Posts Tagged Habitat for Humanity

Remodeling is a Process, More on the Duplex Renovation!

July28
Japanese artists "Ginnisuzu" sing "Progress" Remodeling tests the strength of your resolve.  I feel like it's very much a step-by-step process combining a flexible plan, lot of resiliency and a bit of faith in your vision.  You are watching the rose unf… Read More

July 2010 Portland Metro Real Estate Update!

July24
Agness sings "On and On"   JULY 2010 PORTLAND METRO REAL ESTATE UPDATE In the residential market of the greater Portland Metro area, we saw inventory stay relatively low month-to-month from May to June of 2010.  We hit a year-to-date low of 7 months of inventory in May 2010 and jumped just slightly to 7.3 months in June!  When comparing June 09 to June 2010, closed sales increased 13.3%.  However, comparing June with the preceding month, closed sales dropped 1.9% and but pending sales grew 8.4%.  The average total market time is now 121 days for June and year-to-date it is 132 … Read More

Rogue River Adventure-On the Rogue again-One of My All-Time Favorite Vacations!

July16
"On the Road Again" Willy Nelson's live performance in 2007 "On the Rogue again...just can't wait to get on the Rogue again".  (Forgive me Willy).  So, I'll be taking off tomorrow to raft the  Rogue River  in Southern Oregon for a well-deserved and way-too-short vacation.  However, I'm grateful for whatever time I can spend with friends on a river!  This is our annual "Girls Getaway" and we have been doing some version of this trip since around 1984!!  Its "girl-time", camaraderie, laughs, peace and quiet, great food and drink.  We raft and camp along the Rogue River in Southern O… Read More

Moving Tips! Helpful Hints Moving to or From Portland Oregon!

July14
Taio Cruz: "Moving On" Tips to Insure A Good Move For many families, moving can be a very stressful event. Besides coming to terms with your new life in a new home, you and your family will also need to think about moving day. Too often, families get caught up in various activities before moving day and fail to make the proper preparations. If you and your family are preparing to move, try to stay calm and organized throughout the process. Here's a few pointers you might use: Make a detailed checklist It can be difficult to keep track of all the tasks associated with moving. Hence… Read More