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Search metro Portland Or real estate & homesby address, area, or just scroll all over the Portland area from St. Johns to Lake Oswego to find Portland homes for sale. Shows 100 latest real estatelistings in any area. Use the arrows to scroll up or down,and the plus & minus signs to go closer. You'll enjoy the various overlays of Portland schools, aerial & topography.
This is the best way to learn about Portland real estate and the Portland housing market--enjoy the panoramic views of the neighborhoods.
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This is a more traditional metro Portland & Lake Oswego Multiple Listing Search. You'll have more options to specify the type of housing, and other attributes. You'll need to specify county: Portland-Multnomah Lake Oswego-Clackamas Beaverton-Washington.
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
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.
Check out my listing guarantee, & my policy of representing only you, 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.
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.
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!
Featured Property Award Winning Beautiful Portland Area Home Pending 3/31/2008
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!
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.
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 More
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 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
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.
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!"
Here's a couple pictures I took in the area of the tram, from the new Meriwether condo in the South Waterfront area.
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 OregonHome 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 thePortland 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 estate. Now, enough about me--how can I help you?
Hoping to see you here soon,
Sharon Francis, Broker Your Portland Oregon Real Estate Agent!
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