10 neighborhood homebuyer magnets
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Jan 5, 2012 in Latest News, Neighborhood Profiles, _Special | 0 comments
John Donne wrote that “No man is an island.” If he had been a real-estate broker, rather than a 17th-century English poet, he might have added that no house is, either. Context is everything, and neighborhoods matter. According to a National Association of Realtors survey released in...
Portland: #2 City to Live Car Free
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Nov 11, 2011 in Latest News, Neighborhood Profiles, _Special | 0 comments
Several factors make a city easy to live in without a car. The most important one is a widely available and efficient public transportation system. Another is having daily amenities, such as groceries, shopping, schools and entertainment, nearby and within easy reach on foot or by bicycling. The...
Neighborhood Profile: Lively eateries in Buckman
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Oct 3, 2011 in Latest News, Neighborhood Profiles, _Special | 0 comments
The location, the nature, as well as the local businesses and schools make Buckman one of the most popular neighborhoods in the Portland area. The quiet residential streets, with the close proximity to an abundance of local shops, gives this neighborhood the best of both worlds. The Buckman...
Neighborhood Profile: Thriving in Multnomah Village
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Sep 22, 2011 in Latest News, Neighborhood Profiles, _Special | 2 comments
When buying a home, most homebuyers look for the perfect location: a blend of a serene neighborhood, with easy access to restaurants and other essential businesses. Multnomah has the perfect mix of these two standards. Multnomah Village is a business center with a variety of thriving local...
Neighborhood Profile: Artsy & fun in Alberta Arts District
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Sep 12, 2011 in Latest News, Neighborhood Profiles, _Special | 0 comments
Alberta Arts, a neighborhood with beautiful homes and a thriving arts community. Everywhere you look, from coffee shops and restaurants to clothing boutiques are filled with local artists showcasing their work. For the most part, art is displayed in stores, rather than in galleries for artists to...
Piedmont Neighborhood Profile: Friendly & Rosey
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Sep 5, 2011 in Latest News, Neighborhood Profiles, _Special | 0 comments
Piedmont is known as a friendly neighborhood. The locals say that in this neighborhood, people are more inclined to talk to one another at their local coffee shop and greet their neighbors by name. The age difference also encompasses the friendly feel of the neighborhood. There is not a distinct...
Neighborhood Profile: Fun and funky Hawthorne
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Aug 29, 2011 in Latest News, Neighborhood Profiles, _Special | 1 comment
Hawthorne is well known as a fun and funky neighborhood in the Portland area. It has also become a hot spot for entertainment. The district is filled with unique coffee shops, bars and antique shops that one would be unable to find anywhere else. With the great nightlife in this neighborhood,...
University Park Neighborhood Profile: Close-in and quiet
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Aug 23, 2011 in Latest News, Neighborhood Profiles | 0 comments
University Park is known as a quiet area with residents who love to get out and enjoy the outdoors. University Park has a few coffee shops and other local businesses, but is mainly a small town with most of its area covered with parks and residential areas. The 13 minute drive to downtown Portland...
Alameda Neighborhood Profile: A Promenade of Trees
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Aug 3, 2011 in Latest News, Neighborhood Profiles, _Special | 2 comments
The name “Alameda” stems from the Spanish word for cottonwood tree: “Alamo.” It specifically means a public walk or promenade lined with poplar trees. To this day, Alameda lives up to its name as a neighborhood with streets lined with trees. The Alameda neighborhood was established in 1859...
Sellwood Neighborhood Profile: Eclectic & Historical
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Jul 21, 2011 in Latest News, Neighborhood Profiles, _Special | 0 comments
Sellwood was established in May 1882 when 321 acres was purchased from a pioneer named John Sellwood. Five years later, Sellwood had almost 100 homes, three stores, a church and a school. Eleven years later in 1893, Sellwood was annexed into the city of Portland. Street cars were a major part of...
