PORTLAND LIFE: CLIENT SPOTLIGHT!

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT! 

17 YEARS OF FRENCH DINNERS

Our amazing client, Amy, makes life for herself and others pretty magical daily! When she is not creating, she is creating! She is an artist, seamstress, playwright, florist, actress, dancer, gardener, award-winning baker and crafter, and so much more!

When Amy went on a trip to France 18 years ago, she probably never imagined what an impact that trip would make on her life. After she and three friends returned from a road trip through France, they decided to have a dinner party to celebrate the food and memories from their adventures and, voila! French Dinner was born. 17 years later the same group of friends, plus a few regulars, keep the tradition going. The evening always starts with an aperitif and ends several courses later with dessert, after-dinner drinks, and sparklers to celebrate Bastille Day.

Not rain, nor heatwave, nor global pandemic (where guests had individual bubbles) has interrupted the annual garden party dinner - where there is a will, there is a way! The menu is always traditional French dishes and the company is always delightful. 

Last Friday Amy hosted her 17th Annual French dinner. Bon Appetit!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

REAL ESTATE NEWS: THE SUMMER NEWSLETTER IS OUT!

SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2023

Our can't-be-missed quarterly newsletter has just come out-it's the summer edition!

It is jam-packed with great buyer and seller stories, recipes, events, and more.

CLICK HERE to see our summer newsletter now.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

REAL ESTATE NEWS: ADU ADVENTURES!

ADU ADVENTURES

This is your weekly ADU info guide.

Have a detached garage and want to convert it into a living or guest space? There are many questions to answer before you proceed, but you may have the makings for a second living space on your property.

Come see our NEW LISTING for a great example!

Want to know more? CONTACT US  today – we are your ADU experts!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

PORTLAND LIFE: FARMERS MARKETS

PORTLAND FARMERS MARKETS

Portland teems with farmer's markets! Surrounded by amazing farm country, the Willamette Valley and beyond grows beautiful food, and just as great as beautiful food is supporting the dedicated folks who tend and grow food. Shopping at farmer's markets, signing up for CSAs, and supporting local coops are great ways to support local farmers. And summertime is the best time to start shopping!

Here are a few of our favorite farmer's markets:

PSU farmer's market

King Farmer's Market

Kenton Farmer's Market

SEE ALL FARMER'S MARKETS HERE

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

REAL ESTATE NEWS: WHAT ABOUT ADU'S IN RURAL AREAS?

ADU ADVENTURES

This is your weekly ADU info guide.

What about ADUs in RURAL AREAS?

The Oregon Legislature adopted SB 391 into law on June 23, 2021. It authorizes a county to allow an owner of a lot or parcel within a rural residential zone to construct one ADU subject to certain restrictions and limitations. SB 391 does not obligate a county to allow ADUs.

Want to know more? Contact us today - we are your ADU experts!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

PORTLAND LIFE: KICKING OFF PRIDE!

Pride celebrations are kicking off all over the country. At Living Room, we kicked off Pride with a celebration including rainbow-inspired, plant-based food, a jazz trio, and lots of merriment! And this was all before 9:30 in the morning! We also had an impactful presentation from local lender, Percy Wise about the experiences of LGBTQIA+ buyers, sellers, and homeowners. 

PORTLAND PRIDE 2023 UPDATE

In case you are wondering when Portland's big PRIDE festival takes place this year, it's in JULY! July 15-16 to be exact. Read more about events HERE.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

REAL ESTATE NEWS: DO YOU RENOVATE YOUR HOME OR ADD AN ADU?

WEEKLY WISE GUIDE

DO YOU RENOVATE YOUR HOME OR ADD AN ADU? AND IS IT WORTH IT?

This is such a great question! The answer lies in what you need your property to do for you. Renovating your home allows you to make it more beautiful, more functional, and sometimes larger. Adding an ADU gives you the opportunity to have a separate living space for family, passive income, or workspace. But what is best for you and what value will it add to your property?

This is where we can help. Have us over and we can consult on what is the best way for you to proceed!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

PORTLAND LIFE: GARDEN BEDS + BOXES WE LOVE

We could not be more excited to get back outside in our yards and gardens and plant, dig, beautify and breathe it all in. If you are interested in installing some new beds, but don't want them to be ground level or just want to design spaces with garden boxes, CLICK THROUGH the images to see some of our favorite beds + boxes for your new project!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

REAL ESTATE NEWS: 3 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU WRITE YOUR OFFER

Have you found your dream home and are you ready to write an offer? Before you write, do these three things:

1. Get Clear: Does this property meet your needs?

2. Consult Your Budget: Do the math. Figure out the bottom line cost per month for purchasing this home.

3. Be A Detective: Look the property up on portlandmaps.com to see if permits have been finalized, and that the work you have seen completed in the house is permitted.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

PORTLAND LIFE: KITCHEN CULTURE PORTLANDS'S NEW CONSIGNMENT KITCHEN STORE!

We went to go check out Kitchen Culture at 6300 SE Foster Rd, PDX, and fell in love! It's an oasis of all of your kitchen hopes and dreams...

Want vintage Scandinavian bakeware? How about a huge paella pan or a cast iron pot from the mid-1800s? Kitchen Culture has got you covered. From barware to espresso cups, pots, pans, dishes, and canning supplies... you'll find it there!

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About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

OREGON HOUSE BILL 3294

OREGON HOUSE BILL 3294

You may not know it, but as a homeowner in parts of this city, you may have racist language in your deed and title documents. House Bill 3294 moves to help homeowners remove this language and other restrictions from their titles entirely.

Read more here.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

STYLE ALERT: INTERIOR DOORS WITH BOLD COLOR →

We've been adding color to our front doors, and painting accent walls in our home, but an interior accent door? We LOVE it! A great way to refresh a room, hallway, entryway, or foyer.

See more ideas here.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

STYLE ALERT: A FRESH LOOK AT VELVET ARM CHAIRS

We're loving these fresh styled - but oh so cozy velvet arm chairs! They are everything from curling up with a book to stylish cocktail party!

CLICK THROUGH PHOTOS ABOVE TO SEE MORE.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Our Favorite Spring Cleaning Tips

Give Your Home A Refresh With 
DOMESTICA'S TOP SPRING CLEANING TIPS!

SPRING IS ALMOST HERE & THERE IS NO
BETTER TIME FOR THESE HELPFUL CLEANING TIPS FROM DOMESTICA, PORTLAND'S BEST GREEN CLEANING COMPANY!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

STYLE ALERT: COLORED FAUCETS

Add a little style and color to your bathroom by adding a colored faucet or showerhead! Take a look at these great options on our BATHROOM OASIS Pinterest board.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

HOT GINGERY DRINKS TO SIP WHILE WE WAIT FOR SPRING

HOT GINGER APPLE CIDER, HOT LEMON GINGER TODDY, AND GINGER-SPICE HOT COCOA are three amazing drinks to keep you warm while we wait for Spring. These healthy and simple drinks all start with ginger and water... see the directions below:

HOT LEMON-GINGER TODDY:

Slice up a hunk of ginger and cover and simmer in 2 cups water for 20 minutes, strain, add freshly squeezed lemon juice or lemon slices to taste, and add honey for a bit of sweetness - serves two.

GINGER-SPICE HOT COCOA:

Slice up a hunk of ginger and cover and simmer in 2 cups water for 20 minutes, strain, add one cup of plant-based milk, whisk in cocoa powder, and sweeten with maple syrup and cinnamon - serves two.

HOT GINGER-APPLE CIDER:

Slice up a hunk of ginger and cover and simmer in 1 cup of water for 20 minutes, add one or two cups of apple juice and a cinnamon stick to taste, and simmer for another 10 minutes - serves two.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

AI-GENERATED IMAGERY

HHHMMM... it's hard to fight back the multitude of questions that come up when you think about AI-generated anything, but because we were curious, we thought... let's give it a whirrrlll. 

We checked out Shutterstock's AI-generated image program, looking up things like: "retro kitchen," "baroque living room," "space-aged bedroom," and even a simple one - "bathroom," and here is what we got! 

For some more artful inspired AI-generated imagery, check out @planet_fantastique on Instagram!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

PORTLAND WINTER LIGHT FESTIVAL 2023

FEBRUARY 3-11

Check out the amazing light installations in our city from the Willamette Light Brigade. Now through the 11th, you can be dazzled by these artistic light installations. Thank you for shining light on our dark winter days-check it out HERE!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

We Are Your Wise Guides!

We totally get how scary it can be to make the leap to buy a house, or how much emotional work it takes to be ready to part with your home when you want to sell. We are here to guide you. We don’t just broker deals and research the market daily, we do much more than that, we help you through the biggest transaction of your life. If you or anyone you know is ready to make a move. We are here to help.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

HAPPY NEW YEAR-OUR ANNUAL COLLAGE!

Happy New Year!

We hope your holidays have been filled with joy, relaxation and connection! 

And we wish you a year full of abundance and fulfillment! Once again, we thank you for your business and referrals to your friends, colleagues, and loved ones!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.