1. Top 10 Hottest PDX East Side Hoods In Q1 of 2018 (According to Portland Business Journal’s “Portland Heat Index”)
    1. North Tabor / Hollywood
    2. Foster / Powell 
    3. Oak Grove / Oatfield
    4. Oregon City / Happy Valley
    5. Sellwood / East Moreland
    6. Hawthorne / North Tabor
    7. Gresham
    8. Piedmont / Concordia
    9. Arbor Lodge / Kenton
    10. Milwaukie
  2. It’s time! Whether you’re a first time home buyer or selling and then buying, the first step is securing a pre-approval. Even people with good credit can sometimes have surprises pop up when seeking a pre-approval - so start early with atrusted lender.
  3. The arrival of Mothers Day means the return of farmer’s markets! See the accompanying image for a short list of some of the more popular markets.
  4. Seller Quick Tip: The market is heating up and it’s time to start prepping for your sale! When prepping your home for the market, don’t forget the 3 P’s and 2 F’s: Plants, Paint, Pictures, Furniture, and Fixtures. Read more here.
  5. Home Energy Score: Beginning on 1/1/18, sellers of single-family homes in PDX are required to obtain and disclose a Home Energy Report. Thinking about selling? Let’s chat about what that looks like. Email julie@housesofportland.com or call 503-701-7023.

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