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    Sunday
    14Mar2010

    A Look Back at The Atwater Place Auction

    With the John Ross about to hit the auction block, we thought it would be a great time to take a look back at what appeared to be a successful auction at the Atwater Place condos...

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    Saturday
    13Mar2010

    More on the John Ross Auction at the South Waterfront

    It worked for Atwater Place in South Waterfront last fall. Now owners of the John Ross there hope an auction will work for them to help sell out the largest condo project in Portland. Owners of the project hope to sell out all 303 units by ...

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    Thursday
    11Mar2010

    BREAKING: John Ross Condos Going on the Auction Block

    Five years, one recession and dozens of canceled sales later, the tower is headed for the auction block. The lender that controls the John Ross -- named for a British naval officer who explored the unsettled Northwest -- will try to unload ...

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    Tuesday
    02Mar2010

    Portland's High Rise Condo Market Still Struggling

    Ryan Frank at The Oregonian noted that Portland condo prices were down 30% in February from original list prices. The downtown condo market continues to struggle amid the recession, tight lending standards...

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    Friday
    26Feb2010

    South Waterfront Moody Avenue $23 Million Grant

    The money is coming from from the federal program called TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) and will be aimed at enhancing transportation connections, specifically the...

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    Friday
    26Feb2010

    Bulk of Portland Homes Sales Below $250,000 in January

    Ryan Frank, real estate reporter for The Oregonian reports that out of the 1,000 Portland Metro area home sold in January, 55 percent were priced at $250,000 and below; 92 percent were...

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    Thursday
    25Feb2010

    January 2010 RMLS Market Action Report

    Despite the fact that closed and pending sales were up significantly when comparing January 2010 to January 2009 in most of our Market Action service areas, inventory also climbed significantly compared ...

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    Thursday
    25Feb2010

    March 2010 City of Portland Working Rivers Calendar

    River Renaissance events are sponsored to inform citizens about this citywide initiative to reclaim the Willamette River as Portland’s centerpiece and promote and celebrate the Willamette River as our chief...

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    Wednesday
    24Feb2010

    South Waterfront parking garage, sale of air rights Delayed

    OHSU was originally supposed to start building the garage at Block 33 in 2005 to serve its expansion from Marquam Hill into South Waterfront. The most recent deal had required the university to...

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    Monday
    22Feb2010

    Qualified Buyers Looking Up to $600,000

    I represent a married couple who are looking for a single-level condo with no stairs along Portland's (west side) waterfront. They need to sell their Neskowin beach front property first.  It's located in Sahhali Shores with breathtaking...

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    Saturday
    20Feb2010

    Featured Listing: 5922 SW Riveridge Lane

    Priced aggressively at $250,000 (other units have sold in the $300s) 1204 SF, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Riverwind condo is in original mint condition. Two car tandem detached garage, two storage spaces and ...

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    Thursday
    18Feb2010

    Sold: 5758 SW Riverpoint Lane

    Bankside condos and townhomes are considered among the most sought after properties along Portland's waterfront. This 1,206 SF, 1 bed, 1.1 bath + den condo closed at $330,000. It's located in the...

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    Monday
    15Feb2010

    On Tour: 5150 SW Landing Drive #102

    Offered at $150,000, 5150 SW Landing Drive #102 is priced aggressively against recent comps and other units for sale. 728 SF, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath on the ground level, this recently painted and staged waterfront...

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    Friday
    12Feb2010

    The Waterfront is Home to Portland Saturday Market

    And now there’s an even better reason to visit Portland Saturday Market — it’s moved! Previously, the market was housed under the Burnside Bridge in the Old Town neighborhood. Now, the market has come out from...

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    Thursday
    11Feb2010

    Video: Bandon By The Sea

    This is an incredibly beautiful video of Bandon, Oregon. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

    "Bandon is a delightfully charming Southern Oregon coastal town located 90 miles north of the California border. Its allure of nature's beauty is undeniable even during the winter months."

    Sunday
    07Feb2010

    Portland's Japanese Garden

    Regarded as the most authentic Japanese Garden outside Japan, this beautiful 5.5-acre (2.2-hectare) oasis encompasses a waterfall and koi pond, a pavilion and five garden styles. Designed to take advantage of "borrowed scenery," the garden showcases the tall Douglas firs of the surrounding Washington Park and provides views of downtown Portland, the Willamette River, and the nearby mountains. Within the garden's core, visitors will discover winding pathways, bridges, lanterns and raked stone areas. Celebrating 40 years of beauty and harmony, the garden's elements are designed to inspire meditation, reflection and calm. Daily tours offered. Admission charged.

    611 S.W. Kingston Avenue in WashingtonPark JapaneseGarden.com

    Saturday
    06Feb2010

    Portland, Oregon: You're Gonna Love It Here!

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    Friday
    05Feb2010

    Bankside Condo: 5810 SW Riverpoint Lane

    NEW PRICE Offered at $800,000. 1660 SF, 1 bedroom + loft, 2.1BA.

    Combine the uptown art-scene with the peace and tranquility of the Willamette River and you have perfection. That describes this John's Landing waterfront townhome-style condo to a tee. Interior designer-owner did not miss a beat in this studs-out remodel. Similar units in complex have sold for $1.2MM before remodeling. Come relax and enjoy your private outdoor spaces.

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    Friday
    05Feb2010

    Featured Listing: 5952 SW Riveridge Lane

    You're right at home in this single-level waterfront condo nestled in the heart of John's Landing in sought after Riverwind. This riverfront home features two bedrooms, two full baths and a single car, detached garage. The master suite comes with a beautifully tiled walk-in shower. The entry and kitchen feature hardwood floors. The views are both breathtaking and serene.

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    Friday
    05Feb2010

    In Focus: Portland's South Waterfront District

    The South Waterfront is a high-rise district under construction on former brownfield industrial land in the South Portland neighborhood south of downtown Portland, Oregon, U.S. It is one of the largest urban Mirabella Tower, will be the district's first senior living community redevelopment projects in the United States. It is connected to downtown Portland by an extension of the Portland Streetcar, and to the Oregon Health and Sciences University campus atop Marquam Hill by the Portland Aerial Tram, as well as roads to Interstate 5 and Oregon Route 43.

    The South Waterfront is part of the Portland Development Commission's North Macadam Urban Renewal District. The first phase of the South Waterfront is the $1.9 billion "River Blocks" development. Construction began in early 2004. The full build-out of the district envisions many residential (primarily condominiums) and medical research towers ranging in height from 6 stories to 35+ stories.

    As of August 2009, seven towers have been completed in the district: the 16-story OHSU Center for Health & Healing, the twin condominium Meriwether Towers at 21 and 24 stories, the 31-story John Ross Tower condominium, the 22-story Atwater Place condominium tower, the 31-story apartments The Ardea plus a 5 story car building, and Riva on the Park, a 22-story apartment building.

    In addition, two buildings are currently under construction. One of these buildings, the 30-story Mirabella Tower, will be the district's first senior living community with completion expected in early 2010. The other building under construction is the five floor Matisse buildings, rentals that are expected to be finished in early 2010. The Matisse buildings will comprise the first income-restricted complex in the district. A linear park running along the west bank of the Willamette River is proposed. The district currently has its own park between the Riva on the Park and OHSU;this park is currently under construction with completion in October 2009. Also proposed is the Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge to connect the South Waterfront District with Lair Hill over I-5, and the Caruthers Bridge, which would carry only pedestrians, bicyclists and public transit vehicles.

    The district currently has 2 restaurants (Le Hana & Bambuza), a small market (Urbana Market), an Umpqua Bank and a handful of retail and service businesses.

    Click the graphic below to search Portland's waterfront condo inventory, or use the navigation links to the left to search on individual waterfront communities.

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