MMQ: Losing

“Losing is Painful… But not as painful as knowing you could have done more.”
I read this quote a week ago and it has been on my mind ever since. I wanted to share it with you to see what kind of memories or thoughts it brings up for you.
This quote is hanging on the wall [...]

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Monday Morning Quote: Smarter & Harder

 
 
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. – Victor Frankl
 
 
As much as we all like to get our way, there are many circumstances that out of our control. When things are in our favor we don’t seem to complain, however when the tables turn and we [...]

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Monday Morning Quote: Define

“Approach every task as if it is the moment that will define you” – Unknown
Driving on Barbur Blvd. you will see this quote on a run down mechanical shop. It has been there forever and the quote hasn’t changed for, at least, 5 years. I guess if its good why change it, right?!
I thought about the kind [...]

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Brokers Tour: Contemporary in Hillsdale

Tuesday was a great day for touring. Not only was it partly sunny and warm, but there were some great homes to look at. I ventured out of downtown/Pearl area and into the West Hills. 
Featured property located in the Hillsdale Neighborhood. Located just a quick 10 minute drive from downtown Portland, you are nestled in between Bridlemile, [...]

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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: Appreciation

Sometimes you have to watch somebody love something before you can love it yourself. It is as if they are showing you the way. ~ Donald Miller, author of Blue Like Jazz
Mr. Miller was specifically talking in this instance of Jazz music. He claims that jazz music to him didn’t resolve…until he saw a man outside Baghdad Theater playing [...]

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Monday Morning Quote: Martin Luther King

If a man hasn’t discovered something that he will die for, he isn’t fit to live.
~ Martin Luther King, Jr. – speech, Detroit, Michigan, June 23, 1963
That quote moved me to read Dr. King’s full speech that he gave on that day back in ‘63. It is called a Call to Consciousness, Speech at the Great [...]

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Prepare Your Home and Auto For The Cold…

Here are a few pertinant reminders for winterizing your homes as well as your vehicles.
Here are ten tips to help you prepare your home for winter taken from About.com:
 
1) Furnace Inspection
 

Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace and clean ducts.
Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly.
Consider switching out your thermostat for a [...]

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Monday Morning Quote: Capabilities

Left untended, knowledge and skill, like all assets, depreciate in value – surprisingly quickly.
- David Maister, business author and consultant
This pertains even more so in this ever changing economy. The life of our current knowledge and skills is much shorter than it has ever been. All information is changing at rapid paces and getting disseminated out to everyone who [...]

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Beaverton Listing: Move In Ready Farmhouse

I posted one of my listings on Marketplace on my Facebook account. I am curious to see what kind of response I get off of it. I will report back to you in a month or so.

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