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		<title>Resources for Market Stats &amp; Analysis</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a quick set of resources for homeowners wanting to look a bit closer at data and analysis, for investors wanting to evaluate their positions and their current return on equity, for buyers and sellers contemplating a move in 2012, or for the general public looking for insight into our current real estate market. We've assembled a balanced reading list...]]></description>
		<link>http://theriverpdx.com/2012/01/11/resources-for-market-stats-analysis/</link>
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		<title>A 2011 Guide to Giving</title>
		<description><![CDATA['Tis the season of giving, and we're glad to share with you some of David and Steve's favorite non-profits for personal and business holiday donations: ...]]></description>
		<link>http://theriverpdx.com/2011/12/21/a-2011-guide-to-giving/</link>
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		<title>Broker Opens &amp; Why They&#8217;re Important</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We had a nice turnout at a new listing this week. It is a resale home in the Charlais subdivision, located in the Oak Hills area of Beaverton. This area is popular for West Side homebuyers looking for proximity to Silicon Forest business campuses. The main reason we host a broker open house is it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theriverpdx.com/2011/12/09/broker-opens-why-theyre-important/</link>
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		<title>Locally Responsible Investing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether you're looking for an alternative to banking with one of the "biggies", looking for a mutual fund that doesn't invest in nuclear development or oil-based industries, or looking for an investment tool that will allow you to really direct your funds in a new direction all together, here are some local resources to consider...]]></description>
		<link>http://theriverpdx.com/2011/11/05/locally-responsible-investing/</link>
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		<title>Concordia Duplex</title>
		<description><![CDATA[5854 NE 30th Ave, Portland OR 97211 &#124; $399,900 This Concordia-area duplex with solid rental history shines nicely.  Add this mint property to your portfolio, or choose to live in one-half and rent the other.  With an open floor plan, abundant storage, and detached garage, each unit feels truly like home. Many updates include: Newer [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theriverpdx.com/2011/10/25/concordia-duplex/</link>
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		<title>Inspectors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Inspectors are invaluable to the home buying process. It’s critical that buyers use their inspection contingency wisely, and utilize some of our local talent to gather solid insights into how their home works, and how it might NOT be working. Here’s a brief list of some expert...]]></description>
		<link>http://theriverpdx.com/2011/09/27/inspectors/</link>
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		<title>Keywords: Unique, Affordable, Urban</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Perhaps you didn't google, "unique, affordable, urban homes for sale," but here's a sampling of just that. There's an abundance of creativity in Portland, and in today's market home builders can also be counted in that lot. On the market right now, you can find a 364sf condo that comes with an electric bike, a co-housing style condo that is a part of a community land trust to ensure affordability, and a high-performing urban condo on the MAX line with eco-roofs and custom solar shading designs to mitigate against overheating while allowing loads of natural light in. All this is possible and available...]]></description>
		<link>http://theriverpdx.com/2011/08/13/keywords-unique-affordable-urban/</link>
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		<title>Comfort, Savings, and Staying Ahead of the Curve</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether you own an 1890 Queen Anne, a 20s Bungalow, a Cape Cod, a mid-century ranch, or a late 1998 home that was built to modern day code, there are gains to be had and money to saved (in most cases). Assuming energy costs increases over time, here are some local service providers and resources to help you achieve these gains and stay ahead of the curve...]]></description>
		<link>http://theriverpdx.com/2011/07/25/comfort-savings-and-staying-ahead-of-the-curve/</link>
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		<title>Milwaukie: The Other South Waterfront</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With a walkscore of 98, a waterfront improvement project slated to begin this year, the MAX line making its way after that, Milwaukie is taking steps to be your new favorite hub. Portland is known for its neighborhoods and mass transit connectivity that provides access to downtown from multiple hubs, and Milwaukie already has a lot of the common amenities that have cemented other neighborhoods in the hearts and minds of Portland-lovers...]]></description>
		<link>http://theriverpdx.com/2011/07/20/milwaukie-the-other-south-waterfront/</link>
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		<title>Architects &amp; Designers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Local Architects &#38; Designers--Portland, Oregon

If you've been contemplating the big step of remodeling your home, creating an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) on your property, or, even bigger yet, building your own home in the Portland area, here's a set of architects and designers ]]></description>
		<link>http://theriverpdx.com/2011/06/30/architects-designers/</link>
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