Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. And others who have already listed their homes may think about removing their listings and waiting until the new year to go back on the market. Read more
Fun Things to do this week…
Sleigh the day with a menu of holiday-inspired drinks and other treats at the cocktail bar and restaurant Hey Love.
When: Every day, through Jan 1
Where: Hey Love Buckman
920 E Burnside Portland, Oregon
Jim Beam presents the Portland Mercury’s Holiday Drink Week has you covered with $7 holiday-themed drink specials at participating bars and restaurants.
When: Every day, through Dec 4
THIS WEEKS REAL ESTATE UPDATE
Numbers help tell a story.
Numbers are powerful, especially when it comes to real estate! Whether you are assess whether it’s a good time to buy, sale or invest these numbers can be very valuable in determining offers or best sales price! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT WITH ANY QUESTIONS
Portland, OR 97230
Wed Nov 30 2022
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97230 is $449,900 with the market action index hovering around 41. This is less than last month’s market action index of 42. Inventory has held steady at or around 81. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market!
Market Action Index
This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.
Strong Seller’s Market
The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.
Portland, OR 97220
Wed Nov 30 2022
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97220 is $450,000 with the market action index hovering around 40. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 39. Inventory has decreased to 64. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market!
Fairview, OR 97024
Wed Nov 30 2022
This week the median list price for Fairview, OR 97024 is $517,450 with the market action index hovering around 34. This is less than last month’s market action index of 41. Inventory has increased to 16. Click here to stay informed with the Fairview market!
Troutdale, OR 97060
Wed Nov 30 2022
This week the median list price for Troutdale, OR 97060 is $499,699 with the market action index hovering around 45. This is less than last month’s market action index of 47. Inventory has decreased to 26. Click here to stay informed with the Troutdale market!
Gresham, OR 97080
Wed Nov 30 2022
This week the median list price for Gresham, OR 97080 is $525,900 with the market action index hovering around 41. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 40. Inventory has decreased to 107. Click here to stay informed with the Gresham market!
Portland, OR 97236
Wed Nov 30 2022
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97236 is $525,900 with the market action index hovering around 35. This is less than last month’s market action index of 37. Inventory has held steady at or around 90. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market!
Portland, OR 97211
Wed Nov 30 2022
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97211 is $585,000 with the market action index hovering around 45. This is about the same as last month’s market action index of 45. Inventory has decreased to 72. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market!
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK!
Cheddar-Stuffed Burgers with Pickled Slaw and Fried Shallots
Ingredient Checklist
- Kosher salt
- 8 cups finely shredded green cabbage (from a 1 1/2-pound head)
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 5 large shallots, very thinly sliced crosswise and separated into rings
- 1/4 cup Wondra flour (see Note)
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck, preferably 85 percent lean
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Freshly ground pepper
- 6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, shredded
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 4 brioche buns, split and toasted
Instructions Checklist
- In a large bowl, toss 1 tablespoon of kosher salt with the cabbage and massage it until it softens and releases its liquid, about 4 minutes. Drain the cabbage in a colander and rinse it.
Wipe out the bowl. Add the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the cabbage to the vinegar mixture, toss to coat and place a plate on top to keep it submerged. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours. - Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil to 325°. In a medium bowl, toss the shallots with the Wondra flour. Fry the shallots all at once, stirring gently, until golden, about 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shallots to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Season the shallots with salt. Reserve the cooking oil.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce and 2 teaspoons each of kosher salt and ground pepper. Knead gently until thoroughly mixed. Form the beef into eight 4-inch patties. Press the shredded cheese into four 2 1/2-inch disks. Sandwich the cheese disks between the patties. Pinch the edges together to seal.
- Heat a grill pan or griddle. Brush the burgers with some of the shallot cooking oil and cook over moderate heat until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip the burgers, invert a large heatproof bowl over them and cook until medium within and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes longer.
- Mound the arugula on the bun bottoms and top with the burgers. Drain the pickled cabbage and mound some of it on the burgers; reserve the rest of the pickled cabbage for another use. Top with the fried shallots and the bun tops and serve.
Dirty Snowmen
Ingredient Checklist
- 1/4 c. melted chocolate, for rim
- 1/2 c. chocolate shavings
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- 2 c. hot chocolate
- 1/2 c. Baileys
- Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions Checklist
- Pour melted chocolate and chocolate shavings into separate shallow dishes. Dip rims of two mugs in melted chocolate then immediately dip in chocolate shavings.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, add a few scoops of ice cream into each mug. Pour hot chocolate and Baileys on top.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with any extra chocolate shavings.
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