Photos from Carla Muss-Jacobs, ABR, CEBA, e-PRO, Realtor
Downtown PortlandSkyline contributed by Carla Muss-Jacobs, Broker/Owner EBA Portland, LLCLocated in: Downtown (Portland, OR)
You thought Virgo and Pisces was about a horoscope hook-up?
Nope!
Virgo and Pisces is about a wonderful restaurant in Portland, OR.
Think I'm kidding . . . check out the Thai crepe, with home-style potatoes. The delicate sauce is amazing, and the crepe is light. You be full, but not feel overwhelmed.
The owners named the place after their Sun signs. Why not? And the ambiance is a typical Pacific NW bistro flare . . . local fishes, Salmon, shrimps dishes, with a combined Asian, traditional.
Whatever it is -- Virgo and Pisces serves REALLY good food! 
The artwork is done by local artists, and to give even more support for the local art scene, the weekends have live music brought to you by local bands.
During the summer months, there's outside seating, and the Virgo and Pisces is a great place to 'people watch.'
Taken from Virgo and Pisces menu . . . doesn't this sound yummy:
"Try our All-Natural Beef Hamburger with Crispy Onions, Chili Aioli, and fresh-cut Seasoned Steak Fries, sample the Wild Salmon BLT Ciabatta Sandwich, Gluten-Free Pizza and Fish-n-Chips, or indulge in our famous Grandma Thayer's Natural Meatloaf and House Pan Gravy. Check out the Local Pear Salad, the Cedar Planked Wild Coho Salmon, or our Savory Dinner and Sweet Crepes-all made from scratch."
500 NW 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97209-1106
(503) 517-8855
In Real Estate NEWS . . . of the STUPID: A Damascas, OR man was arrested for stripping his house -- of EVERYTHING!
Merriam-Webster defines "strip" as:
transitive verb 1 a : to remove clothing, covering, or surface matter from b : to deprive of possessions c : to divest of honors, privileges, or functions
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And that's EXACTLY what the Damascus, OR man did. He removed cover and all surface matter from . . . . his former property . . . after it was foreclosed.
I feel as if this should be a Dr. Seuss rhyme of some kind. . . he removed all three toilets, pipes and sink. He removed everything -- even the leaks. He removed kitchen cabinets, refrigerator too. Nothing was left, not even the flue.
And why was the Damascus, OR man arrested for stripping his house?
Because he was CAUGHT! Most people who do this type of crime -- it's a felony -- are never prosecuted because there are never any witnesses. It's done under the cloak of darkness. Who knows who "done it?" most of the time?
But, when neighbors saw this guy -- their former neighbor -- stripping away all "covering and surface matter" from his former home, they called the cops.
It's sad because he lost his home, his temper and now he lost his freedom (for a while)
Portland, OR Real Estate
Supra Lockbox Activity, as August 16, 2009
"After an increase last week, lockbox activity dipped again slightly in the week of August 10-16 compared to the prior week. In Oregon activity was down 1.4%." [cited RMLS]
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, but only slightly on average of -1.4% 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% decrease is holding true with your property. Might be time to re-evaluate pricing. You want your metro Portland, OR real estate to MOVE!
If you, or your children have got the acting bug . . . check out the Oregon Children's Theatre.
I kinda blew it for the "SUMMER" classes . . . it may be a tad late to join OCT acting academy for the summer session, D'oh . . . but what a great lead time for NEXT year! (They do hold classes year 'round though!)
The Oregon Children's Theatre is an Metro Portland staple. Going around to schools during the school year, providing some wonderful school programs. I'll be blogging about The Amazing Food Detective soon, a collaborative effort between OCTwith Kaiser Permanente.
If you're an adult that loves to act, OCT puts on wonderful performance which take place through-out the year. The venues are topnotch; The Schnitz, Newmark Theatre, Winningstad Theatre . . . and most shows sell out.
This season's line up of GREAT performances presented by the Oregon Children's Theatre can be checked out by going to their website:
http://www.octc.org/index.php?page=onstage
Check out the acting classes for children of all ages. The classes bolster:
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This is a really nice way to keep the performing arts alive in the minds of kids! Grandparents who want a nice something to do with their grand kids will LOVE the Oregon Children's Theatre. Families have made OCT a tradition . . . if you've never been, consider going.
It's a nice Sunday morning,and you want to take your pet for a nice outing. Dog Parks in Portland, and Off Leash Dog Parks in Portland might be for you . . . and pet!
Where do you go?
Well, if you live in the Portland, Oregon area I've got a good list of Portland Dog Parks for you . . .
That was going to be the start of a dog park blog. But, as things work out, I found a GREAT website that is even BETTER than what I was going to blog about.
Check out: http://portlandpooch.com/
If you want more information about:
This is such a wonderful guide for ALL things dog/pooch in Portland. I'm going to add this to my personal favorites and will refer to it when I need a good pet-sitter.
There are all kinds of businesses at your pawsfinger tips; kennels, boarding, vets, nutrition, bereavement/burial, training/obedience, doggie day-cares, washer/groomers . . . OMIGOSH this is a WONDERFUL SITE.
I'll give it FIVE BARKS!! The best website for all things DOGS in the Portland area. Dog Parks in Portland, and off leash parks in Portland are only a bark away!
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EBA Portland, LLC is the ONLY Exclusive Buyers' Agency serving the Metro Portland (Oregon) area with ABR, CEBA and e-PRO designations. Carla Muss-Jacobs, Broker/Owner of EBA Portland, LLC has been assisting Buyers since 1999. She started her business when it became clear that Buyers didn't have their own advocate in the marketplace. Not only in Portland, but in the Nation, Buyers are under-represented.
FIRST TIME BUYERS: EBA Portland, LLC has so much experience with first-time Buyers, and has niched this area of real estate for over 10 years. When it's time to think about moving out of the rental, it's time to get in touch with Carla! EBA Portland, LLC offers a FREE one-hour consultation. A great way to meet and discuss your plans. There is a process in purchasing property, and your entitled to know what that is. As the Buyer, you want to know what's going on every step of the way . . . but as the airlines say "Leave the flying to us!" You know you're in good hands when you engage EBA Portland, LLC to represent you in your home purchase. Buying a home is more then just "location, location, location." It's also: "legal, legal, legal." A home purchase is a legal process from start to finish. Carla keeps track of all the legalites for you, so you can get emotional and fall in love with your home! That's how it's supposed to work. Your buying experience shouldn't be full of stress . . . and Carla strives to provide a smooth transaction. When you're ready to make that move . . . call/email and let's meet for a cup of coffee (tea?) and discuss real estate.
RELOCATION: EBA Portland, LLC services the entire Metro Portland area. Hiring an EBA -- "Exclusive"Buyers Agent -- is so very important to Buyers who are relocating. An EBA doesn't have a "farm." They are familiar with all the areas. At EBA Portland, LLC, assisting relocation Buyers become acclimated to the Metropolitan Portland makes up a large percentage of overall business. We've assisted Buyers who have never been to the area before. Getting relocation Buyers "settled in" is an important component of assisting Buyers. Relocation Buyers need to know the lay of the land, local areas, schools, etc. and discussing the different neighborhoods is just as important as finding the perfect property . . . if not more so.
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"Carla is a great realtor. I moved to Portland from the East Coast and needed to get acclimated to the area. Carla helped me determine which areas of the metro area would best fit my needs and life style. She took time from her busy schedule to show me the different neighborhoods and point out the positive and negative attributes of each. She has been kind, caring, patient and of the utmost personal integrity. She always provides honest, objective feedback. I'm recommending Carla to all my friends!"
-R.W., Beaverton, OR
"I would like to express my appreciation of Carla's skills in helping me find the home I wanted. She made astute, intelligent comments about each listing, and never tried to "sell" me. In fact, in some instances pointed out negative aspects that I might have missed. She had useful information to offer about neighborhoods, traffic conditions, access to the city center, etc. Carla was meticulous in preparing the offer, counter offer ... the whole shebang! She has kept me fully informed each step of the way, has always been available for questions, has responded quickly to messages I have left. In short, it has been a pleasure!"
-Shirley L., Portland, OR
"I bought my first home through Carla and I am glad I did. She saved me $8,000 off the list price. I bought a small condo that, I am sure, didn't generate a large commission check for her. But, she worked diligently for me as if I was buying a mansion. I'm a loan officer for Bank of America, and I only know the lending side of a transaction. Carla explained how a sale works and was very thorough in her explanations, assisting me through inspections, appraisals and closing."
-Edna H., Hillsboro, OR
Disclaimer
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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