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volume 3, issue 8 www.AllThingsRealEstatePDX.com 503.317.5834
a division of CEDAR HOUSE MEDIA
• 10 Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
• Women's Council of Realtors
• Tales From the Crawlspace: Water Damage Concerns
• Unique and Oceanfront Properties
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Care & Feeding of Your HomeDanger: 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:
Don’t ever leave batteries charging
overnight.
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.
Put a smoke detector in your shop,
near your power tools.
Check to see if your batteries or the
tool have been recalled.
Stop using formerly silent chargers if
they begin “singing” or whining.
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 mis-
conception I’d like to clear up about the
proper way to charge cordless tool batter-
ies. 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.
*Continued on page 7
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HOUSES13674711 16246 NE EVERETT CT 4 2 1804 $159,900
13216172 1235 NE 80TH AVE 2 1 1744 $170,000
13435300 4708 NE 77TH AVE 3 1 1012 $174,900
13133623 16510 NE COUCH CT 3 1 1344 $199,500
13638549 11011 NE MORRIS ST 3 2 1638 $199,500
13221286 15228 NE MILTON ST 3 2 1460 $199,999
13494266 16231 NE HOYT ST 3 2 1512 $200,000
13053243 952 NE 173RD AVE 3 2 1520 $207,000
13252362 4835 NE 78TH AVE 2 1 1546 $215,000
13557018 3148 NE 81ST AVE 3 1 1800 $218,000
13142047 4714 NE 91ST AVE 3 2 1616 $219,900
13152676 4307 NE 130TH PL 3 2 1495 $219,950
13069590 306 NE HOLLAND ST 2 1.1 1472 $229,900
13606341 11127 NE SCHUYLER ST 2 1 784 $240,000
13297837 13620 NE BEECH ST 4 2 1900 $249,000
13013736 8924 NE HANCOCK ST 3 1 2440 $249,900
13199888 334 NE 72ND AVE 2 1 1113 $249,900
13272553 1610 NE 138TH PL 4 2 1804 $255,000
13401887 5720 NE BEECH ST 3 2.1 1405 $255,900
13631435 3527 NE 120TH AVE 4 3 2776 $259,500
13637566 1316 NE 80TH AVE 3 1.1 1950 $259,900
13062025 1514 NE 73RD AVE 3 2.1 1589 $262,500
13624765 6311 NE 11TH AVE 4 2.1 1442 $274,900
13462471 1925 NE 78TH AVE 3 1 1882 $274,950
13456425 11 NE 70TH AVE 3 2 2195 $279,900
13541626 938 NE 173RD AVE 5 3 2400 $280,000
13190876 12311 NE BEECH ST 5 2 2556 $289,900
13275419 5906 NE 32ND PL 2 1 1452 $295,000
13571440 2128 NE 106TH AVE 5 2.1 2736 $298,800
13165220 221 NE 76TH AVE 4 2 2198 $299,500
13411692 4423 NE 66TH AVE 3 1 1660 $325,000
13424713 6314 NE TILLAMOOK ST 3 3 1642 $329,900
13471823 10019 NE FAILING ST 4 1.1 2776 $329,900
13438970 13320 NE BROADWAY CT 5 2.1 2314 $348,500
13636083 5249 NE 45TH PL 4 2 3200 $349,000
13335695 6340 NE 22ND AVE 4 2 1894 $349,900
13559933 226 NE 47TH AVE 4 2 1850 $349,900
13317268 1717 NE 63RD AVE 3 1 2180 $364,000
13471954 5529 NE 16TH AVE 5 3 3116 $375,000
13422450 302 NE BRIDGETON RD 3 2.1 2144 $379,000
13017469 325 NE 68TH AVE 3 1.1 2560 $399,000
13400932 4926 NE 20TH AVE 4 1 2828 $399,900
13521295 1515 NE FREMONT ST 5 2 2124 $399,900
13510853 3045 NE 59TH AVE 4 2 2599 $459,900
13044985 4422 NE 29TH AVE 4 1 3030 $479,000
13591328 2625 NE 30TH AVE 3 1 2383 $499,000
13594869 3622 NE HASSALO ST 5 2.1 3455 $499,000
13388884 2545 NE 9TH AVE 3 2 2585 $509,900
13169481 3317 NE 15TH AVE 3 2.1 2850 $529,950
13303086 912 NE HAZELFERN PL 3 3 2682 $539,900
13615120 420 NE 28TH AVE 4 2.1 2248 $559,900
13167658 5805 NE 32ND PL 3 3.1 2402 $574,900
13173077 721 NE PRESCOTT ST 4 2.1 3051 $609,950
13654106 3297 NE ALAMEDA ST 5 2.1 2792 $630,000
13212335 4901 NE 23RD AVE 4 3.1 3065 $699,000
13556142 2521 NE 38TH AVE 4 2.1 2600 $729,900
13252693 3122 NE 47TH AVE 4 5 4018 $779,000
13264196 2165 NE HANCOCK ST 3 3.1 3438 $825,000
CONDOS13470775 14915 NE SACRAMENTO ST #13 2 1.1 1021 $109,900
13037294 1037 NE 90TH AVE D 2 1 1041 $115,000
13186726 5715 NE SACRAMENTO ST S 1 1 824 $137,950
13361134 2438 NE KILLINGSWORTH ST #3 1 1 587 $150,000
13525750 4667 NE KILLINGSWORTH ST 3 1.1 1125 $165,000
13641921 6720 NE HANCOCK ST 2 1 1050 $179,500
13321656 1221 NE 21ST AVE 2 1.1 990 $234,900
13589689 327 NE BRYANT ST 1-5 3 2.1 1330 $239,900
13258159 2668 NE 6TH PL 2 2.1 1233 $259,900
13192329 3525 NE 50TH AVE #304 1 1 888 $267,000
13349925 1620 NE BROADWAY ST #340 1 1 909 $287,300
13113902 6342 NE 32ND PL 2 2.1 1288 $295,000
13474733 1620 NE BROADWAY ST #432 1 1 962 $299,500
13515123 325 NE GRAHAM ST #10 3 2 1769 $329,000
ML# Address Bdr Bth SF Price
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EXECUTIVE EDITOR
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From the Editor:Green Home Builder of the YearAnnual Awards
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Cover Header Photo by Kristin Brown 503.282.5572
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I'm excited to be chosen this year as one of three judges for the Green Home Builder of the Year Annual Awards. It will be fun to see all the entries this year and all the different and creative ways the builders have built these homes.
Earth Advantage has been certifying high performance homes for more than a decade
with that number growing weekly. In recognition of the exceptional effort and focus on high performance that our builders represent, we began the Green Home Builder of the
every year in August to review submissions and choose the builders in each of the six
year.
www.earthadvantage.org/residential/green-builder-awards
Meet the other judges:
Jonathan Cohen is a principal and chief engineer for Imagine Energy, LLC in Portland, Oregon.
Vinh Mason is the Green Building Policy Coordinator for the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability where he works on the development and implemen-tation of climate protection policy and emerging ecodistricts.
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Specializing in restored and vintage homes.E X P E R I E N C E , I N T E G R I T Y , F O C U S
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The O’Donnell Group503.519.3400
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Born & raised in NE Portland, I know the ins and outs of NE and the greater Portland area. I am passionate about helping people through the process of buying a home!
Let me & my team help you get into your dream home!
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Let’s Talk Rubbish
If you need help getting rid of your Donate or Discard items,
just let us know! Schedule your pickup at www.rubbishworks.
“Our Business Is Picking Up!”www.rubbishworks.com/portland
Betty Benson,
of Portland
Property Management: A Challenge on the Best Day
I recently spoke with a property manager
who commented that his job is “a chal-
lenge on the best day.” When I asked
to explain, he said, “As residential prop-
erty manager, I help property owners and
homeowners preserve and increase the val-
ue of their real estate investments by han-
dling the day-to-day financial operations of
the property, finding and placing qualified
tenants, and making sure the property is
in good working order. It’s a challenge to
juggle marketing, tenant relations, facilities
management, financial reporting and own-
er relations, especially during the summer
months when move-ins hit their seasonal
peak.”
For property managers, the more time
spent focused on improving the tenants’
experience, the better the return on the
owner’s investment. This is why many prop-
erty managers turn to professional rubbish
removal partners like Rubbish Works of
Portland to get the job done quickly and
efficiently.
If you are a property manager or owner,
you know the state of overwhelm that can
occur when renters move out and leave be-
hind personal property, household items,
random storage, and plain old garbage.
Whether it’s a little or a lot, it takes time to
collect and dispose of it… time that could
be better spent elsewhere.
Rubbish Works, Portland’s premier rub-
bish removal service, offers a wide range of
cleanup and trashout services for Property
Managers including complete clean-outs,
priority scheduling, before and after pho-
tos and lockbox entry if needed. When you
call on Rubbish Works, you’ll save time,
money and resources so you can focus on
your first priority: generating revenue for
your property.
At Rubbish Works of Portland, we make it
our job to make your job less of a challenge.
dugout canoe ready for moving day.
Lile movers arrive to pack up celebrity belongings for Eugene to Philly trek.
Move” as in pack up and move, is
a four letter word in some places.
The mere thought of having to
move house and home gives people hives.
And since this entire newspaper touts the
virtue of change, an exploration of the top
rated moving company on Angie’s List fits
right in. Let’s face it, having a professional
mover, home inspector or Realtor on speed
dial puts your mind at ease during house
hunting. And Lile Moving and Storage has
moving down to a science. Heck, the award
winning, woman-owned business has been
successful for half a century. And still, Lile
retains the friendly professionalism neces-
sary to touch somebody else’s treasures.
This company has some amazing moves.
Did you know Lile Moving and Storage
packed up the entire household of a “cer-
tain football legend” when he became Head
Coach of the Philadelphia Eagles? Yeah.
Coach wanted white glove service and
Lile delivers. Oh and when the University
moved Native American dugout canoes
to Oregon’s premier Natural and Cultural
History Museum in Eugene, the land trans-
fer was smooth
sailing. Can you
imagine the re-
sponsibility of
moving histori-
cally important
museum speci-
mens?
Movin’ On Up
“
Professional Safety Award Winner Woman-owned
Our personal belongings are no differ-
ent. You hear it right away in the voices of
customers who’ve left glowing messages
for the rest of us to hear on Lile.com. “I’ve
moved many, many, many times and Lile is
by far the best I’ve ever had” says Stepha-
nie B of Portland with confidence. Mary J
from Beaverton chimes in “Our Lile mover
could do anything. He was amenable, on
time, clean and organized.”
So, if the crystal ball sees a (local, national
or international) move in your future –
put Lile.com on speed dial: 503-505-9589.
Free in-home quotes from Certified Mov-
ing Consultants trained to plan your move,
meet your needs and budget.
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HOUSES13304512 12661 NW HAMEL DR 4 3.1 3460 $480,000
13315009 140 NW MACLEAY BLVD 3 1.1 2888 $548,000 13626190 1798 NW CHRISTINE CT 3 2.1 2316 $615,000
13117740 9831 NW BARTHOLOMEW DR 4 2.1 3300 $629,900 13539011 1922 NW NEW HOPE CT 5 3.1 3882 $630,000
13150608 1880 NW DEETTE DR 5 3.1 3335 $699,000 13645004 3000 NW CHAPIN DR 3 2.1 3163 $719,000
13296850 2507 NW BIRKENDENE ST 4 3.1 3896 $729,950 13429669 331 NW KRONAN CT 2 2.1 3534 $834,900
13469046 287 NW MILLER RD 6 3.1 4934 $849,000 13528432 3749 NW DEVOTO LN 5 3.1 5233 $975,000
13469743 10230 NW GLOAMING LN 5 4.1 4998 $1,050,000 13129725 3901 NW LEWIS LN 4 3.1 5106 $1,150,000
13116002 3755 NW DEVOTO LN 4 4.1 6460 $1,190,000 13631739 7908 NW GALES RIDGE LN 4 3.1 5480 $2,700,000
13122835 1515 NW 136TH AVE 3 2 1412 $197,000 13143282 15175 NW NIGHTSHADE DR 3 2.1 1524 $279,000
13339555 15181 NW TWOPONDS DR 3 2.1 1482 $279,900 13542101 8346 NW CORNELL RD 2 1.1 2134 $279,900
13438331 14708 NW BENNY DR 3 2.1 1480 $284,900 13567527 5412 NW WAHKEENA LN 3 2 1620 $314,000
13428693 19865 NW PAULINA DR 3 3 2106 $327,500 13057292 4950 NW 186TH AVE 3 2 1725 $339,900
13046859 5360 NW TAMARRON PL 3 2 1726 $340,000 13608094 13035 NW SALTZMAN CT 4 2.1 1923 $349,900
13466522 5837 NW LARK MEADOW TER 3 2.1 2260 $399,000 13356712 11840 NW VAUGHN CT 4 3 2316 $425,000
13239566 11312 NW MELODY LN 4 2.1 2192 $429,900 13242478 4730 NW NESKOWIN AVE 4 3 2788 $429,999
13486822 10092 NW FLEETWOOD DR 4 2.1 2639 $459,900 13038765 10581 NW LOST PARK DR 4 2.1 2691 $465,000
13006882 15509 NW GRAF ST 4 2.1 2363 $474,900 13227183 3597 NW SUNSET VIEW TER 3 2.1 2130 $475,000
13453154 3690 NW TUSTIN RANCH DR 4 2.1 2294 $475,000 13180166 16093 NW GRAF ST 4 2.1 2667 $479,000
13178093 15407 NW TROON DR 3 2 2565 $495,000 13456581 15548 NW TRAKEHNER WAY 4 3 2806 $499,900
13542280 10084 NW FLEETWOOD DR 4 2.1 3039 $515,000 13373578 12220 NW MCDANIEL RD 5 3.1 3840 $525,000
13279103 16196 NW GRAF ST 4 2.1 3110 $550,000 13119539 5592 NW 134TH AVE 3 2.1 2659 $573,000
13465618 12837 NW GREENWOOD DR 4 2.1 3221 $599,995 13423728 16802 NW VETTER DR 4 3 3194 $624,900
13031960 3969 NW BROOKVIEW WAY 4 3 3256 $634,900 13628559 12388 NW LILYWOOD DR 5 3 3627 $639,900
13641146 12821 NW LILYWOOD DR 4 2.1 3303 $649,000 13107780 159 NW 110 AVE 5 3.1 3774 $689,900
13463634 4669 NW SILVERLEAF DR 4 2.1 3269 $699,000 13638249 10780 NW COPELAND ST 5 3 3510 $699,900
13660428 12590 NW CREEKSIDE DR 4 2.1 3185 $700,000 13588714 12878 NW LORRAINE DR 4 3.1 3842 $875,000
13214639 3472 NW BANYON PL 5 3.1 4221 $989,000
CONDOS13100560 1631 NW EVERETT ST #407 0 1 350 $144,900
13269165 300 NW 8TH AVE #603 1 1 706 $215,000 13561340 1400 NW IRVING ST #113 0 1 563 $224,900
13219615 4805 NW BLANDY TER 2 2.1 1485 $249,900 13196444 1926 W BURNSIDE ST #710 1 1 719 $255,900
13154165 1926 W BURNSIDE ST #1213 1 1 705 $275,000 13351043 1410 NW KEARNEY ST #1022 1 1 836 $279,000
13640979 300 NW 8TH AVE #206 1 1 826 $279,000 13634863 2350 NW SAVIER ST B212 1 1 809 $325,900
13395465 1009 NW HOYT ST #106 1 1 791 $335,000 13693783 1255 NW 9TH AVE #319 1 1 943 $359,900
13636621 1130 NW 12TH AVE #110 1 1 839 $415,500 13310143 2350 NW SAVIER ST B224 2 2 1385 $525,000
13304770 937 NW GLISAN ST #835 2 2 1101 $555,000 13457522 937 NW GLISAN ST #433 2 2 1074 $585,000
13625230 1420 NW LOVEJOY ST #711 1 2 1711 $649,000 13323595 949 NW OVERTON #310 2 2.1 1969 $935,500
13050481 1025 NW COUCH ST #1511 1 1.1 1408 $1,050,000 13320552 1025 NW COUCH ST #710 3 2 1967 $1,100,000
13277511 408 NW 12TH AVE #606 2 2 1670 $1,150,000 13649980 608 NW WESTOVER TER 2 2.1 2670 $1,275,000
ML# Address Bdr Bth SF Price
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As mortgage interest rates begin to
rise along with home prices, first
time homebuyers are in need of
financial assistance more than ever. North
Portland's ENG Lending is certified to of-
fer the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)
to qualified first time homebuyers. This tax
credit, administered by the Portland Hous-
ing Bureau, can be taken annually for the
life of the loan, as long as the home is oc-
cupied as their primary residence. Sample
calculations will easily show that this credit
can far exceed the first time buyer stimulus
credit of 2009.
The goal and mission of the program is
to help bridge the gap of homeownership
between white and minority homeowners.
Anyone of eligible income who is purchas-
ing a home in the Portland city limits and
would benefit from the credit can apply,
but certified loan officers are encouraged to
reach out to minority demographics, with
the benchmark of at least 25% of the tax
credit certificates issued in any given year
going to minority first time homebuyers.
About ENG: Our North Portland branch of ENG Lend-
ing, a division of the Bank of England,
Member FDIC, provides mortgage financ-
ing for purchase and refinance of all oc-
cupancy types and loan programs. We
promote mortgage education and commu-
nity involvement to help create sustainable
homeownership.
ENG Lending Provides First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
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HOUSES13595708 8978 N HAVEN AVE 3 2.1 1684 $239,900 13594878 9517 N WOOLSEY AVE 3 2.1 1860 $245,000 13180388 7010 N FISKE AVE 6 4 3082 $499,900 13482999 7120 N CONCORD AVE 4 2.1 2190 $539,900 13540920 610 N SHAVER ST 3 3.1 2240 $639,000 13691500 222 NE ALBERTA ST 3 2.1 2017 $349,900 13615120 420 NE 28TH AVE 4 2.1 2248 $559,900 13398427 4575 NE 35TH AVE 4 3.1 2564 $599,900 13173077 721 NE PRESCOTT ST 4 2.1 3051 $609,950 13140205 4067 NE 13TH AVE 4 2.1 2526 $624,900 13212335 4901 NE 23RD AVE 4 3.1 3065 $699,000 13556142 2521 NE 38TH AVE 4 2.1 2600 $729,900 13150392 5901 SE HOLGATE BLVD 3 2.1 2135 $338,500 13613282 5732 SE OGDEN 3 2.1 2142 $349,900 13119058 6817 SE HOLGATE LOT 2 3 2.1 1986 $365,000 13619737 6813 SE HOLGATE LOT 1 3 2.1 1986 $365,000 13451079 5521 SE STEELE ST 3 2.1 2168 $489,900 13527548 5517 SE STEELE ST 3 2.1 2275 $499,900 13581287 4807 SE GLADSTONE ST 4 3 2526 $569,900 13626679 3127 SE 25TH AVE 4 3.1 2498 $599,900 13639263 3335 SE YAMHILL ST 4 2.1 2495 $649,900 13631532 1430 SE DUKE ST 3 3 2639 $699,000 13247076 3926 SE CLINTON ST 4 2.1 3106 $749,900 13420879 4636 SE HONORS DR 4 3 3480 $563,000 13483629 SE WYNTON DR 3 2.1 2116 $299,950 13188081 18042 JENIFERS WAY 4 3 2946 $657,950 13646484 4540 SW LAMONT WAY 4 2.1 3555 $899,950 13071872 639 CARRERA LN 5 3.1 4305 $939,000 13487839 8015 SW 46TH AVE 3 2.1 3269 $579,900 13621003 2133 SW ARNOLD ST 5 2.1 3689 $629,000 13258318 3652 SW HUME ST 4 2.1 2813 $649,900 13630457 3756 NW UNRATH PL 4 3.1 3100 $375,000 13501561 11354 NW BLACKFIELD LN 4 2.1 2760 $499,950 13203617 3761 NW 114TH 3 3 2977 $519,950 13687991 3308 NW 154TH TER 4 2.1 3486 $589,950 13229518 29196 SW ORLEANS AVE 3 2.1 1560 $266,500 13211136 17025 SW 131ST AVE L348 3 2.1 1562 $269,990 13185868 12104 SW PALERMO ST 3 2.1 1484 $274,990 13170056 17063 SW 131ST AVE L346 4 2.1 1725 $279,990 13454245 17100 SW SONNET WAY 3 2.1 1701 $290,000 13013620 17439 SW MONTAGUE WAY 3 2.1 1730 $299,000 13556066 17135 SW 132ND TER L330 3 2.1 2030 $334,990 13003014 13234 SW PORTIA LN L1001 4 2.1 2345 $354,990 13153711 17136 SW SONNET WAY 3 2.1 2536 $389,000 13502846 28447 SW MORNINGSIDE AVE 2 2 2144 $429,900 13031788 15440 SW ARLINGTON TER 4 2.1 2400 $429,988 13558301 15492 SW SUMMERVIEW DR 3 2.1 2693 $449,987 13404880 15376 SW ARLINGTON TER 5 3.1 3848 $516,848 13428873 12719 SW WILLOW POINT LN 5 2.1 3165 $529,454 13599318 14154 SW MCKINLEY DR #41 3 2.1 3293 $619,900 13138689 23525 SW DENALI LN 4 2.1 3802 $649,900
CONDOS13630770 3930 N MONTANA AVE #4 2 1 920 $215,000 13419602 3930 N MONTANA AVE #1 2 1 920 $221,500 13246455 3930 N MONTANA AVE #5 2 1 914 $225,900 13384815 3930 N MONTANA AVE #6 2 1 914 $227,900 13044509 5818 NE 6TH AVE 1 1 581 $176,000 13497591 915 NE 63RD AVE 3 2.1 1770 $387,950 13531462 913 NE 63RD AVE 3 2.1 1770 $389,950 13150288 3650 SE 33RD AVE 3 1.1 1232 $234,900 13094403 11534 SE AQUILA ST 3 2.1 1716 $264,900 13196444 1926 W BURNSIDE ST #710 1 1 719 $255,900 13154165 1926 W BURNSIDE ST #1213 1 1 705 $275,000 13053898 3601 SW RIVER PKWY #2200 1 1 1209 $399,000 13469080 1025 NW COUCH ST #519 1 1.1 960 $410,000 13583508 949 NW OVERTON ST #1306 1 1 995 $452,000 13304770 937 NW GLISAN ST #835 2 2 1101 $555,000 13457522 937 NW GLISAN ST #433 2 2 1074 $585,000 13657334 2351 NW WESTOVER RD #503 2 2 1546 $617,000 13170433 0841 SW GAINES ST #1000 2 2 1594 $619,000 13689823 0836 SW CURRY ST #104 2 3 1867 $650,000 13531275 1025 NW COUCH ST #811 2 2 1425 $769,500 13394443 0841 SW GAINES ST #101 2 2.1 2139 $895,000 13323595 949 NW OVERTON #310 2 2.1 1969 $935,500 13060318 841 SW GAINES ST #1712 2 2.1 2334 $975,000 13648397 949 NW OVERTON #101 2 3 2523 $989,000 13050481 1025 NW COUCH ST #1511 1 1.1 1408 $1,050,000 13320552 1025 NW COUCH ST #710 3 2 1967 $1,100,000 13458727 311 NW 12TH AVE #901 2 2 2126 $1,200,000 13357386 1025 NW COUCH ST #1514 2 2.1 2146 $1,799,000 13359056 4957 SW 141ST AVE 3 2.1 1751 $234,900 13023864 11910 SW HORIZON BLVD 3 2.1 1550 $245,888
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Renaissance Homes Collects 595 Pounds of Food for Oregon Food Bank
or call Amanda Andruss at 503-969-4939 or Lee Wells at 503-899-7754.
For more information, to view the list of available properties and see photos, visit
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Renaissance Homes collected
595 pounds of food for the
Oregon Food Bank during
The Vintage Home Show in late
July.
The tour over two weekends
highlighted four sustainably built
Renaissance properties in the
Multnomah Village neighbor-
hood of Portland and each fea-
tured a food donation barrel.
"The response was overwhelm-
ing—much bigger than we had
anticipated. Everyone was bring-
ing cans or big bags of food in to
help contribute to those less for-
tunate," said Renaissance Broker
Amanda Andruss. "It was so great
to see and I feel proud to be a part
of an organization that believes in
giving back to the communities
we build in."
Renaissance aims to keep the
great momentum rolling.
"Renaissance has a long history
of giving back to the community.
My ideal vision would be for this
Food Drive to be an annual event
to help Oregon Food Bank and
I hope to donate more than 595
pounds next year," said Randy Se-
bastian, President of Renaissance
Homes.
All homes on the tour sponsored
by Renaissance Homes and Di-
rectors Mortgage were from the
homebuilder's Vintage Collec-
tion of homes, which feature a
timeless look and cutting-edge
functionality. The tour high-
lighted the green features of each
home, including its Rain Screen
siding, Polar Blanket insulation,
open web floor trusses and low
monthly gas and electricity bills.
Mark J. Hanna, chairman and
CEO of Directors Mortgage, said
that together his company and
clients are making a difference by
supporting organizations such as
Oregon Food Bank.
"Sponsoring the Vintage Home
Tour is in line with our company's
core values of taking care of our
clients and the local communi-
ty," Hanna
said. "We are
proud we were able
to raise 595 pounds of food for
the Oregon Food Bank with Re-
naissance Homes, which is a step
towards our goal of 5,000 pounds
by next year."
Each home is LEED-certified and
three are currently for sale: 8015
SW 46th, 4130 SW Primrose and
4122 SW Primrose.
A special congrats to Jean Tank-
ersley of Wilsonville who won the
Norco bike raffle from Southwest
Bicycle. Each tour patron who
donated a food item was eligible
to enter the raffle.
Turn off the lights.A
home’s energy use comes from light bulbs. Using a
incandescent, but lights that are turned off save the most energy of all (STAR).
Wash clothes in cold water.
A washing machine uses
simply heat the water. The higher the temperature, the greater the cost to you, the environment, and your clothes (US Department of Energy).
your gas or electric clothes dryer.Tests have shown that keeping the lint trap clean may provide savings of up
year.
Use a clothesline.You might also want to
consider buying an indoor drying rack so you can stay
it’s raining.
10 eco-friendly
8
Some local utilities now have low-impact hydro-
electric windmills & solar farms. Find out if your local utility has such a program and ask if they give a discount for purchasing power from these ‘green’ generators. Tied with this is doing your laundry and other energy-intensive activity in mid-day or late evening, when demands on the grid are less.
Isolate your fridge. If your fridge is beside
a vent, stove or dishwasher (which give off a lot of heat) your fridge will have to use more energy to keep its cool.
Forego cleaning products for hot water &
white vinegar. If you need something more powerful, most department stores now carry lines of environmentally friendly cleaning products that come in recyclable packaging.
Make the green grass of home a hardy
perennial.Perennial ryegrass and
9
10
drought-tolerant fescue are grass types that need less watering and chemical care. Use a healthy layer of mulch to reduce weed growth, retain moisture in the soil and keep roots cool.
Buy biodegradable pots for your home and
garden.Buying plants already potted in bridgeable materials, like bamboo, coconut, rice
plastic, will eliminate another step in the recycling process.
Leave the plastics behind.
are all now available in natural
linen, wood, reeds, silk or bamboo. Upholstered furniture containing silk, wool, latex or natural rubber are emerging, as are sofas and chairs stuffed with a foam product made from soybeans. In this manner, we can eliminate the need for petroleum-based foam
thousands of barrels of crude oil in the process.
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Exterior Siding Tops the List of Smart Renovations for Improving Re-Sell Value
By Scott Ericson
Scott Ericson is the co-founder
development company for the building supply channel.
www.wheelhouse2020.com [email protected] 503-639-5917
hen it comes to the home buying
process, first impressions matter.
Aside from location, curb appeal
ranks up there as one of the primary fac-
tors that can immediately make or break a
sale. That’s why it’s important for sellers to
focus on the home’s exterior when they are
prepping a home for listing or contemplat-
ing improvement projects that will improve
overall resale value.
According to the 2013 NAR Cost vs. Value
Report, exterior replacement projects, in-
cluding siding, are among the most valu-
able improvements in which sellers should
invest. In addition, a recent Wheelhouse
20/20 survey with realtors in the Pacific
Northwest indicated that exterior siding
plays an important role in the buyer’s deci-
sion process. Ninety six percent of the re-
spondents said that exterior siding is either
important or very important to their buy-
ers’ decisions. When asked which attributes
of the siding contribute the most strongly
to buyers’ decisions, appearance ranked the
highest, followed by siding composition,
longevity, warranty, and price.
Although fiber cement siding has tradi-
tionally topped the NAR Cost vs. Value
Reports as the best means for adding resell
value, engineered wood siding is now ex-
tremely competitive in the Pacific North-
west as an alternative to fiber cement. For
example, LP® SmartSide® engineered siding
has experienced a resurgence in the region
and is quickly becoming a favorite among
leading builders, realtors, and homeown-
ers alike. Among the reasons for its success
are the product’s authentic cedar grain tex-
ture, exceptional durability, and industry-
leading warranty. Unlike other products
on the market, LP SmartSide is manufac-
tured using LP Building Products’ propri-
etary SmartGuard® process, which protects
against termites and fungal decay.
The product has also gained popularity
because it is comparably priced to fiber ce-
ment and available in 16-foot lengths. The
longer length product results in fewer over-
all seams and a more aesthetically pleasing
exterior. With one of the best track records
on the market, LP SmartSide® products
are the smart choice for homeowners who
want to immediately boost curb appeal and
invest in their home’s future resell value.
For progress to be made in any
home remodeling project it’s got to
get ugly first. Real ugly. There will be
dust and noise. At times electricity will be
shut off. Then the water may be cut off. And
depending on what kind of job you’re hav-
ing done you may even see people dressed
in white suites, booties, and respirators.
A good design consultant from a single-
source design-build firm will shield you
from most if not all of these intrusions, but
since we homeowners are creatures of habit
it’s only natural that we want our little cave
back to ourselves.
Plan to Live WithoutOne technique to live with a large remodel-
ing project involves preparing to live with-
out the room or rooms being remodeled.
If you’re engaged in an extensive kitchen
re-do, have a microwave or hot plate set up
by a utility sink downstairs. For the time
being, that downstairs IS your kitchen, and
Creating a Positive Remodeling Experience
you may want to familiarize yourself with
frozen entrees. Neil Kelly Design Consul-
tant Michelle Rolens recommends using
social media to help. “Pinterest links you
back to blogs or creative foodies who can
help prepare that meal fast.” Rolens says
if your one and only bathroom is being
remodeled, you’ll need to rent a trailer, a
porta-potty, or rely on family or friends.
“Many people use the facilities at their gym
or workout club. Others contact family or
neighbors.”
Pick Your Quiet SpotWith all the hubbub, it’s important to have
a place you can retreat to when it’s abso-
lutely necessary – and have it picked out in
advance. Maybe it’s a quiet coffee shop with
plush chairs, or maybe it’s the clean guest
bedroom in the attic away from the first
advanced preparation.
floor noise. For a room in your home, pick
out some soothing decorations, buy your-
self a nice blooming potted plant and put
some aromatherapy oils on the shelf. Load
up your mobile device with peaceful music,
put on your headphones, and you’re in a
different world. It might just be for an hour,
but it will help recharge your batteries.
David Schmitke is a Communications
service home improvement company offering design-build remodeling services, handyman services, energy upgrades and solar installation in the
as a Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) from Earth Advantage Institute, and is a former television and radio broadcaster.
space.
*Danger: Charging Power Tool Batteries
Continued from front page
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 dis-
charge it before putting it in the charger.
This can actually damage the battery. In-
stead, 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 sur-
rounding the different types of cordless
tool batteries in use today. There are ba-
sically three, Nickel Cadmium (NiCad),
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Lithi-
um Ion (Li-ion). Lithium Ion batteries are
probably the wave of the future for two
major reasons:
They deliver comparable power in a
much lighter weight package, and
They have a very long shelf life with-
out losing a charge.
Lithium Ion chemical action produces
about 3.6 volts per cell while all other com-
mon 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. Techni-
cally 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 natu-
rally, 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 batter-
ies will hold a nearly
full charge for months,
making them an ideal
power source for
cordless tools that
don’t get used every
day.
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0 percent
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bout 1
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Home Safety ChecklistSound the Alarm: Install smoke detec-
-ide detectors near bedrooms. Test & replace batteries every time change.
Avoid Overload: Check for overload-ed extension cords—usage should not exceed the recommended wattage.
Don’t Get Tippy: If children are around, secure bookshelves & other furniture with wall brackets.
Childproof: Find complete childproof-ing lists at your library or online. Areas of danger include outlets, appliances, electronics, stairs & windows.
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. Check your ground fault circuit interrupters often.
Plan Your Escape: Practice a esroom & what to do with children.
Keep Extinguishers Handy Place extinguishers in key locations in your home—the kitchen, bedroom & base-ment. Check expiration dates & know how to use safely.
Create a Safe Exit: Consider an escape ladder, & keep emergency numbers available by the phone.
Unplug Appliances: Unplug elec-tronics when not in use & store out of reach.
Cool Your Jets: Set your water heater
potential burns and to save energy.
HOUSES13028675 4222 SE 116TH AVE 2 1 912 $125,000 13666258 11920 SE LIEBE ST 3 1 1522 $142,900 13403468 7724 SE HOLGATE BLVD 3 1 936 $149,500 13054347 3718 SE 166TH PL 3 2 1271 $150,000 13607408 6419 SE 137TH AVE 3 1 1702 $152,000 13681848 1455 SE 175TH PL 3 1 1200 $154,850 13207100 8030 SE FRANCIS ST 3 1 884 $155,000 13214650 3833 SE 166TH CT 4 1.1 1678 $160,000 13367252 412 SE 139TH AVE 3 1 1344 $179,900 13458557 15604 SE STEPHENS CT 3 1 910 $179,950 13510444 5242 SE COOPER ST 2 1 760 $180,000 13090600 2741 SE 165TH AVE 2 1 1067 $184,500 13151767 2615 SE 176TH PL 3 1 1332 $184,990 13541615 8505 SE MORRISON ST 2 1 1488 $189,000 13315630 2025 SE HAROLD ST 2 1 1232 $189,900 13047468 3945 SE 114TH AVE 2 1 1236 $189,999 13583496 4027 SE 63RD AVE 2 1 830 $190,000 13164783 7648 SE HAWTHORNE BLVD 2 1 1074 $195,000 13176999 7012 SE WOODSTOCK BLVD 3 1.1 1186 $209,900 13127897 3715 SE 136TH AVE 4 2 2348 $210,000 13634853 5530 SE 62ND AVE 3 1.1 1076 $214,000 13377995 1304 SE 84TH AVE 4 1 1279 $214,950 13131913 7307 SE MARTINS ST 2 1 1070 $219,000 13150522 5532 SE 85TH AVE 3 1.1 1381 $219,000 13322460 2044 SE 102ND AVE 3 1 1192 $219,900 13249812 9336 SE MADISON ST 3 1 1023 $224,950 13623894 650 SE 155TH AVE 3 3 2046 $224,950 13274715 15236 SE KELLY ST 3 2 1516 $225,000 13193436 11579 SE POWELL CT 3 2 2488 $229,900 13365272 6936 SE MALL ST 3 2 1694 $230,000 13041493 8800 SE MILL ST 3 1 2092 $233,950 13569047 12625 SE RAMONA ST 3 2 2240 $239,900 13682297 2743 SE 63RD AVE 3 1.1 1034 $249,900 13450882 10004 SE HAROLD ST 4 2.1 1612 $250,000 13248737 1948 SE 149TH AVE 4 2.1 1756 $255,900 13127604 5055 SE RURAL ST 3 1 1008 $259,000 13286184 5233 SE 109TH AVE 4 2.1 1971 $259,900 13351115 4306 SE CESAR E CHAVEZ BLVD 3 2 2584 $275,000 13144886 4612 SE 49TH AVE 3 1 2054 $279,000 13339677 11010 SE MARKET ST 9 3.1 3019 $310,000 13157163 4434 SE STARK ST 3 1 2046 $319,900 13010235 4829 SE GRANT ST 2 1 1416 $329,900 13241300 16814 SE JOHNSTON DR 3 2 2115 $339,900 13218549 3214 SE 64TH AVE 2 2 2316 $344,500 13535132 4343 SE 37TH AVE 2 2.1 2360 $348,000 13027572 17701 E BURNSIDE ST 2 1 1289 $349,900 13165269 1734 SE CLATSOP ST 3 2 2083 $359,900 13159998 1809 SE SAINT ANDREWS DR 2 1.1 1334 $364,900 13084817 4819 SE KELLY ST 3 2 1847 $375,000 13455353 4848 SE 36TH AVE 3 2.1 2965 $379,900 13698386 6019 SE 46TH AVE 4 2.1 1913 $405,000 13342162 13245 SE HAROLD ST 5 2 3226 $419,000 13257107 3406 SE 53RD AVE 4 2.1 2054 $429,900 13188710 3375 SE CLINTON ST 2 1 2628 $435,000 13097311 5314 SE 37TH AVE 3 2 2448 $449,000 13023866 3738 SE CRYSTAL SPRINGS BLVD 4 3.1 2474 $469,900 13378309 7839 SE MAIN ST 3 2.1 2816 $479,900 13285116 1919 SE SHERRETT ST 4 3.1 2104 $499,900 13363327 1834 SE 22ND AVE 3 2 3648 $519,000 13602517 3236 SE 12TH AVE 4 2.1 2201 $550,000 13217493 3717 SE MORRISON ST 5 3 3804 $559,000 13369077 6708 SE PINE ST 4 3 2514 $595,000 13340170 6740 SE 112TH AVE 4 3 3724 $625,000 13247076 3926 SE CLINTON ST 4 2.1 3106 $749,900
CONDOS13633306 3942 SE 168TH AVE 3 1.1 1068 $89,900 13198290 14142 E BURNSIDE ST #4 3 2 1162 $124,900 13368010 5931 SE MILWAUKIE AVE #7 1 1 529 $129,000 13347118 4942 SE 122ND AVE #10 3 2.1 1824 $132,000 13512841 1948 SE 122ND AVE 3 2.1 1439 $149,500 13697438 12625 SE DIVISION ST 3 2.1 1410 $152,900 13160837 13420 SE STEELE ST 4 3.1 1702 $199,900 13643645 13023 SE TESSA ST #3 3 2.1 1373 $209,900 13063400 4830 SE STARK ST #8 2 1.1 906 $214,000 13082000 2021 SE CLINTON ST #103 0 1 661 $215,000 13383159 1912 SE 11TH AVE #1 2 1 747 $219,000 13201156 525 SE MARION ST #9 1 1.1 1133 $329,000 13584891 1507 SE 45TH AVE #308 1 2 1280 $347,500 13590784 525 SE MARION ST #23 3 3 1869 $435,000 13037927 625 SE LINN ST E 2 3.1 2303 $579,000
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Preservation does not mean be-
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HOUSES13088724 8711 N CURTIS AVE 2 1 970 $137,500
13513702 10105 N TIOGA AVE 3 1 960 $139,950 13588549 6915 N LEONARD ST 1 1 820 $155,000
13583621 10002 N WILLAMETTE BLVD 2 1 728 $169,900 13047883 9465 N POLK AVE 2 1 720 $174,000
13477730 8512 N SMITH ST 2 1 1026 $179,900 13204508 9210 N WINDLE ST 3 1 910 $199,999
13090488 8270 N WASHBURNE AVE 3 1 1040 $200,000 13224932 5123 N TRENTON ST 3 2.1 1545 $209,900
13267227 8917 N DWIGHT AVE 3 2.1 1460 $210,000 13424651 1844 N SCHOFIELD ST 1 1 710 $210,000
13520770 8017 N WABASH AVE 2 1 750 $215,000 13482329 8027 N IDA AVE 3 1 978 $219,000
13069300 8825 N NEWMAN AVE 2 1 1300 $219,900 13412304 8951 N EXETER AVE 3 2.1 1483 $219,900
13029459 6932 N COLUMBIA WAY 2 1 962 $225,000 13582113 9001 N POLK AVE 3 1 2456 $227,000
13441160 6880 N SENECA ST 2 1 1535 $229,900 13563754 10125 N LEONARD ST 3 1 1132 $232,000
13378184 7114 N JERSEY ST 2 1 1500 $234,900 13221611 4784 N DEPAUW ST 2 1 869 $236,900
13595708 8978 N HAVEN AVE 3 2.1 1684 $239,900 13013549 9328 N BUCHANAN AVE 4 3 1891 $245,000
13699367 3339 N ARLINGTON PL 3 2.1 1483 $249,500 13374380 6833 N AMHERST ST 3 2 1610 $249,900
13326429 6929 N MARYLAND AVE 2 1 1165 $250,000 13147076 6301 N AMHERST ST 2 1 1718 $274,950
13194626 4933 N HAIGHT AVE 4 1 2292 $275,000 13216534 9034 N POLK AVE 3 2 1086 $275,000
13259492 558 N HOLLAND ST 2 1 1636 $289,000 13543183 2906 N FARRAGUT ST 3 1 2316 $299,900
13618500 7525 N WILLAMETTE BLVD 4 2 2404 $310,000 13204515 5934 N BORTHWICK AVE 2 1 1936 $315,000
13591440 7072 N VILLARD AVE 4 1.1 2471 $317,950 13508591 9041 N TYLER ST 4 3 1800 $319,900
13607600 9033 N TYLER ST 4 3 1800 $319,900 13628582 9049 N TYLER ST 4 3 1800 $319,900
13349484 1523 N SKIDMORE ST 4 2 1612 $329,000 13683616 7535 N FOWLER AVE 4 1.1 2114 $339,000
13544054 3519 N ALBINA AVE 3 1.1 1352 $349,000 13208635 7401 N OATMAN AVE 2 2 2175 $350,000
13226393 7228 N CONCORD AVE 3 1 2236 $350,000 13486679 2234 N BRYANT ST 3 2 2120 $357,900
13551832 2025 N LIBERTY ST 3 2.1 2292 $362,000 13500456 7103 N MISSISSIPPI AVE 4 2 2184 $364,999
13325300 5407 N PRINCETON ST 4 2 2440 $375,000 13573474 2627 N EMERSON ST 2 1 1808 $375,000
13405511 3440 N WILLIS BLVD 3 2.1 1998 $389,900 13244569 5734 N MISSOURI AVE 3 2.1 2640 $395,000
13607922 1520 N EMERSON ST 5 3 3552 $399,000 13222367 6970 N WABASH AVE 3 2 3298 $450,000
13504440 8831 N TYNDALL AVE 2 1 1460 $450,000 13535400 5916 N WILBUR AVE 5 2.1 2593 $469,000
13567180 7338 N FOWLER AVE 3 2 3080 $479,000 13180388 7010 N FISKE AVE 6 4 3082 $499,900
13207709 254 N LOTUS ISLE DR 3 3 2450 $500,000 13007131 5501 N PRINCETON ST 4 3.1 2591 $519,900
13042729 3645 N MICHIGAN AVE 5 3 2942 $535,000 13677544 2436 N WYGANT ST 3 2 2682 $535,000
13645569 5621 N VANCOUVER AVE 6 4 4712 $549,950 13511859 275 N LOTUS BEACH DR 3 3 2641 $550,000
13528895 215 N LOTUS BEACH DR 3 2.1 2881 $699,500 CONDOS
13249403 435 N HAYDEN BAY DR #77 1 1 608 $112,777
13699389 9221 N LOMBARD ST #14 2 1 731 $129,900 13097327 431 N HAYDEN BAY DR #78 2 1.1 1184 $139,777
13415192 196 N HAYDEN BAY DR 1 1.1 824 $139,777 13254441 1411 N ALBERTA ST #6 1 1 533 $145,000
13165866 8521 N EDISON ST #9 3 2 1579 $175,000 13401576 227 N HAYDEN BAY DR 2 2 1023 $195,000
13039833 7551 N EDGEWATER AVE 2 2 1200 $199,500 13305949 271 N HAYDEN BAY DR BLD I 2 2 1090 $209,777
13630770 3930 N MONTANA AVE #4 2 1 920 $215,000 13419602 3930 N MONTANA AVE #1 2 1 920 $221,500
13384815 3930 N MONTANA AVE #6 2 1 914 $227,900 13347172 112 N HAYDEN BAY DR 2 1.1 952 $249,900
13561050 126 N HAYDEN BAY DR 2 1 1000 $279,777 13547678 707 N HAYDEN ISLAND DR #318 2 2 2032 $420,000
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home owners
Tales From the Crawlspace:
Basements are typically the area of a
structure most at risk for water dam-
age because they are located below
grade and surrounded by soil. Soil releases
water it has absorbed during rain or when
snow melts, and the water can end up in
the basement through leaks or cracks. Wa-
ter can even migrate through solid concrete
walls via capillary action, which is a phe-
nomenon whereby liquid spontaneously
rises in a narrow space, such as a thin tube,
or via porous materials. Wet basements can
cause problems that include peeling paint,
toxic mold contamination, building rot,
foundation collapse, and termite damage.
Even interior air quality can be affected if
naturally occurring gasses released by the
soil are being transmitted into the base-
ment.
Properly waterproofing a basement will
lessen the risk of damage caused by mois-
ture or water. Homeowners will want to
be aware of what they can do to keep their
basements dry and safe from damage. In-
spectors can also benefit from being aware
of these basic strategies for preventing
leaks and floods.
Prevent water entry by diverting it
away from the foundation.Preventing water from entering the base-
ment by ensuring it is diverted away from
the foundation is of primary concern. Poor
roof drainage and surface runoff due to
gutter defects and improper site grading
may be the most common causes of wet
basements. Addressing these issues will go
a long way toward ensuring that water does
not penetrate the basement.
Here are some measures to divert water
away from the foundation:
• Install and maintain gutters and down-
spouts so that they route all rainwater and
snow melt far enough away from the foun-
dation of the building to ensure that pool-
ing does not occur near the walls of the
structure. At least 10 feet from the building
is best, and at the point where water leaves
the downspout, it should be able to flow
freely away from the foundation instead of
back toward it, and should not be collecting
in pools.
• The finish grade should be sloped away
from the building for 10 to 15 feet. Low
spots that may lead to water pooling should
be evened out to prevent the possibility of
standing water near the foundation.
• Shallow ditches called swales should
be used in conditions where one or more
sides of the building face an upward slope.
A swale should slope away from the build-
ing for 10 to 15 feet, at which point it can
empty into another swale that directs water
around to the downhill-side of the build-
ing, leading it away from the foundation.
• “French Drain” systems are often the least
expensive and most useful means of con-
trolling drainage in this climate.
Repair all cracks and holes.If leaks or seepage is occurring in the base-
ment's interior, water and moisture are
most likely entering through small cracks
or holes. The cracks or holes could be the
result of several things. Poor workmanship
during the original build may be making it-
self apparent in the form of cracks or holes.
Water pressure from the outside may be
building up, forcing water through walls.
The house may have settled, causing cracks
in the floor or walls. Repairing all cracks
and small holes will help prevent leaks and
floods.
Here are some steps to take if you suspect
that water is entering the basement through
cracks or holes:
• Identify areas where water may be enter-
ing through cracks or holes by checking for
moisture, leaking or discoloration. Every
square inch of the basement should be ex-
amined, especially in cases where leaking
or flooding has not been obvious, but mois-
ture buildup is readily apparent.
• A mixture of epoxy and latex cement can
be used to fill small hairline cracks and
holes. This is a waterproof formula that can
help ensure that moisture and water do not
penetrate basement walls. It is effective pri-
marily for very small cracks and holes.
• Any cracks larger than about 1/8-inch
should be filled with mortar made from
one part cement and two parts fine sand,
with just enough water to make a fairly stiff
mortar. It should be pressed firmly into
all parts of the larger cracks and holes to
be sure that no air bubbles or pockets re-
main. As long as water is not being forced
through basement walls due to outside
pressure, the application of mortar with a
standard trowel will be sufficient if special
care is taken to fill all cracks completely.
• If water is being forced through by out-
side pressure, a slightly different method of
patching with mortar can be used. Surface
areas of walls or floors with cracks should
first be chiseled out a bit at the mouth of the
crack and all along its length. Using a chip-
ping chisel and hammer or a cold chisel,
cut a dovetail groove along the mouth of
each crack to be filled, and then apply the
mortar thoroughly. The dovetail groove,
once filled, should be strong enough to re-
sist the force of pressure that was pushing
water through the crack.
*Continued on page 12
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areaPORTLAND
Andy Perry
Five years ago the Northwest Society of Interior Designers considered and imple-
mented a new and unique way to collaborate with other organizations in our
industry. NWSID wanted to create an opportunity to get together, network, es-
tablish new relationships and expand existing ones, all the while creating an event that
would serve all three elements of the construction community. Over the course of 5
years, four Organizations (NWSID, NKBA, ORA-NARI, and PRO-HBA) are involved
and committed to this event we now know as BUILD.
Created on the concept of “give what you can” we have organized a venue that has
forged deep and lasting relationships within this community. BUILD has been built
on trust and a clear vision of collaboration. BUILD was honored this year by being
awarded the Home Builders Association’s top honor of the year, the AEA-HBA 2012
Award, for a nationally recognized collaboration with these established organizations,
three of which have national ties.
Created with a vision of Eat, Play, Learn, and Give, our weekend benefits ReFIT (www.
refitportland.org ) that helps disabled people who own their homes, yet fall below the
poverty line, remodel problem areas (handicap access ramps, bathroom remodels,
grab bars installation, etc.) for more living independence and greater access to their
communities.
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Don’t forget to clean or replace
and cause the units to run longer.
ML# Address Bdr Bth SF Price13105576 4445 SW 91ST AVE 3 1 1033 $219,500
13196498 8325 SW 9TH AVE 3 1 2048 $255,000
13465100 6759 SW 52ND AVE 3 1 984 $264,900
13041534 6513 SW 47TH PL 3 1.1 1068 $285,000
13292741 9905 SW QUAIL POST RD 3 2 1814 $299,500
13017489 4807 SW JULIA ST 3 2 1519 $299,900
13180430 8632 SW 8TH AVE 3 2 1800 $309,000
13081214 5435 SW VERMONT ST 4 3.1 3286 $310,000
13244126 8310 SW 39TH AVE 3 2 1196 $310,000
13187445 4610 SW 48TH AVE 4 1.1 1432 $319,900
13347087 9 SW COLLINS ST 2 1 960 $325,000
13519927 11101 SW 63RD AVE 3 2 2004 $329,999
13567342 5428 SW 50TH AVE 3 1 2540 $349,100
13212135 3666 SW TOWER WAY 4 2 1665 $350,000
13247452 0 SW 45TH AVE 4 2.1 2160 $350,000
13451828 9310 SW 26TH AVE 3 3 1850 $359,000
13591620 2992 SW STANLEY CT 3 2.1 2051 $360,000
13422307 4612 SW CAMERON RD 4 2 2492 $369,000
13117747 4037 SW PASADENA ST 3 2.1 1716 $370,000
13359561 3536 SW HAMILTON CT 3 3 2856 $375,000
13610036 1126 SW TAYLORS FERRY RD 4 2.1 3176 $375,000
13638283 6515 SW PRESLYNN DR 4 2.1 2504 $379,000
13499727 9921 SW LANCASTER RD 3 2 2384 $395,000
13368885 2931 SW LURADEL LN 4 2.1 2602 $399,000
13094984 6136 SW LURADEL ST 5 3 2635 $399,975
13114218 12108 SW 13TH CT 3 2.1 1965 $409,000
13354849 3284 SW FAIRMOUNT BLVD 3 1.1 2283 $415,000
13382215 4535 SW 60TH PL 4 2 2388 $415,000
13143432 104 SW GROVER ST 3 2 2900 $419,500
13545259 11555 SW 55TH AVE 4 3 2704 $424,900
13310498 9532 SW 52ND AVE 4 2.1 2664 $425,000
13509975 3340 SW CAROLINA ST 3 2 1676 $425,000
13220927 5125 SW MARTHA ST 5 2 2960 $449,900
13570252 5431 SW ALFRED ST 2 2 2196 $449,900
13596187 3619 SW COMUS ST 4 2.1 2336 $450,000
13159872 7847 SW 11TH AVE 3 2 2520 $459,900
13209556 10121 SW TERWILLIGER PL 5 3 3784 $475,000
13280717 1238 SW FALCON ST 3 2 2762 $489,000
13228712 6405 SW FLOWER ST 4 2.1 2915 $489,900
13681987 1137 SW WHITAKER AVE 4 4 2364 $489,900
13221475 8035 SW RUBY TER 6 2 3821 $499,000
13651895 5510 SW 53RD AVE 3 3.1 2629 $499,000
13291658 7129 SW BURLINGAME AVE 3 2 2392 $499,900
13244487 6620 SW AMBER LN 4 3 3121 $539,900
13321735 9435 SW 4TH AVE 3 2.1 3481 $549,700
13382217 6422 SW BURLINGAME PL 5 3 3328 $549,950
13076588 75 SW 68TH AVE 4 2.1 3226 $570,000
13541108 1616 SW PARKVIEW CT 4 2.1 2975 $585,000
13561971 3280 SW FAIRMOUNT BLVD 3 2.1 1960 $598,880
13218577 3830 SW COUNCIL CREST DR 3 3.1 2772 $605,000
13319682 4141 SW PENDLETON ST 4 2.1 3087 $619,000
13384274 10925 SW RIVERWOOD RD 4 2.1 3483 $619,000
13424810 5516 SW HAMILTON ST 4 3.1 3990 $645,000
13258318 3652 SW HUME ST 4 2.1 2813 $649,900
13270040 3140 SW WESTWOOD DR 4 3 3001 $665,000
13382436 10655 SW COLLINA AVE 4 3 2312 $679,000
13261836 5901 SW KNIGHTSBRIDGE DR 5 3.1 4975 $745,000
13596866 1111 SW COMUS ST 4 3 3382 $819,900
13070698 2958 SW FAIRMOUNT BLVD 3 2.1 4116 $849,000
13112132 5725 SW KNIGHTSBRIDGE DR 4 3.1 5558 $849,000
13458507 3320 SW 44TH AVE 3 2.1 3664 $878,000
13679687 1322 SW UPLAND DR 5 5 4088 $949,900
13344252 3084 SW FAIRMOUNT BLVD 3 2.1 3567 $965,000
13190933 10650 SW COLLINA AVE 4 3.1 3330 $998,000
13062894 1642 SW WESTWOOD DR 5 4.1 4115 $999,900
13689814 1100 SW PALATINE HILL RD 4 3 4212 $1,090,000
13506672 777 SW 68TH TER 3 3.1 3923 $1,100,000
13461255 3146 SW FAIRMOUNT BLVD 5 4.1 4985 $1,275,000
13666974 11650 SW RIVERWOOD RD 4 2.1 2248 $1,385,000
13699369 7120 SW WESTGATE WAY 7 4.1 5604 $1,395,000
13542766 105 SW 97TH AVE 4 2 2390 $392,000
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Apply sodium-silicate sealant to the walls and
Once all runoff has been thor-
oughly diverted away from the
foundation, and all cracks and
holes have been repaired and no
leaking is occurring, a water-
proof sealant can be applied as a
final measure.
Sodium silicate is a water-based
mixture that will actually pen-
etrate the substrate by up to 4
inches. Concrete, concrete block
and masonry have lime as a natu-
ral component of their composi-
tion, which reacts with the so-
dium silicate to produce a solid,
crystalline structure which fills in
all the microscopic cracks, holes
and pores of the substrate. No
water vapor or gas will be able
penetrate via capillary action be-
cause the concrete and masonry
have now become harder and
denser from the sodium silicate.
Here are some steps and tips for
its application:
• Special care should be taken
when applying sodium silicate.
It is an alkaline substance and,
as such, can burn skin and eyes if
it comes into contact with them.
Inhalation can also cause irrita-
tion to the respiratory tract.
• Sodium silicate must be applied
only to bare concrete, concrete
block or masonry that has been
cleaned thoroughly and is free
of any dirt, oil, adhesives, paint
and grease. This will ensure that
it penetrates the substrate prop-
erly and fills in all microscopic
cracks. It can be applied using a
garden sprayer, roller or brush to
a surface that has first been lightly
dampened with a mop or brush.
Apply two to three coats to the
concrete, waiting 10 to 20 min-
utes between each application.
Concrete block and masonry will
take three to four coats, with the
same 10 to 20 minutes between
applications. Any excess should
then be wiped away. Sodium sili-
cate should not be over-applied
or it will not be completely ab-
sorbed by the substrate, leaving a
white residue.
• Paint can then be applied with-
out fear of water vapor getting
trapped between the paint and
the wall, which could eventu-
ally cause blistering and peeling.
Adhesives for tile or floor cover-
ing can also be used more effec-
tively, once the substrate has been
sealed.
Diverting water away from foun-
dations so that it does not collect
outside basement walls and floors
is a key element in preventing
flooding and water damage. En-
suring that any water that does
end up near basement exteriors
cannot enter through holes or
cracks is also important, and seal-
ing with a waterproof compound
will help prevent water vapor or
gas from penetrating, as well. By
following these procedures, the
risk of water-related issues in
basement interiors can be greatly
reduced, protecting the building
from damage such as foundation
rotting, mold growth, and peeling
paint, as well as improving the in-
terior air quality by blocking the
transmission of gasses from the
soil outside.
*Water Damage ConcernsContinued from page 11
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Distinctive 1910 residence on corner lot in the heart of historic Kings Hill
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12302551 9531 N ADRIATIC AVE 3 1 1056 $107,000
13069300 8825 N NEWMAN AVE 2 1 1300 $219,900
12083921 1818 NE 159TH AVE 2 2 1213 $69,900
12506624 6110 NE BRYANT ST 2 1 1844 $139,900
13365457 8031 NE COUCH ST 3 1.1 1661 $187,000
13473740 8310 NE EUGENE ST 3 1.1 2391 $189,900
13338031 3235 NE 83RD AVE 3 2 1589 $190,000
13421677 1817 NE 116TH PL 3 1 1711 $196,000
13562955 3618 NE 126TH AVE 3 3 2613 $199,900
13272512 7116 NE 15TH AVE 2 1 788 $229,900
13031072 4651 NE 97TH AVE 3 2.1 1524 $230,000
13015787 3406 SE 143RD AVE 2 1 1391 $144,900
13607408 6419 SE 137TH AVE 3 1 1702 $152,000
13673076 15212 SE STEPHENS CT 4 2 1728 $156,988
13347008 3531 SE 64TH AVE 3 2 1429 $180,000
13574223 5028 SE HOLGATE BLVD 2 1 2068 $192,600
13136844 6206 SE 48TH AVE 4 2 1442 $253,000
13498217 54380 E REVERIE LN 2 1 1000 $117,700
13508722 2267 SE KELLY AVE 4 3 1964 $219,000
13691361 2623 NE 7TH CT 3 2.1 1779 $219,000
13413748 990 NE LITTLEPAGE RD 2 2 3426 $219,900
13666355 39727 SE WALL ST 3 2.1 1890 $236,900
13122064 6100 SE LUSTED RD 3 1.1 1289 $244,900
13267790 39875 SE RUDE RD 3 2.1 2240 $330,000
13329585 80 SW BRIXTON AVE 3 2.1 1944 $345,000
13570572 4115 SE JACKSON ST 3 2 2424 $135,000
13654403 2525 SE CHESTNUT ST 3 2 1320 $235,000
13223225 9316 SE GRANDVIEW TER 3 2 2312 $257,600
13008570 16530 SE SLATE ST 4 2.1 2012 $279,900
13487002 11880 SE 242ND AVE 5 3 2868 $279,900
13626246 14201 SE TIARA DR 3 2.1 2194 $279,900
13617727 35590 SE TRACY RD 3 2 1822 $460,000
13225068 11650 SE HILLTOP CT 5 6.1 7035 $1,049,000
13410552 1127 LINN AVE 3 1 1128 $131,600
13424731 1819 14TH ST 2 2 1529 $165,000
13529277 609 APPERSON ST 3 1 988 $189,900
13593002 110 GLORY LN 3 2 1494 $212,800
13623236 28281 S DALMATIAN RD 4 3.1 2080 $289,900
13233663 1382 NE 14TH PL 5 2.1 2650 $300,000
13604453 19214 MAHOGANY DR 4 2.1 2179 $319,900
12093343 16508 S TIMBER RIDGE DR 5 5.1 9357 $839,900
12041302 715 SW BORLAND RD 2 1 1044 $189,900
13420139 2747 LAFAVE ST 4 2.1 1875 $256,900
13454802 16901 LAKERIDGE DR 4 3 2080 $324,000
13631106 4521 SW BRUGGER ST 3 1.1 1458 $220,000
13496924 12560 SW FAIRCREST ST 3 1 960 $239,000
13415907 7460 SW LESLIE ST 3 2 1510 $254,900
13081214 5435 SW VERMONT ST 4 3.1 3286 $310,000
13408778 3139 SW UPPER DR 2 3 1850 $329,900
13197832 11415 SW WOODLEE HEIGHTS CT 3 2.1 1979 $339,000
13505133 4915 SW PENDLETON ST 3 2.1 1870 $339,900
13523934 13728 NW GLENDOVEER DR 4 5.2 7817 $995,000
13429771 31240 NW PACIFIC ST 2 1 1312 $163,900
13512011 28400 NW HIGHWAY 47 2 1 1596 $179,900
13122835 1515 NW 136TH AVE 3 2 1412 $197,000
13367719 5710 NW 179TH AVE 3 2.1 1649 $244,900
13641545 16953 SW CASHEW WAY 3 2.1 1501 $179,000
13265748 17545 NW AUTUMN RIDGE DR 5 2.1 2367 $265,000
13341643 17350 SW BANY RD 4 2 2552 $335,000
13630591 16044 SW LANGER DR 3 2.1 1792 $267,900
13608819 15075 SW DAWN CT 3 2 1402 $269,900
13390092 15769 SW 82ND AVE 4 3 1800 $314,700
13693044 4805 SW SAUM WAY 4 2.1 2911 $399,900
13149693 7885 SW DAYBREAK ST 4 3.1 3637 $469,900
12397768 39509 SW LAURELWOOD RD 3 2 1529 $162,985
13564209 493 S HEATHER ST 3 2 1496 $165,000
13101782 375 NE HILLWOOD DR 3 2 1513 $202,000
12623536 454 SE 72ND AVE 2 2 1630 $214,900
13676134 1389 NE KINNEY ST 3 2.1 1514 $239,000
13178781 805 N 27TH AVE 4 3 3616 $339,900
ML# Address Bdr Bth SF Price
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business, Francene Grewe has a particular passion
homebuyers. In fact, when she’s not spending time with her family, dancing, hiking, or traveling around the
globe for social causes, she’s volunteering at the Portland Housing Center to see dreams like that come true. She is
also active at the Architectural Heritage Center, and loves to
improvement projects.
Francene Grewe, Premier Mortgage [email protected]
1325 NW Flanders • Portland, OR 97209
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Vacation homes sales are up
10 percent this year, ac-
cording to a survey by the
National Association of Realtors.
It's no wonder why—prices are
better than ever, and the perks of
a vacation property seem almost
too good to be true.
Diversify your investments
The survey found that this was
the reasoning behind 23% of pur-
chases last year. Are all of your
retirement eggs in one basket? A
second property adds security by
diversifying that wealth, and with
current prices a purchase like that
has a high chance for apprecia-
tion.
A Place to Live in Peace
Speaking of retirement, have you
thought about where you'll reside
when your main priorities are rest
and play? Not everyone wants to
stay in the city or suburb they
originally chose because of their
profession, and a vacation home
is the perfect place to transfer
your space.
So You Want to Buy a Vacation Home
Rental Income Even if you haven't planned
too extensively for retirement, an
immediate benefit of a vacation
property is the rental income. If
you rent it out for fourteen days
a year or less, you can pocket the
profit tax-free; after fourteen days
you're considered a landlord and
are required to report it on your
tax return. But in that case you'll
also qualify for some deductions,
and the income you make can
cover all or more of the monthly
cost of your mortgage payment
for the property.
And that's the problem for most
people—that second mortgage.
Understandably so; the NAR sur-
vey mentioned above found that
46% of vacation homebuyers paid
in cash—or if they didn't, the me-
dian down payment
was 27%. Either way,
that's more money
up front than many
people have to spend.
If you take the route
of a conforming loan,
which goes up to
$417,000, most lend-
ers require at least
35% down payment on a second
home, though a few will accept as
low as 20%.
Premier Mortgage Resources, on
the other hand, offers 10% down
with credit scores of 660 or high-
er!
Ten percent! That's much lower
than you'll be able to find any-
where else. I've been helping
people purchase their dream
vacation homes for thirty years,
and I'd be happy to chat with you
about your options in our cur-
rent marketplace. Call me today
to schedule a free consultation, or
just stop by our offices. I'd love to
hear from you! 503.309.2924.
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oceanfront properties
Keep an eye out for the next theme, these properties changes montly!
Neskowin
You will be awe struck from the moment you arrive. The Premier Homesite in Ocean Ridge, overlooking Proposal Rock & secluded cove w/sweeping
available, too much to mention.
4 bdrm • 4.1 bth • 4156 sq ft • Contact Joni Jackson, The Shores @ The Ocean: 503-956-0445
Manzanita
of the ocean and the coast. This spacious home offers views from every bedroom and all living areas, with an easy walk to downtown.
3 bdrm • 3 bth • 2023 sq ft • Contact Meadow Ayres Davis, Kamali Sotheby's International Realty: 503-812-9543
Gold Beach
Custom remodeled ocean front home, currently used as a vacation rental.
with ocean view deck access. Beautifully landscaped and unlimited views! 3 bdrm • 3 bth • 2134 sq ft • Contact Mary Stansell, Century 21 Agate Realty/Gold Beach: 541-425-0121
Seaside
One of a kind ocean front property. Beautiful home, large deck and
4 bdrm • 2.1 bth • 2291 sq ft • Contact Barbara Maltman, Windermere/C & C RGI: 503-717-2154
Arch Cape
is about beauty, comfort & function. It comes with "heavenly beds,"
3 bdrm • 2 bth • 1508 sq ft • Contact C. Morgan Davis, Keller Williams-PDX Central: 503-748-8200
Rockaway Beach
points in the open greatroom with panoramic ocean view & incl Twin Rocks.
5 bdrm • 3 bth • 2816 sq ft • Contact Pamela Zielinski, Prudential NW Properties: 503-880-8034
Seal Rock
Private, gated oceanfront estate just south of Seal Rock on the Oregon Coast. Enjoy ocean views from almost every room and relax in any one of a
and sitting areas and direct private beach access. Detached guesthouse.
5 bdrm • 3.1 bth • 3786 sq ft • Contact Lisa Morrigan, Prudential Taylor & Taylor: 541-921-1090
and Cape Kiwanda. Spacious living area accommodates large family
3 bdrm • 2.1 bth • 1748 sq ft • Contact Janis Holmes, Rob Trost Real Estate, LLC: 503-801-7801, [email protected]
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