When you purchase a new home surrounded by trees in Portland, Oregon, it’s essential to understand what you can and cannot do regarding those trees. The city values its tree canopy highly, offering both environmental and aesthetic benefits. However, with ownership comes responsibility, especially when it comes to tree maintenance and removal. Here’s a guide based on the dos and don’ts of managing trees in your new property:
What You Can Do
- Assess Tree Health and Safety: Have a certified arborist evaluate the trees for health, stability, and any potential risk they may pose to your property. This is especially important for trees close to your home or utility lines.
- Apply for Necessary Permits: Before removing or extensively pruning trees, check if you need a permit. This is typically required for trees over a certain size or for those considered heritage trees.
- Hire Professionals for Tree Work: For both the evaluation and any necessary tree work, including removal, it’s best to hire professional arborists. They understand local regulations and how to safely conduct tree work without damaging your property.
- Plan for Replanting: If you do remove a tree, plan to replant another in its place if required by local ordinances. This helps maintain the urban canopy and may be a condition of the removal permit.
What You Can’t Do
- Remove Trees Without Checking Local Regulations: Never assume you can remove a tree without a permit. Portland has specific rules about tree removal, especially for street trees or those in environmental overlay zones.
- Neglect Tree Care: Failing to care for the trees on your property can lead to health problems for the trees and potential safety hazards for your property. Regular watering, pruning, and health assessments are essential.
- Disregard the Impact on Neighbors and Local Wildlife: Before deciding to remove a tree, consider its impact on your neighborhood’s ecosystem and aesthetics. Trees provide shade, improve air quality, and offer habitat to local wildlife. Their removal can affect your community and local biodiversity.
- Forget About Street Trees: Remember that street trees (those in the public right-of-way) have different rules. You’re typically responsible for their care but can’t remove or significantly prune them without permission from the city.
Additional Considerations
- Understand Your Responsibilities: Owning property with trees means you’re responsible for their maintenance and any damage they may cause. Regular assessments and care are vital.
- Engage With the Community: If your new home is part of a community with shared green spaces or street trees, engage with your neighbors or a homeowners’ association to understand collective responsibilities and efforts towards tree care.
Owning a home surrounded by trees in Portland offers the chance to live in harmony with nature, contributing to the city’s lush, green character. By following local regulations, engaging in responsible tree care, and planning for the future, you can enjoy the benefits of your wooded property while contributing positively to the urban canopy and community well-being.
Call this number to report – Call Urban Forestry at 503-823-TREE (8733)
trees@portlandoregon.gov
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Fun Things to do this week…
Paddy’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Based on its name alone, it seems like Paddy’s is the place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Lucky for us, they back up the title with traditional music, classic foods like corned beef & cabbage, & libations including Guinness and Kilbeggan Irish whiskey. You can feel extra good about the revelry as Paddy’s continues its 15-year-and-counting tradition
When: March 16 – March 17
Where: Paddy’s Bar & Grill Southwest Portland | 65 SW Yamhill Portland, OR 97204
Black Artists of Oregon
The first of its kind to “consider the work of Black artists collectively in Oregon,” PAM’s fresh exhibition will showcase Black artists in and outside its collection, with special attention paid to underrepresented…
When: Wed–Sun, thruh March 17
Where: Portland Art Museum SW Portland | 1219 SW Park Ave Portland, OR 97205
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 March 13 2024
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97230 is $495,000 with the market action index hovering around 52. This is less than last month’s market action index of 53. Inventory has increased to 47.
Market Action Index
This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.
Strong Seller’s Market
The market has started cooling and prices have been flat for several weeks. Since 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 March 13 2024
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97220 is $422,450 with the market action index hovering around 53. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 49. Inventory has held steady at or around 26.
Fairview, OR 97024
Wed March 13 2024
This week the median list price for Fairview, OR 97024 is $417,497 with the market action index hovering around 48. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 43. Inventory has decreased to 2.
Troutdale, OR 97060
Wed March 13 2024
This week the median list price for Troutdale, OR 97060 is $582,000 with the market action index hovering around 52. This is less than last month’s market action index of 56. Inventory has increased to 13.
Gresham, OR 97080
Wed March 13 2024
This week the median list price for Gresham, OR 97080 is $576,000 with the market action index hovering around 47. This is less than last month’s market action index of 48. Inventory has decreased to 73.
Portland, OR 97236
Wed March 13 2024
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97236 is $476,000 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 27.
Portland, OR 97211
Wed March 13 2024
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97211 is $644,000 with the market action index hovering around 50. This is about the same as last month’s market action index of 50. Inventory has increased to 32.
Portland, OR 97232
Wed March 13 2024
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97232 is $849,000 with the market action index hovering around 56. This is less than last month’s market action index of 57. Inventory has decreased to 7.
Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer attention than normal to the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, the list goes on and on. Most likely, home prices and mortgage rates are coming up a lot. Read more
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If you’ve ever dreamed of buying your own place, or selling your current house to upgrade, you’re no stranger to the rollercoaster of emotions changing home prices can stir up. It’s a tale of financial goals, doubts, and a dash of anxiety that many have been through. But if you put off moving because you’re worried home prices might drop, make no mistake, they’re not going down. In fact, it’s just the opposite. Read more
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK!
Salmon En Croute
Ingredient Checklist
- 1 (1-lb.) salmon fillet, about 1″ thick
- Kosher salt
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 5 oz. baby spinach
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp. dried dill
- 3/4 c. panko bread crumbs, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (15″ x 10″) sheet puff pastry, room temperature (preferably Pepperidge Farm)
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
Instructions Checklist
- Preheat oven to 400°. Generously season salmon all over with salt. Place on a plate and refrigerate until chilled, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add onion, garlic, and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and stir until vibrant green and starting to wilt. Stir in cream cheese, Parmesan, and dill and cook, stirring frequently, until cheeses are melted and combined, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup panko and cook, stirring, until mixture is thickened, about 2 minutes more; season with salt and pepper.
- Rinse salmon under cold water to remove salt, then pat dry with paper towels. Place sheet of puff pastry on a cutting board and arrange salmon in the center. (There should be about 2″ dough on each side of the salmon.) Season salmon with salt. Spoon spinach mixture over salmon, making sure it stays in the center of fish; smooth in an even layer. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup panko over spinach mixture.
- Fold long edges of dough over salmon, then fold short ends up. Flip seam side down and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush all over with egg wash, then cut shallow diagonal lines to score top of dough.
- Bake salmon until pastry is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of salmon registers 140°, 25 to 35 minutes. Transfer salmon to a platter and slice.
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