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Fun Things to do this week…

Normally, it costs about $12 for a one-day parks pass (or $30 for an annual pass) but for a few days every year the parking is free — which is another way of saying the lots may be full before you’re even up and out of bed.
When: Jan. 16, 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

“Dear friends, we are happy to announce Chervona’s Signature Party – the 16th annual Old New Year Party – Love Boom, on Sat Jan 14h, 2023 at Star Theater Portland!
When: Sat, Jan 14, 2023, 8 pm
Where: Star Theater Old Town-Chinatown
13 NW 6th Portland, OR 97209
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 Jan 11 2023
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97230 is $442,000 with the market action index hovering around 42. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 40. Inventory has decreased to 42. 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
While the Market Action Index shows some strengthening in the last few weeks, prices have not seemed to move from their plateau. Should the upward trend in sales relative to inventory continue, expect prices to resume an upward climb in tandem with the MAI.
Portland, OR 97220
Wed Jan 11 2023
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97220 is $450,000 with the market action index hovering around 38. This is about the same as last month’s market action index of 38. Inventory has decreased to 39. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market!
Fairview, OR 97024
Wed Jan 11 2023
This week the median list price for Fairview, OR 97024 is $517,450 with the market action index hovering around 38. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 37. Inventory has decreased to 8. Click here to stay informed with the Fairview market!
Troutdale, OR 97060
Wed Jan 11 2023
This week the median list price for Troutdale, OR 97060 is $520,000 with the market action index hovering around 47. This is less than last month’s market action index of 50. Inventory has decreased to 15. Click here to stay informed with the Troutdale market!
Gresham, OR 97080
Wed Jan 11 2023
This week the median list price for Gresham, OR 97080 is $525,900 with the market action index hovering around 40. This is about the same as last month’s market action index of 40. Inventory has decreased to 72. Click here to stay informed with the Gresham market!
Portland, OR 97236
Wed Jan 11 2023
This week the median list price for Gresham, OR 97080 is $525,900 with the market action index hovering around 40. This is about the same as last month’s market action index of 40. Inventory has decreased to 72. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market!
Portland, OR 97211
Wed Jan 11 2023
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97211 is $544,500 with the market action index hovering around 43. This is less than last month’s market action index of 46. Inventory has decreased to 50. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market!
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK!

Marinated Pork Kabobs
Ingredient Checklist
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into
- 1-1/2-inch cubes
- 8 small white onions, halved
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into
- 1-1/2-inch pieces
- 1 medium green pepper, cut into
- 1-1/2-inch pieces
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions Checklist
- In a shallow dish, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and coriander. Add pork and turn to coat; cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
- Alternate pork, onions, tomatoes and peppers on 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until meat juices run clear, 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally.
Nutrition Facts
1 kabob: 190 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

Black Russian Cocktail
Ingredient Checklist
- Ice
- 2 oz. vodka
- 1 oz. Kahlúa or coffee liqueur
- Orange slice, Maraschino cherry, and/or orange bitters, for serving (optional)
Instructions Checklist
- Fill a large measuring glass with ice. Add vodka and Kahlúa and stir with a bar spoon or another long-handled spoon until mixture is chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with an orange slice, cherry, and/or bitters (if using).
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