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If you have been thinking about relocating to Portland Oregon, be sure to learn more about these Portland neighborhoods and Portland schools.
Kevin Levy - Realtor
www.RelocationToPortland.com
503-267-7535
M Realty
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We were recently contacted by the owners of a lovely home in Portland Oregon to provide a home staging consultation. The sellers and their agent knew that staging advice could help this property look better --- and sell faster.
Here's the family room Before the sellers took our advice and neutralized the bright blue color -- we explained that when you're living in your home and decorating it with your taste in mind, using color like this is fantastic. But when you sell your home, it's important to use color that won't distract potential buyers from noticing the room's best features -- as well as serve as a reminder that they'll have "work" to do upon moving in. Buyers these days want Move-In Ready homes!

We recommended a neutral wall and ceiling color and removal of a few excess pieces of furniture. Here's the After photo as it appears online ... didn't the sellers do a wonderful job?
The Living & Dining rooms also had fun & bright specific colors that the sellers loved, but they might not appeal to all buyers ...

So we advised using neutral wall & ceiling colors to make these rooms look larger & brighter to potential buyers ...

If you're planning to put your home on the market, call your local professional home staging expert for a cost-effective consultation. You'll receive an action plan with easy cosmetic fixes and advice on paint colors, furniture placement, and how to make your property appealing to your target buyer. With so much competition out there in today's challenging market, home staging is a tool that WORKS!
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Sellers in Portland OR rely on Room Solutions Staging to help them prepare their homes for selling. We provide two-hour home staging consultations with all the advice a seller or their Realtor needs to make the property look inviting and spacious. For more information on our services give us a call @ 503-246-1800. Room Solutions ~ Staging that Sells Portland Homes.
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Home prices fell again in April but not as much as it did in March. This could be an indication that the housing markets may be starting to turn.
Granted it is only one month and it may just be an indication that it is spring, but that doesn't mean this isn't the start of a turn around. After all, the stock market has already started it's recovery, same with consumer confidence.
On the down side, home prices are still falling and unemployment, along with foreclosure, are rising. But I still choose to see the beginning of a slow change for the better.
http://money.cnn.com/2009/06/30/real_estate/April_Case_Shiller/index.htm?postversion=2009063010
PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST ON THE HOMEPAGE OF OUR WEBSITE http//:www.TonyandLibby.com & OUR NEW PORTLAND METRO BLOG AT http//:www.TonyandLibby.blogspot.com & pdxrealtynews.com (make sure you leave comments)
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Ever searching for cool ways to go green, I have come across two options for you to relax in style while being sustainable at the same time.
This classic Adirondack style chair is being made in a totally new and sustainable way by Loll.

These chairs are made from 100% recycled post consumer “high density polyethylene” which is a plastic resin made from recycled items such as milk jugs, margarine tubs, detergent bottles and so on. While I love the leaf green shown here, they make these in several colors and alternate styles. For more styles and other items --- even your DOG can have sustainable options at Loll --- and buying info read the longer version of this article on the Pangaea Interior Design Blog.
I also found a local craftsman making classic Adirondack chairs out of 100% reclaimed wood from industrial construction pallets. If you prefer wood to plastic, it’s tough to beat this combination of reclaimed wood and local manufacture within 15 miles of Portland, Oregon.

So pick the one that fits your aesthetic and your pocket book and sit back with a tall cool glass of Lemonade. Enjoy the sunshine!
Pangaea Interior Design offers full interior design services to residential clients as well as home staging in Portland Oregon.
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