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North East Homes

ML# Address Bdr Bth SF Price

12342479 8415 NE ALBERTA ST 3 1 1234 $95,000

12064235 12118 NE BROADWAY ST 2 1 864 $112,500

12407914 4555 NE 76TH AVE 3 1 884 $138,000

12224716 12014 NE STANTON ST 3 1.1 1370 $155,000

12226379 16643 NE HASSALO ST 4 2.1 1635 $160,000

12184441 11747 E BURNSIDE ST 6 3.1 4340 $163,400

12361911 3626 NE 137TH AVE 3 2 1100 $165,000

12429999 736 NE 199TH AVE 4 2 2054 $165,000

12223942 8605 NE BEECH ST 5 2 2744 $167,000

12366836 8950 NE EMERSON ST 3 1 2080 $168,900

12655094 1246 NE 188TH PL 3 2.1 1976 $173,000

12128289 1305 NE 76TH AVE 2 1 1441 $174,900

12480683 1201 NE HOLLAND ST 1 2 1620 $174,999

12176151 15404 NE EUGENE ST 2 2 1255 $179,000

12553179 8515 NE BOEHMER ST 2 2 2240 $179,900

12202672 36 NE 113TH PL 3 2 1434 $185,000

12499259 6042 NE 35TH PL 1 1 786 $189,000

12650772 3315 NE 77TH AVE NE 2 1 1240 $189,500

12457159 13121 NE HANCOCK ST 3 1 1368 $189,900

12612945 3737 NE 112TH AVE 3 1 1120 $189,950

12319078 15616 NE RUSSELL PL 2 2 1344 $199,900

12500513 16230 NE MULTNOMAH 3 2 1839 $199,900

12391155 1842 NE 90TH AVE 3 1 1188 $209,000

12538743 16627 NE HOYT ST 3 1.1 2080 $209,900

12144114 1130 NE 106TH AVE 3 1.1 2751 $215,000

12623296 5903 NE 14TH AVE 2 1 1230 $224,630

12426348 14021 NE RUSSELL ST 3 2 1440 $224,900

12446906 5102 NE 60TH AVE 5 2 2152 $225,000

12607473 11103 NE SKIDMORE ST 3 1 1710 $225,000

12666102 1305 NE 81ST AVE 3 2 1865 $225,000

12299296 5706 NE BEECH ST 2 1 1700 $230,000

12556428 16436 NE FARGO CIR 4 3 2400 $230,000

12100662 2225 NE 158TH AVE 2 2 1433 $234,900

12326365 3614 NE GARFIELD AVE NE 3 1 2212 $235,000

12222816 3243 NE 77TH AVE 3 1 2212 $239,000

12348499 3023 NE 127TH AVE 5 3 2420 $244,900

12541273 14448 NE SHAVER ST 4 3 2111 $244,900

12082565 601 NE 72ND AVE 3 1 2220 $249,900

12157122 5336 NE 41ST AVE 3 2.1 1376 $259,000

12667782 1616 NE AINSWORTH ST 2 1.1 948 $259,000

12345428 1929 NE 75TH AVE 3 1 1916 $264,900

12529351 856 NE 79TH AVE 5 2 2430 $264,900

12345319 5140 NE JARRETT ST 3 2 2310 $269,000

12491738 1523 NE 150TH AVE 3 2 1594 $269,900

12103342 1755 NE SARATOGA ST 3 2 2000 $275,000

12545233 5038 NE PACIFIC ST 2 2 2178 $279,900

12605675 54 NE SACRAMENTO ST 2 1 2569 $279,900

12459683 4324 NE EMERSON ST 2 1 1608 $280,000

12615874 6225 NE SKIDMORE ST 3 2 2424 $282,500

12691838 6302 NE GOING ST 3 2.1 1995 $285,000

12075587 3937 NE 6TH AVE 3 2 1826 $289,000

12545787 24 NE BUFFALO ST 3 1 2341 $289,900

12255652 4326 NE 13TH AVE 3 2 2280 $299,000

12335516 3527 NE 81ST AVE 5 3 2858 $299,000

12576223 3228 NE 72ND AVE 2 1 1560 $299,000

12409154 1919 NE 142ND AVE 4 3.1 3236 $299,900

12079315 2320 NE 158TH AVE 2 2 1704 $315,000

12662711 218 NE Alberta ST 3 2.1 1914 $324,900

12539407 9906 NE CAMPAIGN ST 3 2.2 3169 $330,000

12278751 415 NE 27TH AVE 2 1.1 1873 $339,500

12367623 3939 NE 99TH AVE 4 2 3258 $339,900

12696340 1323 NE JUNIOR ST 3 2 1500 $339,900

12021916 13729 NE KLICKITAT CT 4 3 3370 $344,900

12357300 4625 NE 34TH AVE 3 1 2566 $349,700

12244229 4544 NE 29TH AVE 4 2 2252 $350,000

12154300 3425 NE 13TH AVE 3 1.1 2016 $358,000

12231593 3416 NE 65TH AVE 3 0.1 2200 $369,000

12456166 10043 NE Campaign ST 4 3 3592 $374,000

12358490 2813 NE 59TH AVE 3 1.1 2639 $375,000

12183867 2926 NE 63RD AVE 4 2 2230 $379,900

12639217 5176 NE WISTARIA DR 3 1 2391 $379,900

12453849 4585 NE 35TH AVE 3 2 2645 $385,000

12645015 937 NE 76TH AVE 4 2 2416 $395,000

12210009 837 NE 44TH AVE 4 1 2214 $399,000

12270935 2144 NE 11TH AVE 3 1 2244 $419,900

12348123 3111 NE KNOTT ST 3 1 2266 $419,900

12355413 5504 NE THOMPSON ST 4 2 2661 $420,000

12319950 2315 NE CESAR E CHAVEZ 3 1 2383 $425,000

12245166 4414 NE CESAR E CHAVEZ 3 2.1 2308 $429,000

12545316 3344 NE 31ST AVE 2 2 2281 $429,000

12479760 3708 NE ROSA PARKS WAY 4 3 1869 $430,000

12150054 6021 NE Milton ST 5 3 3444 $435,000

12649796 3115 NE DUNCKLEY ST 3 1 3079 $465,000

12265514 3214 NE FREMONT ST 3 1.2 2159 $469,500

12366750 3415 NE 40TH AVE 4 2 2556 $475,000

12604765 2625 NE 28TH AVE 3 2 1912 $489,900

12274502 4136 NE 24TH AVE 4 3 2716 $499,000

12411191 764 NE ROYAL CT 3 3 2693 $529,900

12513135 2818 NE 31ST AVE 4 2 2778 $539,000

12311791 3235 NE COUCH ST 4 2.1 2953 $559,000

12535518 4928 NE 26th AVE 4 2.1 3055 $589,900

12321657 4407 NE 24TH AVE 5 3 3103 $599,000

12654011 4916 NE 26th AVE 4 2.1 2976 $599,900

12596372 2638 NE DUNCKLEY ST 3 2 2437 $625,000

12368756 2320 NE CLACKAMAS ST 4 3 2839 $629,950

12475035 3515 NE HANCOCK ST 5 3.1 3840 $649,000

12663849 3136 NE 37TH AVE 4 3 3463 $785,000

12539838 2737 NE 24TH AVE 4 4.1 3879 $800,000

12696546 3335 NE BEAKEY ST 4 3.1 4813 $950,000

12557351 2633 NE ALAMEDA ST 3 3 4606 $989,000

12607798 2512 NE 21ST AVE 7 5.2 5913 $995,000

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Time: 3–4 months Cost: about $4300 ($4000 for

airstream and polishing service, $300 for interior decor, parts)

Basic Steps: The first thing we did

was gut the entire airstream, taking out all the interior appliances and built-ins. It’s like working at a

puzzle because each piece of furniture is connected to the next. Removing the 30-plus-year-old

bathroom and plumbing was by far the worst part. We sold the interior on the cheap to those trying to restore their airstreams to original form. Then we repaired the rotten

subfloor, rewired electrical where needed, sealed any leaks, laid the new laminate flooring, applied beadboard wallpaper to the wall and hand stenciled the top pattern on the wall. We also added molding

and trim to create a clean, finished look. Keep in mind, nothing is straight in an airstream, so all your products need to be able to bend and flex with the wall curves. We got the exterior polished by the

pros due to the sensitivity of aluminum.

Our advice: Be patient and do your research — there are a lot of

steps in restoring the airstream, and a lot of repair items are not commonly found. We didn’t know the first thing about airstream restoration, and we relied heavily on airstream forums and our original 1975 airstream manual. Chances are there are others coming across the same issue you are, and they are always willing to

help. Also, recruit some help. I somehow convinced my husband and family to help me out — I definitely couldn’t have done it without them. Keep the end goal in mind! — Ida

Sources: Mechanical questions: Airforums | Original airstream parts: Out of Doors Mart | Wall Stencil:

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NW & SW Homes


NW & SW Condos


12659873 5228 SW 42ND AVE #6 2 1 896 $65,000

12510754 7726 SW BARNES RD A 1 1 598 $84,900

12532114 1811 NW COUCH ST #502 1 1 564 $155,000

12055633 300 NW 8TH AVE #703 1 1 806 $209,000

12028972 10139 NW BRIGHTON LN 2 2 1422 $235,000

12048694 1400 NW IRVING ST #601 0 1 739 $239,000

12584309 1255 NW 9th St. #315 0 1 816 $259,000

12672736 255 SW HARRISON ST 8H 2 2 959 $259,900

12418435 5606 SW RIVERSIDE LN #6 2 2 1542 $264,000

12418668 3676 SW BAIRD ST 2 2.1 1604 $265,000

12381288 6605 W BURNSIDE RD #130 2 2.1 1412 $275,000

12225579 1009 NW HOYT ST #210 1 1 920 $329,900

12557106 821 NW 11th #217 1 1 774 $330,000

12104345 1410 NW KEARNEY ST 1 1 1012 $339,900

12188241 1009 NW HOYT ST 101B 2 2 1126 $344,000

12317592 2221 SW 1ST AVE #1824 2 2 1473 $345,000

12605347 1001 NW Lovejoy #390 0 1 834 $349,000

12521331 1025 NW COUCH ST #822 1 1 736 $379,000

12320905 3570 SW RIVER PKWY #411 2 2 1326 $419,900

12200112 1125 NW 9TH AVE #530 2 2 1461 $449,000

12619808 416 NW 13TH AVE #603 1 2 1254 $449,750

12047072 3601 SW RIVER PKWY #2502 2 2 1468 $450,000

12219833 1030 NW 12TH AVE TH9 1 1.1 931 $450,000

12028750 937 NW GLISAN ST 735C 2 2 1101 $479,950

12280346 333 NW 9TH AVE 1 2 1402 $524,000

12185160 1221 SW 10TH AVE #807 2 2 1346 $545,000

12166808 725 NW FLANDERS ST #405 1 2 1654 $569,900

12388702 2445 NW WESTOVER RD #414 2 2 1588 $629,000

12191212 2445 NW WESTOVER RD #207 2 2.1 1976 $635,000

12663548 1255 NW 9TH AVE #1010 2 3 2119 $899,900

12517805 1428 SW PENDLETON ST 2 2 2284 $185,000

12402332 4932 SW FAIRVALE CT 3 2 1402 $234,900

12095883 1885 SW FILMONT AVE 3 1.1 1119 $237,500

12379889 344 SW NEBRASKA ST 2 1 720 $239,000

12523333 10855 SW 60TH AVE 3 2 1448 $245,000

12352748 4548 SW 47TH AVE 3 2 1108 $254,900

12132053 9244 SW 18TH PL 2 1.1 1125 $265,000

12589658 12607 SW 64TH AVE 4 2 2300 $265,000

12209585 10725 SW RIVERSIDE DR 4 3.1 2901 $289,900

12377111 9831 SW 2ND AVE 3 1.2 1466 $292,000

12069089 7825 SW 72ND AVE 3 2 1553 $299,000

12477044 9670 SW PINEHURST DR 3 1 1209 $299,900

12300914 2728 SW SHERWOOD DR 2 2 1478 $309,000

12025658 7910 SW 17TH AVE 3 1 2716 $324,000

12150057 6423 SW RAAB RD 6 3 3010 $329,000

12297936 3505 SW VERMONT ST 4 2 2142 $329,500

12101550 6310 SW PAMELA ST 3 2.1 2144 $334,900

12276456 3524 SW CALDEW ST 3 2 1552 $334,900

12151287 2616 SW STANLEY CT 3 2 2240 $337,000

12309577 10415 SW 64TH DR 4 2.1 2365 $339,000

12581363 3400 SW ARNOLD ST 4 2 1536 $340,000

12692893 7788 SW STEWART ST 3 2.1 2047 $345,000

12164148 8005 SW 46TH AVE 3 2 2691 $349,900

12266941 6679 SW RALEIGHWOOD WAY 4 3 3018 $349,900

12505586 107 SW ARTHUR ST 3 3 2303 $375,000

12419829 4381 SW 34TH AVE 4 2 2691 $379,500

12240611 7935 SW 67TH AVE 2 1 912 $380,000

12434941 6115 SW CALIFORNIA ST 3 2 1914 $389,698

12302600 5340 SW MARTHA ST 3 2.1 2786 $389,900

12675326 5835 SW SOUTHVIEW PL 3 2.1 2168 $399,000

12251204 9145 SW 34th PL 4 2.1 2107 $399,950

12372658 7150 SW GABLE PKWY 3 2.2 3784 $400,000

12527508 1613 SW HUME CT 4 2.1 2256 $415,000

12623828 10255 SW LANCASTER RD 4 2.1 2520 $420,000

12268378 5875 SW ELM AVE 4 3.1 2772 $499,950

12047519 638 SW PALATINE HILL RD 3 1.1 3200 $529,000

12614250 8505 SW FAIRWAY DR 4 3 2527 $539,000

12270604 8260 SW Fairway DR 3 3 2962 $549,900

12449973 2640 SW FAIRMOUNT BLVD 4 2 2584 $560,000

12512160 9277 SW SALMON ST 5 4 3747 $578,000

12580596 9331 NW BARTHOLOMEW DR 3 3 2901 $585,000

12131176 2572 SW ARDEN RD 2 2 2057 $589,900

12187622 7928 NW HAWKINS BLVD 4 3 3490 $650,000

12446555 3824 SW 50TH AVE 6 3.1 4230 $660,000

12091207 2449 SW SHERWOOD DR 5 3 2535 $699,900

12065882 6640 SW CORBETT AVE 4 3.1 4641 $725,000

12412438 3133 NW CHAPIN DR 5 3.1 4154 $749,900

12677433 2512 NW PINNACLE DR 5 3.1 4442 $775,000

12616982 3220 SW UPPER CASCADE DR 3 2.1 2413 $850,000

12660279 9625 NW SKYLINE BLVD 3 3.1 3609 $950,000

12081114 258 NW SKYLINE LN 3 3 2884 $997,500

12554422 2468 SW ARDEN RD 4 3.1 4358 $1,070,000

12636982 4920 SW HEWETT BLVD 5 3.1 6397 $1,875,000

12078619 1415 SW MILITARY RD 6 5.1 7153 $1,975,000

12388457 2105 SW Cli9on 4 3.2 3980 $1,995,000

12674602 10600 SW MOAPA AVE 3 3.2 6219 $4,500,000

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Because of the material’s unique composition, the

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• Offer protection from glare and reflection.

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• Improve your home’s value, since the durable

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DDDD e b t - F r e e

Anyone?

Everyone has wondered at a given point in

life if they can become debt-free. But rarely

do folks do much about that. The debt burden

is too high, the unemployment rate too high,

property values have plunged, etc. As human

beings, we tend to find an excuse to not do

something that could potentially be difficult to

achieve.

No wonder a saying goes: “how do you eat an

elephant? One bite at a time.” Even a small

monthly additional principal reduction to your

debts shaves off tens of months off your debt:

i.e. $30 applied to a $100,000 loan at 5% rate

monthly, reduces the repayment of the loan by

41 months. And that’s such a tiny monthly

reduction… What if you were shown the way

to cut your mortgage down to 10 years or less

and have all of your debts paid off in the

meantime, too?

I can just hear folks saying that this is farfetched

and it would never work. Well, if you don’t try

– it would never work for sure! If you knew

how to become debt-free and were handed the

tools to achieve this lofty goal - would you use

them? Especially if the tools were free?

Having been teaching folks about credit and

financial “stuff” for well over 10 years, it never

ceases to amaze to see the same financial and

credit mistakes people make across all walks of

life and in all cross sections of society. Is it the

lack of information? Is it the lack of money-

management tools? Or are more folks just

giving up and simply floating downstream?

Regardless of reasons and excuses, regardless of

the economy and gloom and doom in the news

– as human beings, don’t we all want to be debt-

free and have the financial freedom?! I know

this little rant is not what I normally do – I am

used to giving answers to real financial issues

and problem-solving on a daily basis. So here

are a few freebies you can do to start fixing your

finances right now and freeing up the money to

pay down the debts:

1. Get your credit report pulled once a year to

make sure the information is true and

nothing ugly creeps up without

your knowledge. Whatever is

“ugly” – start fixing it!

2. Check up on your insurance

policies – you could be saving

money if you shop around!

3. Check your cell phone bill - do

you really need that unlimited

plan?

4. Check your W-4 and see if you

are over-withholding taxes from

your own pay check?

5. Take a look at your credit cards –

are you taking advantage of the

mileage/bonus plans?

6. Don’t spread your “extra” money

around a bunch of different

cards and loans – focus on one at

a time

7. Does your employer offer a 401K match?

Take it, it’s FREE money!

The bottom line is – every little bit helps, and

done properly (not by depriving yourself of

life’s little pleasures like shopping, eating out,

etc.) – small sums add up and you could be debt

-free sooner than you know it!

For more information, please contact me

directly via email:

[email protected]

By Ella Gurfinkel

Mortgage Expert

503-977-0810

www.PortlandLoanExpert.com

Executive Financial Solutions Group, dba of

American Pacific Mortgage Corp

NMLS #188161/50085/1850

Equal Housing Lender

Tales from the

Crawlspace

15 Essential tools every homeowner should have

The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no

means exhaustive. Feel free to email me regarding any

questions you may have. I am also considering offering an

evening seminar on home maintenance titles “Home

ownership isn’t just a privilege, it’s a hobby”. E-mail feedback

regarding interest in this would be appreciated.

1. Plunger

A clogged sink or toilet is one of the most inconvenient

household problems that you will face. With a plunger on

hand, however, you can usually remedy these plumbing issues

relatively quickly. It is best to have two plungers -- one for the

sink and one for the toilet.

2. Combination Wrench Set

One end of a combination wrench set is open and the other

end is a closed loop. Nuts and bolts are manufactured in

standard and metric sizes, and because both varieties are

widely used, you’ll need both sets of wrenches. For the most

control and leverage, always pull the wrench toward you,

instead of pushing on it. Also, avoid over-tightening.

3. Slip-Joint Pliers

Use slip-joint pliers to grab hold of a nail, a nut, a bolt, and

much more. These types of pliers are versatile because of the

jaws, which feature both flat and curved areas for gripping

many types of objects. There is also a built-in slip-joint, which

allows the user to quickly adjust the jaw size to suit most tasks.

4. Adjustable Wrench

Adjustable wrenches are somewhat awkward to use and can

damage a bolt or nut if they are not handled properly.

However, adjustable wrenches are

ideal for situations where you need

two wrenches of the same size. Screw

the jaws all the way closed to avoid

damaging the bolt or nut.

5. Caulking Gun

Caulking is the process of sealing up

cracks and gaps in various structures and certain types of

piping. Caulking can provide noise mitigation and thermal

insulation, and control water penetration. Caulk should be

applied only to areas that are clean and dry.

6. Flashlight

None of the tools in this list is of any use if you cannot visually

inspect the situation. The problem, and solution, are apparent

only with a good flashlight. A traditional two-battery

flashlight is usually sufficient, as larger flashlights may be too

unwieldy.

7. Tape Measure

Measuring house projects requires a tape measure -- not a

ruler or a yardstick. Tape measures come in many lengths,

although 25 feet is best. Measure everything at least twice to

ensure accuracy.

8. Hacksaw

A hacksaw is useful for cutting metal objects, such as pipes,

bolts and brackets. Hacksaws look thin and flimsy, but they’ll

easily cut through even the hardest of metals. Blades are

replaceable, so focus

your purchase on a

quality hacksaw frame.

9. Torpedo Level

Only a level can be

used to determine if

something, such as a

shelf, appliance or picture, is correctly oriented. The torpedo-

style level is unique because it not only shows when an object

is perfectly horizontal or vertical, but it also has a gauge that

shows when an object is at a 45-degree angle. The bubble in

the viewfinder must be exactly in the middle -- not merely

close.

10. Safety Glasses / Goggles

For all tasks involving a hammer or a power tool, you should

always wear safety glasses or goggles. They should also be

worn while you mix chemicals.

11. Claw Hammer

A good hammer is one of the most important tools you can

own. Use it to drive and remove nails, to pry wood loose from

the house, and in combination with other tools. They come in

a variety of sizes, although a 16-ounce hammer is the best all-

purpose choice.

12. Screwdriver Set

It is best to have four screwdrivers: a small and large version

of both a flathead and a Phillips-head screwdriver. Electrical

screwdrivers are sometimes convenient, but they're no

substitute. Manual screwdrivers can reach into more places

and they are less likely to damage the screw.

13. Wire Cutters

Wire cutters are pliers designed to cut wires and small nails.

The side-cutting style (unlike the stronger end-cutting style)

is handy, but not strong enough to cut small nails.

14. Respirator / Safety Mask

While paints and other coatings

are now manufactured to be less

toxic (and lead-free) than in

previous decades, most still contain

dangerous chemicals, which is

why you should wear a mask to

avoid accidentally inhaling. A

mask should also be worn when

working in dusty and dirty

environments. Disposable masks

usually come in packs of 10 and should be thrown away after

use. Full and half-face respirators can be used to prevent the

inhalation of very fine particles that ordinary facemasks will

not stop.

15. Duct Tape

This tape is extremely strong and adaptable. Originally, it was

widely used to make temporary repairs to

many types of military equipment. Today,

it’s one of the key items specified for home

emergency kits because it is water-

resistant and extremely sticky. Remember

duct tape is good for almost everything,

except ducts…

By Scott Harris

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“GREEN” Homes

ML# Type Address Bdr Bth SF Price

HomeHomeHomeHome Ownership

and Homecoming

In many indigenous cultures, the concept of land ownership

doesn't exist. "Home" is not a single structure with a price

tag attached and a long-term financial commitment entailed.

It's not a piece of land demarcated by property line markers,

verified by a surveyor, and guarded by a fence. Home is

much more than that.

Home is a place where it's easy to relax, feel

safe, and do what you need to do. That feeling

can have four walls around it and a roof

above, or it can travel with a person or group

from place to place. Being around family,

friends, and cultural connections means home

for some people. A whole block,

neighborhood, city, or region may feel like

home, if one has cultivated a relationship

with that place over time.

Today, homeownership is a powerful step in the direction

of homecoming--achieving that stable, confident,

comfortable feeling--for a lot of people. And it's easy to

think that once the keys are handed over, a magical entity

called a "home" will begin to exist in the house that one

purchases. But again, home is not that simple, especially

given the fact that at the present moment, homeownership

feels out of reach for many.

To be sure, homeownership has many advantages, and there

are a whole host of resources in Portland for people who are

interested in becoming homeowners. I, for one, am pursuing

that goal and tapping into those resources. But in the

meantime, there's a lot of work to do toward building a

sense of home that can be strengthened by homeownership,

but doesn't depend on it.

I consider myself lucky to have the

opportunity to work with clients who do

own property, and who value their

relationship with their land. I am also

privileged to get to work with organizations

that help people recognize and improve upon

natural and human resources, and build

connections within the community.

Ultimately, investing in the community

means creating a wider base of support than just a single

residence, which means increased resilience and even more

stability when we do own a home.

Karen Wolfgang

Independence Gardens

A New Model for Green

Schools

Rosa Parks Elementary School in Portland, Oregon is

housed in a super-green building that earned a LEED-

gold certification and, according to the US Green

Building Council, uses 24 percent less energy than a

comparably sized but conventionally built

school. About a third of its building materials were

locally sourced, and virtually none of the construction

waste went to a landfill. All storm water is managed

on site, none becoming polluted runoff.

But having a green building is only a small part of the

story. Unlike so many new schools being built today,

Rosa Parks sits right in the middle of a neighborhood

where most of its students can walk or bike to

school. A community garden is right across the

street. Five large "heritage trees" were preserved on

the 2.38-acre site, now a "community campus" also

containing a Boys & Girls Club and neighborhood

community center managed by the Portland Parks

Department.

The website Architects of Achievement describes the school’s role in reviving a diverse and recently

distressed neighborhood:

The school is part of the

largest revitalization

project in Oregon history.

Set on land donated by the

Housing Authority of

Portland, the K-5 school is

part of the New Columbia

Community Campus,

which replaces the old

crime-ridden Columbia

Villa housing project.

Serving as a model for

educational improvement

throughout the School

District, this project was

designed to serve the whole

child, as well as the family,

neighborhood, and greater

community.

Architectural Record adds:

The new school is divided into four ‘neighborhoods,’

each containing 125 students. Each neighborhood

contains five classrooms, a resource/student support

room, and support functions around a ‘Neighborhood

Commons.’ At the entry to the school, families are

provided their own resource room, as well as access to

a library information center. Functions including art,

computers, music, and food service are shared with

the new Boys & Girls Club.

By all accounts, the school has been a great success

and is now a source of much community pride and

activity. Instead of relegating our kids to places where

it has become illegal to walk to school, instead of

schools plopped in the middle of nowhere, this is

what we need more of – schools that anchor their

neighborhoods, extending sustainability beyond their

walls.

This video elaborates on these concepts better than I

can. I love the beginning: “It wasn’t simply a school

project. It was really a community project.”

This post originally appeared on the

NRDC's Switchboard blog.

Kaid Benfield is the director of the Sustainable

Communities and Smart Growth program at the

Natural Resources Defense Council, co-founder of the

LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system,

and co-founder of Smart Growth America. He writes

(almost) daily about community, development, and

the environment.

Courtesy: American Architectural Foundation

12582735 CONDO 1455 N Killingsworth #306 1 1 608 $174,900






12687597 DETACHD 8320 N DWIGHT AVE 3 2.1 1460 $249,900

12246404 DETACHD 9532 N Willame;e 3 2.1 2100 $349,900

12586166 DETACHD 3724 N MISSOURI AVE 3 2.1 1792 $379,900

12638267 DETACHD 6827 N FISKE AVE 4 2.1 2288 $429,000

12688976 DETACHD 6539 N OMAHA AVE 4 3 3601 $429,000

12496730 CONDO 5802 NE 6TH AVE 1 1 581 $139,900

12662711 DETACHD 218 NE Alberta ST 3 2.1 1914 $324,900

12257116 DETACHD 5523 NE 9th 3 2.1 2217 $424,900

12145975 DETACHD 4813 NE 32nd PL 3 2.1 2495 $559,900

12316924 DETACHD 6814 SE GLADSTONE ST 3 2.1 1702 $254,900

12634389 DETACHD 2133 SE 77th AVE 3 2.1 1977 $369,500

12212233 DETACHD 5018 SE RURAL ST 4 2.1 2545 $374,900

12322491 DETACHD 3536 SE 64th ST 4 3.1 2500 $375,000

12293206 DETACHD 8815 SE 16th PL 3 2.1 2000 $459,900

12001788 DETACHD 1634 SE Linn ST 3 2.1 2217 $469,900

12050300 DETACHD 2930 SE 18th AVE 3 2.1 2067 $499,900

12326041 DETACHD 450 SE 52nd AVE 4 3 2527 $499,900

12328511 DETACHD 3668 SE Flavel ST 3 2.1 2495 $549,900

12536831 ATTACHD 11566 SE Aquila ST 3 2.1 1530 $199,950

12456033 DETACHD 12337 SE SCHERRER ST 4 3 2768 $429,900

12165086 DETACHD 14569 SE MOUNTAIN

RIDGE AVE 5 3 2768 $439,900

12098692 DETACHD 14426 SE KALLISTA DR 4 3 2974 $449,900


RIDGE AVE 4 3 3192 $449,900

12566741 DETACHD 12376 SE SCHERRER ST 4 3 3199 $449,900


RIDGE AVE 5 3 3523 $479,900

12293462 DETACHD 5530 DUNMIRE DR 5 3 2946 $529,900

12509537 DETACHD 5088 WOODCREST LN 4 2.1 3056 $629,900

12497952 DETACHD 2826 Coeur d Alene DR 5 3.1 4776 $1,075,000

12599469 DETACHD 2825 Coeur D Alene DR 4 3.1 4745 $1,295,000

12271659 CONDO 1926 W BURNSIDE ST #205 1 1 706 $209,900

12571304 ATTACHD 656 SW FORESTA TER 2 2.1 1388 $265,000

12431812 CONDO 949 NW OVERTON #1209 1 1 693 $299,000

12393278 CONDO 1221 SW 10TH AVE #1209 1 1 866 $349,000

12605347 CONDO 1001 NW Lovejoy #390 0 1 834 $349,000

12521331 CONDO 1025 NW COUCH ST #822 1 1 736 $379,000

12320905 CONDO 3570 SW RIVER PKWY

#411 2 2 1326 $419,900

12248471 CONDO 311 NW 12TH AVE #403 1 1.1 1029 $439,900

12047072 CONDO 3601 SW RIVER PKWY

#2502 2 2 1468 $450,000

12028750 CONDO 937 NW GLISAN ST 735C 2 2 1101 $479,950

12611997 CONDO 841 SW GAINES ST #1804 1 1.1 1171 $485,000

12185160 CONDO 1221 SW 10TH AVE #807 2 2 1346 $545,000

12028903 DETACHD 8015 SW 46th AVE 4 2.1 3269 $549,900

12596031 DETACHD 1214 SW Ophelia ST 4 3 2720 $599,900

12060456 CONDO 0841 SW GAINES ST #117 2 3 2329 $679,000

12502768 CONDO 311 NW 12TH AVE #805 2 2 1663 $829,000

12489956 CONDO 1025 NW COUCH ST #914 2 2 1720 $839,950



12400131 CONDO 949 NW OVERTON #1601 2 2 1820 $1,196,000

12484748 CONDO 311 NW 12TH AVE #1102 3 3 2608 $2,300,000

12167559 DETACHD 203 NW 117th LOOP 3 2.1 1382 $284,990



12117835 DETACHD 6546 NW 164th AVE 4 3 2232 $399,900

12040931 DETACHD 10191 NW CROSSING DR 3 2.1 2658 $474,960

12050938 DETACHD 2409 NW Arno; LN 4 3 2955 $479,950

12376117 DETACHD 16522 NW Canton ST 3 3 2852 $489,900

12649955 DETACHD 11716 NW Chipmunk LN 4 3 2977 $514,950

12629934 DETACHD 10183 NW CROSSING DR 3 2.2 3385 $524,963

12574759 DETACHD 17590 SW LOMA VISTA ST 4 3 3083 $414,900

12340882 DETACHD 16685 SW Moonstone LN

#28 4 3 2745 $489,900

12334388 ATTACHD 11488 SW Zurich ST 3 2.1 1484 $216,090

12171899 ATTACHD 11498 SW Zurich ST N 2 2.1 1550 $230,750

12088582 DETACHD 16885 SW Romeo TER

#228 4 2.1 1725 $246,990

12345613 DETACHD 29024 SW Orleans AVE 3 2.1 1388 $249,990


12595334 DETACHD 11118 SW Mont Blanc ST 3 2.1 1565 $259,990

12646878 DETACHD 16841 SW 136th AVE #208 4 2.1 1725 $262,990



12100585 DETACHD 13687 SW Capulet LN #248 4 2.1 2345 $294,990



12401797 DETACHD 28949 SE Costa Circle East 4 2.1 1920 $298,990

12265980 DETACHD 13662 SW KING LEAR WAY 3 2.1 2306 $318,777

12569242 DETACHD 10345 SW MADRID LOOP 3 2.1 1970 $319,598

12460873 DETACHD 10475 SW Madrid LOOP 3 2.1 2244 $324,000

12209405 DETACHD 15287 SW SUMMERVIEW DR 3 2.1 2728 $385,000

12146062 DETACHD 15480 SW SUMMERVIEW DR 5 3 3278 $436,690

12107947 DETACHD 15425 SW SUMMERVIEW DR 4 2.1 2970 $459,934

12515180 DETACHD 29245 SW Charlo;e LN 3 2.1 3138 $524,900

12622973 DETACHD 12013 SW GRENOBLE ST 4 3 3842 $569,900

7

Lets Talk Rubbish By Betty Benson, Rubbish Works of Portland

Rubbish Works of Portland is

Expanding!

When we started our

business in 2010,

Rubbish WorksRubbish WorksRubbish WorksRubbish Works was a

relatively new franchise

in Washington State

which has continued to

expand to meet a

growing nationwide

appetite for sustainable

rubbish removal

solutions. And Rubbish Works of Portland is

growing right along with them!

I am thrilled to announce that as of July 1,

2012 we have expanded of our service area to encompass the entire Portland Metropolitan entire Portland Metropolitan entire Portland Metropolitan entire Portland Metropolitan

areaareaareaarea....

You may not have been familiar with our

territories before, but suffice to say that now

if you live anywhere between St Helens to

Canby, Forest Grove to Gresham, we’ve got

you covered!

This is an addition of West Portland,

Beaverton, Aloha, Oregon City, Happy

Valley, Milwaukie, West Linn, and Gladstone

to the mix! (To see a full list of cities just take

a peek at the bottom of our website homepage

at www.rubbishworks.com/portland)

Expanded Opportunity to Serve Expanded Opportunity to Serve Expanded Opportunity to Serve Expanded Opportunity to Serve

Along with broadening our reach, we’ve

added capacity with another truck and

additional crew members. We’re poised to

tackle even more residential cleanups,

cleanouts and renovations; and larger

commercial projects too. All with the

purposeful benefits of increased contributions

to community organizations and creating

more jobs to support our local economy.

Unwavering Commitment & ValueUnwavering Commitment & ValueUnwavering Commitment & ValueUnwavering Commitment & Value

We continue to be available 7 days a week for

your hauling needs, and you’ll still get the

same up-front rates, with no hidden fees.

Convenient online and Call Center

scheduling assures the best and fastest service

possible, and you can count on our uniformed

crew to do all the lifting, loading and

cleanup... so you don’t have to worry about a

thing. And of course, you can count on the

same exceptional customer service that has

always been the cornerstone of our business.

It’s our promise.

As we continue to grow and expand this

special on-demand niche in our local market,

we remain passionate and committed to serve

our patrons, partners and the planet with our

sustainable approach to rubbish removal and

hauling.

We are grateful for the trust you place in us

and all you do to make it possible for us to do

the work we love. Thanks to you, we are

growing and learning and having a whole lot

of fun in the process!

Contact us today at 503-928-6894 or go on-

line

www.rubbishworks.com/portland

“Our business is picking up!”

RRRR esidential deconstruction: A win

fo r the homeowner, the

environment and the community

If you live in one of Portland’s close-in, well-

established neighborhoods, there is a good

chance that a home on your street has been

remodeled or even torn down. Do you know

where all of the construction debris from

those projects went? Most likely into a

landfill, contributing to the more than 136

million tons of building-related construction

and demolition waste generated each year in

the U.S. Only 20-30% of construction and

demolition waste is currently recycled in the

U.S.

According to The ReBuilding Center in

Portland, deconstruction can divert up to

85% of a building’s major components to

reuse instead of a landfill. If you consider that

over 245,000 homes are demolished every

year in the U.S., we’re missing a significant

opportunity to put building materials to

better use both for homeowners and the

environment! The ReBuilding Center

estimates that the greenhouse gas reduction

associated with deconstructing instead of

demolishing one 2,000 sq ft house is the

equivalent of taking three cars off the road for

an entire year.

What exactly is deconstruction? A

publication by Metro, Portland’s elected

regional government, describes

deconstruction as “the systematic hand or

mechanical disassembly of a building

structure in reverse order of assembly in

order to reharvest the building materials and

minimize the environmental impacts of

demolition.” To see deconstruction in action,

watch this interesting time lapse video from

The ReBuilding Center: http://bit.ly/Qa2rhc.

While building preservation is usually the

most sustainable method for maintaining

existing homes, deconstruction offers a great

way to create your dream home while

minimizing impact on the environment.

Building materials that are unsafe or

structurally sound for reuse can often be

recycled.

Why don’t more homeowners or contractors

consider deconstruction and reuse instead of

demolition or recycling for

their projects? The two most

common myths about

deconstruction, are it is too

difficult and expensive. Here

are some points to consider

when considering

deconstruction and reuse

versus demolition:

• Throughout Oregon, we

are lucky to have a number

of trained, qualified

deconstruction teams and

reuse stores that make

deconstruction and reuse

simple. Check out The

ReBuilding Center in

Portland or Habitat for Humanity’s

ReStore, located in many communities.

• Depending on a homeowner’s tax

situation, the tax deduction that can be

claimed from donating reusable building

materials can make the cost of

deconstruction less than demolition.

• Deconstruction creates six to eight local

jobs in Portland for every one job created

by standard demolition. Given the

continued high unemployment rate,

adopting deconstruction is a great way to

support our local economy.

• When you donate materials to a

deconstruction and reuse nonprofit, the

organization will use some of the proceeds

from those materials to support their

community development efforts such as

putting safe housing within reach of low-

income families.

• Reusing or repurposing building materials

from your home or from a reuse store can

help you save money when compared with

purchasing new building materials. Reused

materials can infuse creativity into a

project and maintain the historical

integrity of a home.

When properly done, deconstruction and

reuse can save you money, help the

environment, and support your local

community—a triple win.

Items that can be deconstructed and reused in

a home include: flooring, tongue and groove

wall and ceiling finishes, terra cotta roof tiles,

metal shingles, slate roof tiles, bricks, stones,

masonry, rafters, wall studs, windows, doors,

trim, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures,

electrical equipment, mechanical equipment,

trees, shrubs and appliances. If you are a Do-

It-Yourselfer, here are a few things to keep in

mind if you decide to deconstruct part of your

home for a remodel:

• Homes built before 1978 often contain lead

-based paint and asbestos building

materials. Those materials should be tested

and abated by a licensed professional

before deconstruction begins.

• Donation of materials valued at more than

$5,000, require a qualified written

appraisal for tax purposes.

• Make sure you obtain a demolition permit

and disconnect relevant utilities before

deconstruction.

• Deconstructed materials that will be

donated or reused should be stored where

they will not be exposed to the elements or

insect damage to maximize salvage value.

Interested in learning more? Check out Earth

Advantage Institute’s new course called

Sustainable Building: Deconstruction and

Materials Reuse on August 1-2, 2012. This

two-day, hands-on course has been

generously supported by Clackamas

Community College through a U.S.

Department of Labor grant. Full course

subsidies are available for a limited time:

http://www.earthadvantage.org/education-

events/introductory-level-100-200/

sustainable-building-deconstruction-

materials-reuse/

Resources:

http://rebuildingcenter.org/deconstruction-

services/

http://www.habitat.org/restores/default.aspx

http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/

by.web/id=730

TreeHouse Living

8

M oney Matters:

Talking About Money

Money issues routinely top the list as the most stressful

of topics – ahead of health, work, and children. Money

has become central to our survival and is used in society

as a measurement of success. Yet for all its importance,

most of us have never taken a personal finance course,

nor did many of us have parents skilled in providing

objective financial guidance, so it is not surprising that

we often find ourselves unprepared to have constructive

and positive personal finance conversations with our

spouse or partner. Add to this shaky base the stresses

associated with purchasing a home and the stage is set

for a destabilizing and emotionally charged discussion at

a time when candid and direct communication is vital.

There are, however, a few straightforward steps you can

take to increase the probability of having effective and

productive conversations: active listening; information

sharing; and conversation planning.

Active Listening

Knowing the other person is listening and that we are

clearly understood are both critical ingredients to any

successful conversation, particularly a conversation we

may be uncomfortable having and often involving

unfamiliar terms. Simply taking a moment to restate

our understanding of what we believe we just heard the

other person say provides an opportunity for catching

misunderstandings early – preventing a small issue to

become center stage. The practice of restating can be

interchanged with that of repeating – to the best of your

abilities – exactly what you believe was said. The added

benefit of each is that these require the listener focus on

what is being said, rather than strategizing about what

comment or objection might be tossed out as a

counterpoint.

Information Sharing

Any financial discussion must be based on the most

accurate information available and understood by

everyone involved. Ideally, this data could be easily

accessed at any time by either person to minimize any

concern that the data has been manipulated to influence

the outcome. Allowing each person the opportunity to

review the information during a time that is best suited

to their own schedule helps to create a more open and

comfortable atmosphere before the meeting has begun ,

as well as provide a logical time to ask questions and

research potential issues prior to the meeting.

Conversation Planning

Finding a time and place agreeable to both people can

help set the stage for a more productive meeting as well

as one that is more focused and less stressful.

Particularly with discussions about money, spontaneous

meetings can cause one person to feel ambushed and

more defensive - making it less likely any difficult

decisions will be made or compromises reached. In

addition to agreeing to a time and place, agreeing – at

least generally – to the agenda can help to reduce

anxiety and help you to estimate the amount of time to

allow. Eliminate distractions too – turn off the TV, put

the phone out of reach and find somewhere quiet.

These techniques are all ones we practice while “at

work,” but often don’t think of using “at home.” Not

only will you increase the odds of having a more

productive conversation, you will be setting the stage

for more success financially – and setting an example for

friends and family members to follow as well.

By Derek R. Lenington

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL

PLANNERtm Professional

www.leningtonfinancial.com

[email protected]

Office: 503-928-5585

Travis’ Twitter Tips:Travis’ Twitter Tips:Travis’ Twitter Tips:Travis’ Twitter Tips:

How To Develop a Following on Twitter

1. Follow relevant local people on Twitter. Many people will follow you back if you

follow them, so look for local people, celebrities and businesses to follow.

Remember, every local business has somebody behind it. Every time they mention

you, their followers see your name. Strike up a conversation and you can watch

your followers grow!

2. When talking about a popular topic (Blazer games, the Olympics, Local Trends,

etc.) consider mentioning a “local expert”. Mentioning a blog, journalist or

business about an important topic may elicit a response, which in turn can

generate followers.

3. Use a popular hashtag (#) when tweeting. Hashtags are clickable and

searchable, so many will look to see who else is talking about the same topic as

them.

4. Twitter is all about conversation. The more you talk, the more people talk about

you. Create and be a part of a conversation and you will be far more visible when

using Twitter.

Travis Schoen | Chicago Title | Technology Marketing Rep

[email protected] | c. 503-702-6187

South East Homes


12619333 13314 SE BROOKLYN CT 2 1 944 $70,000

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12543403 7005 SE FIR AVE 2 1 1036 $75,000

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12025997 7520 SE DUKE ST 3 2 1210 $149,900

12603148 5020 SE BOISE ST 4 1.1 2706 $149,900

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12080343 7316 SE 70TH AVE 2 1 840 $159,000

12603130 14028 SE GLADSTONE ST 3 2.1 1235 $159,000

12623377 4523 SE 77TH AVE 3 2 1974 $165,500

12650654 12908 SE TAYLOR CT 3 2 2200 $173,500

12366487 15801 SE WASHINGTON CT 4 2.1 1705 $179,900

12380438 5922 SE HOLGATE BLVD 3 1.1 1624 $180,000

12107487 4150 SE MILWAUKIE AVE 2 1 1160 $185,000

12361492 8023 SE CARLTON ST 2 2 1079 $189,000

12349822 7136 SE SHERRETT ST 5 2 2080 $199,000

12593592 5449 SE FLAVEL ST 3 2.1 1506 $208,000

12565479 6128 SE GLADSTONE ST 2 1 820 $209,000

12264801 307 SE 85TH AVE 3 2 1278 $212,000

12605186 6650 SE KNIGHT ST 3 1 1522 $219,000

12443064 6407 SE 65TH AVE 4 2 1888 $224,950

12682946 1507 SE 120TH AVE 2 2 2384 $227,000

12328310 5520 SE 69TH AVE 4 3 1804 $229,000

12523466 2849 SE 62ND AVE 2 1 1730 $237,000

12657867 4033 SE 91ST AVE 4 2 2128 $239,000

12546695 13515 SE MALL ST 4 2.1 2097 $244,900

12003083 5110 SE 46TH AVE 2 1 1804 $249,950

12316924 6814 SE GLADSTONE ST 3 2.1 1702 $254,900

12345492 7730 SE 114TH AVE 3 2.1 2510 $255,000

12631500 1907 SE SPOKANE ST 2 1 1341 $259,900

12452799 3717 SE 153RD AVE 5 3.1 2462 $265,000

12343089 6850 SE RAMONA ST 3 2 2608 $275,000

12333315 2657 SE 133RD AVE 3 2.1 2442 $279,900

12662923 6805 SE CLINTON ST 3 2 1532 $279,900

12574599 7716 SE CENTER ST 4 3 2860 $285,000

12682900 4215 SE 28TH PL 3 1 1820 $289,900

12378891 5934 SE KNAPP ST 4 2 2184 $295,000

12454168 4133 SE 32ND AVE 3 2.2 2619 $295,000

12692316 2301 SE 77TH AVE 5 3 3091 $299,000

12197713 3421 SE HOLGATE BLVD 2 2 1881 $299,900

12318549 1626 SE UMATILLA ST 2 1 1360 $299,900

12546187 5408 SE 43RD AVE 3 2 2750 $299,900

12550345 3716 SE GRANT CT 3 1 1728 $299,900

12100451 1010 SE BOISE ST 3 1 2372 $299,950

12413933 2640 SE 77TH AVE 4 2 2490 $319,000

12585911 7403 SE STEPHENS ST 2 1 850 $329,000

12464288 2630 SE 78TH AVE 3 1 2742 $335,000

12562953 2220 SE 26TH AVE 3 2 2529 $347,500

12104087 11617 SE FLAVEL ST 4 4 3471 $359,900

12474036 2023 SE 38TH AVE SE 3 1 1904 $360,000

12521659 1024 SE CORA ST 4 2 2564 $364,900

12658812 1721 SE 46TH AVE 3 1.1 2404 $375,000

12339068 4703 SE 58TH AVE 4 3 2009 $379,000

12587502 7703 SE MILWAUKIE AVE 3 2.1 2681 $379,900

12685947 16917 SE JOHNSTON DR 4 2.1 2726 $379,900

12317788 120 SE 49TH AVE 3 2 2978 $380,000

12294839 6116 SE STEELE ST 3 2.1 2155 $389,000

12625904 1344 SE SPOKANE ST 2 2.1 2014 $389,000

12239669 1922 SE 26TH AVE 3 2 2213 $397,500

12537526 8504 SE 15TH AVE 4 2 2586 $399,900

12249019 2215 SE 37TH AVE 4 2 2624 $409,900

12285178 3759 SE FRANKLIN ST 4 2.1 1926 $415,000

12150180 2033 SE 42ND AVE 4 1 2820 $424,900

12410531 2324 SE 30TH AVE 4 2 2907 $429,900

12296452 7710 SE 35TH AVE 3 3 2535 $447,000

12691835 2136 SE 34TH AVE 4 1.1 2662 $449,000

12039324 6425 SE THORBURN ST 4 2 2780 $449,900

12343123 3658 SE FLAVEL ST 3 2 3014 $449,900

12030492 2747 SE 35TH AVE 3 2 3101 $479,900

12299902 7435 SE 35TH AVE 3 2.1 2016 $499,000

12471925 3671 SE LAMBERT ST 4 3 2902 $589,000

12650172 595 SE ANDOVER PL 5 3.1 3478 $599,900

12185079 1534 SE 56TH AVE 5 3 3829 $675,000

9

CC ombiningombining Healthy Air

Quality and Performance For

Your Ultimate Comfort.

Studies have shown that indoor air can

be up to 70 times more polluted than the

air outside. Having a healthy family is so

important, yet how can we be expected to

thrive when it’s difficult to simply relax and

feel at ease in our very own homes?

Dirty or contaminated air are some of the

issues people deal with when it comes to

quality of air. Perhaps your home

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Yvonne Wenger July 25, 2012

Even with fewer "For sale" signs lining

residential streets these days, it's important to

find a way to stand out in the crowd. How

about adding "Not haunted" or "Indoor

Plumbing" to your yard sign, like Canadian

ReMax agent Jake Palmer?

Or "Husband Left Us for a 22 Year Old ...

House For Sale by Scorned. Slightly bitter.

Newly single owner"?

The latter is the route Elle Zober of Oregon

went. The story came across our desk from

Yahoo! News via Oregon's KPTV.

Zober also set up her own website for the

house in a Portland, Ore., suburb. She says

"Adulterers Need Not Apply" and "We Loved

This Home. You Will, too." Her hometown

TV station reports that Zober's ex-husband

gave permission for the sign and helped pay

for it, in the hopes the former couple can sell

quickly.

She also added a new tag line: "Scorned,

slightly bitter but still, grateful and very

happy... life is good."

On her site, she writes, "The idea for the sign

was truly only to help SELL OUR HOME.

The ex needs a place of his own, so he can

plant his roots and move forward crafting a

"Daddy House" with the kids - and *I* need to

find a more affordable place so that the kids

and I can carve out our own happy place."

Zober is trying to sell her house without a

real estate agent. Meanwhile, Palmer, the

Canadian agent, tells a local radio station that

he wanted to draw attention to a property

after an initial sale fell through. Here's the

interview.

And here is a link if you wanted to take a

look at the "Not Haunted" sign.

The idea to do something unconventional to

get your house to stand out on the market is

certainly tempting.

My husband and I decided earlier in July that

after almost eight months on the market -- all

the while juggling rent and a mortgage

payment -- we would rent our house out. It's

been a painful decision, but hopefully we'll

find some good renters who treat the home

like their own.

[email protected]

Home Safety Checklist Make your family safer, step-by-step with these helpful reminders.

• Sound the Alarm: Install smoke detectors on every floor of your home and carbon monoxide

detectors near sleeping areas. If already installed, test them! • Avoid Overload: Check for overloaded extension cords—usage should not exceed the recommended wattage. • Don’t Get Tippy: If young children are in the home, bookshelves and other furniture should be firmly secured with wall brackets to prevent tipping. • Watch Cord Placement: Extension cords should not be placed under rugs or heavy furniture, tacked up or coiled while in use. • Get Grounded: All major appliances should be grounded. Be sure to check your ground fault circuit interrupters regularly. • Plan Your Escape: Practice a fire escape plan with your family where you identify two exits for every room and what to do with young children. • Keep Extinguishers Handy: Place all-purpose fire extinguishers in key locations in your home—the kitchen, bedroom and garage. Be sure to check expiration dates regularly and know how to use them safely. • Cool Your Jets: Set your water heater below 120 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid potential burns and to save energy.

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R emodeling in Reverse

I adored Olivia the moment I met her. 95 years old

and still had a wicked sense of humor and sparkle in

her eye. She is so healthy that she takes only one

aspirin a day and has lived long enough to know not to

sweat the small stuff. She’s lived in her home in North

Portland for well over 50 years and intends to stay

right there until her last day.

When I drove up to Olivia’s home, the first thing I

noticed is that a 95 year old woman may not have

much ability to keep up with home maintenance. The

3 foot retaining wall around her home was at a 90

degree angle and barely holding the flower beds in

place. The outside of the home definitely needed to be

scraped and painted. I came to find out that Olivia also

had visions of a new porch where she could sit and

watch her grand-children and great-grand-children

play.

How in the world does one pay for all that on a fixed

income without depleting all their savings? A Reverse

Mortgage suited Olivia’s needs perfectly!

A reverse mortgage is an FHA insured loan. Although

FHA has specific property-qualifying criteria, they

have special allowances on reverses mortgages that may

not apply to conventional mortgages. Repairs noted by

an FHA appraiser may be done after the loan closes

with a Hold Back.

In Olivia’s situation, she was approved for a substantial

line of credit on her reverse mortgage. She and her

family worked with contractors to get estimated bids

on the appraiser’s required repairs: what was involved

and how much would it cost. After submission and

approval of these bids from underwriting, an amount

equal to 1 ½ times the total bid amount was held back

out of Olivia’s line of credit. The rest of her loan/line

of credit closed as usual. After closing the contractors

completed all the repairs within 30 days. The

contractors were then paid out of the Held Back Funds,

and the rest was released back into Olivia’s line of

credit for future use.

I drove by her house last week and there she was

sitting on her new porch, basking in the warm

sunshine, admiring her new flower garden and keeping

on eye on those kids. She’s thinking about having her

bedroom painted so she’s surrounded by little paint

swatches. Luckily, she has the money to make

Wedgewood Blue a real possibility.

Kris Tent

Reverse Mortgage Specialist

Security1Lending

503-892-1054

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Move On

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We know that the visual portion of the Listing is

so important and a leaning or broken fence post is

unsightly to the potential buyer and looking at a

crooked fence hurts the chances for a sale. A local

company has the solution which is inexpensive for

the seller, permanent for the buyer and easy to

install.

The product is Stur-D Fence Post Brackets(tm) and

can be installed by the home owner, the buyer or

the listing agent. . . also by licensed contractors.

Replacing a broken or leaning fence post the old

fashioned way takes time, effort and energy and is

very expensive. First, detach the fence from the

post, dig out the 80# concrete base, replace the

fence post, pour another concrete base and

re-attach the fence to the new post - then take the

old concrete base and post to a land fill. A new

fence is even more expensive.

We offer a revolutionary product designed to

allow for easy and quick repair of a leaning or

broken fence. This product, Stur-D Fence Post

Brackets(tm), is an ingenious bracket which

connects to the broken fence post and is anchored

in concrete next to the existing weakened

base. This bracket is designed to work with your

existing post and will give many additional years

life to the fence.

It is made with 1/4" recycled steel made in the

USA and is powder coated for long life. At the

present time the Bracket is available at Parr

Lumber yards, selected Ace Hardware stores, and

soon other locations or by ordering at the

website

www.Stur-DFence.com which has links to

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503.941.5228 (office)

503.803.3833 (cell)

[email protected]

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Danger: Charging Power Tool Batteries

A while back, one of my fellow radio hosts,

Mr. Barbecue, told me of a friend whose

house burned to the ground as a result of a

cordless tool battery charger catching fire.

Doing a quick Google search, I found, to my

surprise, that this is more common than I

would have expected. Based on the articles I

read, I’ve compiled a list of six suggestions for

safely charging power tool batteries:

1. Don’t ever leave batteries charging

overnight.

2. Put battery chargers on a switched power

strip that also runs something you

wouldn’t leave on when not in the shop,

like a radio.

3. Put a smoke detector in your shop, near

your power tools.

4. Check to see if your batteries or the tool

have been recalled.

5. Stop using

formerly silent chargers if they begin

“singing” or whining.

6. Don’t trust the user’s manual, even if it

says it’s ok to leave batteries charging.

Now that the safety consideration has been

addressed, there is one common

misconception I’d like to clear up about the

proper way to charge cordless tool batteries.

Because early NiCad batteries were first used

in low current devices like cordless phones,

they developed a “memory”, and after a while

simply wouldn’t hold a charge. The solution

was to periodically leave the phone out of the

charger, letting the battery discharge fully,

and then recharge it.

As consumers, we developed a memory as

well. Many folks think that the proper way to

treat a cordless tool is to fully discharge it

before putting it in the charger. This can

actually damage the battery. Instead,

you should stop using a battery as

soon as you feel a substantial decrease

in power from the tool. The other

consistent recommendation I found when

doing the research was to let the battery

rest and cool down before putting it into

the charger and this suggested charging

technique was the same regardless of the type

of battery.

Finally, there is a lot of confusion

surrounding the different types of cordless

tool batteries in use today. There are basically

three, Nickel Cadmium (NiCad), Nickel Metal

Hydride (NiMH) and Lithium Ion (Li-ion).

Lithium Ion batteries are probably the wave

of the future for two major reasons:

1. They deliver comparable power in a much

lighter weight package, and

2. They have a very long shelf life without

losing a charge.

Lithium Ion chemical action produces about

3.6 volts per cell while all other common

varieties, whether lead acid, alkaline, or

NiCad, produce 1.2 volts per cell. This is why

some of the smaller cordless tools only have a

4 volt battery. It’s not really a battery at all;

it’s only one lithium ion cell. Technically to

be called a battery, it must be

two or more cells connected

together.

And, the long shelf life is a very

welcome characteristic of the

Lithium Ion battery. A typical

Nickel battery will discharge

naturally, 15 to 20 percent in the

first 24 hours, 7 to 10 percent

the next day, and about 1

percent every day after that.

Lithium Ion batteries will hold a

nearly full charge for months,

making them an ideal power

source for cordless tools that

don’t get used every day.

Handyman Bob,

TheStrongVoice.com

503.780.0536

Care and Feeding of Your H O M E

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Community Energy Project (CEP) has

been serving Portland for over 30 with free

services focused on energy conservation and

safety. They have ventured into more

entrepreneurial endeavors in order to expand

service to the community, and to generate

revenue.

Fee for Service

Government funds

are always

shrinking and

competition is

always growing,

especially as the

community needs

more support in the

recession. Savvy

nonprofits (like

Our United

Villages with the

Rebuilding Center) are creating businesses

that both serve the community and fund

their programs. CEP has several fee-based

services that do just that.

Community Home Performance – CEP

works with customers to create an energy

upgrade plan, than make the most critical

energy and home health upgrades with

insulation, furnace installation, air sealing,

and more. CEP will be providing credited

classes for Realtors to learn more about the

benefits of making energy upgrades, and the

importance of common weatherization-

related safety issues such as good air

ventilation (to avoid mold and rot, as well as

issues with carbon monoxide, formaldehyde,

and off-gassing). The class will include

resources on tax deductions, benefits for

homeowners, and more.

For more on

Community Home

Performance

classes, or to learn

about the service,

call 503.284.6827

x105 or email

[email protected]

Lead-Safe Work Practices (Renovation,

Repair, and Painting) – to help contractors

stay compliant with EPA regulations on

conducting lead-safe work, CEP offers

certification for contractors. CEP will be

offering a credited class to Realtors on the

importance of lead safety in old homes, as

well as resources for Realtors to give to new

homeowners who are buying pre 1978

housing in the future.

Community Education

The Fee for Service opportunities support

CEP’s free programs, including three free

workshops to the community, and those who

meet income and area guidelines can receive

a free kit of safety or weatherization supplies.

• Lead Poisoning Prevention –learn about

the dangers of lead exposure and how to

protect themselves and their families from

lead exposure while living in an older

house.

• Lead-Safe Home Projects –learn how to

conduct a lead-paint disturbing project in

a safe manner, protecting themselves,

their families, and even their neighbors

from exposure

• DIY Weatherization – weatherize your

home with simple draft-stopping tools,

and bring energy bills down to something

reasonable.

Direct Services for Seniors and People

with Disabilities

While there are several great programs for

seniors to get repairs and weatherization

(Multnomah County, REACH, Unlimited

Choices), CEP is the only one who can work

with renters. Program serves those with a

modest income in the City of Portland who

are over the age of 55 or have a disability.

• Weatherization – staff and volunteers

install vinyl storm window kits, door

weather-stripping, as stop drafts with

caulking, backer rod, spray foam, etc.

• Safety Repairs – Staff install smoke and

carbon monoxide alarms, grab bars, hand-

held shower heads, and railings as well as

conduct small carpentry jobs such as

railing installation and stair repairs.

For more information on Community Energy

Project, call 503.284.6827 or visit

www.CommunityEnergyProject.org

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