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Fun Things to do this week…
The Portland Winter Light Festival is an after-holiday reminder that the best lights of the year don’t illuminate until February.
When: Feb 3 – Feb 11, 6 – 10PM
Where: Multiple Places
“In Person Event includes 4 artisan chocolates + 1 salted caramel paired with 5 wines and a bonus pour of our Sangria for $40.
When: Feb 10 – Feb 12, 2023
Where: Hip Chicks Do Wine Reed
4510 SE 23rd Ave. Portland, OR 97214
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 Feb 01 2023
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97230 is $467,000 with the market action index hovering around 45. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 42. Inventory has decreased to 38. 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
Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks. This is a Seller’s market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend continues.
Portland, OR 97220
Wed Feb 01 2023
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97220 is $459,950 with the market action index hovering around 41. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 38. Inventory has decreased to 32. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market!
Fairview, OR 97024
Wed Feb 01 2023
This week the median list price for Fairview, OR 97024 is $612,425 with the market action index hovering around 43. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 38. Inventory has decreased to 6. Click here to stay informed with the Fairview market!
Troutdale, OR 97060
Wed Feb 01 2023
This week the median list price for Troutdale, OR 97060 is $530,000 with the market action index hovering around 47. This is about the same as last month’s market action index of 47. Inventory has decreased to 15. Click here to stay informed with the Troutdale market!
Gresham, OR 97080
Wed Feb 01 2023
This week the median list price for Gresham, OR 97080 is $525,900 with the market action index hovering around 43. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 40. Inventory has decreased to 66. Click here to stay informed with the Gresham market!
Portland, OR 97236
Wed Feb 01 2023
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97236 is $549,000 with the market action index hovering around 40. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 37. Inventory has decreased to 47. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market!
Portland, OR 97211
Wed Feb 01 2023
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97211 is $619,975 with the market action index hovering around 49. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 43. Inventory has decreased to 32. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market!
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK!
Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
Ingredient Checklist
- 1 beef rump or bottom round roast (about 3 pounds)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 1 carton (26 ounces) beef stock
- 12 whole wheat hoagie buns, split
- 6 ounces Havarti cheese, cut into 12 slices
Instructions Checklist
- Cut roast in half. Mix onion powder, garlic powder and Creole seasoning; rub onto beef. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add stock. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours.
- Remove beef; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. When cool enough to handle, shred beef with 2 forks and return to slow cooker.
- Place buns on ungreased baking sheets, cut side up. Using tongs, place beef on bun bottoms. Place cheese on bun tops. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Close sandwiches; serve with cooking juices.
Nutrition Facts
1 sandwich with 1/3 cup juices: 456 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 722mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 35g protein.
Best Whiskey Sour
Instructions Checklist
- 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) bourbon whiskey*
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) fresh lemon juice
- ¾ ounce (1 ½ tablespoons) pure maple syrup (or simple syrup)
- Garnish: Orange peel and a cocktail cherry
- Ice, for serving
Instructions Checklist
- Add the bourbon whiskey, lemon juice, and syrup to a cocktail shaker. Fill with a handful of ice and shake until very cold.
- Strain the drink into a lowball or Old Fashioned glass. Serve with ice, an orange peel and a cocktail cherry.
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