Category Archives: Fun Facts

Five Tips to Clean and De-Germ Your Home’s Kitchen

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Francesca

The kitchen is the gathering place in most homes. That’s probably why it gets dirty so quickly. A dirty, messy kitchen can make your whole house feel like a disaster. It can also breed germs that are dangerous to you … Continue reading →

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Digital Apps to Help with Your Real Estate Search

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Francesca

Mobile devices have joined desktop computers in helping us search for real estate. Below are the top apps for your Android, iPhone or iPad: 1. Trulia Real Estate for iPads. Designed specifically for iPad, Trulia HD makes finding your next … Continue reading →

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Attract Hummingbirds to Your Home

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Francesca

Is there anything more enchanting than having hummingbirds visit your garden? These tiny creatures are the size of a large bug. Their lightning speed, amazing hovering abilities and threadlike tongues are a marvel to behold. Here are some ways to … Continue reading →

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Yes! Homes Become More Affordable

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Francesca

Don’t you just love it when the evening news finally shares some good news? I do too! So, I want to do my part and share some good news with you today: Portland Metro area homes and homes nationwide are … Continue reading →

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Is Your Home For Sale Perfect for Men?

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Francesca

There’s a group of individuals constantly overlooked when someone has a home for sale in. It’s not just newlyweds, families and women looking for homes. Men are on the look out, too. So what are they looking for? Here are … Continue reading →

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Portland Area Real Estate – A Little Humor Goes a Long Way

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Francesca

If you pay attention to national and Portland’s real estate at all, especially if you access news on the internet, it has to be confusing. I read stories online, and I’m amazed by the conflicting information, and I worry about … Continue reading →

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2010 Trends for Homes

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Francesca

 Even though it may sometimes seem like it, home building and design trends are not conjured up using a crystal ball. They are the result of surveys, observations, lifestyles, socioeconomic issues, entertainment, technology, and most importantly, the needs and desires … Continue reading →

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“Million Dollar Listing” the new real estate agent?

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Francesca

I am a huge fan of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing on the Bravo network. Three high dollar real estate agents push million dollar deals in the Beverly Hills, Malibu, and Brentwood, (Los Angeles areas) of  California. I can’t say that it reminds … Continue reading →

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Men vs. Women in the Real Estate Ring

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Francesca

Real estate is one of the biggest purchases anyone will make, whether male or female. And, while it’s been scientifically proven that men and women have different approaches to life, one would think that purchasing a home is pretty much … Continue reading →

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