steve strode, broker

meadows group inc., realtors | phone 503-490-4116 | licensed in oregon

steve strode, broker - meadows group inc., realtors | phone 503-490-4116 | licensed in oregon

Interested in Canada?

I attended the BC Real Estate Convention last week in Vancouver, BC. In addition to a number of informative educational sessions, the Expo included a nice mix of private business professionals and public officials. If you’re interested in diversifying your real estate portfolio, or take advantage of dynamic investment opportunities, please call or email me. Great options abound!

New Listing

***SOLD. $555,000, closed 2/19/13*** I am also an Accredited Buyer’s Representative and love working with buyer clients.  Please contact me if you need assistance finding your next home.

7208 SW 34th Ave, Portland | 3 BR, 2.5 Baths | $539,900 | All the Work Has Been Done – And Done WELL

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Every so often, a home just speaks to you. This pristine Multnomah Village bungalow is one of those times.  Seller has overlooked no detail in this top-to-bottom, inside & out renovation.  You will appreciate the perfect flow for entertaining, quality materials, meticulous workmanship, and thoughtful details in every room. You’ll love it all – cook’s kitchen, sweet owner’s suite, and spacious living spaces. Freshly remodeled lower level offers additional space for theater or game room. Completing the package is an expansive deck & gorgeous gardens.

And to boot, you’re just a stone’s throw from the heart of Multnomah Village shops, restaurants and services. Enjoy!

MLS # 13316113

MLS Data Sheet

Listing – Sold

***SOLD*** I’m also an Accredited Buyer’s Representative.  Please call me to help find your next home. Phone 503-490-4116

4525 SE 37th Ave | Portland | 2 BR 1 BAth | $259,900

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This mid-century ranch is DIALED IN. Smart, open floorplan and quality updates make this home perfect for first-time buyers – and everyone looking for right-sized living. Freshly remodeled kitchen with cherry cabinets,  solid surface counters, new appliances, and updated bath.  Other features include newer roof, updated sewer and water line, efficient wood stove, and high efficiency water heater.  In summer, take advantage of the raised garden beds on a sun-drenched lot; out back enjoy a covered patio with its own cob oven, lush landscaping and spacious yard.  Your New Year’s gift awaits!

 

Listing – Sold

If you need help finding a home, please contact me. I’m an Accredited Buyer’s Representative too.

SOLD! 11/28 | List price $269,900, sold with competing bids for $280,000 | 5303 N Concord Ave, Portland | 3 BR, 2 Bath

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Comfortable Portland living, exemplified – on bike route, near Max, backyard chicken coop, raised garden bed, covered bike storage, and front porch with swing. This corner-lot home retains its original charm but features freshly painted exterior, energy efficient windows, and updated mechanicals.  Finished lower offers flexibility with two rooms, bath, and separate entrance. Sweet!

Portland Hikes

Friends and family know I love to take day hikes. And living in Portland, there are countless places to hike – all less than 60 minutes from home. A few weeks ago, I learned of a trail about 30 miles away with commanding views of the Columbia River Gorge, called the Cape Horn Trail. We passed a farm and I couldn’t resist this photo:

 

Portland-Beaverton-Vancouver Market Reports, Q2 – 2012

 For the latest report click here

There is a lot information in these reports, so please contact me to discuss your particular needs and questions.

“All real estate is local and every market is unique. To help REALTORS® and other housing market analysts get the most out of the plethora of data that is available, NAR Research produces a series of Local Market Reports (LMRs) which provide insights into the fundamentals and direction of the nation’s largest metropolitan housing markets. Each report evaluates a number of factors affecting home prices, including:

  • The health of the local job market
  • Foreclosure rates
  • Housing inventory
  • Debt-to-income and mortgage-servicing-costs-to-income ratios”

Source: www.realtor.org