by Paul Johnson | Dec 8, 2020 | Living Urban
Portland is well known for its many beautiful and traditional architectural styles. You can easily find homes in the Victorian, craftsman, and mid-century modern styles. There are also many Portland modern homes that have the appeal of eco-friendly elements like...
by Paul Johnson | May 6, 2020 | Living Urban
Do you have a small room in your Portland home that you’d like to make larger, but you don’t have the money in your budget to tear down a wall or add on to the room? By using a bit of creativity, you can make that tiny room look larger without breaking the bank. Here...
by Paul Johnson | Apr 2, 2020 | Living Urban
By now you’ve probably heard about how toxic common household cleansers can be. Ammonia, bleach, and other ingredients we can’t even pronounce produce poisonous vapors in the home. They can be a major source of indoor air pollution in your Portland home, not to...
by Paul Johnson | Jun 17, 2019 | Living Urban
Everyone wants to save money right? Finding ways to trim expenses on your Portland home can give you a little more cushion for those unexpected expenses (my daughter dented my new car!) or small indulgences that make life a little bit better (gourmet coffee –...
by Paul Johnson | May 6, 2019 | Living Urban
Every year the people at Restore Oregon put on a wonderful tour of homes as part of their Mid-Century Modern Design Series. The tour pays homage to my favorite style of architecture. The clean lines and forward thinking design is truly remarkable. A Mid...
by Paul Johnson | Apr 22, 2019 | Living Urban, Seller Tips
Many real estate agents will suggest that you, “Stage your Portland homes for sale!” If you have no idea what that means, you might Google it, read a few articles and get the idea that you throw a little rented furniture into your home and call it done. If you read a...