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"Sherry & Team sold our house the 1st day on the market, while the rest of the country talked about how bad the real estate market is. Thanks for focusing on what's important Sherry Francis Group." ~Harald & Mary Wilhelm
"Mike Francis & the Sherry Francis Group had my house sold in 12 hours of initial listing and we got MORE money than we were asking." ~Pete & Theresa Moseler
"The entire team at the Sherry Francis Group are dedicated professionals. They allowed me to focus on my new career on the east coast rather than sweating the details of my home sale in Portland." ~Don & Beth Smith
 
PORTLAND:
THE PERFECT TOWN?
We think so! So does Outside magazine! Its August 2005 cover story features Portland as one of 18 perfect towns for being "hip, smart and packed with adventure."
Check out Portland Monthly Magazine's 5th annual BEST OF THE CITY 2008 list!
Portland's Media Accolades:
Best Walking Town in America
(Prevention magazine)
Best Place to Live in the U.S.
(Men's Journal)
Best Cycling City in the U.S.
(Bicycling magazine)
Cleanest City in America
(Reader's Digest)
No. 8 City to Live, Work and Make Movies
(MovieMaker Magazine)
No. 10 Best Bang for the Buck
(Forbes Magazine)
How about the Best Big City? That's what Money magazine proclaimed in 2000 for Portland's "stellar location."
Ever wonder how walkable a community is? Just type your address into WALKSCORE.COM and find the nearest schools, grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, cinemas, parks, libraries, drug stores, etc. The service uses Google Maps and provides a score on a scale of 1 to 100.
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Need local community information? We've summarized much of what is important about the Portland metro area in this site for you.
As your trusted real estate partners, we will help you find the best home in the area and price range you desire. And, together we will work to sell your home for as much as the market will bear and as quickly as possible.
Buying and selling a home is one of the biggest events in your life. As top Portland Realtors, we have the experience and track record you need to accomplish your goals.
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Buying Land and New Construction >Buying Property to Build
The ideal piece of land cannot be purchased without due diligence. Say you notice a lot for sale in a suburban area that looks like a perfect place to build your dream home. Buying undeveloped land can provide an opportunity to build a house that will meet your needs, but you will need certain information before you sign on the dotted line.
Most suburban areas have zoning regulations which govern the type of structure that can be erected, the dimensions, and even the material used on the exterior. Historic preservation groups work with builders in many areas to ensure that any new construction fits in with the existing buildings. If you want to build out of the city limits, check the availability of public utility services and the cost of bringing those services to the site. Local planning and zoning boards can provide you with information about proposed development that could change your quiet country lane into a busy street.
It is a good idea to consult an architect and a zoning expert to confirm that your vision will work on the property you have selected.
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Upon completion this year, what will be the tallest residential building south of New York and east of Chicago?
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Located in Biscayne Bay, Florida, the $120 million, 51-floor luxury condominium will be called The Santa Maria. |
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