Monthly Archives: August 2010

Welcome to Portland–A Guide for New Residents–Part One

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

Portland author Chuck Palahniuk once wrote a terrific off-the-beaten path guide to Stumptown called Fugitives and Refugees, and that might be the best assessment yet of who lives in this incredible, eclectic, funky and beautiful town. A lot of people … Continue reading →

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Beaverton Open House–Sunday August 15th–1pm to 3pm

Posted on August 13, 2010 by

I will be holding open a beautiful Beaverton home on Sunday from 1 to 3pm at 16311 SW Cornelian Way in the Sexton Mountain neighborhood. Priced at $335,000, this home has 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths on two levels. … Continue reading →

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The Paradox of Choice

Posted on August 12, 2010 by

As Americans, we thrive on choice. We want to choose the best shirt among hundreds of shirts at the store, the best car among dozens on the lot, the best spatula among all the spatulas at Kitchen Kaboodle. We research … Continue reading →

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The Inspection Period

Posted on August 11, 2010 by

Your offer has been accepted, and you think it is smooth sailing to close of escrow right? Now the detective work begins! Time to find out everything you can about your potential new home. You are now in the inspection … Continue reading →

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