Homes and Lifestyles - NW http://ggmatthews.com Portland-Vancouver, Real Estate Thu, 10 May 2012 02:17:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Fireplace Mantel – updating your living room http://ggmatthews.com/fireplace-mantel-updating-your-living-room http://ggmatthews.com/fireplace-mantel-updating-your-living-room#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 02:17:41 +0000 ggmatthews http://ggmatthews.com/?p=892

]]> http://ggmatthews.com/fireplace-mantel-updating-your-living-room/feed 0 SHORT SALES AND BANK OWNED HOMES – shrinking inventories? http://ggmatthews.com/short-sales-and-bank-owned-homes-shrinking-inventories http://ggmatthews.com/short-sales-and-bank-owned-homes-shrinking-inventories#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 01:28:37 +0000 ggmatthews http://ggmatthews.com/?p=897 I thought this was a fabulous image of the current condition of our LOCAL MARKET.

If you’be been following me awhile, you’ve heard me say, Real Estate is Local, Inventories are down, and Short sale and bank owned properties are declining. Well Here is the visual “proof in the pudding”.

 

Provided by our regional MLS, additional information available here:  We’ve posted information on our blog showing Bank Owned and Short Sale new listings and sold properties for the first quarter of 2012. Click here to check them out!

]]> http://ggmatthews.com/short-sales-and-bank-owned-homes-shrinking-inventories/feed 0 Traditional Homes – the modern traditional http://ggmatthews.com/traditional-homes-the-modern-traditional http://ggmatthews.com/traditional-homes-the-modern-traditional#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 15:50:02 +0000 ggmatthews http://ggmatthews.com/?p=885 Have you found your new home? Whether in Portland, Oregon or Texas, The new traditional, with modern elements evolves into a personal statement of your lifestyle.     <a href=”http://bit.ly/IDc4B4″ title=”Clark County Homes for Sale – Traditional”></a>

]]> http://ggmatthews.com/traditional-homes-the-modern-traditional/feed 0 Messner Estates – I love Felida, Vancouver Wa Homes for sale http://ggmatthews.com/messner-estates-i-love-felida-vancouver-wa-homes-for-sale http://ggmatthews.com/messner-estates-i-love-felida-vancouver-wa-homes-for-sale#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 15:59:30 +0000 ggmatthews http://ggmatthews.com/?p=880 As a Realtor, I love Felida, as a homeowner, I love Felida…  When I came back to Clark County from Seattle, WA, I choose

NW VANCOUVER, or  FELIDA.   There is something gentle about it, and perhaps the history of agriculture, raspberry and strawberry fields, that brings back child hood memories.  ”Strawberry fields Forever”.   There are still some, and THE RED BARN features local Produce.

Available Land to build NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES continues to shrink in close in Clark County, and with buyers seeking new homes, Often they are looking at proposed homes.

Messner Estates has about 20 lots for sale, and has the featured builder FAZZOLARI CUSTOM HOMES, its a great match.

Check out their Video below, and check out this MAP, for available Homes in Felida, or Contact ME

Gloria/ 360-600-3042, to discuss your plans for a new home!

 

MAP:  http://bit.ly/K2EWkm

 

 

]]> http://ggmatthews.com/messner-estates-i-love-felida-vancouver-wa-homes-for-sale/feed 0 Edible Gardens – Using seasonal flowers http://ggmatthews.com/edible-gardens-using-seasonal-flowers http://ggmatthews.com/edible-gardens-using-seasonal-flowers#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:20:08 +0000 ggmatthews http://ggmatthews.com/?p=877 AMAZING IDEAS – EDIBLE GARDENS

Who Knew so many of our flowers are edibles?   this is a good list of common garden edibles…  mix them in your vegetable garden for colorful additions!

 

Browse Storage And Organization on Houzz- For Example:

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]]> http://ggmatthews.com/housing-trends/feed 0 Gardening in Small Spaces http://ggmatthews.com/gardening-in-small-spaces http://ggmatthews.com/gardening-in-small-spaces#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:47:35 +0000 ggmatthews http://ggmatthews.com/?p=861

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]]> http://ggmatthews.com/gardening-in-small-spaces/feed 0 Edible Gardens http://ggmatthews.com/edible-gardens http://ggmatthews.com/edible-gardens#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:07:20 +0000 ggmatthews http://ggmatthews.com/?p=847 The official start of SPRING was just 2 days ago, and the threat of snow in Portland – Vancouver Metro and the Willammette valley announced last night.   But during the last burst of sunshine, I uncovered my old “raised garden box”, having left a cover of leaves on over the winter.   After reading this article,  that box is just BORING!   Planning an Edible Garden is going to be my project this week, while I wait for the threat of snow to pass.   I love this idea!

 

 

 

]]> http://ggmatthews.com/edible-gardens/feed 1 Deck Design and Ideas – outdoor living http://ggmatthews.com/deck-design-and-ideas-outdoor-living http://ggmatthews.com/deck-design-and-ideas-outdoor-living#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:45:27 +0000 ggmatthews http://ggmatthews.com/?p=842 Out temperate climate in the pacific northwest and Vancouver, WA, lends it self to extended outdoor living.  (with some covered area), here are a few DECK IDEAS, from HOUZZ.

]]> http://ggmatthews.com/deck-design-and-ideas-outdoor-living/feed 0 Kitchen Renewal – Spring cleaning http://ggmatthews.com/kitchen-renewal-spring-cleaning http://ggmatthews.com/kitchen-renewal-spring-cleaning#comments Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:38:31 +0000 ggmatthews http://ggmatthews.com/?p=776 For what ever reason, I got up at the crack of 5:00am, and tore my own kitchen apart.

While I am not preparing my own home for sale, I am happy with the results and will enjoy cooking in my kitchen more.  Luckily, I’m doing computer work today and my frazzeled self is not on display.

Perhaps you are Preparing your HOME FOR SALE.   Check out the tips from HOUZZ, a great spot for inspiration.  While the article is about spring cleaning, the pictures are FULL OF INSPIRATION!

This is a great list of things to check, a sparkling kitchen is worth the effort.   HOME BUYERS are pickier than ever, but a sparkling home, is always more attraction to HOME BUYERS.

SELLING YOUR HOME  - There are loads of tips and resources for little repairs.  HOUSE LOGIC is a good spot, and I have a full Library of resourses at ADAMAS REALTY

Check out this link and the photo gallery, ….I may go back for More!

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