Portland Realty Partner

A New Chapter Begins     It has been a little while since my last blog and I am striving to write more consistently.  This week has been a major trial for me.  Tuesday morning I received the awful news that my dear beloved friend Joseph Wohlfeil had passed away.  Joseph was such a special friend ...

Thank you ActiveRain for my first contract as a result of Blogging and also making a reconnect with a long lost friend! For about two years my good friend Todd Clark has been urging me to blog blog blog on ActiveRain.  So I put a blog in here and a blog in there with (I admit) some half-hearted e...

I know a Real G.I. Joe                  My business partner Dave Smith and I have enjoyed some very positive feedback from our readers and almost unilaterally, the most popular article in our newsletter is the "Lesson's From Mac" section. It happens to be one of my favorite sections as well and I...

SERAINA'S REAL ESTATE MARKET OUTLOOK                Since our last report in December 2008 it is evident that the market report has not changed significantly for January 2009. While Pending, and Sold activity is still down in comparison to the same month last year, we were encouraged to see that ...

 Okay, I must admit it has been a while since my last post but I am making it a priority to get back into the routine of regular blogging.  I realize how important it is and while it is a huge commitment, I know that it is worth every minute.   Special thanks to all of those who have supported m...

There is so much more to relocation and the purchase of "Real Estate" than interest rates, rate locks, investment capital, brokerage fees, home-inspections and appraisals.  The last week I spent some time with Dave Smith conversing with neighbors in the N Portland area and it really opened our ey...

NE Portland Open House This Saturday & Sunday 05/10/08 & 05/11/08 from 11AM-3PM Don't Let this Gorgeous NE Portland Remodel Pass you by!  Come see us and Bring your Best Offer!2 Bedrooms Plus a Bonus!Remodelled Kitchen with all new cabinetry & Slab Granite CountersLarge Tandem GarageShedConvenien...

Broker Tours For The Soul This article is intended to thank all the Realtors who have been kind enough to visit my recent broker tours.  Lately, I have been experiencing much success with broker tours and I owe that to all the Realtors out there who still believe in the power of networking and (g...

What type of a reaction do you hope to elicit from someone viewing your listings?This has been a topic I have wanted to write about for 3 years.  What are people thinking when they post pictures of properties with cars all over the driveway, debris inside or outside of the house, laundry on the f...

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY  5/4/08 1-4PM5320 SW Hall Court, Beaverton, OR This home is a must see!  Nestled in culdesac with over 8000 Square foot lot in prime location.          FEATURES:3 BedroomsPrivate Culdesac LocationWalking Distance to Library, Park, ShoppsNewly UpdatedOver 8000 Square Foot LotLarg...