Last week your “Best Cappuccino” chasing Portland Realtor was preparing one of our new Pearl District listings (1410 NW Kearney St., Unit 910, THE EDGE LOFTS) and decided to stop by Stumptown Coffee Roasters on SW 3rd.  Okay, it isn’t in the Pearl District, but I figured any excuse to have coffee at Stumptown is worth taking.

Now on to the coffee: Awesome presentation.  The style appears to be cappuccino chiaro (white cappuccino, also known as a wet cappuccino).  The foam wasn’t nearly as creamy as Costellos.  But upon breaking thru the top layer your palette is pleasantly welcomed by a very honest and intense espresso flavor.  You feel as though you mouth is bathing in a coffee bean puree, and it feels good!  Okay, this review sounds really flowering I know.  But I think I have found a tie for Costello’s cappuccino.

Absolutely Fabulous Springwater Heights Traditional. This meticulously decorated and maintained home features beautiful hardwood flooring, large kitchen w/center island, designer interior colors, Rejuvenation lighting, desiger home fixtures, window treatments and hardware, spacious master suite w/double sinks, soaking tub & huge walk-in closet, central air, & upstairs laundry.

Meticulously Maintained Beaverton Traditional. This gorgeous home features a dramatic two story ceiling with skylights, hardwood flrs, large gourmet kitchen with granite counters, family room w/views to greenspace. Perfect home for pets or hypo-allergenic needs, no carpets. Covered patio and extra private patio area w/ Mt. Hood view. Backs to greenspace. Office & Bonus room.

Seller financing & lease option available! This stylish home, on over a 1/3 acre, has been meticulously renovated from top to bottom. Huge gourmet kitchen, w/slab granite, tile backsplash, and high-end stainless appl., opens to huge greatroom w/beautiful hardwoods, & floor-to-ceiling view windows. Spacious family room w/fireplace & wet bar, elegant bathrms w/designer fixtures,

LEASE OPTION & SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE. Striking Sherwood Remodel! Beautifully renovated one level featuring a large great room, stunning gourmet kitchen w/SS appls, modern interior colors & light fixtures, elegant tile flooring,cent.air, & light filled floorplan w/tons of windows. Master suite bath w/granite dbl sinks & tile shower, and views of Mt. Hood & Mt. St. Helens.

Fantastic Rose City restoration. This certified Earth Advantage home features period restored kitchen cabinets, granite counters, SS Appliances, modern bronze hardware & fixtures, extensive hardwood flooring, remodeled baths Marmoleum flrs. Light & bright lower level w/fireplace. New windows, electrical, sewer, plumbing, and LeafGuard gutters. Organic landscaping and garden.

Location, location, location! Fantastic Portland bungalow in the heart of the Alberta Arts District. This clean, neat and spacious home features extensive hardwoods, all new windows, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, high ceilings, period built-ins and touches, and tons of room in the light filled basement. Just yards away from Alberta St and shopping & dining.

The PORTLAND market is currently quite strongly in the Buyer’s Market zone (below 30). The 90-day Market Action Index stands at 16.  With several months of inventory available at the current sales rate, buyers should find ample choice.  The Market Action Index has been trending lower for several weeks while prices have remained relatively stable.  If inventory continues to grow relative to demand however, it is likely that we will see downward pressure on pricing.