Author Archives: Laurie Thiel

Summer Concert Series

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Laurie Thiel
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A lien on your property

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Laurie Thiel
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Spring Lawn Care

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Laurie Thiel

May Lawn Care A healthy, rhizome-based lawn is a good barrier to choke out weeds and foreign grasses. For an established lawn, check with a local nursery for when and what to use to fertilize (usually about 1 pound of … Continue reading →

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May Home Maintenance Tips

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Laurie Thiel

Tips Some Hints for May Home Maintenance Check central air-conditioning units according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Replace filters in forced-air systems. Clean debris from outside condensers or heat pump units. Reset thermostats and automatic sprinkler systems. Wash windows, inside and … Continue reading →

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Market Trends are improving

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Laurie Thiel

   Sherwood Market Data 2012 Real Estate A tremendous amount of the information we receive from the media is on a national level.  Real Estate date really should be considered on the micro market level.  Sherwood, Oregon like a lot … Continue reading →

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Sherwood Short Stories… Finding Home after Tragedy

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Laurie Thiel

Laurie Zwingli moved to Sherwood, OR in 2005 after suffering the loss of her husband from Suicide.  With 3 boys in tow she left the farm life in hopes of getting the support from a community she learned about from … Continue reading →

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Babysitter box

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Laurie Thiel

  When you have a babysitter in your home you want them to feel “at home” this article has a fabulous how to create a babysitter box.   If you need a list of reliable, responsible, and respectful babysitters in … Continue reading →

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Homework for March

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Laurie Thiel

Our homes need maintenance, here are a few things to check this month  Check for cracks and penetrations in caulk around: sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, faucets, countertops, back splashes and windowsills Have your lawn mower tuned up and blades sharpened … Continue reading →

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Houses… Bigger or Smaller

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Laurie Thiel

Great post about the sizes of homes – Here is a list of all the                New homes for sale in Washington County I think this sums it up but I am seeing the … Continue reading →

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Monthly Market Report

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Laurie Thiel

This Just in – the data from our Realtor Multiple Listing Service… The year has started off on a positive note. Sales activity in the Portland metro area continued to show improvement in closed and pending sales when comparing this … Continue reading →

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