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Tips For a Great Lunch Spot

Years ago Lake Oswego had very few good restaurants. Getting a bite to eat at lunch tended to mean driving into Portland. Not so today. Today Lake Oswego has many great places to grab lunch. I thought today I’d share a few that I particularly like.

Pho’ LaVang is hands down my favorite place to get pho’, and this includes better than the many restaurants that make pho’ in Portland. I first visited Pho’ LaVang when it was a tiny little restaurant in a strip mall on Pilkington Road. It was mostly take out with only a very small table for 2-3 people. The man who owned it was chatty and friendly and wonderful. He introduced me to Vietnamese cuisine and I have loved it ever since. The popularity of the food quickly allowed the restaurant to out grow its cubby-hole location until it expanded to it’s current home at 16120 Lower Boones Ferry Rd, right in the heart of Lake Grove. They serve salad rolls, stir fry dishes, salt and pepper squid, kungpao, and more. My favorite is is the vegetable pho’. The broth is slow cooked, deep and rich, with plenty of fresh vegetables and tofu.

Curry in a Hurry is on the other end of town in the Palisades Shopping Center (1235 McVey Ave). This Thai restaurant has a comfy neighborhood atmosphere that is inviting and relaxing. Pad Thai, spicy noodles, all manner of curry dishes, fried rice, yakisoba, all of the classic Thai dishes that I love. The prices are amazing. I had lunch a week or so ago for $7.50 and it included a cup of coconut milk and vegetable soup.

Pine Shed Ribs is located in the same strip mall where Pho’ LaVang got its start: 17730 Pilkington Rd. Specializing in Santa Maria Tri-tip, this classic pit barbecue is a well honed machine of deliciousness. I’m not a big meat eater, but I do love good barbecue. Along with tri-tip and ribs you’ll find chicken and sausage. They serve great sides to compliment the great meats: everything from pinquito beans to mac n cheese and corn bread. Yum!

This is just three of many options. Our little town has done a great job of fostering some wonderful restaurants. I highly recommend that you come on down and give them a try.
Dianne

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Winning Videos of Lake Oswego

This year, for the first time, the City of Lake Oswego held a video contest. The theme was “Love My City” and it prompted the contestents to make a video that showed what they love about Lake Oswego. The top three videos have just been announced and they are wonderful.

Here are the participants who submitted the winning entries:

Photo: Video Contest winners (front L to R): Zach Jett, Wilson Godrey, Megan Chiang, Erica Chiang, Nico Johnson, Ellie Johnson, Lexi Jett, Matthew Symonds, and Avery Jett. With Mayor Kent Studebaker and City Councilors Theresa Kohlhoff, Joe Buck, Skip O’Neill, Jackie Manz, John LaMotte, and Jeff Gudman. Photo courtesy of the Lake Oswego Review.

Please take a moment to watch the top three entries by clicking HERE. It will give you a lovely tour of the town. Enjoy!

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Market Activity Report, August 14-20, 2017

Hey everybody!

Gosh wasn’t that total solar eclipse just completely unreal? My family and I traveled down to Corvallis to experience 100% totality, and I must say that it was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever witnessed. It was almost like what you see in a movie, except for the movie screen was the entire sky! It was just so great and beautiful, what a time to be alive!

So we’ve seen lots of activity even as August starts to wind summer down. Lots of multi-mil houses moving around in Lake Oswego, all of which are just gorgeous.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (August 14-20, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
16250 PACIFIC HWY #75 CONDO 279,900 3 2 1593
18964 REDWING WAY DETACHED 459,900 3 1.5 1406
1625 CLOVERLEAF RD DETACHED 489,900 3 2 1996
18013 BELMORE AVE DETACHED 509,900 3 2 1844
18971 INDIAN SPRINGS CIR DETACHED 512,000 3 2 1312
4 ABELARD ST DETACHED 539,900 5 3 2430
18906 KRISTI WAY DETACHED 568,000 3 2 1864
17460 SCHALIT WAY DETACHED 569,900 4 3 2190
1038 OAK ST DETACHED 575,000 4 2 2657
17784 CARDINAL DR DETACHED 629,900 4 3 2184
999 OXFORD DR DETACHED 679,000 4 3 3118
4890 SAGE HEN CIR DETACHED 679,999 4 2.5 2832
3220 DUNCAN DR DETACHED 699,000 4 2.5 3042
1885 CREST DR DETACHED 729,000 4 2.5 2120
12793 SIERRA VISTA DR DETACHED 764,900 5 3.5 3377
4100 COLTSFOOT LN DETACHED 775,000 3 2.5 2840
16853 SCOTT CT DETACHED 799,000 5 4 3917
1898 OAK KNOLL CT DETACHED 850,000 4 3 3150
18125 PILKINGTON RD DETACHED 959,900 4 3 3229
13845 AMBERWOOD CIR DETACHED 980,000 4 2.5 3277
16586 PHANTOM BLUFF CT DETACHED 1,189,000 3 2.5 2523
1011 LAKE SHORE RD DETACHED 1,295,000 3 3 2820
13593 WESTLAKE DR DETACHED 1,350,000 4 3.5 4172
1350 RIDGECREST DR DETACHED 1,395,000 5 3 3534
267 FURNACE ST DETACHED 1,550,000 3 3 3495
1973 CHERYL CT DETACHED 1,795,000 5 4.5 6436
2160 CHILDS RD DETACHED 1,850,000 4 2.5 3695
13705 KNAUS RD DETACHED 1,895,000 4 3.5 5251
17388 CEDAR RD DETACHED 2,650,000 4 3.5 4633

Pending (August 14-20, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms DOM
15 CRESTFIELD CT CONDO 125,000 1 1 134
47 EAGLE CREST DR CONDO 145,000 1 1 32
668 MCVEY AVE CONDO 290,000 1 1 5
1033 HALLINAN ST DETACHED 389,000 3 1 113
440 BOCA RATAN DR DETACHED 439,000 3 2 135
1599 OAK ST DETACHED 469,000 4 2.5 64
2734 ORCHARD HILL LN DETACHED 574,500 4 2.5 228
6236 WAYZATA CT DETACHED 598,000 5 2.5 69
2405 DELLWOOD DR DETACHED 600,000 5 3 82
75 TANGLEWOOD DR DETACHED 629,900 4 3.5 24
4521 TRILLIUM WOODS ATTACHED 647,500 3 2.5 3
829 LAKE FOREST DR DETACHED 675,000 4 2.5 5
15804 ALLISON PL DETACHED 894,900 4 2.5 78
18336 WESTVIEW DR DETACHED 899,900 4 4 85
4745 LAMONT WAY DETACHED 1,025,000 4 3.5 41
5702 MEADOWCREEK CT DETACHED 1,059,000 4 3.5 9
1809 HEADLEE LN DETACHED 1,195,000 3 3.5 41
4660 UPPER DR DETACHED 1,500,000 5 3.5 64
13571 GOODALL RD DETACHED 1,859,000 4 4.5 108
1135 LAKE FRONT RD DETACHED 2,350,000 4 3.5 45
16661 PHANTOM BLUFF CT DETACHED 3,995,000 5 5.5 80

Sold/Closed (August 14-20, 2017)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
4 CERVANTES CIR CONDO 199,900 195,000 912 3
209 CERVANTES CONDO 229,000 235,000 1216 2
88 WHEATHERSTONE CONDO 379,900 379,000 1692 13
1610 LARCH ST DETACHED 475,000 475,500 1780 2
5862 LANGFORD LN DETACHED 540,000 500,000 1506 9
306 8TH ST DETACHED 550,000 500,000 2236 4
23 FALSTAFF ST DETACHED 520,000 505,000 1434 63
4 ICARUS LOOP DETACHED 585,000 570,000 2743 40
5901 LANGFORD LN DETACHED 575,000 570,000 1921 6
17 MASARYK ST DETACHED 700,000 650,000 4140 61
9 DEL PRADO ST DETACHED 689,900 679,000 2930 37
4871 CENTERWOOD ST DETACHED 765,000 765,000 2640 6
936 EVERGREEN RD DETACHED 750,000 805,000 2268 0
2886 UPPER DR DETACHED 838,900 814,900 2498 60
19235 MEGAN PL DETACHED 995,000 995,000 3099 3
4047 WESTBAY RD DETACHED 1,275,000 1,225,000 2493 7
17620 BLUE HERON DR DETACHED 1,225,000 1,323,100 2466 23
13575 GOODALL RD DETACHED 1,495,000 1,415,000 4271 32
2569 GLEN EAGLES PL DETACHED 1,625,000 1,625,000 4753 4

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings.

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Market Activity Report for July 24 – 30, 2017

Hello everyone!
What is going on with this heat!? I don’t have AC, so I’ve had to keep my windows closed during the day and open them at night. It has been crazy. I hope everybody is keeping cool! Please make sure to drink lots of water, to not leave kids or dogs in cars, and hit up some of the great swimming places (hopefully those that are out of the smog distance from the fires up in British Columbia).

New on the Market (July 24 – 30, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
12 CRESTFIELD CT CONDO 168,000 1 1 552
76 CERVANTES CIR CONDO 189,000 2 1.5 912
405 BOCA RATANH DR DETACHED 544,900 3 2.5 2040
100 LEONARD ST 4-2 CONDO 545,000 3 2.5 2537
12451 SW ORCHARD HILL RD DETACHED 549,500 3 2 1680
1031 OXFORD DR DETACHED 559,500 3 2.5 2384
1575 IVY CT DETACHED 599,000 4 3 2420
14371 SHERBROOK PL DETACHED 619,000 3 2.5 2550
889 EVERGREEN RD DETACHED 799,900 3 2 1935
16853 SCOTT CT DETACHED 829,000 5 4 3917
504 10TH ST DETACHED 849,000 3 2 2277
10 MORNINGVVIEW LN DETACHED 899,900 4 3.5 3848
1643 VILLAGE PARK LN DETACHED 1,095,000 4 3.5 4505
937 CEDAR ST DETACHED 1,350,000 4 3.5 3938
14711 UPLANDS DR DETACHED 1,375,000 4 4.5 3504
4250 LORDS LN DETACHED 1,375,000 4 3.5 3516
2510 WEMBLEY PARK RD DETACHED 1,750,000 4 3.5 4729
13571 GOODALL RD DETACHED 1,899,999 4 4.1 5725
260 IRON MOUNTAIN BLVD DETACHED 2,498,000 4 4.2 6048
3458 LAKEVIEW BLVE DETACHED 2,795,000 4 4.1 4647

Pending Sales (July 24 – 30, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms DOM
88 WHEATHERSTONE CONDO 379,900 3 2.5 13
18552 EDGEWOOD CT DETACHED 410,000 3 1.5 5
4 PEACOCK PL DETACHED 429,900 3 2.5 65
18305 FERNBROOK CT DETACHED 459,900 3 2 37
4923 FIRBWOOD RD DETACHED 494,900 3 2 42
17839 TAMARA AVE DETACHED 525,000 3 1.5 21
802 CLARA CT DETACHED 589,900 4 3 47
3707 OLSON CT DETACHED 599,000 4 3 88
16998 SUMMER PL DETACHED 609,900 4 2.5 59
36 MORNINGVIEW CIR DETACHED 634,900 4 3.5 218
5622 CARMAN DR DETACHED 639,900 4 2 160
17064 REBECCA LN DETACHED 699,900 4 2.5 14
15644 FIELDSTONE DR DETACHED 769,900 3 2.5 3
810 9TH ST DETACHED 770,000 3 2 92
4189 Chad DR DETACHED 899,000 5 3.5 35
18108 PILKINGTON RD DETACHED 968,000 3 3.5 82
19235 MEGAN PL DETACHED 995,000 4 2.1 3
928 CEDAR ST DETACHED 1,098,000 4 3.5 162
4190 CHAPMAN WAY DETACHED 1,175,000 4 3.5 69
1809 HEADLEE LN DETACHED 1,195,000 3 3.5 21
12901 GOODALL RD DETACHED 1,995,000 4 4.5 414
12812 GOODALL RD DETACHED 1,995,000 5 4.5 56
2180 PRESTWICK RD DETACHED 3,100,000 3 4.5 137

Sold/Closed (July 24 – 30, 2017)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
668 MCVEY AVE CONDO 225,000 188,748 496 381
6480 WASHINGTON CT DETACHED 250,000 230,000 35
210 RIDGEWAY RD CONDO 249,900 235,000 778 6
16681 LAKE FOREST BLVD DETACHED 375,000 365,000 936 37
14424 DORIS AVE DETACHED 589,000 511,149 1700 31
76 TANGLEWOOD DR DETACHED 539,500 539,500 2801 14
1988 MAPLELEAF RD DETACHED 575,000 550,000 1522 0
5758 CHARLES CIR DETACHED 700,000 715,000 2371 3
21 WESTRIDGE DR DETACHED 719,900 729,900 3202 13
4850 LOWER DR DETACHED 774,900 764,900 2700 11
3887 TAMARACK LN DETACHED 834,900 827,500 3316 3
2325 PARK RD DETACHED 875,000 875,000 2405 4
2050 CHILDS RD DETACHED 1,000,000 918,750 4814 18
1120 HOODVIEW LN DETACHED 1,089,000 1,025,500 3909 110
16001 PARELIUS CIR DETACHED 1,225,000 1,190,000 4309 13
16 DOVER WAY DETACHED 1,395,000 1,395,000 8147 4

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings.

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Market Activity Report July 3rd – 9th, 2017

Hey everybody,
Hope everybody had a wonderful 4th of July, and a great summer! The nice weather has been so great. I’ve gotten the chance to explore some of the great swimming holes (three pools being my favorite so far!). Lake Oswego real estate has been hopping. We saw many houses go on the market and be sold within the first week. Weirdly enough one of the houses that is freshly listed is the one my high school crush and his family used to live in. Its so weird to see it on the market! Beautiful house up on Greentree Cir, I highly suggest taking a look!

29 new listings, 20 pending houses, 15 sold homes

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (July 3-July 9, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
201 OSWEGO SMT CONDO 249,900 2 1 1383
5225 SW JEAN RD #108 CONDO 269,000 3 2 1500
668 MCVEY AVE #55 CONDO 289,900 1 1 636
574 2ND ST ATTACHED 479,000 2 2 1394
562 2ND ST ATTACHED 482,000 2 2.5 1302
17007 WESTVIEW DR DETACHED 525,000 4 2 2649
1931 KILKENNY RD DETACHED 535,000 4 2.5 2411
2734 ORCHARD HILL LN DETACHED 598,900 4 2.5 2814
16758 GRAEF CIR DETACHED 615,000 3 1 1295
1437 GREENTREE CIR DETACHED 624,900 4 3 2400
1811 KILKENNY DR DETACHED 625,000 4 3 3794
4746 AMHERST CT ATTACHED 689,000 3 2.5 2985
16977 SW CHERRY CREST DR DETACHED 695,900 4 2.5 3002
16943 CHERRY CREST DR DETACHED 695,900 4 2.5 2912
12788 SIERRA VISTA DR DETACHED 750,000 4 3.5 2812
5904 BAY POINT DR DETACHED 799,500 5 2.5 3433
17585 TREETOP WAY DETACHED 849,000 4 3.5 2422
17572 SHEPHERDS CT DETACHED 887,500 5 3 3044
555 ATWATER RD DETACHED 925,000 5 3 4016
17697 BLUE HERON RD SW DETACHED 999,950 4 3.5 3889
4745 LAMONT WAY DETACHED 1,025,000 4 3.5 3192
4101 VIRGINIA WAY DETACHED 1,099,900 4 2.5 3231
741 B AVE DETACHED 1,120,000 3 2.5 2609
3519 LAKE GROVE AVE DETACHED 1,149,000 4 2.5 3119
828 8TH ST DETACHED 1,188,000 3 3.5 2839
1809 HEADLEE LN DETACHED 1,195,000 3 3.5 4586
18639 PILKINGTON RD DETACHED 1,400,000 4 4 4148
1968 CHERYL CT DETACHED 1,475,000 4 4.5 6153
12975 SW ELK ROCK RD DETACHED 1,495,000 5 3.5 4500

Pending Sales (July 3-July 9, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms DOM
86 KINGSGATE RD #F202 CONDO 169,000 2 2 92
226 RIDGEWAY RD #226 CONDO 259,900 1 1 5
1198 BOCA RATAN DR ATTCHED 375,000 2 2.5 16
17226 MARJORIE AVE DETACHED 499,000 3 2 26
17839 TAMARA AVE DETACHED 525,000 3 1.5 1
1041 OXFORD DR DETACHED 535,000 4 3.5 2
5862 LANGFORD LN DETACHED 540,000 2 2 9
9 DEL PRADO ST DETACHED 689,900 4 3 37
4019 ORCHARD DR DETACHED 759,900 3 2.5 3
13354 TWIN CREEK LN DETACHED 799,900 5 2.5 9
4350 ALBERT CIR DETACHED 875,000 5 3.5 9
2050 CHILDS RD DETACHED 925,500 4 4 18
14750 UPLANDS DR DETACHED 950,000 4 3 48
135052 KNAUS RD DETACHED 1,079,000 4 3 86
3926 EDENS EDGE DR DETACHED 1,150,000 6 3.5 77
3525 UPPER DR DETACHED 1,299,900 4 3.5 5
505 IRON MOUNTAIN BLVD DETACHED 1,395,000 5 4 200
13575 GOODALL RD DETACHED 1,495,000 4 5.5 32
13567 GOODALL RD DETACHED 1,569,000 4 3.5 18
961 ATWATER RD DETACHED 3,100,000 6 5.5 83

Sold/Closed (July 3-July 9, 2017)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
13206 VERMEER DR DETACHED 482,000 482,000 2095 60
16206 REESE RD DETACHED 520,000 520,000 1192 0
1991 WMBLEY PL DETACHED 625,000 540,000 3042 36
1677 GLENMORRIE DR DETACHED 537,500 540,000 1296 24
2235 FERNWOOD CIR DETACHED 495,000 620,000 2746 7
3355 UPPER DR DETACHED 699,000 650,000 3126 76
10 BUCKINGHAM TER DETACHED 674,900 675,000 3428 26
17323 LAKE HAVEN DR DETACHED 735,000 677,150 1864 53
2964 OVERLOOK DR DETACHED 700,000 700,000 3731 3
17739 OVERLOOK DIR DETACHED 800,000 800,000 3391 11
1273 WELLS ST DETACHED 824,742 824,742 4091 148
1443 COUNTRY COMMONS DETACHED 1,189,000 1,182,000 3385 4
404 FAIRMONT RD DETACHED 1,395,000 1,360,000 3948 287
4262 UPPER DR DETACHED 1,470,000 1,450,000 3982 0
18332 MEADOWLARKLN DETACHED 1,675,000 1,600,000 6043 288

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings.

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4th of July

Whitney, Linda and I want to wish you and yours a safe and happy 4th of July. I know that I will be down by the lake watching what is annually a spectacular fireworks show. Thank you to the trumpet player who I enjoy every year playing our National Anthem just before the show starts. Whatever you are doing to celebrate the day, please stay safe and take particular care of your pets.

Happy 4th of July!
Whitney, Linda, and Dianne

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Market Activity Report June 12th – 18th, 2017

Hey everybody,
Gosh it is hot! As I was going through my Facebook today I saw that people in Arizona were posting pictures of things melting in the heat! I am very thankful that it does not get so hot here at least, however it is still very hot.
During the week of the 12th through the 18th we saw 25 new listings, 26 pending properties, and 27 sold homes. One of the more interesting houses for me to see reach the market is the property on 4660 Upper Dr. This house was on my running route as I grew up here in LO. I remember seeing that house, but do not really remember anything about it other than it was yellow. It never really stood out to me, and then it gets a complete remodel and it is stunning! Way to turn an old home into a beautiful masterpiece.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (June 12-18, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
12 CRESTFIELD CT CONDO 165,000 1 1 550
4 TOUCHSTONE #143 CONDO 220,000 3 2.5 1351
6480 WASHINGTON CT DETACHED 250,000 1 1
4348 DOUGLAS WAY DETACHED 425,000 2 2 1414
18966 LONGFELLOW AVE DETACHED 449,950 3 2 1782
17480 HILL WAY DETACHED 460,000 3 2 1268
16242 INVERURIE RD DETACHED 475,000 3 2 1687
4923 FIRWOOD RD DETACHED 514,900 3 2 2182
76 TANGLEWOOD DR DETACHED 539,500 4 3 2801
1599 OAK ST DETACHED 549,000 4 2.5 2468
800 WOODWAY CT DETACHED 550,000 4 3 2066
7 PREAKNESS CT DETACHED 580,000 4 2.5 2896
55 NORTHSHORE RD DETACHED 625,000 2 1.5 2025
17720 OVERLOOK CIR DETACHED 729,000 4 2.5 3400
5330 CARMAN GROVE LN DETACHED 759,900 3 2.5 2442
4850 LOWER DR DETACHED 774,900 4 3 2700
17325 OAK MEADOW LN DETACHED 785,000 4 2.5 3157
4006 CANAL WOODS CT DETACHED 815,000 5 3.5 3514
3909 BASS LN DETACHED 919,950 5 3.5 3876
5347 DENTON DR DETACHED 948,000 4 2.5 3240
18840 HILL TOP RD DETACHED 964,998 3 3.5 4216
3926 EDENS EDGE DR DETACHED 1,150,000 6 3.5 4612
3856 UPPER DR DETACHED 1,295,000 3 2.5 3093
13567 GOODALL RD DETACHED 1,569,000 4 3.5 4800
4660 UPPER DR DETACHED 1,595,000 5 3.5 3849

Pending Sales (June 12-18, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms DOM
73 OSWEGO SMT CONDO 229,900 2 2 4
3990 CARMAN DR CONDO 244,900 2 2 6
668 MCVEY AVE CONDO 289,900 1 1 12
1819 BOCA RATAN DR ATTACHED 335,000 3 2 18
13296 VERMEER DR DETACHED 459,999 3 2 3
19060 INDIAN SPRINGS CIR DETACHED 524,000 3 2 10
5650 LANGFORD LN DETACHED 575,000 2 3 41
17973 SAINT CLAIR DR DETACHED 638,000 4 3 137
5645 LA MESA CT DETACHED 679,500 4 3 35
18439 DEERBRUSH AVE DETACHED 689,777 4 2.5 56
5807 RIDGETOP CT DETACHED 700,000 5 2.5 9
19531 RIVER RUN DR DETACHED 700,000 4 2.5 0
5758 CHARLES CIR DETACHED 700,000 3 2 3
5 DA VINCI ST DETACHED 739,900 3 2.5 3
17532 OAK MEADOW LN DETACHED 769,000 5 3 47
5355 CARMAN GROVE LN DETACHED 799,500 4 3 57
16872 QUAIL CT DETACHED 799,900 3 3.5 399
1454 GLENMORRIE DR DETACHED 799,900 4 2.5 162
3887 TAMARACK LN DETACHED 834,900 5 3 3
17549 OAK MEADOW LN DETACHED 835,000 4 3 3
481 IRON MOUNTAIN BLVD DETACHED 929,000 4 2.5 27
592 7th ST DETACHED 988,000 2 3 54
13599 MEADOWCREEK LN DETACHED 1,059,900 4 3.5 216
13571 WESTLAKE DR DETACHED 1,347,500 5 4.5 70
1021 LAKE SHORE RD DETACHED 2,398,000 4 3 1191
3458 LAKEVIEW BLVD DETACHED 2,998,000 4 4.5 181

Sold/Closed (June 12-18, 2017)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
100 KERR PKWY CONDO 158,900 163,000 823 5
6928 SW MONTAUK CIR CONDO 235,000 235,000 924 0
216 CERVANTES CONDO 220,000 240,000 1336 2
245 CERVANTES CONDO 239,900 250,000 1292 17
4268 WOODSIDE CIR ATTACHED 375,000 375,000 1944 28
16725 LAKE FOREST BLVD DETACHED 414,900 376,500 1392 33
81 KINGSGATE RD DETACHED 419,500 415,000 1270 13
6040 LAKEVIEW BLVD DETACHED 459,000 428,000 2390 244
17653 MARDEE AVE DETACHED 479,000 478,900 1742 5
5907 FERNBROOK CIR DETACHED 499,900 500,000 1892 6
17268 FERNWOOD DR DETACHED 528,800 500,000 2086 4
18867 INDIAN SPRINGS CIR DETACHED 550,000 559,000 2999 1
11 MORNINGVIEW CIR DETACHED 585,585 578,000 2845 14
19155 BRYANT RD DETACHED 600,000 625,000 1826 8
128 CHURCH ST DETACHED 629,000 629,000 1924 157
1666 FIRCREST DR DETACHED 635,000 638,000 2817 25
2272 PARK RD DETACHED 675,000 650,000 2325 19
840 BOCA RATAN DR DETACHED 774,000 699,900 3595 28
940 HOODVIEW LN DETACHED 649,900 710,000 2520 8
3520 RED CEDAR WAY DETACHED 689,900 720,000 2574 3
4896 HASTINGS DR DETACHED 725,000 725,000 2785 1
2508 PALISADES CREST DR DETACHED 845,000 856,000 3912 1
13658 PROVINCIAL HILL WAY DETACHED 990,000 967,500 3853 29
12 BUCKINGHAM TER DETACHED 995,000 969,000 3642 130
4112 ORCHARD WAY DETACHED 969,000 969,000 4153 8
13327 ATWATER LN DETACHED 1,395,000 1,345,000 3004 7
1300 FAIRWAY RD DETACHED 3,490,000 2,900,000 8628 368

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings.

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Happy Father’s Day!

We here at the blotter want to wish you a very happy Father’s Day. Dad’s are pretty special. Both Linda and I have lost our fathers and we miss them dearly. So whether you have your Dad to hug today, or if he is a spark in your heart, we hope you are enjoying your Dad and your memories of him.
Dianne

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Market Activity Report May 22nd – May 28th, 2017

Hey all,
Gosh it has been so nice out. I hope everybody has had a safe and fun Memorial Day!
We are seeing so many houses hit the market it is crazy. Lots of condos selling rather quickly too.

Following is the breakdown for you according to RMLS:

New on the Market (May 22nd – May 28th, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Sqft
100 KERR PKWY #49 CONDO 158,900 2 1.5 823
154 OSWEGO SMT Blg22 CONDO 274,500 2 2 1506
210 S STATE ST #1 CONDO 365,000 2 1.5 1767
10 GREENRIDGE CT ATTACHED 379,000 3 1.5 2063
18179 PILKINGTON RD DETACHED 399,950 3 2 1290
117 3RD ST #117 CONDO 448,000 2 2 1056
4 PEACOCK PL DETACHED 450,000 3 2.5 1980
18565 LONGFELLOW AVE DETACHED 495,000 3 2 1430
14424 DORIS AVE DETACHED 589,000 4 1.5 1700
86 TANGLEWOOD DR DETACHED 619,000 4 3 3192
2405 DELLWOOD DR DETACHED 624,500 5 3 2336
4467 THUNDER VISTA LN CONDO 689,900 3 3.5 4494
3355 UPPER DR DETACHED 699,000 4 2 3126
18462 PIONEER CT DETACHED 789,000 5 3 3804
5322 CARMAN GROVE LN DETACHED 820,000 3 2.5 2615
15713 TARA PL DETACHED 834,900 4 2.5 3442
1699 VILLAGE PARK LN DETACHED 985,000 3 2.5 3342
18336 WESTVIEW DR DETACHED 999,999 4 4 4410
4 DOVER WAY DETACHED 1,000,000 5 2.5 3962
1923 MAPLELEAF CT DETACHED 1,200,000 4 2.5 3560
975 ENGLEWOOD DR DETACHED 1,275,000 5 3.5 4024
2135 RIDGE POINTE DR DETACHED 1,796,000 5 4.5 6755
853 G AVE DETACHED 1,800,000 4 3.5 4423
13705 KNAUS RD DETACHED 1,995,000 4 3.5 5251
916 LAKE SHORE RD DETACHED 2,195,000 4 3.5 4180

Pending Sales (May 22nd – May 28th, 2017)

Address Type Price Bedroom Bathrooms DOM
6930 SW MONTAUK CIR CONDO 197,000 2 1 8
163 OSWEGO SMT CONDO 254,900 2 2 13
4469 GOLDEN LN CONDO 319,000 2 2.5 38
1666 BOCA RATAN DR ATTACHED 355,000 4 2 7
15 BRITTEN CT ATTACHED 399,900 3 2.5 5
1010 HALLINAN ST DETACHED 449,900 3 1.5 4
1677 GLENMORRIE DR DETACHED 524,900 3 1.5 24
1710 MEADOWS DR DETACHED 545,000 3 2 4
1508 CEDAR ST DETACHED 547,000 4 2 1
1991 WEMBLEY PL DETACHED 589,000 4 2 36
131 WILBUR ST DETACHED 625,000 2 2 0
5028 GREENSBOROUGH CT DETACHED 629,900 4 2.5 4
19 WESTRIDGE DR DETACHED 649,100 4 3 283
5923 BAY POINT DR DETACHED 650,000 4 3 0
10 BUCKINGHAM TER DETACHED 674,900 4 3 26
654 1ST CONDO 729,000 2 2.5 16
1403 GREENTREE CIR DETACHED 794,900 5 4.5 72
5228 LOWER DR DETACHED 795,000 4 2.1 30
637 3RD ST ATTACHED 799,000 3 2.5 621
5088 WOODCREST LN DETACHED 814,500 4 2.5 4
2375 FERNWOOD CIR DETACHED 899,900 4 3.5 6
725 OAK MEADOW CT DETACHED 1,074,500 4 2.5 27
1443 COUNTRY COMMONS DETACHED 1,189,000 3 2.5 4
404 FAIRMONT RD DETACHED 1,395,000 4 3.5 287
1251 FOREST MEADOWS WAY DETACHED 1,575,000 4 3.5 11
18332 MEADOWLARK LN DETACHED 1,675,000 6 5 288
705 TERRACE DR DETACHED 2,395,000 4 3.5 27

Sold/Closed (May 22nd – May 28th, 2017)

Address Type List Price Close Price Sqft DOM
48 EAGLE CREST DR CONDO 224,900 202,000 1370 26
200 BURNHAM RD CONDO 285,000 291,000 1328 13
5907 KENNY ST DETACHED 235,000 316,600 1236 3
668 MCVEY AVE CONDO 349,900 341,000 852 40
4968 SUNTREE LN ATTACHED 425,000 429,000 1680 12
16393 KIMBALL ST DETACHED 475,000 450,000 1522 52
16650 LAKE FOREST BLVD DETACHED 479,000 507,000 1646 2
19201 SW RED WING CT DETACHED 514,900 520,000 2471 1
4588 FORWPPD RD DETACHED 569,000 569,000 2436 2
4913 HASTINGS DR DETACHED 563,000 610,000 2280 26
980 C AVE DETACHED 625,000 625,000 1317 0
960 BULLOCK ST DETACHED 649,900 649,900 3200 3
18247 MORIA CT DETACHED 664,950 650,000 2791 8
5919 BAY POINT DR DETACHED 660,000 660,000 2652 4
13876 PROVINCIAL HILL DR DETACHED 725,000 675,000 2798 57
2397 HILLSIDE LN DETACHED 739,000 750,000 2950 8
586 WEIDMAN CT DETACHED 850,000 849,000 3796 4
15963 BONAIRE AVE DETACHED 858,000 868,000 4050 43
50 BECKET ST DETACHED 915,000 901,000 4162 10
2301 WEMBLEY PARK RD DETACHED 1,269,900 1,385,913 3665 0
129 FURNACE ST CONDO 1,798,000 1,775,000 4911 33

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings.

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Take Asbestos Seriously

Asbestos Crystal
This post is prompted by an article I read this morning in this week’s Lake Oswego Review. A woman on Weatherstone in Mountain Park started a home renovation project last June. She removed 1300 square feet of asbestos ceilings without taking proper care for its containment. The DEQ inspected the sight on July 8, 2016 and found asbestos debris inside of the house, on clothing, personal belongings, the heat register, and outside of the house on the porch, walkway, and mulched perimeter. This woman has now been fined $31,200.

That’s a lot of money. And all because she was likely trying to save money on the project by either doing it herself of by hiring an unlicensed contractor. Some savings.

Pipe wrapped in asbestos
Asbestos is nasty stuff. It is a naturally occurring silicate mineral that is made up of fibrous crystals. It is strong, insulates well, and is fire resistant. Because of the nature of the material it was wildly popular in home construction for years.

Where it is a hazard is if it is torn or worn to allow the fibrous crystals to become dust in the air that you can then breathe in. Those little crystals get into your lungs and get stuck. You can not cough them out. They stay in your lungs for years and years continually irritating the area until they can become cancer.

Think about what this lady did. She had the particles all over her house, inside and out, on heat registers where they would be additionally blown about and circulated. There is no way that she hasn’t exposed herself to breathing that stuff in, along with everyone else in the house hold. It’s just plain stupid, stupid, stupid.

About 3 years ago I sold a house that had asbestos popcorn ceilings. I had the home owner have them professionally removed prior to putting the house up for sale because the ceilings were visibly damaged. It was about 1000 square feet, and as I recall it cost $4000. This was removing the old ceiling and then texturing and painting a new ceiling. There is not so much money involved here that could possibly make improper removal even a tempting option. Just. Don’t. Do. It.

Stay safe and be smart,
Dianne