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Marrakesh Restaurant in Portland

Would you like to ride on the Marrakesh express? It's taking me, and my mouth, to the corner of NW 21st and Northup.

On March 5 my son turned 25. And what better way to celebrate then to go to a local restaurant and enjoy a meal that I don't have to prepare, cook or clean up!!

A group of 10 of us headed on the Marrakesh express and we had a delightful meal and wonderful time.

The Marrakesh is Great for Groups

The seating is on hassocks and low, comfy sofas and the meal is brought in with courses. The tables are beautiful works of art themselves with handcrafted inlay mosaic designs.

The meal served at Marrakesh restaurant in Portland is presented family style and what a great way to gather with family and friends. Don't do what I did . . . fill up on the bread.

Wait and pace yourself, you're going to eat a lot at Marrakesh. You'll be glad you made room.

Five Wonderful Marrakesh Courses

We started off with a light Lentil soup, then a lovely salad of chopped greens lightly hinted with garlic. Then a pasty type dish made of Phyllo and jammed full of wonderfully seasoned meat.

Then the main courses . . . which included:

• Tagine of Chicken Lemon and Olives - Braised chicken served with preserved lemon sauce and olives
• Tagine of Chicken Honey and Prunes - Served with light honey sauce, almonds, prunes, and sesame seeds
• Tagine of Lamb with Eggplant - Braised lamb in ginger, saffron &garlic sauce with fried eggplant
• Couscous Marrakesh - Steamed semolina grains topped with lamb or chicken, and seven vegetables
• Brochette Marrakesh - Grilled, marinated tenderloin of leg of lamb served with saffron rice
• Breka Vegetarian - Stuffed phyllo dough with mousseline potato, chopped green onions, parsley and cilantro
• Chicken Brochette --- Grilled, marinated boneless skinless chicken served with saffron rice

Dessert was delicious custard with almond, baklava and mint tea.

"A tajine, or tagine (Berber: tajin), is a Berber dish from North Africa, that is named after the special earthenware pot in which it is cooked." ~~ Wikipedia.com

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3 Days on the Market, 2 Offers, and $OLD: Home Staging Success in Portland Oregon

The day that we completed the staging of this remodeled home in a Portland suburb, I just KNEW it was going to sell quickly: the house had an open, modern, updated feel and was well-priced by an experienced listing agent. The sellers had already moved to their new home, and we staged this house to appeal to someone who loves to entertain ... there are great entertaining areas on both levels of this lovely home.

What I really appreciated was hearing from the listing Realtor (who has 30+ years experience in the business) that she thought the staging really contributed to the fast sale of this home :-) When she first contacted me, she said she'd picked up my card at another home that I'd staged recently ... and that one sold very quickly, too. This listing agent told the sellers that due to this home's open floorplan, buyers could be confused about how to use the space, and she highly recommended that they consider staging. Now, they're glad they did!

Here are some photos of this home after staging -- it was a delight to stage a Portland home like this one!

For the best chance at selling your home quickly, just remember this winning formula:

• Find a great listing agent and listen to their recommendations about pricing & presentation

• Take care of the easy, cost-effective cosmetic improvements that today's buyers expect

• Hire a professional home stager to make sure your property appeals to the target buyer

~ Staging and Photos by Room Solutions Staging ~

Room Solutions Staging offers home staging services to Portland Oregon homeowners, real estate agents, builders, banks, and investors to prepare homes for the market. Our home staging clients love our customer service and our home staging statistics! Our home staging services in the Portland OR metro area include consultations, staging for both vacant and lived-in homes, and interior restyling service. For a free home staging proposal, please contact us @ 503-246-1800.

The Listing Agent Said Home Staging Might Help ...

Home Staging in Portland Oregon

Sometimes when a home has been on the market a little while, the listing agent and homeowner assess how they could increase showings and interest in the property. This is the case of a home that we staged recently in Portland OR: it was on the market for a few weeks, but no offers were forthcoming and the house lacked color and energy. Although they didn't plan to make big changes, the listing agent knew that staging and better photos could help increase interest from potential buyers.

Here are some Before & After photos showing what we did to add energy and life to this Portland home:

The old online photo for the living room

Adding furnishings & color accents allows buyers to see themselves here

Before the dining room lacked buyer appeal

Once staged, buyers can imagine entertaining family & friends

The kitchen nook before ....

After staging, buyers can easily see it's purpose

Before the bedroom was spacious but "lifeless"

Staging this room allows buyers to make an emotional connection

If you're planning to list your property in today's challenging market, here's a few tips:

• Find a great listing agent and listen to their recommendations about pricing & presentation

• Take care of the easy, cost-effective cosmetic improvements that today's buyers expect

• Hire a professional home stager to make sure your property appeals to the target buyer

~ Staging and Photos by Room Solutions Staging ~

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Room Solutions Staging provides home staging services to Portland Oregon homeowners, real estate agents, builders, banks, and investors to prepare homes for today's challenging market. Our home staging clients love our customer service and our home staging statistics! Our home staging services in the Portland OR metro area include home staging consultations, staging for both vacant and lived-in homes, and interior restyling service. For a free home staging proposal, please contact us @ 503-246-1800.

Fairview home for sale (4 bedroom / 2 bath) Government owned

This is a fabulous opportunity to own a home near Blue Lake in the Lachenview neighborhood, contemporary design with tall windows. Enjoy the summer on the large deck in backyard with pool and hot tub for entertaining. This home is sold AS IS buyer to do due diligence, home does qualify for FHA case #431-436536. Bids accepted daily until a bid is accepted.

Contact Todd Clark and the Friendly Home team to see this HUD home today!

Fairview home for sale (4 bedroom / 2 bath) Government owned