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A Mississippi Charmer You Don’t Want to Miss!
With the charm of a 105-year old house, but with the all the right upgrades – roof, furnace and sewer all just a few years old – this home will impress the most discerning buyer. Sure, you can still put some finishing touches on the kitchen and the yard, but once that is done, you’ll have a house that checks all the boxes: A+ curb appeal, incredible location, full-width front porch, dental molding, original woodwork, 4 bedrooms + loft spaces, 2 bathrooms, partially finished basement, large yard, deep driveway and detached garage. And charm, did I mention the charm?
To learn more about this home, click here or call me at (503) 593-3326. I’m happy to show you this beauty!
Adorable Mid-Century Ranch — As Shown on Curbed
As adorable as this mid-century ranch in SE Portland is, it is no wonder it became the House of the Day on Curbed.
To view more images of this tastefully updated home, listed by Inhabit’s own Calle Holmgren, click here.
Riki, Lee & Amalia find their Irvington Dream House!
I met Riki & Lee and their adorable daughter Amalia a while back at an open house and we hit it off immediately. Since they were moving here from Europe, we did a Home Buying 101 class at my office first where we discussed what they were looking for and went over how the home buying process works in the US.
After seeing quite a few homes and making a a couple of offers we finally found their dream house in Irvington. We convinced the sellers to respond to our offer prior to the offer deadline and thanks to that we were able to snap the home up before the weekend’s open houses.
A few inspections, an appraisal and some repair negotiations later the home was finally theirs. I could not be happier for this fantastic family and can’t wait for the house warming party and for my girls to have a playdate with Amalia. Congrats guys!
Alex & Jody go to University (Park)
I met Alex and Jody in late 2015. They owned a beautiful 1926 bungalow in Hazelwood but wanted to move closer to Jody’s work in Beaverton. After negotiating a fantastic deal on the sale of their home our search for their next home began. Turns our being on the selling end is a lot more fun than the buying end… We made offers on five properties before finally getting an offer accepted on a very charming home in University Park. The house was everything Alex & Jody wanted- the charming interior of a 105-year old home, walking distance to nearby parks and New Seasons, close proximity to all the charming restaurants and bars of St. Johns, and most importantly- the house was 60 minutes closer to Jody’s work!
It was an honor to get to represent Alex & Jody in two of the largest transactions of their lives, and I feel proud that I was able to successfully navigate them through this challenging market and allowing them to move in to their new house just before needing to be out of their old one. I wish them all the best and it makes me happy to know that Jody no longer will be stuck in traffic on 26 freeway on her way to work, and instead will be driving on the beautiful Old Germantown Road.
Burgers & Brews
Join us on November 19th at 6pm for Burgers, Brews, and Real Estate News! We will be discussing ways to leverage your home equity to up-size, downsize, or purchase investment property.
Please call (503)-762-6958 or e-mail info@inhabitre.com to RSVP!
We can’t wait to see you!
Desirable Division-Clinton Duplex-SOLD!
Thinking of selling an investment property in Portland, but live out of state? A great couple, Ethan(architect) and Erin (landscape designer), were in your shoes when they contacted me in early July.
Erin and Ethan absolutely love Portland, but life and family brought them back to New York, and they found their trips to Portland were no longer delicious forays into the food and art scene and visits with friends, but arduous work trips dedicated to maintenance of their much-adored duplex. Ethan wanted to reinvest proceeds into a property in New York, but many fond memories there left him conflicted. The duplex had been his first purchase, and his time there marked many personal milestones, including meeting his wife Erin, the birth of their first child, and the commencement of their business partnership.
When Erin’s brother and tenant announced that he would need more space with a second baby on the way, Ethan and Erin decided to contact their neighborhood brokerage, Inhabit, to inquire about the current real estate market and their property value. We chatted and instantly had something in common, as I am also a landlord in Portland with a personal connection to my property (living adjacently) and eased their fears about selling while out of town. After they signed with me, they found out the brother-in-law/tenant was also going on vacation for two weeks, and he gave us free reign to clean, stage, and show his unit, a realtor’s dream when listing rental properties.
A week and half before it went “live” on the market, Ethan and Erin flew in to Portland to pack up some of their leftover mementos and did some final prep for the sale with my guidance. I toured the property with them and made staging edits along with a detailed “to-do” list. I connected them with professional cleaners, roofers, and other contractors that colleagues and I have vetted over years for their diligence and affordable pricing. We rolled up our sleeves and de-cluttered, organized, packed tchotchkes and moved furniture. In a pinch, I even stored some of their brother’s in laws furniture temporarily in my own home, checked on the property regularly and watered their beautifully landscaped yard tri-weekly, while it was unoccupied.
Long story short, the place sparkled and shined, and it launched wonderfully. After two whirlwind open houses, it went pending quickly (after receiving a total of 15 offers!) and closed for $76,000 over the list price. Ethan and Erin were ecstatic, title sent a courier to their home in New York so they could sign, and their proceeds distributed less than 30 days later, at the end of August.
So take note, out of state property owners! You too can have a very successful sale with a full service Realtor in Portland. I go the extra mile and partner with my clients along every step of the way to bring them the fastest sale and the highest price.
Moving near or far? Call Starr!
The Love of Portland Architecture.
There are many reasons to love Portland real estate. One of the most exciting parts, at least in my humble opinion, has to be the immense diversity that exists between homes. Not just home in different quadrants or different neighborhoods, but between homes on the same street.
Case in point: these two homes right across the street from each other in the Richmond neighborhood in SE Portland. One, a modern box with straight lines; the other, a mix of four different sections merged into one impressive structure. While completely different, they both have their own charm and certainly add to the exciting architectural landscape of this fantastic city.
Sellwood Charmer gets a Makeover
As soon as I first set foot in this charming Sellwood home I knew it had potential. A large living room, but with furniture that was misplaced, art that was hung too high, and oversized blinds that blocked natural light from coming in. The dining room had beautiful built-ins that needed to be showcased. The original crown molding disappeared against the ceiling, and the three bedrooms needed some new furniture. A few paint brushes later, and with the help of my fantastic wife and business partner Nicole, we turned this home into a real stunner. Design on a dime implemented to perfection!
Check out the BEFORE and AFTER photos!
Move some dirt around!
The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses. ~Hanna Rion. Or as my parents say, “When in doubt, move some dirt around!”
And tending to the garden is all that and more- it’s good for the soul and the environment and I love spending warm, dry days in the yard with my friends and family, enjoying the fruits of our labor and the peace nature brings us all.
Which brings me to a very happy, important announcement……I connected my dear friend (and fellow MPH graduate-what what!!) with her first home – a mid-century home in town with a killer yard – veggie beds, compost bin and all!
Congratulations on your new home Rachelle and happy gardening!
Real Estate Industry Open
Thursday, March 13th is our Industry Opening Party! Stay tuned for the announcement of our friends, family and client party.
Inhabit Real Estate’s Industry Grand Opening Party When: Thursday, March 13, from 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: 3121 SE Division St. Portland, OR 97202 [map] We’d love for you to come check our new space and open patio located in the heart of Division. Sample bites catered by neighbor The American Local , imbibe local beer and wine, and listen to the funky jazz beats of Portland’s True North . We will be giving away gift certificates from our favorite Division neighbors like Ava Genes , Imperial Taproom , Salt & Straw , St. Honore , and SE Wine Collective . Also, you can enter our drawing to win an iPad Mini . Please RSVP using the Eventbrite button below or call us at 503.762.7958 . Hope you can make it! If you can’t, feel free to stop by for a cup of coffee anytime. We’d love to chat. Sincerely, Eric Hagstette, Chylese Austin and The Inhabit Real Estate Team RSVP on Eventbrite
Happy Inhabiters – “Eric exceeded our expectations…”
“There is a great need in the real estate market for your style and approach. You exceeded our expectations with Gloria’s house in every way. We will recommend you whenever we get the chance.” – Lance
Mt. Tabor house sold by Eric Hagstette, July 2013
Inhabit office art
Local artist. Jerry Inscoe, created this amazing abstract map mural of Portland for our conference room wall.
Duties of real estate agents
Learn about the duties and responsibilities of Oregon real estate agents: