Monday Morning Quote: Justice

“How many times do we pay for one mistake? … The human is the only animal on earth that pays a thousand times for the same mistake. The rest of animals pay once for every mistake they make. Buy not us. We have a powerful memory. We make a mistake, we judge ourselves, we find ourselves [...]

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Reminder: 8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit

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3/24 Brokers Tour: The Henry

Gold LEED certificated. Located right in the heart of the Pearl, sitting on Couch between 11th and 12th. The Henry remains a desired living destination for many due to its convenient location and upscale amenities. 
Right now there are 9 Active listings. Ranging in price from $425,000 to $2,195,000. 
There were 3 listings on tour on Tuesday. 
6th Floor 1bd/1.1ba for [...]

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How much should you be saving annually?

Great article written by Jeremy Stoddart on his blog Wealth Habit entitled How much should you be saving annually? 
He takes you through some staggering calculations as to what you would need to save on an annual basis in order to live a somewhat “care-free” lifestyle at retirement. This too takes into account inflation in the years to [...]

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Monday Morning Quote: Change

No one can persuade another to change. Each of us guards a gate of change that can only be opened from the inside. We cannot open the gate of another, either by argument or by emotional appeal. ~ Marilyn Ferguson
Taken out of context, and I were to read this quote, I would apply it to the fact that you cannot [...]

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3/17 Brokers Tour: NW Overton

I only had time to view 3 properties today so I handpicked the ones that I really wanted to see. I really liked the Penthouse in the Marshall Wells building downtown on Lovejoy, but this house had a very cool feature I wanted to share. 
Address: 2483 NW Overton
  This Arts/Crafts Craftsman is located on the corner [...]

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Brokers Tour: 245 SW Meade ~ Lair Hill

For those who are not familiar with Brokers Tour… Every Tuesday in Portland, Realtors that would like to showcase a new listing, holds it open to give an opportunity for any curious Realtor to come and wonder through. It is a convenient way of previewing inventory for ourselves or for clients, without the hassle of setting up [...]

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Monday Morning Quote: Friendship

It is not so much our friends’ help that helps us as the confident knowledge that they will help us. – Epicurus/ 3rd Century BCE
A friend is one before whom I may think aloud. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Truth and tears clear the way to a deep and lasting friendship -Unknown
I really feel blessed to have [...]

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As if it couldn’t get any worse….Portland near bottom of U.S. ‘manliest’ cities

 
While skimming the Portland Business Journal headlines, this one caught my eye. I was curious as to what the heck they were basing their qualifications off of. Read on to see.
 
Portland near bottom of U.S. ‘manliest’ cities Article

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Monday Morning Quote: Decide

Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it. ~ Bill Cosby

I love this quote! Bill Cosby, a veteran comedian, has given us this wise words of wisdom. There is fear in every big decision that we make even if it will have a positive affect on our lives. You just have to [...]

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