REAL ESTATE NEWS: IS NOW A TERRIBLE TIME TO BUY A HOUSE?

Then it’s a great time to come to this class!

Serving delicious dinner and a great convo about buying in this market!

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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.

REAL ESTATE NEWS: HOW BIG CAN I BUILD WITHOUT GETTING A PERMIT?

ADU ADVENTURES

IF I WANT TO BUILD A SMALL STUDIO, HOW BIG CAN I BUILD WITHOUT GETTING A PERMIT?

250 square feet or smaller does not require a permit for building a structure. Want to build a workspace, meditation studio, art space, or guest room? If you keep it small, you do not need a permit.

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: SPOOKY HOUSE CHALLENGE

Share your spooky house photo with us!

Let's have a bit of fun! Photograph your home at night or when it looks its spookiest. Send your photos to us by October 23rd and we'll put all the images in our October 27th newsletter. We can't wait to see what turns up!

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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.

PORTLAND LIFE: COZY AUTUMN SOUPS

The weather is changing, and the soup cometh! Warm, healthy, sharable, one-pot meals that comfort. CLICK THROUGH the images above to discover three great new soup recipes!

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: STYLE UP YOUR FIREPLACE

Here is another fresh idea to call in the fall vibes! Style your fireplace! Whether you paint it, tile it, wallpaper around it, or build spaces near it, bringing your fireplace to life is a great way to celebrate the seasons to come! Click through the images to find out 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.

REAL ESTATE NEWS: BUYER STORIES

REAL ESTATE NEWS: BUYER STORIES

Fall is a time of transition and buying a house is a big one! These buyers braved mortgage rates and property inspections, and came out victorious! In this market, we aren't writing offers waaaaay over the list price like days past. Some offers are even accepted below the list price. All of these recent transactions closed with buyers getting credits, and/or repairs, and not paying high prices over list. 

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

REAL ESTATE NEWS: ADU ADVENTURES

When you have an entrance that allows folks to get into your basement and they do not need to pass through your home, it allows for the possibility of a separate/habitable living space in your basement. This does not need to be an ADU, but with the right basement, it can be. 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: EASY EGGCEPTIONAL BREAKFASTS FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL!

EASY EGGCEPTIONAL BREAKFASTS FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL

School mornings can be a beast! But at least you can have a quick GO-TO breakfast to eat cold or heat up quickly! From Quiche to Frittata to Stratta, they are delish! Click through the images to get the recipes!

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: BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!

BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!

GET YOUR SUPPLIES HERE!

Ready to get those school supplies?

Click HERE to find your list.

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: WE ARE YOUR WISE GUIDES!

WE ARE YOUR WISE GUIDES FOR REAL ESTATE!

**WHAT BUYERS SHOULD KNOW TODAY**

Still on the fence about buying a home now? Take a look below and contact us with questions.

1. STABLE PRICE: Homes are at the highest average price since February 2021 and prices are holding. 

2. MORE CHOICE: over 1000 homes are on the market now when only 475 then.

3. SAVING MONEY: Buying at a lower price and higher rate will save you money-refinance it away in the future. 

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: LET US HELP YOU FIND YOUR DREAM HOUSE!

LET US HELP YOU FIND YOUR DREAM HOUSE!

IN THE SPIRIT OF BARBIE'S DREAM HOUSE AND MAKING YOUR HOME THE BEST PLACE YOU CAN BE, LET US HELP YOU FIND YOUR NEW DREAM HOUSE!

Finding the right home to move to is a process! With home purchasing, there is the search, and once you find your home, the investigation. We help our clients find hidden gems, and feel confident before they write an offer. Once in contract, we go to work to help you feel secure in your purchase. Set up your appointment now to talk to us about finding your new dream home...

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: 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.