Many of you might now know who Philip Glass is.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Glass
Now you know.
When he was in Portland, OR recently, my son who has done some interesting work inspired by Philip Glass, "Einstein on the Beach" had the opportunity to met the genius himself.
Philip Glass is an American music composer, considered to be the most influential composers around. He has collaborated on film scores, nominated for three Academy Awards. His list of "Who's Who" is staggering.
When someone of this stature takes the time to talk with your little darling, you'd feel a since of pride too.
All I want to know is this:
Hey, Philip . . . did you like Portland? If so, call me 'k? I'll hook you up with a really nice property!!
Having watched the El Pollo Loco restaurant in Beaverton being built, and then watching it sit and sit . . . since March . . . with their OPENING SOON banners, I can finally tell you it's open. And my tummy is full!
Thank you El Pollo Loco (located at Cedar Hills and Fairfield in Beaverton) for finally opening.
And apparently, I wasn't the only one waiting for El Pollo Loco. The lines were moving quickly, they were well-staffed. But they did have to put 3 employees in the parking lot to direct traffic.
The place was packed. For good reason, it's a great tasting flame-grilled chicken. A nice alternative from fried, fatty food.
El Pollo Loco (the CRAZY Chicken) has been a staple food establishment in Southern California, were I first tasted the wonderful flame-grilled bird.
The menu is a little more diverse then I seemed to remember, and with chicken tamales, I couldn't resist!
El Pollo Loco Beaverton is across the street from the Cedar Hills Crossing Mall. For the first few weeks, I'd suggest you avoid going during rush hour.
Portland, OR Real Estate
Supra Lockbox Activity, week ending Oct. 25, 2009
The lockbox is the magic access key that allows agents to open the doors on listed property. It also keeps statistics, and as you can see, there has been a 15.4% DECREASE in activity, and this includes Portland, OR real estate activity.
This is the THIRD WEEK showing a marked decrese. Last week there was a reported -5.5% DECREASE. Week prior, ending 10/11/09 was also down -10.4%.
Now with the cooler months of fall, going into the colder months of winter, will lock box activity continue to decline? It will be interesting to follow the Portland, OR real estate trend with showings going up, or down?
BUYERS: What that means for you . . . the properties you have interest in might not have the level of activity as expected. These showings are for the RMLS Supra lockbox in the state. The Portland, OR real estate market might have slightly higher levels of activity.
SELLERS: Check and see with your listing agent if the STAT above, of -5.5% decrease is holding true with your property. Are you getting any more showings, or has activity level dropped??
Portland, OR Real Estate
Supra Lockbox Activity, week ending Oct. 18, 2009
The lockbox is the magic access key that allows agents to open the doors on listed property. It also keeps statistics, and as you can see, there has been a -5.5% DECREASE in activity, and this includes Portland, OR real estate activity. Last week ending 10/11/09 was also down (-10.4%). In a nutshell, listing showings are DOWN, on average, by -5.5%.
Now with the cooler months of fall, going into the colder months of winter, will lock box activity continue to decline? It will be interesting to follow the Portland, OR real estate trend with showings going up, or down?
BUYERS: What that means for you . . . the properties you have interest in might not have the level of activity as expected. These showings are for the RMLS Supra lockbox in the state. The Portland, OR real estate market might have slightly higher levels of activity.
SELLERS: Check and see with your listing agent if the STAT above, of -5.5% decrease is holding true with your property. Are you getting any more showings, or has activity level dropped??
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