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Kitsch Sought, Kitsch Found!

by Alyssa | Oct 17, 2014 | Blog, Buyers

Jamie and David wanted an absolutely untouched mid-century ranch, with all the trimmings. They weren’t interested in granite counter-tops, Hardy plank siding, or Pergo flooring. THEY WANTED ORIGINAL. Having specialized in mid-century kitsch since 2005, I was...

Period-Perfect Craftsman Bungalow in Mt. Scott Nbhd

by Alyssa | Sep 20, 2014 | Blog, Listings, Period-Perfect Pick of the Week, Pick of The Week, Recent Listings

Live in the heart of Mt. Scott/Arleta neighborhood in this “period-perfect” restored craftsman bungalow. It features four bedrooms, original unpainted woodwork, hardwoods, bath with clawfoot tub, grand dining room with built-in hutch and wainscoting,...

Milwaukie Truly Does Rule!

by Alyssa | Sep 10, 2014 | Blog, Buyers

When one is yearning to get away from the hustle and bustle of inner Portland, where does one go? Why, it’s the sweet southern suburb of Milwaukie, of course!! With a revitalized downtown, the same gorgeous waterfront views as Dunthorpe and Lake Oswego, a...

Period-Perfect Remodel in Woodstock!

by Alyssa | Jun 27, 2014 | Blog, Listings, Recent Listings

My new listing is one we restorationists dream about.. A period-correct, vintage-styled, restoration/remodel! Take one informed owner + one slightly rough but mostly original house + a lot of hard work and you have a dream home! Lisa and Vic purchased their 1938...

One Double-helping of Garage, Order Up!

by Alyssa | Jun 11, 2014 | Blog, Buyers

Being a vintage auto enthusiast myself, I know the value of a good garage!! I also know how hard it is to find a two-car garage in the first 20 blocks of Portland-Proper, and especially for $250K! It sounds unrealistic, sounds like a chore, sounds like we’re...

The Quintessential Portland Home – Mt. Tabor!

by Alyssa | Apr 24, 2014 | Blog, Listings, Recent Listings

Today was one of those stereotypically “Portland” spring days – grey, pouring rain sideways, downright dismal. As I unlocked the door to my newly listed Mt. Tabor Craftsman, I felt a rush of comfort and coziness!! AHH! In this refuge from the...