Portland's Rose Festival celebrates 100 years this June. This eleven day event is a local favorite for many generations. This year the festivities kick off on May 31, 2007.Each year all of the local Portland high schools select students to become a part of the Rose Court to represent their scho
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03/28/2007
Are you a listing collector or do your listings sell? In the past couple of years in our market, you were hard-pressed to find an expired listing. If it did expire, then something was gravely wrong with the home, Broker's market exposure or both. You could even slightly overprice the home and
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03/28/2007
You may be worried about the pressure of a responsibility like a mortgage or your credit situation may not be what you would like it to be. If you are currently renting a home or apartment, then you are probably aware of the fact that you are already paying a mortgage. It just isn't your own. N
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03/28/2007
Join us Sunday, April 22, 2007 for the Walk for Literacy to support literacy in Oregon Trail Schools. The 3K or 5K walk will be held at the Sandy High School Environmental Trail.The funds will benefit the school library of your choice. Local school parent clubs will sponsor food booths and fami
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03/27/2007
Welcome to the World Series of Lending Poker. Tonight, we have some of our favorite contenders at the table. Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are with us once again as well as the rookie, Wall Street. Federally-backed Freddie and Fannie have had a pretty predictable run here since they often work a
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03/27/2007
On February 17 & 18, 2007, I had the opportunity to attend the model train show at the Portland Expo Center. There were 200 vendors and children, young and old, enjoying the world of the model railroad. Many parents and grandparents were there with their children creating lasting memories.Vendo
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03/26/2007
When working with FHA buyers, it is essential that you and your buyer are aware of the FHA guidelines for lending. The same goes for a listing agent. When you put in the listing that you will accept FHA financing, you need to be aware, as well, of the most common repairs that could be expected.A
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03/25/2007
Stop on in a say hello! The new John L. Scott Sandy office is open for business. The Shuler Building was recently renovated in the Cascade style of architecture. It was originally a church building and most of the original wood and hardwood has been restored. John L. Scott Sandy is
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03/24/2007
Spring has sprung here at Cascadia Village in Sandy, Oregon. This great neighborhood was built by Buena Vista Homes. There are sidewalks, parks, underground utilities and undulating hills that give this neighborhood its character.Sandy, Oregon is a rural city located about 25 minutes from downt
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03/24/2007
On a warm, spring day I ventured out into our fair town of Sandy, Oregon. Today, I decided to pay a visit to a business that has been in Sandy for many years.Wasson Brothers Winery is owned and operated by Oregon natives Jim Wasson and his twin brother, John. The Wasson Brothers have been in th
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03/24/2007
