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Portland is one of the healthier cities, but we do love our healthcare.  Middle income jobs are growing in this industry more than any other, and they are predicting a 22% increase in the next 10 years. I’m glad someone will be there for my aches and pains!  http://goo.gl/nrUAdG

Ever seen a baby bird who has fallen out of a nest? What do you do?  It’s happened each year here at the office. Here are 8 tips. Good to know!  http://goo.gl/KSLg0p

Take my Portland…..please? Not sure Henny Youngman is the model, but good ‘ol PDX is in the top five FUNNY cities.   http://goo.gl/8fytjT

Listings:                        

Patty: 7615 SE 18^th Ave. 2BD/1BA/2056SF. Fixer estate. $298,500

               9614 N Clarendon. 3BD/2BA. $198,500. On market next week.

Reuben: 2909 SE Tacoma St. 3BD/3BA/1614SF. Near Duniway Elem. Next to green space. $349,900

Sue: Condo in Forest Heights. 2BD+ bonus/2BA. $259,900. On market Thursday.

Robin: SE 19^th & Reedway. 4BD/2BA/~2000SF. Finished basement. $415,000. Available May 15^th

Megan: Westmoreland home. 4BD/2.5BA/~3400SF. Cool porch, double lot on side. Do not want to sell to developers! Mid $800,000s. Available end of May.                            

Needs & Wants:
Julianna: Need in North Portland towards St. Johns. At least 2BD, two floors. ~$300,000

               Need in Beaverton/Hillsboro with big yard and at least 2BD. ~$275,000

Daniette: Need around SE Foster & 82^nd. At least 2BD and garage space. ~$200,000

Kathryn: Same as Daniette but under $200,000

               Need something fabulous/special on Crystal Springs.

               Need newer construction in Sellwood area around $650,000

Deann: Need in Gresham/outer SE 3BD/2BA. ~$200,000

Robin: Need anything in Sellwood/Westmoreland, please. 2 different buyers.

 Need house with acreage in Central Oregon. Around Bend/Sisters area; north of Sun River.

Dana: Needs anything in Eastmoreland, please!

Branch Stuff:

• American Home Shield last week paid 19 claims for $2,530.
• Community Service Day is Friday, June 20^th. Mark your calendars!
• July is CONCERTS IN THE PARK month!
• Legal Holiday – Memorial Day – May 27^th.
• Seis de Mayo Branch Meeting next week! Let’s celebrate. J

Education Opportunities

• 5-1  Qualified Mortgages  @ LO 10:30 to 11:30 ONE CE Hour
• 5-7  Apps for iPads and Paperless Transaction @ Windermere Services 9-12 or 1-4 wscoregon@windermere.com
• 5-16  Luxury RE Marketing – Premier Breakfast @ MAC http://goo.gl/VP2EwT $30
• 6-1  Portland’s ADU Tour $25 Register at: http://accessorydwellings.org http://accessorydwellings.org/adu_tour/

Transaction Master:

• Average Sales Price Chart versus 4.75% (attached)

Consistent Connections:

• Foundation Pledge to ‘Friends of the Children’ email and posters (attached)
• Agents of Change Windermere Foundation flyer (attached)
• Concerts in the Park – NOW is the time to get ready!
• American Lifestyle Magazine – would you like a 10 minute presentation? Consensus at meeting said no thanks…

Listing Specialist:

• Authorization to Exclude is b-a-c-k and LIVE on May 5^th. (attached)

Windermere Mortgage – Clayton Scott