Large bonus room opens out to back deck and beautifully landscaped backyard
      • Intentionally designed yard and garden with irrigation system and gas fire pit
      • Primary bedroom has balcony overlooking the backyard and garden
      • Newer siding, furnace, water and sewer lines and updated electrical

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

THE BELLE OF THE VICTORIAN BALL

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The Belle of the Victorian Ball

3617 NE 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97212

Offered at $589,000

  3 BEDROOM | 2 BATH |  2,320 SQFT
MLS #21685653 | TAXES:$1,567

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

Enchanting architectural detail welcomes you to this classic Victorian home. Cozy up in your formal living/dining room or enjoy cooking in your large kitchen. Light-filled with spacious rooms, old world charm and modern updates, this 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home has bonus space both upstairs and in the basement. Entertain in your backyard, or play at Irving Park. With an 87 walk score, and 96 bike score, get around the city with ease and enjoy the heart of NE PDX!

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • Irving Park
      • Whole Foods
      • ReRun
      • Eem Thai BBQ + Cocktails
      • Life of Pie Pizza
      • Kayo’s Ramen Bar
      • Rose City Book Pub
      • Backyard Bird Shop
      • Grain & Gristle
      • Colibri Flowers & Plants
      • New Seasons Market
      • The Box Social
      • North Fremont & Vancouver Food Carts
      • Sushi Hada
      • Hankins Hardware

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Classic Victorian home with enchanting architectural detail
      • Bright + beautiful living/dining room with Merbau floors
      • Large updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops
      • 1 bedroom and 1 full bath on the main floor and 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath upstairs
      • Newer 50 year roof
      • Newer wood siding
      • Decommissioned oil tank
      • Clean open basement perfect for storage, workshop or art studio
      • Excellent outdoor spaces including a big sunny side yard, fully fenced backyard with fire pit and inviting landscaped front yard
      • 87 walk score, 96 bike score, steps from Irving Park and the shops on Fremont

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

GRAND ROSE CITY CRAFTSMAN

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Grand Rose City Craftsman!

2607 NE 62nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97213

Offered at $764,000

  4 BEDROOM | 1.1 BATH |  3,458 SQFT
MLS #21687920 | TAXES:$6,960.13

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

Come home to this light-filled and spacious craftsman teeming with classic detail and woodwork throughout. Formal living room and dining room with fireplace and original built-ins. Cook in your large kitchen, or entertain in your backyard with deck and landscaped spaces. This home boasts 4 bedrooms plus 3 bonus spaces, including an enclosed sun porch, finished attic, office space, plus a large open basement. With a walk score of 75 and bike score of 79, get around the city with ease!

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • Rose City Park
      • Ohana Hawaiian Cafe
      • Cha’ba Thai
      • Second Profession Brewing Co.
      • Arrowwood Neighborhood Restaurant
      • Pho’ An
      • Case Study Coffee
      • Cabezon Restaurant
      • Laurelwood Pub
      • Whole Foods
      • Trader Joe’s
      • Hollywood Theatre
      • Ben & Esther’s Vegetarian Jewish Deli
      • Pizzeria Otto

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Light-filled and spacious craftsman home teeming with classic detail and gorgeous woodwork
      • Formal living and dining rooms with wood burning fireplace, wood floors and original built-ins
      • 4 bedrooms + 3 bonus spaces, including enclosed sun porch, finished attic with bedroom and family room, skylights, and newer windows, office/den on main level.
      • Spacious kitchen with eating bar and stainless steel appliances
      • Freshly landscaped front and backyards with lighting and drip irrigation.
      • Front yard features covered front porch, rock wall and vibrant plants.
      • Backyard boasts a deck for entertaining and relaxing plus plenty of space for playing and gardening.
      • Big basement with exterior entrance, seismic retrofit, storage and laundry
      • Newer gas furnace and decommissioned oil tank
      • Newer windows
      • Walk score – 75, Bike score – 79

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Dreamy Montavilla Bungalow!

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Dreamy Montavilla Bungalow!

8336 NE Holladay Street, Portland, OR 97220

Offered at $369,000

  3 BEDROOM | 1 BATH |  1,872 SQFT
MLS #21605342 | TAXES:$3,227

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

Comfort and charm abound in this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom Montavilla sweetheart! Light-filled with wood floors throughout, large living room and dining room with spacious kitchen. Handy cellar style basement for storage, bonus space upstairs for yoga or home office. Hangout in your porch swing and gaze at your garden out front or entertain in your courtyard style backyard. With an 80 walk score and a 98 bike score, it’s a biker’s paradise! This dreamy home is ready for you!

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • Montavilla Park & Community Center
      • WinCo Food
      • Bipartisan Cafe
      • The Observatory
      • The Academy Theatre
      • Target
      • Mt. Tabor Park
      • Hungry Heart Bakery
      • Lazy Susan
      • Montavilla Farmers’ Market
      • Blank Slate
      • Bui Natural Tofu
      • Gigantic Brewing Robot Room
      • East Glisan Pizza Lounge
      • Mr. Plywood Building Store

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • 3 bed/1 bath dreamy Montavilla bungalow
      • Updates within the last 10 years include – roof, furnace, tankless water heater + windows
      • Beautiful hardwood floors throughout – original oak on the main + bamboo upstairs
      • Open and bright living room + formal dining room
      • Spacious kitchen with laundry nook
      • Large updated bath on the main level
      • Handy cellar style basement for storage
      • Newer sewer line
      • Fantastic front yard garden + courtyard style backyard ready for entertainment + play
      • Near Montavilla Park + Community Center, farmers’ market, restaurant + shops in the heart of the neighborhood

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Live Like a Parisian in Portland!

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Live Like a Parisian in Portland!

2083 NW Johnson Street, Unit #31, Portland, OR 97209

Offered at $339,000

  1 BEDROOM | 1 BATH |  847 SQFT
MLS #21364449 | TAXES:$6,485

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

Stroll out of this classic 1 bedroom condo to explore galleries, cafes, parks & more. Stop by the bakery for fresh pastries, & enjoy coffee on the balcony with friends. This unit is complete with a Murphy bed in the living room, hardwood floors throughout, built-ins in kitchen & dining room, vintage tile in bathroom, storage, & a parking spot. Light-filled, spacious & wedged between Slabtown & NW 23rd, this condo beckons you to enjoy the best of Portland!

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • Salt & Straw
      • New Seasons
      • Papa Hadyn/Jo Bar
      • Cinema 21
      • The Matador
      • Breakside Brewery
      • Planet Granite
      • Trader Joe’s
      • Batam Tavern
      • Tri-Met Streetcar
      • Zupan’s Market
      • Coffee Time
      • Serratto Restaurant
      • Besaw’s Cafe
      • Savannah Nails
      • Beau Thai
      • Caffe Mingo & Bar Mingo
      • 23 Hoyt
      • Couch Park
      • Russo Lee Gallery
      • MLC
      • Bartini
      • Blue Moon Tavern
      • Good Samaritan Hospital
      • Providence Park – Portland Timbers/Thorns Stadium

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Cosmopolitan Nob Hill 1 bed/1 bath condo with Parisian flair in the classic Ball Parc American building
      • Bay windows + Juliet balcony overlook lush Magnolia trees and courtyard
      • Beautiful hardwood floors throughout
      • Open and bright living and dining rooms with beautiful built-ins, Murphy bed, in-laid mirrors and gorgeous fixtures
      • Updated kitchen with quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, built-in hutch, laundry and gas appliances
      • Deeded parking space #16 in lot next to building
      • Deeded storage space on entry level
      • Elevator + stair access to unit
      • Active HOA
      • Bike score – 99, Walk score – 97

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Walkable Bridges of Portland

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Pop Quiz!

Can you name all the bridges of Portland (see answer below)? We go by many names here in Portland: Rose City, Stumptown, PDX, Portlandia, and yes, Bridgetown. With the weather getting nice, we are all taking to more walking. Go see our beautiful city by traversing some of our most *walkable bridges.

Portland Bridges:

*St. Johns Bridge (1931)
Fremont Bridge (1973)
*Broadway Bridge (1913)
*Steel Bridge (1912)
*Burnside Bridge (1926)
*Morrison Bridge (1958)
*Hawthorne Bridge (1910)
**Tilikum Crossing (2015)
Marquam Bridge (1966)
Ross Island Bridge (1922)
*Sellwood Bridge (2016)
*walkable
**very walkable

 

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

HES Scores: What Do They Mean For Buyers and Sellers?

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When a home goes on the market in the city of Portland, an HES or Home Energy Score must be listed as well. So for sellers, that is the first thing they can do to get their house ready to list.

What is the HES? Ultimately, the HES offers information about the energy costs of a house. We like to think about it as the house’s “gas mileage”.

The HES gives buyers a more holistic sense of a home’s monthly bottom line. The accompanying report will offer ways to make improvements, if a house doesn’t score a perfect 10. The most common score we see is a 4, and when you complete a purchase, you can make energy improvements to your new home.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Historic Queen Anne with Modern Style!

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Historic Queen Anne with Modern Style!

910 Pierce St., Oregon City, OR 97045

Offered at $000,000

  3 BEDROOM | 2 BATH |  1,914 SQFT
MLS #21112023 | TAXES:$2,292

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

Exquisite and stylish Queen Anne with historic appeal!  Swoon over the graceful curves and architectural details of the 1891 G. Storey House. This 3 bed/2 bath is teeming with authentic charm and modern amenities. Light-filled formal living and dining rooms with fireplace, soaring ceilings, and wood floors throughout. Fresh paint inside, with updated kitchen, mudroom, bathroom on the main, and stained glass windows. Beautifully landscaped yard with a pond, mature berry bushes, a greenhouse, and lots of great gardening and entertaining potential. Just minutes from downtown Oregon City, this is the home you have been waiting for!

Read about the history of this home – The George & Bertha Storey House

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • Grano Bakery
      • Oregon City Carnegie Library
      • Black Ink Coffee + White Rabbit Books & Gifts
      • Oregon City Brewing
      • Corner 14 Food Carts
      • McLoughlin Promenade
      • Oregon City Main Street
      • Willamette Falls
      • Oregon City Municipal Elevator
      • Safeway
      • Market of Choice – West Linn
      • Mike’s Drive In
      • Singer Creek Park
      • The Highland Stillhouse Pub
      • Mi Famiglia Wood Oven Pizzeria

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Bright and beautiful turn of the century Victorian dollhouse
      • Luminescent stained glass windows in entry and stairwell
      • Updated kitchen with newer flooring, countertops, cabinets and appliances, and room to eat-in
      • Restored classic bath on main floor
      • Hardwood floors throughout main floor
      • 1 bedrooms, bonus room and full bath on main, 2 bedrooms and full bath up
      • Juliet balcony overlooking front yard
      • Large yard with mature landscaping, greenhouse, raised beds and a patio

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Bioswales vs. Dry Wells

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Water! We have lots of it here in Portland. The moment it hits your roof, drops down into your gutters and into your downspouts, that water has to go somewhere. Let’s begin by saying that poorly mitigated water runoff can wreak havoc on your foundations and crawl spaces causing very expensive repairs to your home down the road. Keeping your gutters clean and water runoff at least 6 feet away from your home will help to prevent these costly issues.

If your downspouts are not connected to the sewer-where is the water going? First look at the slope of the ground around your home. It should slope AWAY from your home. Second, if your downspout is dumping water at the corners of your house, consider installing a dry well which is a buried tank in your yard that water is funneled to, or maybe your landscaping could accommodate a bioswale. Bioswales are channels designed to collect and move water runoff while also cleaning the water as it slowly returns to the ground. Click HERE to see examples of bioswales and how they can help keep water away from your home while looking amazing, too!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Just How Much Over Asking Do You Need To Pay?

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Our company evaluated the numbers for residential homes sold in quarter one. The numbers above include all types of residential housing, including fixers and attached homes. With this said, how much should you plan to pay for your home? That super cute, dialed, right priced home right now is likely going to sell for much higher than the numbers below suggest. Call us for more details and we will help you navigate Portland’s current market.

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Aryne Blumklotz and Dulcinea Myers-Newcomb to receive the Excellence Award

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April 1, 2021 – RSVP Today

Aryne + Dulcinea are full-service, high-producing agents, who understand how to navigate the unique challenges facing the Portland real estate market. The secret to their success is in their professionalism and complementary skill sets. In 2012, Aryne + Dulcinea saw an opportunity to combine their creative and technical wisdom to create a values-driven, full-service agency unlike any other. Expert negotiators and project management mavens with a strong background in creative marketing, Aryne + Dulcinea serve as fierce advocates for their clients.

Their passion for real estate relates closely to their commitment to the Portland way of life, which entails a dedication to sustainability and appreciation for all things local. As Earth Advantage Brokers and ADU Certified Specialists, Aryne + Dulcinea are savvy in all aspects of alternative living practices—from versatile housing additions, green building practices, and revenue-generating strategies. Join us to learn how that has manifested in their business and given them close ties with their community as well as how they have created harmony in their partnership to give them both balance in their lives.

The Excellence Award is given to those in our industry and within our greater community, who demonstrate leadership, excellence, and a spirit of generosity. Our recipients share their story at a one-hour award presentation and drop pearls of wisdom they have learned along the way navigating their success. The event is not formal, and conversation and Q&A are encouraged!

The award will be presented at noon, with a Q&A session to follow. The event will be held via Zoom Meeting.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Is the Buyer Bottleneck Starting to Soften?

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Have you seen all the great new listings coming on the market? It’s starting to happen! More and more inventory. And boy oh boy, we have a great lineup of listings coming your way. With more and more inventory, buyers will have more choices, and less competition. How does that impact sellers? Sellers will still get great offers, and likely multiple, but not a pile. It’s better for everyone!

 

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Flaneur-Let’s Do It!

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Thanks to one of our favorite people, Ivy, the founder and owner of Blendily, we have our weekend planned. Flaneur is a French term which means to walk around an area with no time frame or destination in particular. The French will often pick a neighborhood in their city or and adjacent town, and go wander, walk, stroll around for a while, observing, experiencing, and getting out in a whole new way. It’s a bit like what we do when we travel, but instead, we’re here!

 

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

map of Portland image from https://portlandneighborhood.com/

Paint First, Ask Questions Later!

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Paint is a powerful tool for bringing spaces, exteriors, and objects back to life. It doesn’t take much time, money, or effort to make a fresh and dramatic change. We said to paint first, ask questions later…we were kidding. Rather, if you are thinking about making a change to your exterior, or rooms in your home and would like a FREE paint consultation, give us a call or send us a text. We are happy to talk with you about great colors and color schemes that will work with your home and spaces.

 

 

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

 

Why Is The Market So Hot + Are We In A Bubble?

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This week Jenelle, owner of Living Room Realty, takes a closer look at our market and talks about how we got where we are and where we are going next.
SEE HER VIDEO HERE

THE NUMBERS THIS WEEK
Avg sales price was $576,395.
Avg # of offers – 5
Avg amount over list price was 8% = $46,000 over.
Inventory inched back up over 500 but buyer demand outstripped inventory keeping the market action index revving at 70.

WHY IS THE HOUSING MARKET SO HOT?!
1. Interest rates are at historic lows – 3% and under has been the norm, incentivizing buyers to shop, but causing potential sellers to hang onto their homes as rentals and investments rather than sell them.

2. People are living longer and today’s baby boomers are choosing to stay in their homes. Covid 19 isn’t over yet and while it’s still here, those who might have chosen adult living communities have put that off for the time being until that move looks safer.

3. Working remotely has become the new normal, but will it stick? Some people have decided against buying, and selling, because they don’t know if they’ll be heading back to the workplace or creating a more permanent home office. Purchasing their “forever” homes may have to wait until after Covid ends.

THE BIGGEST FACTOR
The biggest factor, by far, is that less housing has been built in the past decade, since the 2008 housing crash, than ever before. A tight labor pool, high timber prices and more building restrictions have slowed new construction. We, as a nation and city have not kept up with the demand for housing. We need more housing and it’s unlikely we will see enough inventory to meet demand for years to come.

ARE WE IN A BUBBLE?
Demand and the restricted pipeline of inventory, leads us to think not.

Second, the amount of cash in the market compared to the years leading up to 2008 is greater. The strong equity in our housing market will help prevent foreclosures.

Lastly, economists examine home prices in relation to rents—if rents don’t keep up with home prices that can be an indication of a bubble. In Portland the average rent for a single family home is $2,023. The average sale price is $575,000. Purchased with 20% down that equals a monthly mortgage payment of $1,900. Add in taxes and insurance, and rents and mortgage payments are currently comparable our market.

Buyers, Are You Ready? Get Pre-approved before you shop!

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It has always been a good idea to get pre-approved for financing by your lender before you step foot into the housing market, but today it is even more important.

Two reasons:

1. Covid-19 safety guidelines require pre-approval before you go into a listing. While not every listing agent upholds this, many do.

2. This market is HOT right now, and you want to be ready to pounce when you see the house. Even if you are just getting started, don’t get held up on the lending side and lose out on a home.

 

 

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

NE PDX Bungalow With A Heart of Gold!

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NE PDX Bungalow With A Heart of Gold!

3417 NE 12th Avenue, Portland, OR 97212

Offered at $565,000

  3 BEDROOM | 1 BATH |  1,683 SQFT
MLS #20689798 | TAXES:$5,313.56

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

This well-maintained Sabin bungalow will make you swoon! Enjoy light-filled rooms with wood floors, a living room with central hearth and formal dining room with built-ins. Three bedrooms, one bathroom, plus large open basement gives you plenty of work and play space. Cozy up in your vintage kitchen and cook from the garden beds in the back yard. Entertain Covid-style in your private covered deck amongst your fruit trees. With an 87 walk score and 79 bike score, parks, cafes, and shops are right around the corner.

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • Irving Park + Tennis Courts
      • ReRun
      • Whole Foods Market
      • Rose City Book Pub
      • Starbucks
      • Acadia
      • Backyard Bird Shop
      • Verdigris
      • The Wishing Tree
      • Lucca
      • Garden Fever
      • Guilder
      • WILD Pet Provisions
      • Hankins Hardware
      • Nike Community Store
      • Pockets Full of Posies + Child Roots pre-schools
      • Sabin School
      • Two Plum Park
      • Green Dog Pet Supply
      • Prince Coffee
      • Amalfi’s Italian

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Adorable updated Sabin bungalow
      • Freshly poured front porch + stairs
      • Beautiful hardwood floors throughout
      • Open and bright living room with back yard view
      • Warm wood stove heats the main floor all winter
      • Gas heat + hot water AND central AC
      • Updated kitchen with newer dishwasher + refrigerator
      • 2 bedrooms, 1 bath on main, 1 bedroom plus bonus space up
      • Clean unfinished full basement with  potential for development
      • Updated electrical panel
      • Updated gutters + downspouts
      • Newer water service
      • Newer vinyl windows
      • Backyard paradise with grand gazebo for lounging and an urban orchard! 3 different types of apple trees, a pear tree and a fig tree.

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

The ABCs of ADUs-Our Cool ADU Find In A Not-So-Obvious Place

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The AARP has put out a great guide to ADUs.  It’s comprehensive and a fantastic introduction to getting to know ADUs. Take a look, if you are thinking about adding an ADU, this might be a good resource for you.
Did you know that we offer free ADU consultations? If you are thinking about adding an ADU to your property, give us a call. 

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Ceramics We Swoon Over

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We don’t know about you, but we love a good mug…starting the day out with your favorite mug and a hot cup of tea or coffee might be one of the better things in life. Here are ceramic artists breaking from traditional style to bring you more style with each piece.

 

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

 

We LOVE Listings, But Buyers LOVE Them More!

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Inventory is low…like toilet paper in March 2020, low. With rates also at historic lows, lots of folks are ready to buy a new home. Have something to sell?

Call us today and we will discuss how to best get you the most out of your property. Someone is looking for a new living room right now, and it could be yours.

 

 

 

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Bostok-Our Toast of the Month

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David Lebovitz, author or My Paris Kitchen and many more cookbooks shares this delightful French Pastry, Bostok made of almond and old brioche and it’s so so delicious!

 

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Textiles To Warm Your Home

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We recently visited our client, Casey’s home. We couldn’t get over how each and every room felt so homey and beautiful. Besides her own handmade art, and beautiful colors, what really stood out were the textiles. Casey shared this collection of places to look for great linens, rugs, and more to bring warmth to your home.

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Banging Down The Door To Home Ownership

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Banging Down The Door To Home Ownership: How Buyers Are Winning Offers In Today’s Hot Market

We are seeing it all in this early 2021 Portland market.  While the following is not a recommendation on how to present an offer, and every listing is different from the last (different property, seller needs, and level of competition), we are seeing buyers give it their all.
Here’s what we see and hear buyers doing to beat out their competition:
  • Going high on price
  • Writing an appraisal bridge for price difference
  • Offering free rent-back up to 60 days
  • Providing a big earnest money deposit
  • Releasing earnest money either upon mutual acceptance or after the inspection contingency is waived
  • Taking the property in “as-is” condition, seller to do no repairs
  • Writing letters to the sellers
  • Offering to deal with any personal property the seller doesn’t want to take with them after closing

 

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Centennial Sweetheart!

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Centennial Sweetheart!

2755 SE 165th Ave., Portland, OR 97236

Offered at $354,900

  3 BEDROOM | 1 BATH |  1,461 SQFT
MLS #20479400| TAXES:$3,614.62

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

Picture perfect and lovingly cared for, this 1949 Portland home includes a formal dining room and bright living room with fireplace, hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, plus bonus space for a home office, updated kitchen and bathroom, attached garage, and classic features throughout. Step out into your park-like backyard with a gazebo to safely entertain, plant a victory garden, build an ADU, or gaze at the stars at night. With a bike score of 65, you can bike or walk to local parks or hop onto Division street to get around town!

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • Sandy River Beach 
      • Powell Butte Nature Park
      • Springwater Corridor & Trail
      • Bridal Veil Falls, Latourell Falls, Vista House & the Columbia River Gorge
      • Downtown Troutdale
      • Oxbow Regional Park
      • Happy Valley Boardwalk & Park
      • Mi Pueblo 
      • Tsuru Japanese Park & Garden
      • Sugar Cubed Cakes
      • Sugar Pine Drive-in
      • New Seasons – Happy Valley
      • Gresham Farmers’ Market
      • Maggie Mae’s Kids’ Bookshop

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Charming ranch-style home on a sunny, flat 1/4 acre lot with room for all of your outdoor fun!
      • 2 bright bedrooms on main floor & large open bedroom with walk-in closet up.
      • Hardwood floors on the main level
      • Open bright living room with beautiful fireplace & large picture window
      • Modern updated full bathroom
      • New kitchen countertops
      • Newer roof, furnace, sewer line, central air & vinyl windows
      • 2 car side by side driveway with RV parking & attached oversized garage
      • Updated PEX and copper plumbing
      • 1/4 acre backyard with cedar fence
      • 2 back patios
      • Pergola with climbing jasmine
      • Large stone succulent bed
      • 4 boxed garden beds
      • Firewood storage shelter and tool shed

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Congratulations to Principal Broker – Aryne Blumklotz

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Congratulations To Aryne
She Is Now A Principal Broker!

Our team is thrilled that Aryne is now a Principal Broker!

This allows us to grow our team and serve you in new and exciting ways! Nice job, Aryne!

 

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Dreamy Park Life in St. Johns!

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Dreamy Park Life in St. Johns!

8096 N Burlington Ave., Portland, OR 97203

Offered at $376,000

  3 BEDROOM | 2.1 BATH |  1,657 SQFT
MLS #20526364| TAXES:$5,258

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

Versatile, spacious, and park-side, just two blocks from downtown St. John’s. This light-filled classy construction includes: an open floor plan, hardwood floors, large windows with park view, new lighting throughout, 3 bedrooms and laundry up, 2 1/2 bathrooms, balcony, bonus nook, lots of storage, and detached garage. With an 89 walk score and 86 bike score, walk across the street to the park or get around the city with ease.

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • St. John’s Park & Farmers’ Market, Cathedral Park, Pier Park
      • Sparrow Bakery
      • Great North Coffee
      • Stormbreaker Brewery
      • James John Elementary
      • Banh Mi Up
      • Leisure Public House
      • John St. Cafe
      • St. John’s Coffee
      • Signal Pizza
      • McMenamins St. John’s
      • St John’s Twin Cinemas
      • North End Barber Co
      • Moonstruck Chocolate
      • Occidental Brewing Company
      • Gabagool
      • New Seasons & Fred Meyer
      • St. John’s Bridge & Forest Park

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Spacious 2 story townhome style condo
      • Ground level entry with parking on the street or in garage
      • Beautiful hardwood floors on main and wall to wall carpet up
      • Open floor plan on main floor with bright living and dining rooms with corner windows and park facing balcony
      • Gas fireplace with gorgeous tile work
      • Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets, walk-in pantry, ample storage & eating bar
      • 3 bedrooms/2 bath upstairs
      • Owner’s suite with vaulted ceilings

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Scarlet Chamberlin’s Portland Proud Gift Guide

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Scarlet Chamberlin’s Portland Proud Gift Guide

Scarlet Chamberlin is Portland’s stylist to many! She is probably one of the best people you could keep company with, and she is the expert on upping your style game! For Holiday 2020, she’s curated her PORTLAND PROUD GIFT GUIDE for you to surprise and delight the people you love. Check it out!

 

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

THANK YOU PORTLAND! WE’RE TAKING THE #PORTLANDPLEDGE

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Our month of gratitude continues with a huge thank you to the creatives and small business owners who make Portland so magical!

This holiday season we are committed to supporting Portland’s small business community by taking the #PortlandPledge. Local business owners are our friends, neighbors, clients, contractors, stagers, house cleaners, designers and gift makers. Now more than ever, where we spend our money can shape how our community looks in the months and years ahead. Join us and PDXSOS and let’s commit to putting our money where our hearts are by choosing local places to purchase holiday gifts this year! There are so many ways to support local small businesses. Every little bit helps. Discover new small businesses, check out ways to support them and take the #PORTLANDPLEDGE here.

 

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

THE HEART OF IT ALL IN SE PDX!

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THE HEART OF IT ALL IN SE PDX!

4030 SE Ivon Street, Unit #1, Portland, OR 97202

Offered at $257,000

1 BEDROOM | 1 BATH |  571 SQFT
MLS #20230984| TAXES:$3,201
Bike score – 97 | Walk score – 93

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

Live in the heart of SE PDX in this one bedroom, one bathroom cottage-style cutie! Surrounded by trees and filled with light, this close-in condo has hardwood floors and classic features throughout. This unit comes with an additional private storage, communal bike storage, a large courtyard, in-unit laundry hook-up, and newer paint and updates. With public transit steps away, a walk score of 93, and a bike score of 97, get to cafes, restaurants, shops, and fitness with ease!

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • Stumptown Coffee Roasters
      • Petite Provence
      • Cibo
      • New Seasons
      • Olympia Provisions Public House
      • Salt & Straw
      • Atlas Pizza
      • Dots Cafe
      • Bollywood Theater
      • Little Big Burger
      • Collage
      • Ivon Street Park
      • Division Street Grocers by Ava Genes
      • Adorn
      • Village Merchants
      • PDX Sliders
      • Sckavone’s Restaurant
      • Kati Portland
      • Green Zebra
      • Piccolo City Park
      • Little T American Baker
      • Clinton Street Theater

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Bright and charming ground level condo in a classic courtyard style building
      • Light filled living and dining rooms
      • Beautiful hardwood floors throughout
      • Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and ample storage
      • Gas fireplace with gorgeous tile work
      • Deeded & shared storage spaces on main level
      • Private laundry hookup  in unit
      • Active HOA
      • Bike score – 97, Walk score – 93

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Gratitude Month – a Shout-out to Our Buyer Clients!

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Our Gratitude Month Continues! This time, a shout-out to our buyer clients!

Buyers put their trust in us to help them find and buy the right home. We are so grateful for their confidence and partnership as we work together to get those keys in their hands! We love these snapshots of happy buyers in front of their new homes!!!

   

   

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

PICTURE PERFECT ST. JOHNS

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PICTURE PERFECT ST. JOHNS!

8324 N Central St., Portland, OR 97203

Offered at $485,000

3 BEDROOM | 1.1 BATH |  1,330 SQFT
MLS #20221620| TAXES:$4,025
Bike score – 88 | Walk score – 91

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

Picture perfect St. Johns! Quintessential sun-drenched Victorian with open spaces, high ceilings and wood floors. Main floor has generous living room, updated kitchen and dining area, master bedroom and 1/2 bath. 2 beds with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams up and updated full bath. Detached office and storage shed in courtyard across from raised beds. Fresh paint inside and out. Large back yard is ready for your plans! 91 walk score, 88 bike score—get around town and cross the bridge to Forest Park with ease!

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • St. Johns Park & Farmers’ Market, Cathedral Park, Pier Park
      • Sparrow Bakery
      • Great North Coffee
      • Stormbreaker Brewery
      • James John Elementary
      • Banh Mi Up
      • Leisure Public House
      • John St. Cafe
      • St. Johns Coffee
      • Signal Pizza
      • McMenamins St. Johns
      • St Johns Twin Cinemas
      • North End Barber Co
      • Moonstruck Chocolate
      • Occidental Brewing Company
      • Gabagool
      • New Seasons & Fred Meyer
      • St. Johns Bridge & Forest Park

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Charming Victorian Farmhouse with 3 bedrooms, 1.1 baths in the heart of St. Johns.
      • Freestanding office/bonus space with attached storage room in the side yard.
      • Fresh paint inside and out.
      • Hardwood floors throughout the  main floor. Wall to wall carpet upstairs.
      • Beautifully updated kitchen w/ newer countertops and tile plus stainless steel appliances.
      • 2nd story has 2 bedrooms with exposed wood beams, updated bath with double paned Velux Skylight. Stackable washer/dryer too!
      • Generous fenced side and back yards feature sun drenched raised garden beds, ample space to play, a shady back patio and garden shed.
      • French doors off dining room lead to sunny patio and side yard.
      • Bike Score – 88, Walk Score – 91

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

The Great Pumpkin Hookup

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Need pumpkins?

Here is a list of fun places to get porch pumpkins, window pumpkins, tablescaping pumpkins, pie pumpkins, and more!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

HOME INSPECTIONS WHEN YOU’RE NOT BUYING OR SELLING

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If you’ve lived in your house for a good five years or so, you probably know it pretty well. You might even remember that home inspection from when you purchased it. But how is your house today? Home inspections are a snapshot of how a house performs on the day the inspector is there. Over time, houses change, mold grows, mechanical break down, cracks get bigger, rot goes to work, and more. If you’re not selling, and plan to stay for many more years to come, it might be useful to have an inspector take a look so you can find out if repairs are needed, visit property inspection liverpool to hire an expert. Keeping your home in good condition maintains its value and when you do sell, will make for a smoother transaction.

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

 

Jewel of Eliot

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= JEWEL OF ELIOT! =

446 NE Fargo St., Portland, OR 97212

Offered at $749,900

4 BEDROOM | 3 BATH |  3,427 SQFT
MLS #20378128| TAXES:$2,551
Bike score – 100 | Walk score – 84

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

This inner NE PDX home is bursting with exquisite classic detail and a ton of versatility! 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a spacious kitchen, formal living and dining rooms on the main. Fully permitted bonus spaces on the upper and lower levels are ready for your various needs – maybe extended family or short term rental? Large backyard for entertaining, raising chickens and gardening – this urban paradise is filled with possibility! 84 walk score, 100 bike score, this rare property is a MUST SEE!

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

      • Brass Tacks Sandwiches
      • Acadia
      • Cafe Destino
      • New Seasons
      • Whole Foods
      • 26 Cafe
      • The Way Post
      • The People’s Pig
      • Irving and Dawson Parks
      • Wonder Ballroom
      • Queen of Sheba
      • Carbon 12
      • Dishman Community Center & Pool
      • Life of Pie Pizza
      • Ox

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

      • Beautiful Craftsman bungalow with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths + 3 floors of complete living
      • Fully permitted basement conversion includes family room with egress, full bathroom, bonus room and kitchenette. Outside + inside entrances.
      • 2nd story has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with heated slate tile, floors kitchenette dining area and office space. Outside + inside entrances.
      • Short term occupancy permits for upper and lower levels.
      • Over 3,200 square feet on a 50 x 125 lot with driveway.
      • Fir floors on main, bamboo upstairs and polished concrete down.
      • Gorgeous outdoor spaces include covered front porch, 2 back decks and a large back yard.
      • Updated furnace + ductless heat pump
      • Newer water service, electrical panel, exterior paint, roof + gutters, seismic upgrading.
      • Bike Score – 100, Walk Score – 84

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

What are the actual costs of purchasing a home?

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Whether you’re a first time home buyer or buying for the first time in a long time, we can help you get a handle on the full costs of buying a home.

Down Payment:

Most people know that they need a down payment and that the rest of their purchase will be secured with a loan from a bank. The down payment typically ranges from 3.5% up to 20% of the purchase price. For a $500,000 home that equals $17,500 up to $100,000 in cash.

What else will you need to pay for? Inspections, appraisal, closing costs and prepaid expenses, repairs and updates.

Inspections:

One of your first steps in the purchase process is inspections. We recommend a general home inspection and if applicable, a sewer scope, radon test and oil tank locate plus soil sampling, if necessary. The total costs for inspections vary depending on size of house, which inspections you choose to complete and the inspector’s fees. We recommend budgeting $800 to $1,200 for all inspections.

Appraisal:

Toward the end of the inspection period your lender will order the appraisal. An appraiser will conduct a walkthrough of your new home and complete a report which determines the market value of the home based on specific calculations and assessments. Appraisals run $500 to $1,500.

Closing Costs:

At the end of your transaction you will be responsible for closing costs and prepaid expenses. Your lender will be able to tell you these costs once you are pre-approved. These fees average between 3% and 5% of your loan.  Fees include things like title insurance, taxes, loan fees, homeowner’s insurance, home warranty (view it here), title insurance and escrow fees.

Now for the fun stuff:

Once your purchase is complete you get to pay for the fun stuff! Now that you own a new house, it’s time to make it your home. Final costs include repairs not included in the transaction, updates of your choosing and new furniture fabric corner lounge.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Keep Building Momentum! Support BIPOC Farmers

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Join us in supporting BIPOC businesses and keep the momentum going!

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Why Have a Buyer’s Agent

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Thanks to Zillow, Redfin and a host of other websites, shopping for a new home has never been easier. Most of the time you can connect directly to a real estate agent who can open a door and show you any home you want to see. Convenient, yes? Same as having a real estate agent of your own? NOT EVEN CLOSE.

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’re ready to connect with a real estate agent. Your agent is your advocate and your guide from beginning your property search to closing on your new home – whether it takes a month, a year or a decade. An initial meeting with an agent carries no obligation but offers you the chance to learn about the home buying process, what you’ll need set up in order to write offers, how to get pre-approved for financing and how inspections work. Then if you are selling property it’s essential to have the best local estate agent. When we sold some property in Bristol we used these who are easily the best estate agents in Bristol so they are a very good example of that, and we got an amazing price for the property.

Once you do decide to work with us, we make you and your home search a priority. Agents look for homes right along with you and make sure that you don’t miss a great opportunity. We also know how to gather more information on neighborhoods and schools. We know what red flags to look for when touring a home and when we see a great deal we can bring it to you directly. We’ll get to know you, your likes and dislikes, your needs, and the features that would enhance your quality of life. In essence, we are at your service and our working relationship with you is paramount. You won’t have to give up Zillow or Redfin searches if you work with us, but you will get better access to houses, complete information on properties, pricing and offer deadlines, and you’ll be able to get an offer submitted the moment you are ready to write.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

 

THE QUEEN OF KING!

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= THE QUEEN OF KING! =

816 NE Church Street
Portland, OR 97211

Offered at $579,000

4 BEDROOM | 1.5 BATH |  2,808 SQFT
MLS #20306394 | TAXES:$2,382
Bike score – 100 | Walk score – 91

Please see listing for Covid-19 safety procedures.

Light-filled, spacious, and full of classic detail. This 4 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home boasts hardwood floors, formal living and dining rooms, a large kitchen that spills onto a side deck, vast garden space with persimmon and Italian plum trees, off-street parking, and a full basement with side entrance. 100 bike score, 91 walk score, this inner NE PDX home has it all! Muse au natural in the heart of the city!

WHAT’S AROUND – WANT TO GO FOR A WALK? A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN SOUND FUN? NEED TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES?

  • Woodlawn Coffee & Pastry
  • Firehouse Restaurant
  • Alberta Co-op
  • Tin Shed
  • Bamboo Sushi
  • Me Fitness
  • Tea Bar
  • Natural Grocer
  • Alberta and Woodlawn City Parks
  • Modern Domestic
  • King Farmer’s Market
  • Radio Room
  • Hat Yai
  • Podnah’s BBQ
  • Bye & Bye

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

  • Light-filled, spacious and full of classic detail
  • 3 bedrooms/1 full bath up, 1 bedroom/1.1 bath on main
  • Beautiful hardwood floors throughout
  • Formal dining room and living room with French doors and wood burning fireplace
  • Large kitchen with eating nook
  • Full basement with exterior entry
  • Remodeled full bath with deluxe steam shower
  • Wide north facing front porch, stoop and street side garden space
  • Ample south facing back yard is a sunny gardener’s dream
  • New gas furnace and central air conditioner
  • Radon mitigation system
  • Updated sewer line
  • Newer electrical panel
  • Bike score – 100, Walk score – 91

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

SOCIAL DISTANCED DINING

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HERE ARE A FEW GREAT SPOTS TO TRY

Hooray for dining al fresco in the glow of summer! Take a look at what EATERPDX recommends for places to try out! What are your new favorite neighborhood takeout and socially distant dining spots? Let us know!

 

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

PORTLAND PASSES “THE RIP”

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Last week, the City of Portland passed the Residential Infill Plan (RIP). The plan makes it easier for homeowners to build additional units on residentially zoned properties – what we call middle-housing. The RIP encourages construction of smaller home clusters, duplexes, and triplexes on property that previously only permitted single family homes. Read all about the RIP HERE and reach out to us if you would like to know more.

 

 

 

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Why are condos a great option in this market?

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If you are home shopping, you know how competitive the single family home is right now. If competing in this newly hot market is not your thing, one idea is to turn to condos. Parc Clematis at Clementi will be competing with Clavon by UOL, condos come in all shapes and sizes, with well kept structures, well run HOAs, to well…troublesome situations. If you are already looking for a smaller home, paring down, or want low maintenance, a condominium may be an excellent option for you. While some condos come in high rise form, others feel like an attached home, or row house. Some have beautifully manicured courtyards to share, still others come with private, fenced back yard spaces. There are condos all over our city, so if you like a specific section of town, there will likely be a condo for you. When determining if a particular condo is right for you, we will be sure you have all the documents (financial, meeting minutes, CC+Rs) to review before buying. Condos are a great way to share in community, while having a great place to live. Feel free to reach out and ask us more.

condo diningroom

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

We need listings…for all those Buyers!

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It’s true. The market is at a historical low with inventory and there are not enough homes to meet buyer’s demands. If you have been considering selling, now is a fantastic time to put your home on the market. To make this decision, it’s best to get all the information you need to know to determine if selling is right for you. We can help, contact us to discuss your options.

 

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.