Portland Area Fireworks Displays
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The 4th of July holiday is just around the corner – where are you going to be when the sun sets?
Waterfront Blues Festival: a fundraiser for the Oregon Food Bank, the Waterfront Blues Festival is the largest blues festival on the West Coast and the second largest blues festival in the nation. Festivities begin Friday, July 2nd and continue through Monday, July 5th. Fireworks display Sunday night at 10:00 pm. Admission: $10 donation and two cans of non-perishable food for the food bank.
Oaks Park: open all day for rides and entertainment. The Oaks Park fireworks display is scheduled to launch at 9:55 pm on Sunday night. Admission to the park is $5 for adults, $2 for everyone under 15. Gates open at 10 am, get there early and make a day of it. Picnic areas are first come, first serve.
Blue Lake Park: the park is open all day and fireworks start at dusk. This year’s event also features live music by The Stingrays, Aguamiel and Linda Hornbuckle. Admission to the park is $10 per car, $15 per large van.
Vancouver National Historic Reserve: the Fort Vancouver Fireworks display is BACK! After 46 years, the 2009 event had to be cancelled due to limited funding. This year, the event is back thanks to the support of Bank of America and other partners, corporations and individuals. In order to make this year’s event financially sustainable, there will be a small fee. Doors open at 8 am – general park admission $7 (children under 12 are free) and there are additional tickets available if you’d prefer a “prime viewing” seat.
Enjoy your 4th of July holiday and be safe!
~Kori
Portland Area Dog Parks: a few of Portland’s best off-leash parks
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For all you dog lovers out there, here’s a few great off-leash parks in the Portland area!
| Alberta Park NE 22nd & Killingsworth 1.32 acres |
Arbor Lodge Park N Bryant & Delaware 0.93 acres |
Cathedral Park N Edison & Pittsburg 0.57 acres |
| Champoeg State Park 8239 Champoeg 6.21 acres |
Council Crest Park 3442 SW Council Crest Dr. 1.95 acres |
Creston Park SE 44th & Powell Blvd 0.71 acres |
| Fernhill Park NE 37th & Ainsworth 3.94 acres |
Frazer Park NE 52nd & Hassalo 1.81 acres |
Grant Park NE 33rd & US Grant Pl. 1.02 acres |
| Hillsdale Park SW 27th & Hillsdale Hwy. 2.13 acres |
Irving Park NE 7th & Fremont 1.34 acres |
Laurelhurst Park SE 39th & Stark 1.23 acres |
| Lynchwood Park SE 170th & Haig St. 1.18 acres |
Mt. Tabor Park SE 60th & Salmon 4.19 acres |
Overlook Park N Fremont & Interstate 0.82 acres |
| Rooster Rock State Park Exit 25 on I-84 near Corbett 3.62 acres |
Sandy River Delta Exit 18 on I-84 near Troutdale 1400 acres |
Sellwood Riverfront Park SE Spokane & Oaks Pkwy 1.69 acres |
FENCED PARKS
| Ash Park 12899 SW Ash 0.17 acres |
Brentwood Park SE 60th & Duke 0.57 acres |
Chimney Park 9360 N. Columbia Blvd 5.52 acres |
| Gabriel Park SW 45th & Vermont 1.75 acres |
Happy Valley Park 13770 SE Ridgecrest Rd 0.47 acres |
Hazeldale Park SW 192nd & Farmington 1.02 acres |
| Hazelia Field Dog Park Stafford Rd & Overlook Dr 1.62 acres |
Hondo Dog Park 22800 NW Bennett 3.75 acres |
Summerlake Park 11500 SW Winter Lake Dr. 0.61 acres |
Get out with the pooches and enjoy this coming summer weather! Try a new park, you might find a new fav!
~Kori (Nate & Luna)
RMLS Market Action – May 2010
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The numbers are in for May and it’s just as expected – we saw an increase in closed sales 43.7% year-over-year but pending sales declined 24.1% and new listings were down 10.2% putting us at 7 months of inventory. Truth is in the numbers, the market was largely driven by the Federal Tax Credit.
It’s not all bad news – rates have also continued to decline. We saw rates hovering around 5.5% to 5% during the credit, NOW, rates are holding fairly steady at 4.75% or lower across the board. Money is loosing up, even at the higher end of the market. Jumbo loans had been difficult to come by and the interest rates, astronomical – we are now starting to see money become available at the Jumbo level too (5.85% with 10% down). For more information on rates and what you might qualify for contact Chris Jordon with Hyperion Capital Group – 503-970-1286.
Although the tax credit was a great incentive, the incentive to buy is still there. Values are still low and rates are FANTSATIC! It’s not as sexy as the tax credit but in the end buyers today will save more than $8000 in the long run.
If you know anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home, please pass along my name and contact information.
~Kori
June Is Dining Month Portland!
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Did you know… that June is Dining Month Portland? Presented by the Downtown Marketing Initiative, in conjunction with Travel Portland, this citywide dining promotion is patterned after restaurant weeks in other cities like New York, Seattle and Los Angeles. For an entire month – 46 restaurants will offer three-course dinner menus – appetizer, entree, and dessert – for just $25! In addition, SmartPark Garage is providing a $1.00 off parking but you must first download the coupon first.
Participating restaurants include: Brasserie Montmartre, Huber’s Cafe, Mama Mia Trattoria and Mother’s Bistro & Bar downtown; Bluehour, Fratelli e Bar Due and Rogue Ales Distillery and Public House in the Pearl… but don’t be fooled, the Eastside is also participating clarklewis, Eleni’s Estiatorio and Lauro Kitchen in Southeast and Lincoln and Tabla Mediterranean Bistro in North/Northeast. Click here for a complete list of participating restaurants.
As if a three-course dinner at these fantastic local restaurants wasn’t enough, enter to win $1000 worth of restaurant gift certifiates but that’s not all – for every entry, the Downtown Marketing Initiative will donated $5 to the New Avenues for Youth (up to $5000). So get out there and enjoy the fabulous cuisine our city has to offer and maybe you’ll win $1000 worth of restaurant gift certificates while helping Portland’s homeless youth!
Happy Dining!
~Kori
