We sat down with our very own interior designer Lynnette Hardy for some insight on the difference between granite and quartz. Below are her answers to some frequently asked questions. Which is best for your project surfaces, granite or quartz? I get this question a lot when I’m designing kitchens and baths, consulting for real estate,…
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What was the name of this project and why? We call this home the West Hills 1920’s Colonial. Located in the West Hills off Dosch Road, it was built in the early 1920’s. What neighborhood was this home in? This home tucks into Portland’s West Hills near Council Crest Park. Some say this area got its…
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You’ve decided to sell, but the thought of having your house viewing-ready at a moment’s notice sends you into a tailspin. How will you ever live in a staged home and keep it clean, all while keeping your sanity? Statistics prove that staged homes are on the market for less time than their unstaged counterparts.…
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It’s important to find ways to stand out in the new digital Real Estate market. Sites like Zillow, Redfin, and Trulia offer everything online including selling and purchasing at the touch of a button. But these online services doesn’t offer the one-on-one service and protection a local Real Estate agent can provide. People save a…
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What was the name of this project and why? We named this project the Elizabeth Loft since it was located in Portland’s iconic Elizabeth Building. The main takeaway on this project was properly defining the space in each area. In which neighborhood was this condo located? This condo was located in NW Portland, right in the…
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What was the name of this project and why? We named this project The Tanner since the condo unit was located at Tanner Place. In what neighborhood was this Tanner Place Condo located? This staging project was located in the Pearl District right next to beautiful Jamision Square. What was the demographic of the target buyer?…
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What was the name of this project and why? We named this project The Jersey Street, since the home was located on NE Jersey St. What neighborhood was The Jersey Street located? The home is located in the St. Johns area of north Portland. Who was your target buyer? This newly built home radiated a contemporary style.…
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What was the name of this project and why? We named this project The Sweetbriar Property because it is located on Sweetbriar Road in West Linn. Who was the target buyer? With its 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, we determined that the targeted buyer for this home would be an active, modern family with…
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Renting used to be much less expensive than buying a home. Not any more. With low mortgage rates, rising rents, and increasing demand, many find that buying is much more viable than renting. In fact, in the past few years, renting and home buying figures have flipped. Last year alone, the U.S. saw more than…
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What was the name of this project and why? We called this home the Wilsonville Waterfront Home. You’ll find it settled along a wooded area of the Willamette River. Demographic of the target buyer? The demographic for this buyer would be someone who is very active in water sports and outdoor activities. Since this waterfront…
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