And with programs like FHA loans, VA loans, and USDA loans, some qualified buyers are able to put down as little as 0-3.5%.
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Fun Things to do this week…
“We have amazing vendors and food trucks lined up to celebrate Valentine’s Day! The bonfire will be going and our specialty coffees will be brewing!
When: Sat, Feb 11, 10AM – 2PM
Where: Helvetia Farm Market
23137 NW West Union Rd Hillsboro, OR 97124
Bundle up and mosey over to this free Valentine’s Day-themed market, which will feature a bevy of local vendors, food, treats, massages, bottle service, photo ops, and other delights.
When: Sat, Feb 11, 1 – 5PM
Where: Triskelee Farm
29700 SW Mountain Rd West Linn, OR 97068
Valentine’s Day is coming up! It’s a day to celebrate love with your partner and loved ones. Wondering where to go on a date on Valentine’s Day? Here are my top restaurants that serve special meals just for that special day! Reserve your seat now!
1. Alouette is offering a Valentine’s Day multi-course prix-fixe menu on February 14. They also offer an a la carte dinner menu with optional wine pairings.
Reserve your seat here.
2. Il Solito is offering a Valentine’s Day 4-course meal on February 14. Priced at $85 per person. Shared appetizer, choice of soup/salad, choice of entree with shared dessert. Reserve your seat here.
3. King Tide Fish & Shell is offering a Valentine’s Day murder mystery dinner from February 9 – 13 6 pm – 9 pm. Priced at $120+ per party. Featuring Argyle wines.Reserve your seat here.
4. Olympia Provisions South east is offering a Valentine’s Day 4-course tasting dinner menu on February 14. Priced at $85 per person.
Reserve your seat here.
5. Quaintrelle is offering a Valentine’s Day 9-course tasting dinner menu on February 14. Priced at $225 per person. Wine pairing available as an add on. Reserve your seat here.
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 08 2023
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97230 is $449,900 with the market action index hovering around 45. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 43. Inventory has held steady at or around 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
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 08 2023
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97220 is $469,900 with the market action index hovering around 42. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 38. Inventory has decreased to 31. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market!
Fairview, OR 97024
Wed Feb 08 2023
This week the median list price for Fairview, OR 97024 is $499,450 with the market action index hovering around 48. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 39. Inventory has decreased to 4. Click here to stay informed with the Fairview market!
Troutdale, OR 97060
Wed Feb 08 2023
This week the median list price for Troutdale, OR 97060 is $525,000 with the market action index hovering around 46. This is about the same as last month’s market action index of 46. Inventory has decreased to 14. Click here to stay informed with the Troutdale market!
Gresham, OR 97080
Wed Feb 08 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 68. Click here to stay informed with the Gresham market!
Portland, OR 97236
Wed Feb 08 2023
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97236 is $562,500 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 46. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market!
Portland, OR 97211
Wed Feb 08 2023
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97211 is $649,000 with the market action index hovering around 48. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 45. Inventory has decreased to 33. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market!
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK!
Chicken Tagine with Spiced Brussels Sprouts & Feta
Ingredient Checklist
- 1 ½ tbsp coconut oil
- 1 large red onion, sliced
- 1 red pepper, finely sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 10 chicken thighs fillets (boneless and skinless)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 250ml chicken stock
- 6 dried apricots, cut in half
- 175g canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 275g brussels sprouts, shredded
- 50g feta
- ½ small bunch coriander, roughly chopped
Instructions Checklist
- STEP 1 Heat 1 tbsp of the coconut oil in a large flameproof casserole dish over a medium heat. When melted and hot, add the onion, pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring regularly, for 3 -4 mins or until just starting to soften. Increase the heat to maximum and add the chicken thighs. Fry everything together for about 3 mins, stirring occasionally.
- STEP 2 Sprinkle in the spices, squeeze in the tomato purée and fry, stirring almost constantly, for 1 min. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and partially cover with a lid. After 30 mins, add the dried apricots and chickpeas, and continue to simmer for a further 10 mins.
- STEP 3 While the tagine is bubbling away, heat the remaining 1/ 2 tbsp of coconut oil in a frying pan over a high heat. When melted, add the cumin seeds, toast for 10 secs, then add the shredded sprouts. Fry the sprouts over the high heat, stirring almost constantly, for 5 mins, by which time they should have softened and browned in places.
- STEP 4 Serve the tagine in a large bowl, scatter over the fried sprouts, crumble over the feta and finish with the coriander.
Beauty Elixir
Instructions Checklist
- 1 1/2 ounces gin
- 3/4 ounce strawberry purée
- 1/2 ounce cucumber-infused water
- 1/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 1/2 ounce brut cava (or other dry sparkling wine), to top
- Garnish: dehydrated lime wheel
Instructions Checklist
- Add the gin, strawberry purée, cucumber-infused water, lemon juice and simple syrup into a shaker with ice and shake well.
- Strain into a coupe glass and top with sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel.
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