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Willkommen! Bienvenue! Bienvenido! Valkommen! Benvenuto! Marhaba!

Sharon Francis, Portland real estate broker
Sharon Francis,
Your Portland Oregon
Real Estate Agent
with
RE/MAX equity group inc.
503-516-8066
Portland Executive Office

Committed & Caring Professional
Real Estate Service

Sharon@MyPortlandOregonHome.com
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MY FAVORITE LINKS

Oregon Blue Book: A-Z on Oregon

Official Oregon Tourism Website

Portland Or Visitors Assoc: hotels

Portland's Bridges & more

Powell's Books: Largest in USA

Virtual tour Portland & Oregon

Moving

Movies Made in Oregon

Portland International Airport

Outdoor Activities in the Pacific NW

 Customize Portland Ikea Items

Portland Restaurants

 Things to Do Around Portland


Spring is nearly here in Portland, one of the best U.S. real estate markets ! 
Portland had the second highest housing appreciation for the fourth quarter of 2007

March Report shows it's a great time to invest in Portland Real Estate!


Welcome to Portland Oregon--the City of Roses and thanks for stopping by my real estate website! The Portland area has been my home for more than 20 years & I'm delighted to share with you my knowledge of the area, whether you want a sense of the history of neighborhoods, or to discuss where the city may be headed in the future.  Portland is a city of distinct neighborhoods, & a variety of suburbs including Lake Oswego, Tigard, & Beaverton--I know them well.  You're sure to find an area that suits your needs.  Please consider me to be your Portland real estate agent, who is engaged in the community, net savvy for searching homes & selling them, and who will offer creative solutions for your housing needs, whether you're a buyer or seller. 
Call me at 503-516-8066 or email me at
sharon@myportlandoregonhome.com.

 


February  Portland Housing Market Action Report
including Lake Oswego, Beaverton, Tigard
and other Portland  suburbs & neighborhoods

The RMLS report for February 2008 was released at the end of last week, showing an encouraging
increase in the number of sales over January 2008, and a reduction of January's 12.8 month housing inventory to a more manageable February inventory of 10.4 months.  Despite the inventory, and a reduction in sales over a year ago,  Portland home sale prices continued to register appreciation over February 2007.   The complete
RMLS Market Action Report for February breaks down the home sales by areas and suburbs, including Lake Oswego, Tigard, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tualatin and other Portland areas.  According to a Seattle investment advisor as recently as February 22, 2008, Portland  may be a good area  for investing in real estate, noting Portland's many attributes from its infrastructure to its public transportation. 


 

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& my policy of
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the seller, not the buyer, when I'm
the listing agent!

Searching for  Homes with energy efficient
Green Features in the Portland Metro area?
Portland has been designated the most green city in the U.S., according to Popular Science Magazine.  Although we have lots of commercial projects with Leeds certification, and many newer homes with energy efficient aspects,  it is still challenging to find "green" homes. 
As your Portland & lake Oswego " green" real estate agent,I can search for homes for sale in Portland or its suburbs with three different types of energy efficiency certification and a variety of other energy efficient or green products such as cork floors! Portland OR is the first Multiple Listing Service in the U.S. to offer searches for green homes.This green feature isn't available to the general public using the Portland Multiple Listing Service, so please contact me for a specialized search which I'll email to you.  You may also find my "How Green is Portland" page to be informative.


Please bookmark this site for future reference, and ENJOY!
I update my pages frequently with news about Portland OR real estate and events--
do visit often!

By the way, according to United Van Lines, Oregon was the second most popular state for relocation in 2006, with an in-migration rate of 62.5%--N. Carolina was #1.

 





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Portland's Suburbs-
which is best for you?


Curious about
Lake Oswego real estate & the city--its
schools, shops, & homes?

Find out about
Beaverton real estate & the city--Portland's
largest suburb &
a winning community

 

 Tigard--Portland's
most centrally located suburb
on the edge of vineyards,Christmas tree farms & berry picking




Spacious & Turn-key Ready Lake Oswego Townhouse

Fabulous location & flexible space in updated Townhome Condo
with attached 2 car garage
only 10 minutes to downtown Portland or downtown Lake Oswego!
3 Bedrooms/2.5 baths plus  den plus a basement bonus area.
Located in Mt. Park with 15 miles of trails & community rec center.
Best Value at only $275,000!

Lake Oswego Townhouse

Lake Oswego Townhouse

 For details and many more pictures, please visit
www.LakeOswegoTownhouse.com

 

Featured Property
Award Winning
Beautiful Portland Area Home
Pending 3/31/2008


Tigard Bull Mountain Real EstateBeautiful Tigard Home: Sharon Francis, Tigard Real Estate Agent

Architecturally Distinctive Half Acre Estate
Award Winning Design on Gorgeously Landscaped Grounds
Only $999,500.

Luxurious Home encircles European-style courtyard.
Nearly 5000 Square Feet on .48 acre.
25-30 minutes to downtown Portland or high tech Hillsboro
Near Oregon Wine Country
544 Square Foot Guest Suite in Separate Wing
http://
www.15829SWDekalb.com
Printable Brochure

 

Cute Newer 1 Bedroom Condo
in Portland's Beautiful Cultural District

Excellent Downtown Location Only 1-2 blocks to Streetcar, Museums,
University, Safeway, Park Blocks, & Near Farmer's Market
This is my own--make an offer to agent-owner!  I'll pay 6 months of the HOA's for
full price offer!

Portland condo

One bedroom condo

Cornerstone Condo Portland

http://www.postlets.com/res/273667

Call me at 503-516-8066 for details!

 

 Darling Single Level with Soaring Vaults
10 minutes to Downtown Portland*1616 Sq Ft*3 Bedrooms/2 Baths
Only $350,000.


www.BestHomeinTigard.com





Top Portland Home Builders
Check out my
New Portland Homes Construction page for the top producing Portland & Lake Oswego area home builders in 2006,and for a chart of info on their home sales. Unlike other parts of the US housing market, sales of new Portland homes in February was up 19% over January 2007. 

Some new homes are listed in the RMLS, but many are not, even though they expect to have buyers who are represented by real estate agents. I'm delighted to represent you in your negotiations with new home builders--
remember their sales associates represent the builder, and you deserve to have your own representative!
Since the 2007 Oregon Legislature
failed to pass tighter regulations to protect buyers from defective homes,   having your own buyer's representative is even more important. 
 



Internation Test Rose Garden

Downtown
Portland Oregon
A City of Roses &
Raindrops

& coffee houses, breweries, theaters,
bookstores,
music, film,cycling, recycling, wineries,
and
......(click for more with highlights of
downtown Portland Oregon where
the living is good!)


Willamette River View of Portland Convention Center  by Sharon Francis, Portland real estate
My Portland Oregon
Photo Album

Photo's of Portland OR and the surrounding
areas, including downtown, bridges,
Convention Center, houseboats,
Multnomah Falls, Rose Gardens,
Bonneville Dam, Willamette River

and more




Aerial Map of Pearl District Condos
Best way to get a grip on the
layout in the Pearl. Twenty six
condo buildings as of Sept. 06.
LINK

 Interactive Map of Downtown
Portland Condo, Office & Apartment Projects
as of August 24, 2007



100 Best Portland Companies
If you're thinking of moving to Portland,
and need employment,
you'll appreciate this list compiled by 
Oregon Business Magazine of Oregon's
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Map of Major Employers in Metro Portland
pdx-metro-map_9-04


Nike Only Oregon Company
to Make Fortune 500
Portland Business Journal May 2007
A handful of other Oregon companies
make the top 1000.





Oregon on Film

Portland firm, Living Room Theaters, changes cinematic distribution methods by converting new and existing films to digital and in so doing, may revolutionize film distribution! And---
they're opening a "Living Room Theater" in downtown Portland with comfy seating, restaurant quality food, and a wide range of independent films--you can even rent it for a party!

 Portland's romance with film continues each February with our
Portland International
Film Festival--2008 will be our 31st!
Recent Oregon locations on film include "Thumbsucker",
"Raising Flagg with Alan Arkin,"The Hunted" and Portland's own Gus Van Sant's "Elephant" .
Check out
http://www.oregonfilm.org/.

In August 2007, the State of Oregon has
increased its courtship of the movie industry, increasing rebates to companies who film and appointing Ed Asner to our film & video office board.  Asner described Oregon as "the promised land."




Portland Downtown Farmer's Market PSU by Sharon Francis, Portland REal estate agent


Portland Neighborhoods
Wondering where you'd be happiest in Portland--where you should buy your next home?
Check out my on-going description of Portland neighborhoods such as Sellwood,St. John's, Hollywood,West Moreland, Lloyd Center/East Broadway& suburbs and email me for a helpful article on PDX neighborhoods. You'll also find helpful info on Portland neighborhoods presented at the
Portland Oregon Visitor's
Association website.


Visiting or
Relocating to Portland ?

from the Japanese Garden,
Mt. St. Helen's, Oregon Garden
Visit http://pova.com


Interested in Sustainable Living?

Free Home & Living Show

sponsored by Energy Trust of Oregon
Portland Expo Center
Weekend of March 28-30

www.betterlivingshow.org

 
March 30, 2008
Lights out, Portland! 
Join the party between 8:00PM & 9:00PM
& save some energy--light a candle!
www.lightsoutamerica.org




Photo by P.Anselmo
300 Plus Wineries
Oregon is the same latitude
as the wine-growing regionsin France, and our burgeoning wine industry is gaining fame.
In 2004, our wine related industries generated 1.4 billion dollars. Watch out California!
More than 1/2 of the wineries are open
for special tastings Thanksgiving weekend & Memorial weekendin Washington, Yamhill,
Marion Counties & more. Most have regular hours year round, but for some, this is the only time they are open to the public.
To purchase wine country property, please contact me. I've personally watched the wineries grow over the past 25 years, and live on the
cusp of the area!




The
Greening of Portland

Metropolitan Portland Oregon is not only green
on the outside, it has gradually risen to be
the leading U.S. "green" city for sustainable practices designed to promote energy efficiency, careful stewardship of resources, and the creation and maintenance of a healthy environment
.
As of February 26, 2007, the PortlandRegional Multiple
Listing Service (RMLS)will
provide searches for new homes that
are certified energy efficient. These searches
at this time are only available to real estate agents.
Contact me for a specialized search.

More about Portland's greening on our
Green Page.


Portland Hotels, including the Marriott &
the elegant Heathman retool to achieve
green energy ratings.
The Portland Tribune, May 9, 2007



Tram Facts
Portland's South Waterfront Project which includes the Meriwether, and the John Ross condo projects,is anchored by OHSU's medical center & tram which now takes patients, employees,and the public on a 3 minute, 2/3 mile ride up Portland's West Hills to OHSU's medical center complex. Opened in December 2006 for employees, and for the public
in January 2007, the tram has been the
center of controversy since first discussed.
Homeowners under the route fought against it; huge cost overruns plagued the construction. But now the
base of the tram rises high above I-5 just south of downtown, and has been in operation since January 2007 & is becoming a Portland icon.
The NY Times commented that Portland loves public transit
so much that it "...looks to the sky for more!"

Watch a video of a ride on the Portland tram!

 Here's a couple pictures I took in the area of the tram, from the new Meriwether condo in the South Waterfront area.


Portland Willamette River by Sharon Francis, Portland Real estate agent View of OHSU by Sharon Francis, Portland real estate agent

 View of the Willamette River
from the Meriwether Condo;riverfront
park under construction

 Looking north at OHSU on the
top of the hill from the Meriwether condo


Does it really
rain in Portland??
Oh yes. But that's what makes Portland & Oregon so lush & green. A major hint about how important rain is in Portland is the wonderful statue on our outdoor living room, Pioneer Square,  where a bronze scuptured gentleman with an umbrella offers to help you!  Seldom does it rain for hours or even downpour. Instead,we have rain, showers, sprinkles, intermitent rain,drizzle, light rain, mist, most of which is interupted by clearing & a bit of sunshine. Lots of US cities have more precipitation than we do. You'll notice that most Portlanders don't even carry umbrellas!

For Portland weather reports,  click here!

Portland Pioneer Square by Sharon Francis, Portland Real Estate Agent
Pioneer Square in Portland


Recent
Portland Accolades!

 NY Times lauds Portland & explores
what motivates people to move to Portland
November 2007

Portland is  Top U.S. City
according to Travel & Leisure's readers
when the various categories are averaged
October 2007

 
NY Times Decrees Portland to be in its
Golden Age of Dining & Drinking, attributed
in part to Portland's affordable real estate.
September 28, 2007


Portland's drivers most courteous in USA
according to national survey May 2007
Portland Business Journal


On April 15, Foodnetwork declares Portland
the Best Eating Destination
The Oregonian, 2007


Portland OR is on Frommer's Top Ten Places
to Visit in 2007!
Frommers November 2006

Po



Conde Nast Business Travel readers
pick Portland International Airport as the
Best USA Aiport:
"Years of costly renovations have paid off:
Oregon's Portland International
takes first prize among domestic airports,
thanks to easy access
(travelers can reach downtown in 38 minutes
by rail, for less than $2 per person), an array
of shops (including hometown favorites
Nike and Powell Books),
and free wireless Internet access
throughout the main terminal."
Conde Nast Traveler October 2006



The Economist
sings Portland's praises
touting our light rail system
as an example for the US

August 31, 2006



Portland Most Sustainable City in USA
June 2006 Portland Most Sustainable City



Portland Ranked No. 10 Best Arts
Destination in US by American Style Readers


Best US City in which to
have a baby, announed on
NBC's The Today Show
based on study by
Fit Pregnancy



Cleanest of 50 Largest US Cities
Find out where your city ranks.
PS Seattle was 27!


From the NY Times to the
San Francisco Chronicle,
Portland has been discovered!
Review the latest list of articles.



The This
Directory of Realtors and Real Estate Agents What is Your Home Worth? Local MLS and Multiple Listing Service Information
New Homes and Top New Home Builders Relocation and Real Estate Professionals


Portland Favorites

Willamette Week (alternative free newspaper--
pick it up on any corner downtown) invited
readers to vote on the best of Portland
from the best barbeque to the best flower shop in
Summer 2006. Although this site doesn't endorse
the winners, you're invited to
click here to
check out the list.


 

Portland Oregon
News!

National Author Richard Florida
cites Place + Happiness= 
reasons people move to Portland
The Oregonian April 27, 2008
 

 Portland Writers
have their own dojo
in North Portland's
St.John's neighborhood
The Oregonian March 27, 2008

 

The Pearl District-home to luxury condo's,
pricey real estate & hip shops & cafes
looks to the North for future
Development
The Portland Business Journal
March 24, 2008

 

 Creative Hub Developing with new & renovated
projects, warehouses, retail, lofts
along Portland's East Burnside Avenue
just over the Burnside Bridge from
 Portland's Downtown Core
The Oregonian, March 20, 2008

 


 Re/Max co-founder Liniger
expounds on 2008 Housing Market
on trip to Portland
The Oregonian, March 19, 2008

 


 Portland's Green Builder Gerding Edlin
announces new Portland downtown condo,
The Cyan, to be European inspired
 in size & more affordable in price
The Oregonian, January 29, 2008


January 15, 2008
Oregon mandates ethanol options
in gas stations!
The Oregonian January 15, 2008


 Portland Real Estate in
top 5 nationally for appreciation
The Oregonian November 31, 2007

 


Portland Light Rail, affectionately
known as "Max" is serving as model
& inspiration for Seattle, a late-comer to
Public transportation.
The Oregonian October 21, 2007


 Pearl District Warehouse Conversion
to offices for Portland's growing creative
businesses announced by Gerding Edlin,
Portland's leading GREEN developer.
The Oregonian, October 20,2007


Portland suburbs Sherwoood & Lake Oswego
make Money Magazine's top 100
best towns under 50,000 population
Sherwood is tops at #18 while
Lake Oswego ranks #32
The Oregonian July 17, 2007


Oregon's Health Sciences University
expansion to Portland's South Waterfront
offers the perfect opportunity for
urban excellence with its melding of
waterfront, tram & streetcars.
The Oregonian April 8, 2007


Portland Developer Gerding Edlen
receives national award recognizing
it as possibly the biggest producer of
"green" buildings in the world.
The Oregonian, April 6, 2007

Portland South Park Blocks by Sharon Francis Portland Real Estate Agent


Lake Oswego Real Estate - Portland Real Estate
Search 1000's of Portland Real Estate & Lake Oswego homes for sale.


Portland has many neighborhoods for you to consider:
* Pearl District * Riverplace * West Hills*Irvington * Fremont * Alberta * Sellwood * Beaumont * Laurelhurst * Eastmoreland *
Woodstock * St.John's * John's Landing * Nob Hill * Arlington * Raleigh Hills * Hillsdale * Cedar Mill * Rose City* Hollywood*
Ladd's Addition*Hawthorne* Westmoreland* Alameda* Arbor Lodge* NW Portland* King's Heights* Mt Tabor* Multnomah*Marshall Park * Arnold * Terwilliger * Burlingame * and more!



Beaverton, west of Portland, in Washington County, is Portland's largest suburb,
with many distinctive neighborhoods of its own:
Murray Hill* Hyland Hills*Greenway*Aloha*Cooper Mountain*Cedar Hills * Sexton Mountain*Downtown Beaverton * Murray Hill *



NW Portland is across Highway 26 from Beaverton, with many neighborhoods:
Bethany, Rock Creek, Forest Heights, Bonny Slope, Oak Hills


Hillsboro, capital of Oregon's silicon forest, is west of Beaverton, and where the light rail ends in the west, with both older and newer award winning neighborhoods:
Orenco Station, Central Hillsboro, Jones Farm, Jackson, Meadows, Downtown


Lake Oswego, south of Portland in both Multnomah & Clackamas counties, also has its share of neighborhoods:
First Addition * Palisades * Mountain Park * Lake Grove * North Shore * South Shore * Westlake * Country Club *
Dunthorpe * Forest Hils *
Bryant Acres * Lake Forest * Red Fox Hills * Canal * Marylhurst


South of Lake Oswego is the suburb on the hill and river, West Linn, with old & new neighborhoods:
Willamette, Barrington, Rosemont, Hidden Springs, Parker, Sunset, Bolton, Stafford


Across I-5 from Lake Oswego are the suburbs of Tigard & Tualatin
with neighborhoods such as Bull Mountain, Hillshire, Summerfield, King City, Fox Hills, Victoria Woods


West of Tigard is the town of Sherwood, one of the fastest growing areas in Oregon, with Newberg another 8 miles west.


To the east of Portland lies Gresham, Happy Valley, Clackamas, Damascas, Molalla, Estacada and farther south are Gladstone, Milwaukie,Oregon City, Canby, Aurora & Wilsonville.


You'll be able to search all real estate listings from all Portland area real estate companies such as RE/MAX equity group inc, Windermere, Oregon First,  John L. Scott, Coldwell Banker BSSP, Century 21, Realty Trust, Hoyt Properties, Pearl Properties, Oregon Realty, Keller Williams.


Dear Friends of Portland,

I'd like to share with you my in-depth knowledge of Portland, its history, and its neighborhoods. Like many Portlanders, I have a long standing passion for our city, and I'd love to show you why it is so wonderful! And when I say "Portland", that includes all of our metropolitan area, including Lake Oswego, Beaverton, Tigard, Sherwood and the surrounding Portland suburbs.

One of my specialties is helping people relocate to the Portland area. Whether you're looking for downtown condo's in the Pearl District, Lake Oswego homes, or need to be near high tech business in the Washington County/Hillsboro area, or in Oregon's Yamhill wine country, I'm ready to answer your questions about Portland real estate. I can also send you a
relocation packet & free reports, and make suggestions about local mortgage and escrow companies. I'll help orient you to Portland's neighborhoods & suburbs when you visit Portland, and give you local tips. Buying a home is possibly the most important investment you'll make, and I would like to offer you support and assistance as your partner in this important process.

Please consider this your virtual
Portland Oregon Home as you search through all the
Portland real estate listings available on the Regional Multiple Listing Service, learn about Portland, Lake Oswego, Beaverton, Tigard,  and suburban neighborhoods and schools, and catch up on the latest events in metro Portland Oregon. I enjoy helping buyers like you find real estate in the Portland area, and have similarly helped sellers successfully & quickly sell their homes. Let me put my extensive knowledge of Portland,to work for you. And remember, as an associate of Re/Max equity group inc, I have the resources of Portland's largest real estate company behind me.
I'm always happy to answer any questions about
Portland real estateNow, enough about me--how can I help you?

Hoping to see you here soon,

Sharon Francis, Broker
Your Portland Oregon Real Estate Agent!

503-516-806
Contact me via email!




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