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• 1031 War Story

• The Top 4 Things a Landlord MUST Know About Their Tenants

• Storage Units: Temporary Fix or Lifestyle Choice?

• I am Ready to Buy, Let's Go House Hunting

• Cliff Notes - With Patricia Cliff

• Know Your Style: Dutch Colonial

• Houses With Pools

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Last week an al-fresco dinner got

us thinking about how space is per-

ceived when sharing housing. Over dinner, a home seeker highlighted obstacles to successful shar-ing. Obstacles? Opportunities for those who think outside the box.

Consider: Homeowners are certain they have plenty of room to welcome oth-ers. There is a vast difference between a homeowner’s perception and the reality of seekers.

Seekers have a basic shared housing wish list. We handed these desires to Troy Farnsworth who created a punch list of solutions for the shared housing model.

Is plumbing located so individual rooms can have a private half bath with some minor renovation? Would the kitchen accommodate several adults preparing a meal together? Are cupboards and stor-age ample in the kitchen? Can the kitchen accommodate more than one fridge?

Do daylight basement’s have egress? Are there multiple entries into the home? Are rooms configured in a way that gathering is encouraged? Is there accommodation

SHARED HOUSING COMES Knocking

for privacy as desired? Can exterior space be used as a three seasons room? What about parking? Is the Realtor® aware of local zoning considerations that may sour the deal?

Aging in place and building communities under one roof is on people’s minds. It’s possible to create these types of spaces from existing housing stock. A Vancou-ver homeowner relishes the idea:

“I am a 55 year old woman who owns a 4 bedroom home on 5 acres. I think it would be wonderful to create a fami-ly, a community that would live togeth-er in friendship. I would love it to be an intentional living place for single empty nesters or intentional community build-ers. I have ample garden space and fruit trees that are mature. I want to share my space with people who love to garden or are artistic. This is a great setting for those who like to live on property, are mature and want to stay and form a home com-munity with those who have similar likes and habits. I live 2 minutes to I-5 freeway close to Washington State College in Van-couver. I believe strongly this is a new and more gratifying way to live.”

Who hasn’t met an empty nester with a large home (or a mid-sized home with large lot) that could be an oasis for a group of co-housing buyers?

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LetterLetterfrom the editor

ON THE COVER:This contemporary chic home

is an extensive remodel,

views in every room. 6 bdrm • 6 bth • 5629 sq ft • RMLS# 14274911Contact Stacy Niedermeyer, (W)here Real Estate: 503-740-6908

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For more information visit www.letssharehousing.com or contact [email protected] for upcoming session information.

(Wouldn’t a former adult foster care home be ideal?). How about an invest-ment property that eschews the tradition-al housing model? Property with good bones in the hands of an imaginative Realtor® may be a ripe co-house-holding opportunity.

You’re invited to join Let’s Share Housing at our August Potluck in Raleigh Hills. You’ll meet other imaginative folks who are consider-ing opportunities:

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*Shared Housing Comes Knocking,

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Oftentimes, the best marketing plans don't always translate into real estate be-ing sold quickly or successfully, whether at auction or through traditional chan-nels.

Why is that?

It's because the local market does not al-ways dictate what potential buyers will pay for your property. There are many other factors that come into play when it comes to real estate.

For starters, location is always king.

Whether you are a dot com executive with a traditional family home or a famous re-tired rockstar with an eclectic bachelor pad, that acreage you own on the Pacific Ocean has a high demand. The growing popularity and low supply of waterfront property creates its own competitive mar-ket. The chances of it selling quickly and profitably are in your favor because of the large pool of potential buyers. It doesn't even matter what the house looks like – the land itself demands a generous price.

When your property lacks a desirable lo-cation, however, you'd better have prac-tical features suitable for the average American household. In the case of a very personalized home, whether measured by size, amenities or location, every single unique characteristic limits your poten-tial buyer pool.

A great and recent example of this is Mi-chael Jordan's 56,000 square foot former home When put up at auction last year, even his worldwide fame could not gar-

ner an opening bid of $13 million. The home had originally been priced at $29 million. Not many buyers have the neces-sity or resources to maintain and to live in a home that size.

Location may have had something to do with it too. Imagine if his home had been located along the Southern California coast instead of in the suburbs of Chica-go – the result of that auction may have had an entirely different outcome. While not many would be in the market for a house of that caliber or design, it does go to show that even an expertly market-ed and displayed home does not always sell successfully at auction. Any home so painstakingly personalized has a very limited appeal. After one failed auction, two years on the market, and three price reductions; Mr. Jordan has put a hold on selling his mansion.

Sometimes though, what can't be sold via real estate advertisements and for sale signs on your lawn, might have a better chance being flipped at a well orchestrat-ed auction. Auctions tend to attract the more serious and capable buyers. If you don't want, need, or can't afford; it is un-likely you would go out of your way to attend in the first place. Unlike the looky-loo neighbor magnet of a weekend open house.

eaching into the grab bag of recent phone calls/emails…

The caller who, one day before closing, calls to set up an exchange. We always ask a few questions to get an overview of the proposed exchange. In the course of the discussion we discover he planned only to reinvest his gain ($200k) and not his basis ($80k). His words, “Oh, I’m so glad I called! If I hadn’t I would have made a big mistake!”

Investors often think that 1031 exchang-es are just a bunch of paperwork. They’ll wait until nearly the last moment to alert escrow that the sale is an exchange. And at the very, very last moment they’ll be calling the exchange company.

What they fail to understand is that 1031 exchanges are where tax law, real estate law and business law all collide. Sooo many rules to follow. And who knows those rules better than professionals who do nothing but exchange work day in and day out?

Speaking of the reinvestment rules…1031 is an incentive program for real estate in-vestors who own rental properties, com-mercial buildings and investment land (not inventory land) who, as they sell that asset, are willing to reinvest in the Amer-ican economy. Another rental? Perhaps

a commercial building this time? May-be investment land? (All are “like-kind” with one another).

If they pull $280k out of the American economy, they need to put $280k back into the economy in order to get the full reward of the 1031 deferral. If they only put $200k back into real estate they will be taxed on the $80k they fell short. Big mistake!

However, some clients will purposely do a “partial” exchange where they don’t ful-ly reinvest. This might not be a big mis-take as long as they are comfortable with the tax bill on the differential.

Exchange paperwork isn’t enough to get the tax savings if you don’t follow all the rules. And there are sooo many rules!

Watch this space for next month’s War Story.

If you have 1031 questions…Beutler Exchange Group

has the answers.

Toija Beutler, Attorney 503.748.1031 [email protected]

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HOUSES4134 SE 113TH AVE 2 1 $116,000

9465 N POLK AVE 2 1 $179,000

9020 N MCKENNA AVE 3 2 $189,000

7117 N SWIFT ST 2 1 $189,900

6636 N ASTOR ST 2 1 $199,000

2420 N WATTS ST 2 1 $199,000

4819 N MCCOY CT 3 2.1 $214,900

1320 N SUMNER ST 2 1 $215,000

6925 N POWERS ST 3 2 $218,000

8928 N PENINSULAR AVE 4 1.1 $219,000

1238 N KILPATRICK ST 2 1 $220,000

7023 N OMAHA AVE 3 1.1 $229,000

4033 N JUNEAU ST 4 2 $229,000

9346 N MACRUM AVE 3 2.1 $229,000

9438 N MACRUM AVE 3 2.1 $229,000

9624 N HODGE AVE 2 1 $235,000

9018 N GILBERT AVE 3 2 $249,000

7815 N HUDSON ST 3 1 $249,000

7235 N PRINCETON ST 3 1 $259,000

7425 N WALL AVE 2 1 $259,900

8010 N FOSS AVE 2 1 $265,000

7341 N MACRUM AVE 3 1 $265,000

8981 N FORTUNE AVE 3 1 $279,000

8755 N TYNDALL AVE 3 2 $279,000

7207 N SYRACUSE ST 4 1 $279,500

2846 N HOUGHTON ST 3 2.1 $279,900

9314 N KELLOGG ST 4 2 $289,000

6221 N BOWDOIN ST 3 1 $289,950

9714 N JERSEY ST 4 1 $299,500

7416 N FENWICK AVE 4 2 $299,900

9209 N MCKENNA AVE 3 1 $319,500

7612 N MISSISSIPPI AVE 3 2.1 $319,900

7034 N KNOWLES AVE 2 2 $324,000

6804 N MISSOURI AVE 3 1 $329,900

305 N BUFFALO ST 3 1 $329,900

5805 N DELAWARE AVE 3 1 $339,900

8203 N WASHBURNE AVE 4 2 $340,000

6941 N MCKENNA AVE 3 2 $342,950

8316 N WABASH AVE 3 2.1 $359,900

8308 N WABASH AVE 3 2.1 $359,900

8260 N CHAUTAUQUA BLVD 4 2 $369,900

5528 N WILLIS BLVD 3 2.1 $379,900

309 N STAFFORD ST 3 1.1 $385,000

8912 N BAYARD AVE 4 2 $395,000

7212 N WABASH AVE 3 1.1 $399,000

6425 N BURRAGE AVE 3 2 $399,000

1532 N HOLMAN ST 3 1 $399,900

855 N FARRAGUT ST 3 1 $399,900

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5903 N MARYLAND AVE 4 2 $544,900

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6344 N MOORE AVE 3 2 $629,900

CONDOS 11936 N JANTZEN BEACH 2 1.1 $132,900

6748 N RICHMOND AVE 2 2 $145,000

6621 N COLUMBIA WAY #2 3 1.1 $149,400

804 TOMAHAWK ISLAND 2 1.1 $195,000

277 N HAYDEN BAY DR 2 2 $229,000

309 N HAYDEN BAY DR BLD J 2 2 $233,777

172 N HAYDEN BAY DR 2 1.1 $235,000

509 N ROSA PARKS WAY 2 1 $239,900

612 N TOMAHAWK ISLAND 2 2.1 $265,000

3129 N WILLAMETTE #207 3 2.1 $339,900

631 N TOMAHAWK ISLAND 2 2 $339,900

707 N HAYDEN ISLAND #318 3 2 $425,000

216 N HAYDEN BAY DR 3 2 $450,000

310 N HAYDEN BAY DR 2 2 $460,000

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WCR Golf Tournament7th Annual

LOOKING for GOLFERS!

Benefitting the Oregon Food Bank & NE PDX Backpack Lunch Program

For more information or to become involved with WCR please contact Debora Runnion-Jessup at 503-358-6536.

Dust off your old golf clubs, put together a four-some, get registered and enjoy an afternoon of fun golf! This is a fun event for members and non-mem-bers and is on a driving course, so carts will be provided. We will play 18 holes then finish with dinner provided outside at the picnic tent by the bar. Prizes will be awarded for unusual happen-ings on the course. Non-golfers are welcome to join the group for dinner, and all must RSVP. Drinks will be offered on the course!

Wednesday, August 13Gresham Golf Course12pm Registration1pm 18 Hole Shotgun Start

$75 Golfers • $20 Dinner Only

MC IMAGERY

Mark McHughShane McKenzieMC Imagerywww.MCImagery.com503-313-1802941-744-6982

MC Imagery has been providing Real Estate photography and Virtual Tours in the Portland Metro area for the past 4 years.

I’m sure you’ve noticed that Drones, or aerial camera systems, are being used with increasing frequency in Portland

and Nationwide for Real Estate and other services. This has attracted attention from the FAA, who currently views this as an unauthorized commercial use. These “drones” are legal for a hobbyists to use, although the FAA considers commercial operations to be against their regulations, while not illegal.

Last year the FAA attempted to sue a drone operator for producing a video for the University of Virginia. The case was ultimately thrown out by the judge, who deemed that the FAA has not writ-ten rules regarding these aerial vehicles, therefor they’re unable to fine an operator for using them. The fact is that nothing has changed regarding the use of drones and it’s as legal now as it ever was.

MC Imagery has been providing aerial photography and video services in the Portland area for several months, with many happy customers. If you’ve been considering this unique way to help mar-ket a special listing, please call, or learn more at www.mcimagery.com.

Also, if you have other specific questions regarding Real Estate photography, please feel free to contact us.

See you next month!

What’s With the About the Use of Drones Lately?

WAYS to IMPROVE

YOUR PINSJust one Pin can give people a glimpse into what makes your busi-ness special, so make sure you’re making an impression.

When people see Pins in their home feed, category feeds or search results, they make a snap judgment about whether they want to click fur-

to your website while repins ensure your stuff gets seen by more people. (In other words, you want both!)

out which ones get the most traction. Three common elements jumped out:

Vertical Pins Work Better

better with the Pinterest experience. That’s because Pinterest organizes images vertically, stacked one on top of another in a grid. Also, most people use Pinterest on their mobile phones, so vertical Pins just look bet-ter than horizontal ones.

Longer Descriptions Outperform Shorter OnesThere’s a lot said about the visual nature of Pinterest, but it’s also a service that people use to plan their lives. The Pin description is an import-ant spot to explain how that Pin can help someone pursue their interests. With Pinterest, it’s more effective to write thoughtful, useful descriptions. You don’t need to max out on our character limits, but feel free to add details where it makes sense. (Bonus: these descriptions help your Pins show up in search results!)

Positive, Aspirational Messages ResonateDescriptions that talk about a Pin and its value work better than straight ex-planations. Instead of saying “We’re selling this blue sweater” or “Make this chicken parmesan recipe,” imag-ine yourself as a Pinner. Try talking

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It may seem there's nothing to do but play video lottery, shoot pool and drink at the still-breathing tavern in otherwise dead Swett, S.D. But the town was listed for sale last week for $399,000, and it's actually fairly well-located.

Just a couple of hours away from all of the attractions the Black Hills and Badlands have to offer — such as Mount Rushmore, the town of Sturgis and Wall Drug — Swett is also a prime spot for pheasant hunters.

It has a population of two. Three if you count a Rottweiler mix named Daisy. Lance Benson owns the town. He and his wife live on the 6.16 acres for sale. The property includes not only the tavern, but a house, three trailers and a large garage that was once used as a tire shop. Benson is also willing to throw in a 1990 Volvo semi-tractor as part of the deal.

In Swett's boom days, it reportedly boasted a population of 40, along with

Journal says the prairie town was named after a farmer who owned the grocery store. But as its residents migrated to bigger cities, ownership of the town changed hands many times, until Benson bought it in 1998.

To say the least, listing tiny Swett for sale has really put it on the map.

By Laurel Dalrymple. For full article visit npr.org

South Dakota Town With Bar: $399,000theAround Country:

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CONDOS 20 NW 16TH AVE #203 0 1 $125,000 1829 NW LOVEJOY ST #108 0 1 $165,000 411 NW FLANDERS ST #308 1 1 $220,000 9532 NW MILLER HILL DR 2 1.1 $224,900 10215 NW VILLAGE HEIGHTS 2 2 $249,900 2076 NW JOHNSON ST #205 1 1 $259,900 380 NW 116TH AVE #105 2 2.1 $269,000 2140 NW CEDAR VIEW LN 2 2.1 $272,000 1926 W BURNSIDE ST #705 1 1 $275,000 2046 NW FLANDERS ST #32 2 1 $314,900 1410 NW KEARNEY ST 1 1 $319,000 1410 NW KEARNEY ST #920 1 1 $320,000 910 NW NAITO PKWY I 23 2 2 $349,999 323 NW 13TH AVE #403 1 1 $410,000 2176 NW EVERETT ST #3 2 1 $450,000 1030 NW 12TH AVE #525 1 2 $460,000 9928 NW ABBEY RD 2 2.1 $460,000 2365 NW NORTHRUP ST G 2 1.1 $465,000 133 NW 18TH AVE #3 2 1.1 $475,000 408 NW 12TH AVE #406 1 1 $499,900 2351 NW WESTOVER #503 2 2 $675,000

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Cudi

Gus belongs to Susan Georgeson – he's working on his tan.

Cudi likes houses too.

Every landlord wants to find the best tenants possible: people who are safe, respectful, responsible, friend-

ly, and all-around easy to deal with. The stresses and expenses of eviction or other tenant-related troubles are the subjects of many horror stories that landlords share with one another, and if you are consider-ing renting out your property to a strang-er, your biggest goal should be to never have a horror story of your own to tell.

Luckily, you can protect yourself and cov-er most of your bases by being thorough with your tenant screening process, both in terms of interview questions and back-ground checks. Start with these four es-sentials.

Their Financial SituationDon’t want to deal with a tenant

who doesn’t make his or her payments on time? You’re not alone. Finances are one of the first things that landlords look at when it comes to selecting tenants, with most landlords opting not considering a tenant unless they make two or three times the cost of monthly rent. You want to be sure your tenants can afford your rates, so ask for pay stubs or proof of in-come to determine whether or not they have enough money coming in to handle living expenses along with rent.

Their Criminal HistoryRunning criminal background

checks is a key part of any tenant screen-ing process. If a prospective tenant has a history of violent crimes, sex offenses, or drug related charges, then he or she could present a big risk to you, your oth-er tenants, your property, or even to the neighborhood where your property is located. Knowing everything there is to know about your tenants’ criminal his-tory, then, is key to keeping yourself and others safe from potentially dangerous situations.

Their Tenant HistoryUnless you are dealing with some-

one who has only ever lived with parents, friends, or other family, there’s a good chance that your tenant has had land-lords in the past. Ask for references so you can get in touch and learn a bit more about the kind of person you are dealing with. Almost all landlords have the same

benchmarks of what makes a “good” tenant – namely, someone who is respect-ful and pays rent on time – so if you hear praise for a tenant from a previous land-lord, then you have no reason to doubt them. If, however, you hear complaints about property damage, late payments, rudeness, or harassment of other resi-dents, then run in the opposite direction.

If your tenant neglects to provide you with references, consider running a civ-il history check in search of any eviction cases against your tenant. Almost without exception, tenants who have been evicted are bad news, so you should feel no guilt about rejecting their applications to rent out your property.

Their Reason for MovingBackground checks, credit checks,

reference checks, and other types of dig-ging can tell you a lot about your pro-spective tenant, but so can simply asking them a question. One of the best ques-tions to ask is this: “Why are you looking to move?” Give the query in an interview, then watch body language for any indica-tion of discomfort or stress. Most people will answer this question honestly, wheth-er by saying that they are moving for work or that they are just looking for a bigger place. However, if your tenant seems to be hiding something, then there’s a chance it could have something to do with a living

situation that went bad, perhaps ending in eviction or some other conflict with the landlord.

Just like with a job interview, there are plenty of things you can ask about or re-search when it comes to screening your tenants. However, as a landlord, you should be most concerned about finding someone with a clean history as a tenant, someone who doesn’t pose a threat to you or other tenants, and someone who can afford your rental rate. You can illuminate each of these qualities by centering your tenant screening process around the four categories listed above. With vigilance and a bit of luck, you’ll find yourself the perfect tenant on your first try and won’t ever have to tell one of those eviction hor-ror stories.

The Top a Landlord MUST Know About Their Tenants

About the author:

Michael Klazema has been developing products for pre-employment screening and improving online customer experiences in the background screening industry since 2009. He is the lead author and editor for Backgroundchecks.com . He lives in Dallas, TX with his family and enjoys the rich culinary histories of various old and new world countries.

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hat makes Americans pay — and pay and pay — for space to store stuff they don’t really need or use?

According to the Self Storage Association, the United States has 2.3 billion square feet of self-storage space — that’s more than 7 square feet for every man, woman and child! One out of every 10 house-holds in the country rents a unit, accord-ing to the association.

Storage units were initially meant to be a temporary fix; places to keep belong-ings while moving, marrying, divorcing or dealing with a death in the family. But 50 percent of Americans who use them today have adopted them as part of their lifestyle and are simply using them as a place to store extra stuff, even though the average home size has nearly doubled.

Self-storage does make sense in certain circumstances and, if it’s well managed, can be more than just a stopgap.

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common misconception among both residents and REALTORS in Portland is that the majority of new-

ly built green homes are custom projects. In fact, since 2008, 40% or more of the new homes being built in Portland are certified green and that number is grow-ing every year. According to the City of Portland’s official records, in 2008 45% of the new home building permits issued included Earth Advantage or LEED® for Homes certifications. That trend has re-mained high even with the downturn in the housing market hitting hard between 2009 and 2011. Although many signature homes have been and continue to be built

Portland is Than You Thinkthat push the boundaries of green and high performance building, we are inch-ing closer to an over 50% ratio within the city of homes built to these standards.

A study in 2013 in California called, The Value of Green Labels in the California Housing Market, based on a survey of over 1.6 million homes, demonstrated that homes with recognized as green with a certification label achieved an average of a 9% price premium at time of sale. Those numbers align with studies con-ducted in Washington State and here in Oregon, that showed a 3-10% premium. In the coming years it will be critical for appraisers, lenders and indeed real estate agents and brokers to properly assess and record the green attributes of a home in order to remain competitive in the mar-ket. Homes that capture these attributes on the RMLS correctly, provide a huge advantage to the homeowner and agent in terms of achieving a higher price point.

Recognizing this lack of information in the real estate market, Earth Advantage has created a unique home tour aimed

at providing professionals with the in-formation and education they need to get the correct value for the increasing number of homes in the Portland market. The Value It Green Home Tour 2014, on September 9 provides a great opportuni-ty for appraisers, lenders and real estate professionals across the greater Portland/Vancouver region to gain this import-ant knowledge. The tour starts with a luncheon at the World Forestry Center, then provides air conditioned buses with expert guides to new, remodeled homes, and accessory dwellings (ADUs) that rep-resent the latest in green and high perfor-mance building in our area. The tour ends with an after party PDX FutureGreen Party featuring VIPs, an open bar and live DJ to end the night.

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Walkable neigh-borhoods of-fer surprising benefits to the

environment, our health, our finances and our communities. A walkable and bicycle-friendly community provides res-idents and visitors with safe and healthy alternatives to driving. Encouraging walking not only improves individual and public health, but can also improve a downtown’s economic health, by en-couraging more pedestrian traffic—and potential customers—to pass in front of local stores.

Renaissance Homes’ Vintage Collection of homes – for sale in popular Portland neighborhoods such as Woodstock, Al-ameda, Multnomah Village, Brooklyn, Laurelhurst and Kenton – are perched in prime locations for getting around town – whether on bike, foot, transit or by car. Parks, grocery stores, restaurants and ca-fes are all close by and easily accessible.

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“It’s important for us to build homes in walkable and bikeable locations. Our homeowners want to be in the center of all the community activities.”

—Randy Sebastian, Renaissance Homes President

Many of the Vintage Collection homes also offer basements perfect for bike stor-age. “We offer a small, unfinished garage space off the main garage where home-owners can store their bikes,” said Ran-dy Sebastian, President of Renaissance Homes. “It’s important for us to build homes in walkable and bikeable loca-tions. Our homeowners want to be in the center of all the community activities.”

Find out how walkable and bikeable your home is. WalkScore.com is an online tool ranking walkable neighborhoods. Bike Score is more in-depth. Bike Score cov-ers bike path availability, terrain and how

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Earlier this year, Reed College economist Noelwah Netusil unveiled the first-ever study combining three Portland obses-sions: home prices, walkable neighbor-hoods, and plants. Netusil confirmed that home prices rise when new amenities—stores, restaurants, mass-transit stops—open within walking distance. She also found that those price increases are great-er in neighborhoods thick with trees, parks, lawns, and other greenery—and it’s not just a little boost, but a big one. Some studies suggest that one point of Walk Score is worth up to $3,000 of value for your property.

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ongratulations! You’ve found your dream home and are in escrow ex-citedly awaiting your closing date.

Once your lender provides the Escrow Officer with loan documents, the Escrow Officer can complete your closing state-ment and tell you how much cash will be needed to close. What happens next?

Once your Escrow Officer tells you your cash-to-close amount you must prepare to deliver those funds to escrow. There are a few ways to accomplish this:

Wire the funds – Ask your Escrow Officer for “wire

instructions.” Take these instructions to your bank and have them wire the funds to escrow. This is the fastest, easiest, most secure way to deliver funds.

Wires are not instant – the transaction happens through the Federal Reserve and can take up to 3 hours to process. If wired prior to 2pm on a business day, the funds should arrive at escrow the same

BUYER FUNDS to CLOSEday. If wired after 2pm (5pm EST is when the Federal Reserve closes) the funds should arrive the next day. Some wires go through faster than others and there is no way to predict how long your wire will take.

Obtain a cashier’s check – The cashier’s check should be made

payable to the title company. A cashier’s check should be delivered, at the very latest, one day prior to closing. Cashier’s checks can take more than 1 day to clear once deposited. For this reason, title com-panies cannot accept cashier’s checks on the actual day of closing. If you sign on the same day you are closing, you must wire your funds.

Personal check – Most title companies only accept

personal checks if your cash to close amount is less than $500.00. Approval from management may be required be-fore a title company accepts a personal check.

Most title companies do not accept cash from buyers due to the liability of having large sums of cash on site.

If you’ve bought or sold a house before, you might be aware that sometimes the closing process happens very quickly, immediately before the closing date. Be prepared as your closing date approaches and clear time in your schedule to allow for your signing and a trip to your bank. Finally, rest assured that everyone in-volved in your transaction—the Realtors, your Escrow Officer, your lender, etc—are all working very hard to ensure you close on time!

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I am Ready to Buy, Let's Go House Hunting

Once someone has it in his mind that he is ready to buy a house, the first thing he usually does is call

a real estate broker and ask to go view some homes, when the first task should be to call a mortgage professional and get pre-approved for a loan. Looking at homes is the fun and easy part, so most people want to start there, but unfor-tunately, the sometimes difficult task of gathering financial records and qualify-ing to buy a home is where the process should commence.

When most real estate brokers receive that first phone call from a buyer who has been referred to her or a buyer who is calling about the broker’s listings, one of the first questions the broker will ask the buyer is, “Have you been pre-approved with a lender?” The reason for the ques-tion is not to be nosy or to pry, but to bet-ter assist you in the home-buying process.

How are you going to feel when you view the home of your dreams and you discov-er that you cannot afford it? Is any low-

er-priced home ever going to compare? Or how are you going to feel when you view a stunning home and learn that there are multiple offers on the property that the seller will review the next day, but you haven’t been pre-approved yet and can’t compete with the other buyers? It is difficult and heart-breaking to lose out on getting the home that was simply perfect for you.

In any market, but particularly a fast-mov-ing sellers’ market, a buyer MUST have a pre-approval letter to submit with his offer. A seller wants to know that you have the financial ability to purchase, and without a pre-approval letter, there would be little reason for a seller to accept your offer over another buyer’s offer, or to ac-cept your offer at all. Why would a seller accept an offer and take his home off the market for 30-60 days, forgoing a possi-ble sale to another buyer, unless that sell-er had the assurance of a lender that you could buy his home?

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The old saying that the market adjusts itself because of supply and demand, has been unduly influenced by the

intrusion of investment bankers and hedge fund managers making ALL CASH purchases of blocks of homes with mort-gages in arrears, which have not yet been foreclosed upon. Because the investment bankers buy in bulk on an ALL CASH basis, with the intention of establishing REITS which will own and manage these properties as rental properties, and then sell them later in a more inflationary mar-ket, this real estate has essentially been removed from the marketplace for indi-vidual purchasers seeking to buy a home. The result is that the end consumer who wishes to purchase a home for his or her personal use has been squeezed out of the market, inventory has been greatly artifi-cially reduced and the available supply of homes for sale has jumped substantially in price.

Because of the lack of inventory, the choicest buyers, who are in a position to make ALL CASH offers, have a decided advantage over those who wish to make prudent purchases and have to finance a portion of their home purchase price. The situation has caused a substantial artificial increase in demand, because of diminished inventory which has raised prices across the board.

Is removing inventory from the consumer accessible marketplace a healthy way for the housing market to recover? I would suggest not. Forcing the general public

to scramble for the existing properties on the market which are being sold by sell-ers who are current on their mortgages, is severely limiting the available supply and artificially inserting an inflationary factor into the housing market. One must have a very short memory not to recall the last inflationary increase in housing prices in the early 2000s and how these artificial-ly inflated homes prices devastated the economy.

How Did We Get From a Surplus of Homes For Sale to a Lack of Inventory?

As the housing market returns to full swing, we are reminded why it is critical for buyers and sellers to align themselves with a trusted team of professionals.

Few buyers will ever take on a larger finan-cial obligation than a mortgage. For this reason, it is imperative that the loan of-ficer be knowledgeable, experienced and trustworthy. There are several moving

The Importance of Working With

piec-es that

must be aligned in order

for a loan to be proper-ly structured while meeting

the goals of the client. For exam-ple, the borrower must be accurately

pre-qualified, made aware of the estimat-ed closing costs prior to an offer, receive timely information and feedback and feel comfortable with their cash outlay, monthly payment and any other salient details pertinent to the home they are purchasing.

When this process is correctly executed, the acquisition of a mortgage loan is a flu-

id and painless experience. However, if the upfront work is errant, problems will un-doubtedly arise which may unnecessarily complicate or terminate the potential trans-action. Further, communication is paramount as it insures all involved parties are on the same page which accordingly allows the loan to proceed as efficiently as possible.

It is highly recommended that buyers and sellers take the time to vet their lender and/or Realtor choices as they are some of the most important decisions of the entire deal.

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

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HOUSES845 NE 179TH AVE 3 2 $150,000 8515 NE WEBSTER ST 2 1 $180,000 717 NE MARINERS LOOP 3 2 $199,999 9243 NE BROADWAY ST 3 1 $205,000 11840 NE EUGENE ST 3 1 $205,000 18851 NE DAVIS ST 3 1 $209,000 3426 NE 80TH AVE 3 1 $222,500 13733 NE ROSE PKWY 3 3 $223,800 2926 NE 121ST AVE 3 1.1 $225,000 11505 NE GLISAN ST 2 2 $229,000 14255 NE BRAZEE ST 4 1.1 $229,900 365 NE 130TH PL 3 2 $229,999 18830 NE HASSALO ST 3 2.1 $234,900 16223 NE FARGO ST 4 2.2 $234,900 2222 NE 154TH AVE 2 2 $237,500 14123 NE DAVIS CT 3 2.1 $239,900 4406 NE 73RD AVE 2 1 $249,900 6232 NE 6TH AVE 3 1 $249,900 3530 NE 137TH AVE 3 2 $250,000 5715 NE 12TH AVE 2 1 $255,000 18815 NE CLACKAMAS ST 3 2.1 $259,900 2318 NE RODNEY AVE 2 1 $275,000 627 NE SAN RAFAEL ST 2 2 $275,000 9427 NE CAMPAIGN ST 3 2 $278,000 3011 NE 157TH AVE 2 2 $279,950 3108 NE 140TH AVE 3 2 $285,000 3250 NE 142ND AVE 3 2 $289,900 5130 NE SUMNER ST 3 2 $289,900 3917 NE 19TH AVE 3 1 $289,950 6011 NE MASON ST 5 2.1 $291,000 16447 NE KLICKITAT ST 4 2.1 $299,000 635 NE 152ND AVE 3 2 $299,000 2733 NE 92ND AVE 3 3 $299,900 704 NE 74TH AVE 3 1 $309,900 3968 NE 6TH AVE 2 1 $315,000 1224 NE 75TH AVE 3 2 $318,000 14342 NE SISKIYOU CT 2 3 $319,999 4125 NE 77TH AVE 4 1 $322,000 2815 NE DEKUM ST 2 1 $329,900 5033 NE 14TH AVE 3 2 $335,000 4105 NE 112TH AVE 5 1.1 $337,000 4519 NE 25TH AVE 2 1 $345,000 4312 NE 68TH AVE 3 2 $349,000 4855 NE 14TH AVE 2 1 $349,000 3006 NE 57TH AVE 3 2 $349,900 10232 NE WYGANT ST 4 1 $355,000 15712 NE KNOTT ST 3 2 $360,000 6221 NE FREMONT ST 5 2 $369,900 1724 NE 53RD AVE 2 1 $375,000 808 NE 74TH AVE 4 2.1 $389,000 4735 NE CAMPAIGN ST 3 2 $389,000 5147 NE JARRETT 3 2.1 $390,000 3302 NE 59TH AVE 2 1 $399,000 5324 NE AINSWORTH ST 3 2 $399,900 145 NE MORGAN ST 4 2 $399,900 525 NE FLORAL PL 4 1.1 $399,900 5735 NE KLICKITAT ST 3 1 $399,999 3551 NE SIMPSON ST 3 2 $419,000 12504 NE ROSE PKWY 4 3 $419,000 4127 NE 57TH AVE 4 4 $425,000 2830 NE 58TH AVE 4 2 $435,000 3614 NE 24TH AVE 2 1 $469,000 3224 NE 64TH AVE 4 2.1 $474,900 2326 NE 48TH AVE 5 2 $475,000 730 NE AINSWORTH ST 4 2.1 $495,000 3625 NE HASSALO ST 3 2 $495,000 3616 NE MULTNOMAH ST 4 2 $519,500 4224 NE HASSALO ST 3 2 $529,000 3045 NE 54TH AVE 4 3 $530,000 5634 NE 32ND AVE 3 1.1 $539,000

CONDOS 400 NE 100TH AVE #409 1 1 $139,000 14964 NE ROSE PKWY 2 2 $154,999 6841 NE BROADWAY ST 2 1 $159,900 533 NE HOLLADAY ST #309 1 1 $185,000 6442 NE GARFIELD AVE 2 2.1 $237,000 1800 NE 17TH AVE #8 2 1 $299,900 1621 NE 74TH AVE 3 2.1 $359,950 1629 NE 74TH AVE 3 2.1 $359,950 215 NE IVY ST B 3 2.1 $369,900 215 NE IVY ST A 3 2.1 $379,900 215 NE IVY ST C 3 2.1 $399,900

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A buyer sometimes thinks that he should start looking at homes while he is sub-mitting financial records to a lender, but before he has received a pre-approval because he needs to get a feel for what homes are available in his price range. But what happens when he sees the “one,” but he can’t write the offer because he doesn’t have a pre-approval letter? A de-lay of even a day or two, especially in a sellers’ market, can mean the loss of the house; many houses may only be on the market a day or two before they are sold.

An equally disheartening event can occur when a buyer thinks he can buy a signifi-cantly more expensive home that what a mortgage lender says that the buyer can afford. When buyers search for homes online, there is always a calculator avail-able to compute the principal and interest payment. Unfortunately, the calculator does not always include the cost of pri-vate mortgage insurance or provide the user the ability to add the cost of property taxes and homeowners insurance, all of which are factored into the total monthly payment. Thus, it is not uncommon for a buyer to discover that his home pur-chase limit may be $40,000 or $50,000 less than what he originally anticipated. And if a buyer has been searching and viewing homes priced higher than he can afford, there will be a lot of dismay and frustration when the buyer begins to view homes in his price range. The buyer may ultimately “settle” for one, or after many months and countless hours of searching, may decide not to purchase a home at all.

When working with a buyer, I want him to smile and say “Wow!” when he finds the

home that is right for him. That is much more likely if the buyer views homes that he can afford from the start. And he is much more likely to be the new owner of that home if he is pre-approved when he walks through that front door. Every day counts in the current, ultra-competitive market, so why not be pre-approved and prepared to write that offer when you pull up to the curb?

*Kim's Property Talk: I'm Ready to Buy, Let's Go House HuntingContinued from page 10

Kim Carty is a Principal Real Estate Broker with John L

Scott Real Estate in Beaverton, OR.

Ms. Carty represents buyers and sellers in the Tri-County area with a special emphasis on distressed properties and short sales. She is a very knowledgeable Realtor® who is highly recommended by her clients, having been recognized with the Five Star Professional Award for the past four years. In addition to having a real estate license, Ms. Carty has been a licensed attorney since 1999.

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Often, new homeowners are left with unwanted paint in garages and base-ments that are eligible to be recycled with PaintCare. We are reaching out to you to invite you to “like” and share our page to spread the word about PaintCare in Oregon and about paint recycling. In return, we’ll feature your page as a real estate resource.

Ideally, we’d love to get paint recy-cling and paint stewardship related stories from you via posts to our Face-book page. By doing so, our followers will be encouraged to visit your page and your site. Here’s how:

• Submit a story to PaintCare Oregon’s Facebook wall – how has paint recy-

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Granite & Marble Countertops: "The acid in vinegar can etch natural stone," says Carolyn Forte at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. Use a mild liquid dish detergent and warm water instead.

Stone Floor Tiles: Just like countertops, the natural stone in your bathroom doesn't take kindly to acidic cleaners like vinegar and lemon. Avoid ammonia, too, and stick to special stone soap or dish soap and water.

An Egg Stain or Spill: Just like when you poach an egg, the acidity can cause it to coagulate, making the egg more

Your Iron: "Vinegar can damage the internal parts of an iron," says Forte. "To keep irons from clogging, empty them completely after use, and follow the manufacturer's cleaning instructions."

Hardwood Floors: Some homeowners

sealed hardwoods beautifully, but

formulated for hardwood. If you want to try vinegar, always dilute with water and test it on an inconspicuous spot before you tackle an entire room.

Certain Stubborn Stains: Grass stains, ink, ice cream, and blood won't come out with vinegar alone, says Forte. They tend to set into the fabric quickly or just don't respond to acid, so treat them with a prewash stain remover and launder with a detergent with enzymes (check the package — most stain-

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&The CARE FEEDING of YOUR HOME:Cleaning Refrigerator Coils

Handyman Bob offers home improvement advice on his radio show, Around The House, every Saturday from noon to 2:00 on FM News 101 KXL.

And, during the week, he is the Development Director for Molly’s Fund Fighting Lupus. For information on this debilitating disease, visit www.mollysfund.org.

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hile we tend to take some appli-ances more for granted than we do others, I would argue that the

refrigerator is the most abused and least appreciated mechanical servant in the av-erage home. So long as it keeps our food cold and ice cream frozen, we just ignore it. But, just like all machines, this one also needs some periodic maintenance to keep it in top shape.

Some time back, a customer asked me to help her remove the grill from the bottom of her side-by-side refrigerator freezer, so she could see if there was any dust under-neath. By opening both doors, the grill simply unsnapped and came off quite eas-ily. What I found was an amazing amount of dust and pet hair. By using a small vac-uum cleaner along with the same brush I use to clean the lint from the clothes dry-er, I was able to get it all out.

Modern refrigerators have the heat ex-changing coils in one of three locations. Most side-by-sides and built-ins are on the bottom. Over and under units usually have the coils on the back and some of the really high-end units like Sub Zero have the condenser coils on top.

The coils on the back of a refrigerator seldom get loaded up with dust, because they rely on being in open air for the heat exchange process. The ones on top and bottom, though, get really nasty, because they have a fan pulling air through them.

How often you have to clean the coils de-pends on how much dust and pet hair is available to be drawn in by the airflow. I’d suggest cleaning at least every six months but, if your house looks like Noah’s Ark, you may have to clean it every month.

Failing to clean can cause the unit to stop cooling. At the very least, by keeping the

coils clean, energy costs will go down. A study done about three years ago showed an average of a 6 percent decrease in elec-tricity used across 28 refrigerators stud-ied.

Doing a Google search yesterday, I found refrigerator coil brushes priced anywhere from four dollars on the low end to more than sixty dollars if purchased from the Fuller Brush Man. No wonder he nev-er comes to the door anymore! So, shop on line or go to the hardware store and get a good brush. Then get your vacuum cleaner and flashlight and go to work. Of course, the great part of doing this chore is that you get to lie down on the job.

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HOUSES4650 SW TAYLORS FERRY RD 3 1 $214,900

4740 SW HAMILTON ST 2 1.1 $254,500

12960 SW EDGEWOOD ST 3 1 $269,000

5710 SW MULTNOMAH BLVD 3 1 $284,000

6948 SW 33RD PL 2 1 $289,000

8810 SW 42ND AVE 2 1 $289,900

8020 SW 61ST AVE 3 2 $299,000

4585 SW JULIA ST 1 1.2 $315,000

8624 SW 47TH AVE 3 2 $325,000

9285 SW BOONES FERRY RD 3 2 $325,000

10952 SW 35TH AVE 4 1.1 $325,000

3350 SW LURADEL ST 3 2 $326,500

1615 SW DELLWOOD AVE 3 2 $349,000

7306 SW 31ST AVE 2 1 $349,500

1455 SW TAYLORS FERRY RD 3 4 $349,900

9466 SW 62ND DR 4 2 $365,000

5616 SW IDAHO ST 3 2 $369,900

9503 SW CAPITOL HWY 3 3 $377,000

2226 SW IOWA ST 4 2 $389,000

4559 SW IDAHO DR 3 2 $409,000

12001 SW 29TH AVE 4 2.1 $439,000

8307 SW 2ND AVE 4 3.1 $475,000

6029 SW 33RD PL 4 2.1 $492,000

1026 SW EVANS ST 4 3 $499,000

9629 SW 42ND AVE 4 3 $500,000

1260 SW DOLPH ST 4 2.1 $524,900

10713 SW INVERNESS CT 3 2.1 $525,000

1222 SW MAPLECREST DR 3 2 $545,000

7423 SW 33RD AVE 3 3 $549,000

2200 SW SCENIC DR 4 2.1 $585,000

2829 SW STANLEY CT 5 3.1 $599,000

8060 SW WILLOWMERE DR 2 2.1 $610,000

0216 SW GAINES ST 4 3 $610,500

9031 SW 9TH DR 4 4 $625,000

3340 SW FAIRMOUNT BLVD 4 2 $643,000

2636 SW 64TH PL 6 3.1 $669,000

7750 SW LINDEN RD 3 3 $724,900

3570 SW COUNCIL CREST 5 2 $725,000

3145 SW 100TH AVE 5 3 $730,000

3700 SW 48TH PL 5 3 $749,000

825 SW STEPHENSON CT 4 2.1 $849,000

3084 SW FAIRMOUNT BLVD 3 2.1 $850,000

10538 SW 11TH DR 4 4 $895,000

3920 SW MARTINS LN 4 3.1 $899,000

SW GREENLEAF DR 4 3.1 $1,250,000

1313 SW MARY FAILING DR 6 5.1 $1,495,000

CONDOS 7548 SW BARNES RD B 0 1 $72,900

2529 SW SPRING GARDEN #7 1 1 $155,000

3925 SW MULTNOMAH #201 2 1 $175,000

3601 SW RIVER PKWY #804 1 1 $279,995

5858 SW RIVERIDGE LN #11 2 2 $324,900

5119 SW CORBETT AVE F 2 2.1 $340,000

3570 SW RIVER PKWY #1605 1 1 $349,000

841 SW GAINES ST #437 1 1.1 $387,000

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Vernonia: Relax! This property features a covered deck with fantastic creek view, hot tub, a large, peaceful private yard with room to park your RV or boat, and an

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Dutch Colonials feature a simple rectangular footprint, side-gabled roof, symmetrical exterior with windows aligned in rows, and a central door, often leading to a central hallway

or the roof may have dual pitches, called a gambrel roof – commonly seen on barns (creating extra space in the hay loft). The eaves may also extend over a full-width front porch, and in modern Dutch homes, exterior may be brick, stone, clapboard, or shingle siding.

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Oregon is known for many things: amazing scenic beauty, weeks of endless rain, and commitment

to keeping the Earth clean and healthy. For those of us who want to incorporate a bit more "green living" into our lives and homes, we can learn a lot from two cities in The Beaver State – Eugene and Port-land. The following Oregonian-inspired tips can help us do just that.

BYOBIn an effort to eliminate as many plastic carryout bags as possible from getting into the landfill, Eugene banned all sin-gle-use plastic bags beginning on May 1, 2013. As the Eugene government website notes, all retail businesses, including gro-cery stores, are now required to provide only recycled paper bags, or reusable bags for their customers. Since many establish-ments charge at least a nickel per paper bag, most residents have purchased wash-able and colorful cloth grocery bags that

they can re-use again and again. This is an easy step that anyone can take to help reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in the trash.

Portlanders know that the city has adopt-ed an Ecoroof Program that encourages residents to replace their traditional roof with a vegetated Ecoroof. This involves placing a layer of vegetation and a grow-ing medium over a waterproof and syn-thetic membrane. This unique type of roofing will save on energy costs while reducing pollution and rainwater runoff. Even if you are not quite ready to have an Ecoroof on top of your home, there are many other types of roofing systems and styles that are eco-friendly. For example, Champion Window offers a solar prod-uct that can help reduce energy bills, and many roofing solutions are now manufac-tured in an eco-friendly way.

Save the BeesIn addition to banning plastic bags, Eu-gene also recently became the first city in the country to make it illegal to use neonicotinoid pesticides, which have been linked to the death of honeybees. As One Green Planet notes, the Oregon Department of Agriculture determined that over 50,000 bumblebees perished af-ter a grove of linden trees were sprayed

with dinotefuran, a neonicotinoid insec-ticide. For people who enjoy getting out and gardening, it would be easy to adopt a similar practice and avoid using as many pesticides as possible. Consider garden-ing naturally – beneficial insects can be purchased and distributed throughout a garden or landscaping to help eliminate undesirable bugs. For example, ladybugs love to snack on plant-eating aphids.

Start PedalingAs The Richest notes, Portland has one of the highest rates of commuting by bike in the nation. Despite the dozens of days of rain every year, residents of the City of Roses are well-known for hopping on their bikes and riding to work, school, errands and entertainment. With its 200-plus miles of dedicated bike lanes, it's rel-atively easy to get to wherever you need to go on two wheels instead of four. Even if your town does not have this commit-ment to bicycling, you can still follow Portland's lead and leave your car in the garage as often as you can. From biking with your kids to school to riding to the grocery store to pick up a few items and maybe even bicycling to work now and then, this is an Earth and body-friendly way of life that we can all embrace.

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Erase White Water Rings on a Finished Wood Table:

A white ring means the water is trapped in

usually isn't permanently damaged. To release and absorb the moisture, cover the ring with a clean towel; press down for several seconds with a dry iron set on low to medium. (Don't touch the soleplate to the wood.) Repeat if needed; polish as usual.

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Hidden gem up long driveway far from road. Beautiful, private, west-facing Mediterranean estate with sweeping views on 1.3 acres, and backs to wooded area. With a pool, hot tub, and plenty of parking, this West Hills estate is an entertainers paradise! Immaculate 2 bdrm/1.1 bth guest home is ideal for multi-generational families/rental income.

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Before you begin painting your home's inte-rior walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors, or win-dows, you need to estimate the amount of paint you'll use. Estimates require specific cal-culations for each surface you want to paint.

To estimate the amount of paint you need in order to cover the walls of a room, add togeth-er the length of all the walls and then multiply the number by the height of the room, from floor to ceiling. The number you get is the room's square footage. Is that math class com-ing back to you now?

Now you have to determine how much of that square footage is paintable surface area. Be-cause you use a different paint on the doors and windows, subtract those areas from the room total. No sweat, just subtract 20 square feet for each door and 15 square feet for each average-sized window in the room. You end up with a number that is close to the actual wall area you have to cover with paint.

In general, you can expect 1 gallon of paint to cover about 350 square feet. You need slightly

more than a gallon if the walls are unpainted drywall, which absorbs more of the paint. You also need to consider whether to paint more than one coat. If you're painting walls that are unfinished, heavily patched, or dark in color, plan on applying two coats of paint.

When painting a dark color, pros often add a color tint to the white primer. Tints for both latex or alkyd paints are available at most paint stores. For best results, choose a tint shade that's closest to the top coat color.

Now for the clincher of the math problem. Divide the paintable wall area by 350 (the square-foot coverage in each gallon can) to find the number of gallons of paint you need for the walls. You can round uneven numbers; if the remainder is less than .5, order a couple of quarts of wall paint to go with the gallons; if the remainder is more than .5, order an ex-tra gallon. Of course, buying in bulk is usually more economical, so you may discover that 3 quarts of paint cost as much as a gallon.

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An entertainer's dream, pools are the perfect gathering place for friends and family. From summer pool parties to a relaxing late night soak, owning your own pool is, for many, a

both adults and children, and is known to be a highly effective de-stressor. Pools are a costly investment to add on to homes, however, so existing installations included in a home sale are much more affordable. Designs vary greatly, from in-ground Gunite or Vinyl in rectangular or kidney shapes to unique shapes that are classic, elegant, or beach-like, sure

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All pools are different, and so are their maintenance needs. However, they all share one commonality: The secret to pristine pool health is regular, routine care. If you choose to handle common problems on your own, make sure to always consult manufacturers' manuals before

to take care of your pool, you still need to do a few things on your own to ensure your pool stays in good condition for years.

Read more here: home.howstuffworks.com/10-pool-maintenance-tips

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