Market Activity ~ March 25-31, 2013

Last week we saw 5 New properties entering the market, 19 go to Pending status, and 21 Selling in Lake Oswego.

Here are further details regarding last week’s Market Activity:

NEW SALES (Mar 25-31, 2013):

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
22 OSWEGO SMT $109,900 1 1 764 CONDO
3906 CARMAN DR $176,300 3 2.1 1354 CONDO
5053 FOOTHILLS DR # H $200,000 3 2 1252 CONDO
32 WESTRIDGE DR $579,900 4 2.2 3653 DETACHD
5320 CHILDS RD $989,500 5 3 3700 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (Mar 25-31, 2013)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
100 KERR PKWY #26 $69,900 1 1 617 CONDO 32
56 SW GREENRIDGE CT $259,000 3 2.1 1996 CONDO 47
1287 BOCA RATAN DR $275,000 3 2 1611 CONDO 63
1118 OAK ST $275,000 3 1.1 1320 DETACHD 23
12439 ORCHARD HILL RD $345,000 3 2 1513 DETACHD 2
5910 SHAKESPEARE ST $355,000 4 2.1 1663 DETACHD 253
14423 ORCHARD SPRINGS RD $379,900 3 2.5 1710 DETACHD 4
23 DA VINCI ST $396,000 3 2.1 2024 DETACHD 2
15495 TANAGER DR $410,000 4 2.1 2255 DETACHD 140
18895 INDIAN SPRINGS RD $439,000 5 3 2860 DETACHD 20
4986 MULHOLLAND DR $469,900 3 2.1 2503 DETACHD 3
17560 WESTVIEW DR $469,900 3 2.1 2561 DETACHD 0
17125 WARREN CT $489,900 4 2.1 2705 DETACHD 5
4572 UPPER DR $492,488 2 2 1454 DETACHD 12
1492 GLENMORRIE DR $545,000 3 4 4096 DETACHD 174
3300 RIVER WOODS PL $759,000 3 3 3642 DETACHD 2
4311 HAVEN ST $875,000 5 4 3816 DETACHD 16
329 10TH ST $894,000 4 2.1 3647 DETACHD 175
511 6TH ST $998,000 5 3.1 4052 DETACHD 151

SOLD (Mar 25-31, 2013)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
4 TOUCHSTONE $115,800 $115,800 3 2.1 1351 ATTACHD 226
4394 THUNDER VISTA LN #4394 $170,000 $173,000 2 2.1 1980 CONDO 253
885 MCVEY AVE $219,900 $200,000 3 1 1292 DETACHD 45
2367 GLENMORRIE DR $275,000 $252,500 2 2 2132 DETACHD 273
15721 BOONES WAY $329,000 $322,000 3 2 1920 DETACHD 0
959 LEE ST $329,000 $329,900 3 2 2340 DETACHD 28
5324 LOWER DR $345,000 $330,000 3 2.1 2034 DETACHD 84
3269 PHYLLIS CT $339,900 $338,700 3 1.2 1711 DETACHD 4
6414 Frost ST $344,900 $339,900 3 2.1 2205 DETACHD 125
332 4th ST $399,900 $400,000 2 2.1 1731 ATTACHD 16
57 TOUCHSTONE $420,000 $420,000 4 3 2465 DETACHD 57
4909 MULHOLLAND DR $428,000 $428,000 2 2.1 2403 ATTACHD 5
13366 AUBURN CT $434,000 $433,000 3 2.1 2492 ATTACHD 82
15585 PARTRIDGE DR $449,950 $445,000 4 2.1 2604 DETACHD 274
0 SW Kenny ST $480,000 $489,000 4 3 2700 DETACHD
19592 PERCH CT $529,950 $529,950 4 2.1 2800 DETACHD 6
12926 ROGERS RD $565,000 $530,000 4 3 2776 DETACHD 13
2065 LILLI LN $695,000 $664,000 5 3.2 4112 DETACHD 116
13315 HIDDEN BAY CT $700,000 $679,138 5 2.1 3671 DETACHD 5
1255 ANDREWS RD $785,000 $770,000 6 4 4408 DETACHD 162
4033 WESTBAY RD $1,195,000 $1,115,000 4 3.1 3691 DETACHD 30

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings

News & Notes

Buyer…. Be Informed!

As Realtors, we always encourage our Buyer clients to get information “direct from the horse’s mouth”, or more accurately, to call or visit the city where one is purchasing, and talk directly to the Planning or other related department about records for the home. You can ask any number of questions and talk directly to those “in the know”. We do conduct our own research, and do get involved and assist, but I still believe the best practice is for the Buyer to get their information “direct”. That way there’s no translating involved, and nothing that gets left “un-asked” that a client might wish they had asked their Realtor to find out later on. The people at the City are really nice folks, and are there to help. If you’re looking for a home in Lake Oswego, give them a call or pay them a visit! Here’s the link: City of Lake Oswego/Planning.
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Similarly, the Internet is a fantastic source for much of the information you want to find out regarding a home’s background, development potential, easements, past permits, lot lines, etc etc etc. There is a site called Portland Maps that can be accessed for information on Lake Oswego properties as well. This link is easy to use. Just type in the address, and voila, the aforementioned, along with demographics, crime statistics, and more is at your fingertips. Here’s the link to Portland Maps.

Market Activity March 18-24, 2013

It was a busy week in real estate in Lake Oswego last week. We had 9 new listings, 27 pending sales, and 14 closed sales. The buyers are out there!

Here are further details regarding last week’s Market Activity:

NEW SALES (Mar 18-24, 2013):

Address Type Price BR Bths SF
4 Touchstone Condo $115,000 2 2 984
5213 Rosewood St Detached $389,900 3 2.5 1934
580 2nd St Condo $397,500 2 1.5+.5 1464
15495 Tanager Dr Detached $410,000 4 2.5 2255
16168 Lake Forest Blvd Detached $449,900 4 3 2276
17125 Warren Ct Detached $489,900 4 2.5 2705
557 2nd St #205 Condo $680,000 2 2.5 1833
3480 Upper Dr Detached $749,000 3 2.5 2571
4190 Chad Dr Detached $749,500 4 3.5 3756
14393 Amberwood Circle Detached $820,000 5 3.5 3692

PENDING SALES (Mar 18-24, 2013)

Address Type Price BR Baths SF DOM
4620 Lower Dr Condo $75,000 2 1.5 1160 107
208 Ridgeway Rd Condo $135,500 1 1 778 13
12632 Boones Ferry Rd Detached $204,000 2 2 1652 13
5020 Lakeview Blvd Detached $239,900 3 2 1192 1
16232 Bonaire Ave Detached $279,900 4 2.5 1792 17
4610 Lamont Way Detached $330,000 3 2 1750 10
18959 Kristi Way Detached $350,000 3 2 1778 33
2550 Greentree Rd Detached $359,900 4 3 2852 160
2593 Greentree Rd Detached $359,900 4 3 2215 7
1621 Larch St Detached $375,000 3 2.5 3040 138
1288 Rockinghorse Ln Detached $382,500 3 2 1742 111
4471 Chapman Way Detached $395,000 3 3 1989 1
4917 Mulholland Dr Attached $420,000 2 2.5 2403 58
2010 Greentree Rd Detached $420,000 4 2.5 2330 4
5099 Galen St Detached $429,500 4 2.5 2246 3
14520 Rainbow Dr Detached $429,900 4 2 2405 5
14336 Camden Ln Detached $432,500 4 2.5 2398 2
323 3rd St Attached $469,900 3 3.5 1959 205
686 Sunnyhill Dr Detached $499,900 4 2.5 2392 64
5450 Bay Creek Dr Detached $525,000 4 2.5 2386 5
940 Upper Devon Ln Detached $549,900 4 3 4464 295
2491 Overlook Dr Detached $579,990 4 3 3250 173
13282 Boones Ferry Rd Detached $585,000 4 2.5 3267 262
5554 Luce Ln Detached $589,900 5 3 3234 27
4036 Melissa Dr Detached $592,000 4 3.5 3118 17
17937 Kelok Rd Detached $675,000 5 2 2466 21
2960 Wembley Park Rd Detached $695,000 4 2.5 2000 252

SOLD (Mar 18-24, 2013)

Address Type List Price Closed Price Sq Ft CDOM
26 Crestfield Ct Condo $84,900 $89,100 989 11
44 Eagle Crest Dr #18 Condo $128,000 $128,000 1085 43
222 Cervantes D Condo $182,963 $181,000 1464 13
1028 Spruce St Detached $215,000 $230,100 1,140 42
466 5th St #14 Condo $299,900 $269,000 1092 175
1041 Hemlock St Detached $319,000 $293,000 2623 170
1449 Greentree Circle Detached $345,000 $295,000 1696 139
762 Maple St Detached $479,000 $449,000 2417 28
17802 Treetop Ln Detached $595,000 $514,000 3655 370
2770 Wembley Park Rd Detached $615,000 $588,000 3375 122
5028 Woodcrest Ln Lt14 Detached $608,000 $608,000 3063 218
17980 Meadowlark Ln Detached $645,000 $630,000 3252 1
15150 Glen Eagles Ct Detached $799,000 $759,900 2839 22
18785 Westview Dr Detached $1,795,000 $1,400,000 5508 274

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings

Market Activity ~ Feb. 6-12, 2012

Lots of good activity in Lake Oswego this past week!!
See below for further details:

NEW SALES (Feb 6-12, 2012,, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
360 CERVANTES CIR $98,500 2 1 832 CONDO
3834 BOTTICELLI ST $129,900 2 2 1055 ATTACHD
5058 FOOTHILLS DR A $190,000 2 2 1252 CONDO
4890 INDIAN CREEK CT $250,000 3 2 2064 DETACHD
5060 FOOTHILLS DR E $279,900 2 2 1252 CONDO
668 MCVEY AVE $315,000 3 1.1 992 CONDO
1872 KILKENNY DR $379,900 5 3 2748 DETACHD
12770 SIERRA VISTA DR $392,900 4 2.1 2592 DETACHD
21 CONDOLEA DR $399,900 3 2.1 2198 CONDO
486 LIVINGOOD LN $459,000 4 3.1 3115 DETACHD
17859 HILLSIDE WAY $502,999 5 3 3926 DETACHD
17802 MARYLCREEK DR $509,000 4 4 3735 DETACHD
5975 NEWCASTLE DR $539,000 3 2.1 3339 DETACHD
17802 TREETOP LN $599,000 4 3.1 4110 DETACHD
1708 OAK ST $638,000 4 2.1 3444 DETACHD
2351 PALISADES CREST DR $699,900 5 2.1 4037 DETACHD
96 GARIBALDI ST $795,000 3 3.1 4819 DETACHD
14066 Edenberry DR $795,000 5 3.1 3835 DETACHD
2311 OSWEGO GLEN CT $839,000 4 4 4529 DETACHD
18493 RAY RIDGE DR $993,500 4 3.3 4283 DETACHD
19395 HILLTOP RD $1,095,000 4 3.2 4911 DETACHD
1644 LESLIE LN $1,350,000 4 3.2 4982 DETACHD
758 SOUTHVIEW RD $3,795,000 5 5.1 5179 DETACHD
1024 NORTHSHORE RD $4,695,000 5 5.1 7000 DETACHD

PENDING (Feb 6-12, 2012, 2011) 

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Prop Type Total SF CDOM
1400 BONNIEBRAE DR $150,000 2 1 ATTACHD 864 36
58 GREENRIDGE CT $164,900 3 2.2 ATTACHD 1996 51
19158 LONGFELLOW AVE $199,000 3 1.1 DETACHD 1232 2
17683 NICOLE LN $219,000 3 2 DETACHD 1200 67
6380 WASHINGTON CT $232,500 3 2 DETACHD 1720 91
5311 TUALATA CT $249,000 3 1.1 DETACHD 1387 293
2025 WEMBLEY PARK RD $299,000 4 2.1 DETACHD 2304 9
14 NORTHVIEW CT $379,000 4 3.1 ATTACHD 3279 264
13854 PROVINCIAL HILL DR $399,900 4 2.1 DETACHD 2726 240
6 CHURCHILL DOWNS $399,900 5 3.1 DETACHD 2922 1
16884 SUMMER PL $419,900 4 2.1 DETACHD 2782 296
13880 KNAUS RD $475,000 4 3.1 DETACHD 3532 131
72 CONDOLEA WAY $495,000 3 2.1 CONDO 2958 18
4730 AVERY LN $499,000 4 2.1 DETACHD 2666 3
2469 MARYLHAVEN PL $500,000 4 3.2 DETACHD 5582 5
17900 GREENBLUFF DR $775,000 4 3.1 DETACHD 4210 211
17951 MEADOWLARK LN $799,900 4 3.2 DETACHD 5065 17
17434 LAKE HAVEN DR $1,595,000 4 2.1 DETACHD 3976 8

SOLD (Feb 6-12, 2012, 2011)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Prop Type Total SF CDOM
210 S STATE ST $174,900 $147,000 2 1 CONDO 1495 86
15 CONDOLEA DR $275,000 $197,550 3 3 CONDO 2388 193
16695 GLENWOOD CT $469,900 $317,000 4 3 DETACHD 3060 176
1877 WOODLAND TER $399,000 $399,000 4 2 DETACHD 2776 4
18116 PIONEER CT $549,000 $549,000 5 3 DETACHD 3500 3
23 HILLSHIRE DR $679,000 $570,000 4 4 DETACHD 3916 194
17110 LOWENBERG TER $689,000 $629,000 4 2.1 DETACHD 2732 1078
18308 MEADOWLARK LN $1,425,000 $1,320,000 4 3.3 DETACHD 6853 171

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings

News & Notes

What’s Happening in Lake Oswego? ~

* Really Local Weather –   Three new weather stations installed at City Hall, the Golf Course and Westlake Fire Station are now recording temperature, wind speed & direction, relative humidity, dew point, soil moisture, soil temperature, precipitation and Evapo-transpiration.   CLICK HERE to access current local weather info.

* Portland International Film Festival in Lake Oswego – Feb. 10-16~  The Bank of Lake Oswego and The City of Lake Oswego are sponsors of the festival, and 16 films will be shown in Lake Oswego.  The festival showcases more than a hundred films around the world.  To see showtimes, location & purchase tickets CLICK HERE.

*Virtual Summit – To see the information presented at the Feb 2nd summit, and to add your own thoughts on “inspiring spaces & places”, and “Complete Neighborhoods & Housing”  CLICK HERE  .  The deadline for submitting comments is Feb 12th.

* Lake Oswego Rides Mink River – Feb 18th  ~  Join Mayor Hoffman for a themed bike ride that visits some of the city’s public work sites and runs along the river winding through Sister of the Holy Names & to the Art Spot. Gather at 9:45 for a 10:00AM bike ride at Millennium Plaza Park.  The ride is 10 miles, and registration is completed by calling 503 675 3730.

Market Activity ~ Jan 30 – Feb 5, 2012

There were 19 New properties entering the market, 13 in Pending status, and 5 marked as Sold during the last week according to RMLS.
See below for further details:

NEW (Jan 30 – Feb 5, 2012)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
204 RIDGEWAY RD $99,500 1 1 778 CONDO
76 OSWEGO SMT $119,900 2 2 1212 CONDO
4 TOUCHSTONE #69 $159,900 3 2.1 1351 CONDO
23 BLOCH TER $195,000 2 2 1394 ATTACHD
65 KINGSGATE RD $259,000 3 2 1237 ATTACHD
5958 KENNYCROFT WAY $298,950 3 2.1 1450 DETACHD
2025 WEMBLEY PARK RD $299,000 4 2.1 2304 DETACHD
1033 Yates $459,900 4 3.1 2889 DETACHD
5947 MEADOWCREEK CT $499,900 4 2.1 2485 DETACHD
3660 LAKE GROVE AVE $550,000 4 2.1 2400 DETACHD
4081 PFEIFER CT $580,000 5 3.1 4070 DETACHD
13226 ROGERS RD $599,000 4 2.1 3691 DETACHD
1700 MAPLE ST $629,900 3 2.1 3098 DETACHD
2530 PALISADES CREST DR $639,000 4 2.1 2854 DETACHD
15468 BOONES WAY $724,900 4 2.1 2425 ATTACHD
2358 SUMMIT DR $739,000 3 2.1 2995 DETACHD
4033 WESTBAY RD $1,295,000 4 3.1 3691 DETACHD
17434 LAKE HAVEN DR $1,595,000 4 2.1 3976 DETACHD
199 FURNACE ST Upper $2,590,000 3 3.1 5772 CONDO


PENDING (Jan 30 – Feb 5, 2012
)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
247 CERVANTES $120,600 2 2 1384 CONDO 114
12844 SW BOONES FERRY RD $175,000 2 2.1 1152 ATTACHD 15
908 LAKE FRONT RD $199,900 2 1 1398 DETACHD 62
18609 KRISTI WAY $208,500 4 1 1400 DETACHD 33
7 BRITTEN CT $235,000 4 2 2046 ATTACHD 314
1716 ASPEN CT $239,900 3 2 1528 DETACHD 202
16989 TUALATIN ST $247,000 3 2.1 1491 DETACHD 233
186 D AVE $299,900 3 2.1 1636 ATTACHD 102
10 HILLSHIRE DR $384,900 4 3 3152 DETACHD 12
537 2ND ST $459,900 2 2 1292 CONDO 3
4079 COLTSFOOT LN $486,799 4 4 3308 DETACHD 791
4370 LAKEVIEW BLVD $600,000 3 2 1305 DETACHD 1
16827 Scott CT $769,000 4 3.1 3952 DETACHD 256


SOLD (Jan 30 – Feb 5, 2012
)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
5786 WASHINGTON CT $194,400 $147,000 3 2 1876 DETACHD 95
5220 FIRWOOD RD $134,900 $215,000 3 2 1300 DETACHD 18
15085 GLEN EAGLES PL $404,900 $395,000 3 3 2996 DETACHD 715
533 2ND ST $415,000 $403,950 2 2 1274 CONDO 42
16491 CHAPIN WAY $799,000 $717,500 4 3 3648 DETACHD 248

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings

Today’s Open Houses

There are 12 houses being held open today. I’ve also got to comment that the past few days have been glorious with crisp, clear, sunny weather. Today is going to be that again. So get out there and enjoy it!

16212 Lake Forest Blvd, detached, $229,900, 3 BR, 2 Bths, Open 1 to 3

1700 Bonniebrae Dr, a condo, $259,000, 3 BR, 3 Bths, Open 12 to 2

668 McVey #57, a condo, $299,000, 3 BR, 1.5 Bths, Open 12 to 2

4700 Lower Dr, detached, $369,900, 3 BR, 2.5 Bths, Open 1 to 3

5542 Dunmire Dr, detached, $529,900, 4 BR, 2.5 Bths, Open 11 to 4

5515 Dunmire Dr, detached, $536,900, 4 BR, 3 Bths, Open 11 to 4

5595 Luce Ln, detached, $579,900, 5 BR, 3 Bths, Open 11 to 4

15633 Fieldstone Dr, detached, $618,950, 4 BR, 2.5 Bths, Open 12 to 2

5533 Fieldstone Ct, detached, $628,950, 4 BR, 2.5 Bths, Open 12 to 2

18231 Siena Dr., detached, $994,000, 4 BR, 3.5 Bths, Open 12 to 2

18132 Siena Dr, detached, $1,125,000, 4 BR, 3.5 Bths, Open 12 to 2

18202 Bella Terra Dr, detached, $1,145,000, 4 BR, 3.5 Bths, Open 12 to 2

This is Earthquake Country

Earthquake fault
Cascadia Subduction Zone
While not as famous as our neighbor to the South, Oregon is very much earthquake country.

Some background
When recently visiting LO City Hall, I found a wealth of interesting information on a variety of topics, one of which is a handy little magazine called “Living on Shaky Ground“. It’s published by Oregon Emergency Management and is available for free.

We happen to live right on top of the Cascadia Subduction Zone. This zone has a history of 8.0 and 9.0 (we are talking HUGE earthquakes) that goes back 10,000 years with these big quakes happening on average every 250 years. It’s now been 312 years since the last big quake. So it’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when.

So, what can you do? In particular, when it comes to your home and buying a house.

When buying a home inspect, inspect, inspect

A good home inspector will look at the house from a perspective of its structural soundness. If the inspector has concerns, he or she should recommend further inspection be done by a seismic engineer.

I was recently involved in the potential sale of a home that was partially built on stilts with a very sloped lot. I was representing the buyer. Our home inspector determined that the substructure of the stilts provided for East and West support (or shaking) but not for North and South. Basically the Nouthern stilts all sat on the same retaining wall with no lateral bracing. In an earthquake, any shaking from the North to the South would cause that retaining wall to fall over and, yep, the house would go down the hill. Needless to say, my buyer chose to end that transaction and ended up purchasing an entirely different home.

If a more in-depth inspection is required by a seismic engineer, expect to spend about $250 for a sight visit. At this visit you will be able to walk the property and get a naration of what the engineer thinks. If you want to proceed and you want specific observation put into writing, that would include corrective measures to create a secur home, expect to spend several thousand dollars.

Consider getting earthquake insurance

There are limitations to what homes can qualify for earthquake insurance. Most insurance companies will not issue it to older homes. But if your home was built in the last 50 or so years, it may be eligible. And if it is, it is not that expensive to add as a rider to your home owner’s policy. Look into it.

Consider getting your home retrofitted

Newer homes are built to modern codes and standards that do take earthquakes into consideration. So newer homes are going to be more seismicly sound. However, older homes can be retro-fitted. Strapping the house to the foundation, installing cripple walls in the crawlspace, bolting the mudsills to the foundations: these are just a few of the possible corrective measures to make an older home more seismicly worthy.

Some thoughts

In 1993, Oregon had 3 strong earthquakes. I was awoken from sleep by the “Springbreak Quake”, a 5.6 magnitude quake centered about 25 miles South of Lake Oswego in Scotts Mills. That same year Klamath Falls in Southern Oregon had 5.9 and 6.0 earthquakes. Being awoken from sleep by an earthquake makes you feel like you have been through something quite extraordinary. I can not even imagine the shock and destruction of experiencing an 8.0 or 9.0 quake.

Preparedness is the key. Do some research, think about preparing your family and your home for living through an earthquake.

I have recently read quite a bit that the way to react to an earthquake is to get into what is called “The Triangle of Life”. This involves laying against furniture or large objects so that your body is contained in the triangle created between the top of the object and the floor. According to the Oregon Emergency Management Office this is NOT the best response. They recommend DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON. Get underneath a sturdy object, on your knees and crouching on the floor, tuck your head between your arms, and hold onto the object that is protecting you. Almost all scientific, government, and relief organizations, including the Red Cross, are now recommending this method.

Let’s hope it doesn’t happen. Proper Prior Planning being one of my favority policies, do take earthquakes seriously. For a copy of “Living on Shaky Ground”, click here.

As always, thanks for reading.
Dianne

Open Houses ~ January 23, 2011

There are 28 beautiful homes being held Open Sunday in Lake Oswego according to RMLS.

Enjoy!

Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Style Open
86 KINGSGATE RD C-102 $139,500 2 2 924 CONDO 2-4PM
5055 FOOTHILLS DR C $239,000 2 2 1252 CONDO 1-4PM
18148 BELMORE AVE $245,000 3 1 1008 DETACHD 2-3PM
5530 BONITA RD $279,999 3 1.1 1200 DETACHD 1-3PM
53 ORIOLE LN $280,000 3 2.1 2072 DETACHD 12-3PM
7 BLOCH TER $285,000 3 2.1 2062 TWNHSE 2-4PM
15245 BOONES WAY $289,900 3 2.1 1600 TWNHSE 1-2:30PM
446 5TH ST $295,000 2 1.1 1092 TWNHSE 1-3PM
18231 TERRY AVE $325,000 3 2 1764 DETACHD 1-3:30PM
16990 LOWER MEADOWS DR $340,000 3 2.1 2000 DETACHD 1-3PM
1830 CLOVERLEAF RD $373,000 5 2 1795 DETACHD 1:30-3:30PM
4500 GALEWOOD ST $420,000 3 3 2408 DETACHD 1-4PM
18700 WOOD DUCK WAY $429,900 4 2 2158 DETACHD 2:30-4:30PM
762 MAPLE ST $449,000 3 2.1 2417 DETACHD 12-3PM
19319 SW DOGWOOD CT $499,900 4 2.1 3105 DETACHD 12-4PM
19263 MEGLY CT $549,900 5 3 3213 DETACHD 12-4PM
19245 SW MEGLY CT $559,900 5 3 3490 DETACHD 12-4PM
14361 SHERBROOK PL $569,000 3 2.1 2100 DETACHD 1-3PM
13615 KNAUS RD $625,000 2 2 1755 DETACHD 1-3PM
2469 MARYLHAVEN PL $649,000 4 3.2 5582 DETACHD 12-3PM
17884 KELOK RD $695,000 5 3.1 4124 DETACHD 1:30-3:30PM
17896 KELOK RD $695,000 6 5.1 4323 DETACHD 1:30-3:30PM
5320 SOUTHWOOD DR $748,000 4 3 3646 DETACHD 3-5PM
1809 HEADLEE LN $850,000 3 2.1 3836 DETACHD 1-3PM
533 Weidman CT $924,900 4 3.1 4108 DETACHD 2-4PM
3136 DOUGLAS CIR $968,950 4 3.1 4132 DETACHD 1-4PM
17010 Chapin WAY $1,099,900 4 3.1 4032 DETACHD 2-4PM
3515 UPPER DR $1,150,000 4 3.1 4061 DETACHD 1-3PM