I won’t lie. I’ve had a mild disdain for Dutch Colonial Revivals ever since I got into real estate. For starters, living in a house that is based on the architectural identity of a barn doesn’t make me want to rush out and fill one with my belongings. The main reason though is I’m baffled…
Read MoreBright ideas: Art Cool Ductless Air Conditioner
With temperatures reaching the mid-nineties this week, which is pretty hot in this part of the world, many Portlanders were once again looking at their thermostats and wishing they had air conditioning. With so few days truly warranting the expense of having AC installed, or the desire to avoid aesthetic faux-pas of a window unit,…
Read More1826 N Farragut Street
Fresh off a lovely summer vacation with the family, I realized I’ve neglected to post anything in recent weeks, even prompting a slap on the wrist from one reader. Swamped with work is my only excuse, so I’ll leave it at that and jump back on the saddle. This re-listed 1912 craftsman bungalow caught my…
Read More5641 SW Menefee
Back in 2007, when this 1959 custom-built barrel-vaulted home came on the market in the hills of Terwilliger Heights, I walked around the property hoping that whoever bought the property would give it the attention it so badly needed. It felt drab and depressing, despite it’s potential seemingly so easily within grasp. Thankfully the current…
Read More526 NW 13th Ave #7
When I got into real estate six years ago, the Pearl District was of course long a hot commodity, and I was initially quite intoxicated by the idea of condo-living. I was drawn to the simplicity of the spaces, the idea of a life that demanded less personal belongings, and a feeling of being in…
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Bricks and Mortar 