Close to Everything

Enjoy active NW lifestyle in popular close-in Raleighwood nghbrhd! Lovely home/property w/ gardens, hot tub, sport court, huge deck, play house & parking for boat/extra car. Pvt & tranquil setting! Beautifully remdld & move-in ready! NEW carpet, newer kitchen, Master Ste, Excellent Floorplan! 5th BR/Bonus. 3 new insulated garage doors. Min to Raleigh Park/School & downtown. I am available to represent interested buyers interested in this Raleigh Hills area home

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NW Classic

Beautiful traditional with 1920’s charm yet ready for the active lifestyle. Gorgeous family room addition (featured in Better Homes & Gardens) overlooks big backyard & deck. Huge formal living room with fireplace. Formal dining room. Kitchen with eating area. Den on main. Romantic master suite with dual sinks & walk-in closet. Large bedrooms. 82 WALK SCORE–only 4 blocks to NW 23rd. I am available to represent buyers interested in this NW Portland home

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Cycling in Portland

We all know Oregon is one of the top states for cycling enthusiasts and now here’s the proof. The League of American Cyclists has named Oregon one of the top five cities in the country for bicycling. Oregon is ranked 5th. Number one is our neighbor to the north Washington, followed by Wisconsin, then Maine, and Minnesota is fourth. If you would like to learn more about Oregon’s largest organized bike ride click here for more information

Walking Tours

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Soccer City USA

Portland, Oregon is known as Soccer City USA for its rabid fan following of soccer. Recently Portland was awarded an MLS franchise further cementing its place as one of the country’s soccer hotbeds. Portland’s MLS team will start playing in 2011 and if you would like to learn more about it you can click here

Kayak

Portland Oregon has a beautiful skyline at any time of day or night–and one of the best places to view it is from right on the river. You can kayak through downtown easily with Portland River Company.

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Hockey

Portland has a long and storied history supporting junior hockey going back to the days of the Portland Buckeroos. These days Portland’s pride and joy are the Winterhawks. A number of great NHL players started their careers as Winterhawks. Players like Ray Ferraro, Adam Deadmarsh, and both Marcel and Marian Hossa (Marian just won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks). If you would like to learn more about the Portland Winterhawks you can click here.

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Hiking Portland

The city of Portland was designed with lots of what is now called “Green Space” and that creates many great locations for people to hike. And So Close! You’ll definitely spend more time hiking than driving to the hike. Mt Tabor and Forest Park are  couple of the larger areas inside the city.

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Golf in Portland

Portland has some of the nicest and most affordable public golf courses in the country. Where else can you find a city-run course designed by renowned golf designer Robert Trent Jones Jr. (Heron Lakes). When the sun is out and the sky is blue Portland is one of the nicest and most picturesque places to tee it up. If you would like to know more about Portland’s terrific golf courses you can click here and then give me a call because I love to play golf.

Car Racing

Portland is home to the very close in Portland International Raceway with tons of different kinds of racing. Not only cars, but also motorcycles, dragsters and even a few events bicycling. There are many excellent driving schools available on several great tracks.

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