To tree or not to tree?

If trees are your thing this holiday season and you still don't have one.

Try one of these tree farms this weekend

Christmas Tree Farms
Beck’s Christmas trees
16700 S Gerber Rd, Oregon City
503.631.7947
http://www.becksfarms.com/


Batcheller Family Tree Farm
13022 S Spangler Rd, Oregon City
503.784.3000


Bob’z Tree Farm
21579 S Springwater Rd, Estacada
503.663.4505
http://www.bobzgardencenter.com/


Christmas Mountain
25470 NW Dixie Mountain Rd, Scappoose
503.621.3169
http://www.chrismasmountaintrees.com/


Helvetia Christmas Tree Farm
12814 NW Bishop Rd, Hillsboro
503.647.5858
http://www.youcut.com/


Lee Farms
21975 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin
503.638.1869
http://www.leefarmsoregon.com/


Loch Lolly Christmas Forest
28366 NW Dorland Rd, North Plains
503.647.2619
http://www.lochlollychristmasforest.com/


McCann Noble Christmas Trees
20990 SW Jaquith Rd, Newberg
503.312.4694
http://www.mccannnoblechristmastreefarm.com/


Parry’s Tree Farm
45627 NW David Hill Rd, Forest Grove
503.348.9601
http://www.parrysfarm.us/


Plumper Pumpkins Tree Farm
11435 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Portland
503.645.9561
http://www.plumperpumpkins.com/


Quail Creek Ranch
9949 NW Kaiser Rd, Portland
503.629.5464
http://www.qcrxtrees.com/


Sleighbells Christmas Trees
23855 SW 195th Pl, Sherwood
503.625.6052
http://www.sleighbells.biz/


Snowline Tree Farm
39098 S Sawtell Rd, Molalla
503.333.0168
http://www.snowlinetreefarm.com/


Stardig Tree Farm
16665 S Spangler Rd, Beavercreek
503.632.6635
http://www.stardigtreefarm.com/


Tracy’s Tree Farm
21885 S Eaden Rd, Oregon City
503.631.7320
http://www.tracystrees.synthasite.com/

Snow spots

You know it’s Snowonderful, go out and have fun!

Snow & Road Conditions:
http://www.tripcheck.com/
800.977.6368 (ODOT)

Anthony Lakes
http://www.anthonylakes.com/

Cooper Spur
http://www.cooperspur.com/
541.352.7803

Hoodoo Ski Area
http://www.hoodoo.com/
541.272.3206

Mt. Bachelor
http://www.mtbachelor.com/
800.829.2442

Mt. Hood Meadows
http://www.skihood.com/
503.337.2222

Mt. Hood Ski Bowl
http://www.skibowl.com/
503.272.3206

Summit Ski Area
503.272.0256

Timberline Ski Area
http://www.timberlinelodge.com/
503.222.2211

Willamette Pass
http://www.willamettepass.com/
541.345.7669

October 2010 - Market Action Report

Neighborhood Small Grants Program

Since 2007, the Office of Neighborhood Involvement and Southeast Uplift have partnered to offer the annual Neighborhood Small Grants Program. The grants program responds to years of input from neighborhood and community leaders for increased direct resources to neighborhood associations and other community-based groups working on local neighborhood projects.
The goal for this annual grant program is to provide neighborhood and community organizations an opportunity to build community, attract new and diverse members and sustain those already involved
Read more about the Grant Program here

Please Attend The Grant Information Session
Interested parties are invited this session to learn more about get feedback about their project ideas. Participation is strongly recommended though not required.
Thurs. Sept 30, 6:30-8:00PM
SE Uplift Neighborhood Coalition
3534 SE Main, two blocks south of Hawthorne.
To RSVP, please contact Kristen at kristen@southeastuplift.org or 503-232-0010 x 319

The Deadline to Apply is Monday, November 1, 2010 by 2PM.

Open House 1p-4p Sunday 5 Sep | Clinton St Foursquare

Clinton Foursquare
3026 SE Clinton, Portland OR 97202



This Clinton Street foursquare offers abundant space in a tranquil setting.
The location has a walk score of 91, and sits on a recognized bike friendly street. You are just blocks to Clinton/ Division shopping and restaurants. The western exposure helps to take advantage of the light shining through original picture windows. The charming traditional entry welcomes you, and the archways connect you to the large living room with wood burning stove. The dining room features original built-ins, and the spacious kitchen awaits your personal updates. The main floor has beautiful oak floors throughout. The sun room with tile floors connects you to the first of two side yards. Lush organic landscape with a deck and built in bench provides space to enjoy the late day sun. The east side with patio off the kitchen is ideal for morning coffee.
Contact me to take a look at this wonderful home and you won’t be disappointed!
3 bedroom
2 bathrooms
2416 square feet
unfinished basement
$5k carpet credit
mls #10065208

Elena MacPhee
Principal Broker
Rose City Realtors
503.453.6156

July Market Action - Inventory

RMLS (Regional Multiple Listing Service) has released the residential review for the Portland Metro area.
NAR (National Association of Realtors) also put out numbers, you can read their report here.
As expected the pending sales that were generated as part of the tax credit have closed, so the number of sales has dropped significantly (both on a month-to-month and year ago analysis). Sales prices have also fallen, though much less dramatically. Given that the credit is out of the mix, I'm hoping that we will see more stable sales numbers in coming months, but I'll keep you informed whichever way it goes. As always, if you have any metro area real estate questions don't hesitate to give me a call at 503-453-6156.

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 15th Aug 1p-4p

Just Listed - Clinton St Fourquare - $360,000

This Clinton Street foursquare offers abundant space in a tranquil setting.
The location has a walk score of 91, and sits on a recognized bike friendly street. You are just blocks to Clinton/ Division shopping and restaurants. The western
exposure helps to take advantage of the light shining through original picture
windows. The charming traditional entry welcomes you, and the archways connect you to the large living room with wood burning stove. The dining room features original built-ins, and the spacious kitchen awaits your personal updates. The main floor has beautiful oak floors throughout. The sun room with tile floors connects you to the first of two side yards. Lush organic landscape with a deck and built in bench provides space to enjoy the late day sun. The east side with patio off the kitchen is ideal for morning coffee.
Contact me to take a look at this wonderful home and you won’t be disappointed!


3 bedroom
2 bathrooms
2416 square feet
unfinished basement
sunroom
mls #10065208



Elena MacPhee
Owner | Principal Broker | EcoBroker
"Superior service is the difference"

Rose City Realtors
Mobile: 503.453.6156
www.rosecityrealtors.com

6th Annual Pirate Party for Kids & Families

This sounds like a fun day.

Aye, Matey! Yarrrr Invited!
6th Annual Pirate Party for Kids & Families
Sunday, July 25 at Sellwood Park

Treasure Island Carnival of Fun! 2:00-5:00pm
Free Climbing Wall 3:00-5:00pm
Free Capt. Bogg & Salty Concert- 6:00pm
Free Movie in The Park (Just before dark)
Alvin and the Chipmuncks, The Squeakquel
Pirate’s Plunder Cafe- 2:00-5:30pm

Farmers Market by day of the week - Friday

Friday: (It’s the only one that I know of on a Friday)

Bend
June – Mid Oct, 3pm – 7pm
2500 E Neff Rd, St Charles Medical Center
http://bendfarmersmarket.com/

Farmers Markets by day of the week - Thursday

NW 23rd
June 3rd - September 30th, 3pm - 7pm
NW 23rd & Savier, located on the SE Corner
Portland Farmers Market - Thursday

Buckman
May 6th - September 30th, 3pm - 7pm
SE 20th & Salmon between SE Belmont & Hawthorne
Hinson Baptist Church parking lot
Portland Farmers Market - Buckman

Fairview Farmers' & Artist Market
April – October, 4pm - 8pm
Fairview City Hall, 1300 Village St.
503- 407-3403
http://www.windancefarmsandart.com/

McMinnville
May 27th – October 14th, 1:30pm – 6pm
Cowls St between 2nd & 3rd
McMinnville Farmers Market

Hood River
July 3rd – October 7th, 4pm – 7pm
Hood River Middle School
Gorge Grown Food Network
http://www.gorgegrown.com/

Farmers Market by day of the week - Wednesday

Shemanski Park
May 5th - October 27th, 10am - 2pm
Shemanski Park between SW Salmon & Main
Portland Farmers Market - Wednesday

People's Farmers Market (Portland)
Year-round market, 2pm – 7pm
3029 SE 21st Avenue,
one block north of Powell Blvd.
503. 232.9051
www.peoples.coop

Intersate
Mid May - September, 3pm - 7pm
Overlook Park at N Freemont & Interstate
971.344.0115
www.interstatefarmersmarket.com

Moreland
May 12th - September 29th, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
SE Bybee & 14th
503.341.9350
www.morelandfarmersmarket.org


Beaverton
Mid June – August, 3pm – 6pm
Hall Blvd., between 3rd& 5th Sts
(503) 643-5345
www.beavertonfarmersmarket.com






Forest Grove & Adelante Mujeres Farmers Market
Mid May - Mid October, 4pm – 8pm
21st Avenue, between College & Main
503.992.0078
http://adelantemujeres.org/farmersmarket.html

June 2010 Market Action Report - Inventory

Farmers Markets by day of the week - Tuesday

Hillsboro Tuesday Marketplace
Mid June – August, 5pm – 8:30pm
Courthouse Square
Main St., 1st to 3rd Ave.
503.844.6685
www.hillsboromarkets.org

Lloyd Farmers Market (Portland)
June – September, 10am – 2pm
NE Holladay St. Between 7th and 9th
503.730.8367
http://lloydfarmersmkt.net

OHSU Farmers Market (Portland)
Mid May - Mid October, 11:30am – 3:30pm
OHSU Auditorium Courtyard (near the fountain).
503.494.8792
www.ohsu.edu/farmersmarket

Taste of Tuesday (West Linn)
May - Mid October, 4pm – 8pm
Willamette Falls Drive between 10th & 14th St
503.449.0940
West Linn Farmers Market

Farmers Markets by day of the week - Monday

Monday:
Pioneer Courthouse Square
June 21st - October 25th, 10am - 2pm
SW Broadway between SW Morrison & Yamhill
Portland Farmers Market - Monday

Farmers Market by day of week - Sunday

King
May 2nd - October, 10am - 2pm
NE 7th & Wygant
503.241.0032
Portland Farmers Market - Sunday


Montavilla
June - Early October, 10am - 2pm
7600 block of SE Stark St
http://www.montabillamarket.org/


Irvington - Sullivan’s Gulch
May 23 - Nov 7, 11am – 3pm
NE 16th between Broadway & Weidler
http://www.irvingtonfarmersmarket.com/

Lents International
Mid June - Mid October, 9am - 2pm
SE 92nd & SE Foster Rd
503.621.7655
Lents Famers Market


Hillsdale
May - October, 10am - 2pm
1509 SW Sunset Blvd Suite 2E
503.475.6555
http://www.hillsdalefarmersmarket.com/

Milwaukie
Mid May - October, 9:30am - 2pm
E Main across from City Hall
503.407.0956
http://www.milwaukiefarmersmarket.com/


Clackamas Sunnyside
April - October, 11:30am - 3:30pm
13100 SE Sunnyside Rd at 132nd Ave
503.241.0032
http://www.windancefarmsandart.com/


Tigard
Mid May - October, 9am - 2pm
11831 SW Pacific Hwy
503.244.2479
http://www.tigardfarmersmarket.com/

Boring Farmer's Market
June - Early September, 10am – 3pm
Boring Station Trailhead Park
Hwy 212 and Wally Rd.
503.293.5016
http://www.boringfarmersmarket.com/


Hillsboro Farmers' Market at Orenco Station
May – October, 10am – 2pm
61st & Cornell Road
503.844.6685
http://www.hillsboromarkets.org/

Another Outdoor Movie Option, Flicks on the Brick

Pioneer Courthouse Square is Portland's living room.
So pull up a chair, lay out a blanket sit back and enjoy a free movie.

Pre movie music starts at 7pm and the movie begins at dusk.

Here's the 2010 Summer schedule for Flicks on the Bricks.

July 23rd: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
July 30th: Three Amigos
August 6th: Sixteen Candles
August 13th: The Muppets Take Manhattan
August 20th: Jaws

More information can be found:
http://www.pioneercourthousesquare.org/calendar.shtm

Movies in the Park

Movies in the park is such a great way to enjoy summer.
Play in the park, pack a picnic dinner, grab a bag of popcorn and enjoy a movie.


Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 PM - Movies begin at dark

FRI July 16 Star Trek (2009)
The River City Band Brentwood Park

SAT July 17 Fantastic Mr. Fox
The River City Band Dickinson Park

SAT July 17 Transformers (2007)
Rock climbing wall Ed Benedict Park

SUN July 18 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Ed Benedict Park

FRI July 23 Fantastic Mr. Fox
The Cat Jugglers Irving Park

SAT July 24 Avatar
The River City Band Wilkes Park

SAT July 24 Come Together Home (documentary) Lone Fir Cemetery

SUN July 25 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Captain Bogg & Salty Sellwood Park

THU July 29 Shrek II

Columbia Park

FRI July 30 Pretty in Pink
The Sounds of Norman Colonel Summers Park

SAT July 31 Guys and Dolls (1955)
The Working Stiffs, rock climbing wall Laurelhurst Park

SUN Aug 1 Avatar
The Working Stiffs, The River City Band, Portland Teen Idols Sellwood Park

TUE Aug 3 Shorts
The River City Band Glenfair Park

WED Aug 4 Shorts
The Sounds of Norman Gilbert Heights Park

THU Aug 5 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
The River City Trio, The Sounds of Rayvis (Elvis) Woodstock Park

FRI Aug 6 The Princess Bride
The Sounds of Norman, rock climbing wall Mt Scott Park

FRI Aug 6 The Dark Knight (Batman)
Multnomah Arts Center

SAT Aug 7 Nim's Island
The River City Band, rock climbing wall Dickinson Park

SUN Aug 8 Fantastic Mr. Fox
The River City Band King School Park

FRI Aug 13 Deathbowl to Downtown: The Evolution of Skateboarding in New York City
The Cat Jugglers, rock climbing wall Glenhaven Park

FRI Aug 13 Planet 51
The River City Band St Johns Park

SAT Aug 14 The Music Man (1962)
Mitzi Zilka and the French Café Quartet, rock climbing wall Laurelhurst Park

THU Aug 19 Alice in Wonderland (2010)
The Sounds of Norman, rock climbing wall Parklane Park

FRI Aug 20 The Princess and the Frog
The Sounds of Rayvis (Elvis), rock climbing wall Wilkes Park

FRI Aug 20 Remember the Titans
The River City Band, rock climbing wall Irving Park

SAT Aug 21 The Lost World (silent film)
Filmusik Chamber Orchestra Sewallcrest Park

SAT Aug 21 Old Dogs
The Working Stiffs Lents Park

TUE Aug 24 That’s Entertainment
The Sounds of Rayvis (Elvis) Memory Garden (Ed Benedict Park)

THU Aug 26 Alice in Wonderland (2010)
The River City Trio Hazeltine Park

FRI Aug 27 Avatar
The River City Band, Portland Teen Idols, rock climbing wall Laurelhurst Park

SAT Aug 28 The Tale of Despereaux
The River City Band, rock climbing wall Montavilla Park

THU Sept 2 The Princess and the Frog
The River City Trio, The Sounds of Rayvis (Elvis) Argay Park

FRI Sept 3 An American in Paris
Director Park

SAT Sept 4 Mama Mia!
The Working Stiffs Washington Park

FRI Sept 10 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Multnomah Arts Center

Find more information at Portland Parks

Farmers Market by day of week - Saturday

Portland St. University
March - October, 8:30am - 2pm
SW Hall & SW Montgomery
503.241.0032
Portland Farmers Markets - PSU

St.Johns
Mid July - September, 9am - 1pm
St. Johns Plaza
503.970.9526
http://www.sjfarmersmarket.com/

Hollywood Famer's Market
May - November 8am - 1pm
NE Hancock between 44th & 45th
503.709.7403
http://www.hollywoodfarmersmarket.org/

Parkrose
May - October, 8am - 2pm
NE 122nd St & NE Shaver St
503.890.7152
http://www.parkrosefarmersmarket.org/

Cedar Mill/ Sunset
End of May - Mid October, 8am - 1pm
NW Cornell Rd, 1block W of Murray
503.913.7733
http://www.cmfmarket.org/

Beaverton
Mid May - October, 8am - 1:30pm
hall Blvd. between 3rd & 5th St
503.643.5345
http://www.beavertonfarmersmarket.com/

Oregon City
May - October, 9am - 2pm
Clackamas County Public Service Parking Lot.
2051 Kaen Rd at Beavercreek
503.734.0192
http://www.orcityfarmersmarket.com/

Sherwood
May - September, 9am - 1pm
Pine St between 1st & Railroad
503.682.1604
http://sherwoodmarket.blogspot.com/

Hillsboro
May - December, 8am - 1:30pm
Courthouse Square, 2nd & E Main
503.844.6685
http://www.hillsboromarkets.org/

Lake Oswego
Mid May - Mid October, 8:30am - 1:30pm
Millennium Park, 1st & Evergreen
503.697.6590

Lake Oswego Farmers Market

Canby
Mid May - Mid October, 9am - 1pm
1st Ave at Holly St
503.263.5151
canbysaturdaymarket@canby.com

Troutdale Farmers' and Artists' Market
April – October, 10am – 3pm
551 E.Columbia River Highway
http://www.windancefarmsandart.com/

Gresham
May - October, 8:30am - 2pm
Miller St between 2nd & 3rd
503.341.4153
http://www.greshamfarmersmarket.com/

Estacada
May – October, 9pm – 3pm
3rd & Broadway St
(503) 630-4490
http://www.estacadafarmersmarket.4t.com/

Rainier Marina Market
Saturdays, 9:30 - 4:00
May - Mid December
115 East "A" Street, next to Bank of America
http://www.rainier97048.org/

Scappoose Community Farmers' Market
Mid May - Mid October, 9am – 2pm
2nd & E. Columbia Ave
http://www.scappoosefarmermarket.com/

Oregon's Heat Smart Program – Required Removal of an Uncertified Woodstove Upon Home Sale

Information from: Oregon Deparment of Environmental Quality

The 2009 Oregon Legislature signed Senate Bill 102 into law requiring the removal of any uncertified woodstove from a home when it is sold. This bill is part of a program to help protect Oregonians from uncontrolled wood smoke. Residential wood burning is a significant source of air pollution, including fine particulate and air toxics.

Beginning August 1, 2010, if you are selling a home with an uncertified woodstove, you will be required to remove this device from the home.

Residents of Deschutes County, Jackson County, Klamath County, the town of Lakeview, and the cities of Bend and Medford currently have regulations that require homeowners to remove a non-certified solid fuel heating device when a home is sold. If you are a resident of these areas, please check with your local agency to determine what requirements apply to you.

• Read more about this program here
• Frequently Asked Questions about the Heat Smart program

Oregon Zoo 2010 Summer Concerts

Summer Fun:
Oregon Zoo 2010 Summer Concerts

Here’s a quick look at the Zoo Concerts, the setting is wonderful open air general admission venue.
All concerts start at 7pm but, seating opens at 5pm
If you can, make time to see one of these artists, buy tickets at the Zoo or through Ticketmaster

June
25 – Jewel with Radney Foster

July
2 – Femi Kuti & the Positive Force
7 – Carolina Chocolate Drops and Konono No1
14 – Caravan Palace
21 – Bassekou Kouyate
23 – jimmy Cliff with Trevor Hall
25 – Jamie Cullum
28 – Great Big Sea

August
4 – Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
8 – The Levon Helm Band with Joe Pug
13 – The B-52s
14 – Chris Isaak
18 – The Quebe Sisters Band
20 – The Swell Season with Black Francis
26 & 27 – Pink Martini
28 – A Prairie Home Companion

September
1 Cyndi Lauper Memphis Blues Tour

More information on Oregon Zoo

Open Saturday 1p-4p | Modern Ranch

OPEN Sunday 23 May 1p-4p

Stylish Starter Home




This Glendoveer cottage has been lovingly remodeled. The open floor plan helps to take advantage of the light shining through the new windows, it has new flooring and a newer roof. The stainless steel appliances in the kitchen are included. Step outside into the oversized lot and it's a few short steps to the 420 sq ft shop that has a gas line and separate water heater, more than enough room for your projects and storage. The yard is fully fenced and has mature trees. This would make a great home for a 1st time buyer or someone looking for a condo alternative .

1 bedroom
1 bathroom
578 square feet
air conditioning
bonus 420 sf shop
mls #10040338

Contact me to take a look at this wonderful home and you won’t be disappointed!

Open House Saturday May 8th 1p-4p

Stylish Starter Home

Modern Ranch located at the base of Powell Butte

Portland Farmers Markets

One of the many things that is great about Portland is the Farmers Markets.
You can find them starting up for the season, starting with

Portland Farmers Market at PSU
Open March 20th - December 18th
From 830a-2p thru October then November & December it's from 9a-2p.


Located in the South Park Blocks, it's just steps away from the Portland Street CarTriMet: Portland Streetcar Service


and just a few blocks from the Green & Yellow MAX Lines

TriMet: MAX Light Rail Service



It's offical location is at Portland State University in the South Park Blocks between SW Hall & SW Montgomery. You can find out more about the market & the venders here:Portland Farmers Market > Experience the Saturday Market at PSU

price reduction on this classic home

Just the facts

I enjoy reading 'creative' real estate postings as much as anyone (who knew 'cozy' could have so many meanings ;), but sometimes getting just the facts is all I or my buyers really want about a particular property. If the property you are wondering about is in Multnomah County, this is a great resource:
www.PortlandMaps.com

I use this site regularly and recommend it to my buyers and sellers for unbiased facts. It has info about schools, parks, taxes & lot specifics. It's also a useful resource to find out if that new electrical or plumbing project actually got the appropriate permits. If you really want to drill down, you can get census information, crime statistics, area businesses info & transportation details.

Now this site does have one glaring omission...meth labs. Seriously, I hope 'meth lab' is not the first thing that comes to mind when you are thingking about buying a house, but it is something that is more prevelant that most people imagine. Thanks to the DEA, you can now see a list homes they call "Clandestine Laboratories"
http://www.justice.gov/dea/seizures/index.html

Remember Oregon is a 'buyer beware' type of state. The sales agreement has a full section on the fact you are buying the home in an 'AS IS' condition. It is your responsibility (hopefully with the appropriate advice of your Realtor!), to research your potential home. The inspection is part of that research. The homes history should be too.

Give me a call if you have any questions, 503 453 6156.

May 2010 find you happy and healthy!