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Downtown PortlandSkyline contributed by Carla Muss-Jacobs, Broker/Owner EBA Portland, LLCLocated in: Downtown (Portland, OR)
Portland, OR Real Estate
Supra Lockbox Activity, week ending August 30, 2009
The lockbox is the magic access key that keeps statistics, and as you can see, there has been a slight DECREASE in activity, and this includes Portland, OR real estate activity.
In a nutshell, listing showings are DOWN SLIGHTLY, but only slightly on average of -1.0% from prior week ending, August 23, 2009. This percentage is compared to the week prior, as shown on the chart.
BUYERS: What that means for you . . . the properties you have interest in are getting shown -- but showings are off a tad. 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 -1.0% DECREASE is holding true with your property. Are you getting more showings then this week's statistics show?
If you're a 'The Simpsons' fan . . . and if you live in Portland, Oregon you know that Matt Groening was born here and grew up here. He attened Ainsworth Elementary, and Lincoln High.
But did you know . . . that many of Matt Groening's characters are based on his life here in Portland.
It dawned on me, one day, when I was on Terwilliger Blvd., crossing over Lovejoy St., passing Kearney St., heading over to Montgomary Park by taking a left on Burnside heading over to Quimby St., then gong to NW Flanders St . . .
Names sound familiar?
They should. Notable characters: Ned Flanders, Rev. Lovejoy, Mayor Quimby, Bob Terwilliger, Montgomery Burns . . .
A coincidence??
Portland, OR Real Estate
Supra Lockbox Activity, week ending August 23, 2009
The lockbox is the magic access key that keeps statistics, and as you can see, there has been a slight DECREASE in activity, and this includes Portland, OR real estate activity. In a nutshell, listing showings are up SLIGHTLY, but only slightly on average of 1.4%
This percentage is compared to the week prior, as shown on the chart.
With the $8,000 tax credit expiring about 3 months out, it would be fun 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 are getting shown -- to other buyers. 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 1.4% increase is holding true with your property. Are you getting any more showings??
What's YOUR State's Motto?
I'm posing this question after reading a blog by AR blogger: Patricia Aulson. She's a New Hampshire real estate agent, and she quoted her state's motto: Live free or die!
I kinda like that motto. I'd rather live free . . .
Which got me thinking about my State, Oregon. I honestly didn't know what our motto was, so I looked it up.
Alis Volat Propiis is Latin and translated to English means: She flies on her own wings!
How very appropriate. At least personally. I fly on my own wings too!
Oregon was admitted to the Union Feb. 14, 1859.
How sweet! We, therefore, should be officially known as: The VALENTINE STATE!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon
What is YOUR State's Motto?
This blog should have been posted July 4th this year -- our Nation's Birthday. But, I didn't think about it 'til now.
But, please share your state's motto, and anything interesting you might find out.
Cannibals in Portland OR is an:
A) Restaurant -- patterned after the Donner Party
B) A place where people can MEAT other people
C) A ritualistic -- ICKY -- practice
D) A wonderful, ketchy, eclectic ART GALLERY.
If you answered "D" you're absolutely correct.
Cannibals in Portland, OR is an ART GALLERY
The owner (seen in the shadows above) has two rules: Artists who display must used "recycled" materials and she has the right to place the piece any place, any angle, anywhere she wants.
Fair enough -- she knows her art.
Cannibals in Portland (NW Portland) is not for the faint of heart. You have to have a very open mind to appreciate this type of art. It's unique, one-of-a-kind, and anyone who visits Portland, and loves art, should make a trip to Cannibals, because it IS a trip!
The walls are full of adventure. The floors have things that sparkle, glow, spin, and flash.
Everywhere you look is a unique creation: a pill box hat, a post card made of recycled match boxes, bead work, Cannibals has a way with . . . art!
This is the kind of place that you visit, and you leave in awe. The photos can't depict the wonders you'll find.
Cannibals in Portland, OR is a unique, and refreshing experience. It's the type of place you go to when you want to find something . . . err, hmmmm . . . different for that person who has EVERYTHING!
Some people might look at this and say it's a bunch of GARBAGE . . . they would be ABSOLUTELY correct!
Remember, owner's rule #1 -- only recyclable materials can be used to make the art pieces.
The gallery changes all the time.
Currently, there are over 100 local artists whose work is being displayed at Cannibals.
So if you're visiting Portland, OR for the first time and find yourself in NW, check out Cannibals.
Support local artists!
Cannibals is an Art Gallery that seems to follow the mantra: Keeping Portland Weird!
CANNIBALS
518 NW 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97209-1106
(503) 224-2663
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Carla Muss-Jacobs is a licensed Realtor® in the State of Oregon. EBA Portland, LLC is incorporated in the State of Oregon. Opinions, advice, are that of the author and are protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. All comments posted on others' blog sites are the opinion of Carla Muss-Jacobs and are protected under First Amendment statute. Positions, comments, etc. are based on Oregon Real Estate Law and the Common Law of Real Estate. It is advised that the general public seek the advice of a competent licensed Realtor® in their State for answers to specific real estate questions they may have, and in assisting them on their home purchase, or real estate sale. For a referral to qualified Realtor® please contact Carla Muss-Jacobs, Broker/Owner of EBA Portland, LLC directly.
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