Top 8 Cool Places In Portland

Top 8 Cool Places In Portland

We love Portland because it's such a cool and interesting place. We’ve taken great pleasure in revitalizing homes in different Portland neighborhoods to help contribute to the growing community here. So we thought we’d share some of the little known-very interesting things about the lovely city of Portland, Oregon.

If you are one for enjoying marvelous sightseeing, hiking, outdoor recreation, and delicious cuisine, then Portland is probably already on your list of top destinations. Portland is one of the most unique cities in America.

What Is A Home Energy Score And Do I Need One?

What Is A Home Energy Score And Do I Need One?

The City of Portland's home guide states that “The home energy scores in Portland are market guidelines for communicating important information to home sellers and buyers.” The Home Energy Score in Portland allows buyers to make a comparison of houses using their energy output. In 2018, Portland started its Home Energy Score program. The implementation idea has long existed for at least ten years in the UK and European countries.

Green Future Choice Renewable Power

Green Future Choice Renewable Power

When we first learned about PGE’s Green Future Choice Renewable Power program, we knew that it would be a great fit for our NE Burrage project. As we continue to work on transforming this house into a fantastic home, we are also working on supporting our initiatives to be environmentally friendly.

Ways To Get Rid Of Smoke Smell In The House

Ways To Get Rid Of Smoke Smell In The House

If you’re a smoker, you probably don’t realize it, but for non-smokers, a house where someone has smoked is a truly unpleasant smell that seems to penetrate into everything: the walls, the furniture, the curtains, even your clothes. Thirdhand smoke can also be harmful. Before you list your house, you’ll need to address the issue.

Fees a Seller Could Incur

Fees a Seller Could Incur

If you’ve considered the possibility of putting your house on the real estate market you’ve probably wondered how much it will cost to sell a house. Selling a home may not seem like a complex task at first but it takes more than placing it on the market.

Not knowing in advance what it costs to sell their homes is a major profit-shrinking mistake most homeowners make. This article highlights the fees you as a home/property owner will incur when you sell your home.

Tips For Selling A Home In Portland

Tips For Selling A Home In Portland

Portland (Oregon) real estate is now a seller's market. This means that there are not a lot of houses listed for sale. So, if you plan to sell your house, this is the best time to make a profit. The reason for shortages in listed houses is endless. One of them is the growing population. Also, the coronavirus pandemic has made people unwilling to sell their property.

How To Sell A House I Inherited

How To Sell A House I Inherited

When you inherit a property, there are three things you can do with it - move in, rent it, or sell it. If you're reading this, you're wondering how to prepare an inherited property for sale. Many people choose to sell their inherited properties to Ash Creek because we make the process as easy as possible but there are still issues to be considered.

Reducing Waste In Each Project

Reducing Waste In Each Project

In the work we do, revitalizing homes, we often come across appliances, accessories, and goods that will not work for the particular project but we do our best to inventory and re-use as much as we can. This is not always the most efficient way to flip a house by any means but it is important to us that we take care to keep an eye on our environmental footprint and the impact we make. We not only work to make an impact on a micro-level but are focused on the impact we make on a macro-level.

Here’s how we were able to re-use items and reduce waste in a recent project in SE Portland.