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Kristina N. Opsahl, Principal Broker

Portland Real Estate - For clients passionate about sustainability and the environment, I am able to leverage my GREEN, Energy S.T.A.R. and Eco Broker designations to aid you in living green in Portland.  I have committed myself to staying on the forefront of an evolving industry and sought to leverage my lifelong background in real estate and education in architecture/design to deliver a unique experience to each client that engages me.  

SPECIALIZING IN LIVING GREEN
EcoBroker | GREEN | GRI | Energy S.T.A.R.
What's Your Ecological Footprint? Question
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In terms of cost, water & sewer are frequently the second highest household utility expenses after energy. Which residential fixture uses the most water in a day?
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Recycling is a key component of modern waste reduction. For a recycling program to work, having a large, stable supply of recyclable material is crucial. Three legislative options have been used to create such a supply: mandatory recycling collection, container deposit legislation, and refuse bans.

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The current leading technology for producing hydrogen in large quantities is steam reforming of methane gas (CH4). In the current hydrocarbon economy, transportation is fueled primarily by petroleum. Burning of hydrocarbon fuels emits carbon dioxide and other pollutants. The supply of economically usable hydrocarbon resources in the world is limited, and the demand for hydrocarbon fuels is increasing, particularly in China, India and other developing countries.

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Wind energy, as an alternative to fossil fuels, is plentiful, renewable, widely distributed & clean. Wind turbines in locations with constantly high wind speeds bring best return on investment. With a wind resource assessment it is possible to estimate the amount of energy the wind turbine will produce. A quantitative measure of the wind energy available at any location is called the Wind Power Density.

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Portland Real Estate Market

Portland Real Estate

Search for Portland real estate on the Property Search page for thousands of homes for sale. View photos, property details, and virtual tours.  RMLS™ provides a comprehensive searchable database for Real Estate in Portland and the surrounding area. The database covers the entire Portland Metro Area including: The Pearl District,  Downtown Properties,  Portland Condos,  Southwest Portland,  Northwest Portland, Southest Portland,  Northeast Portland, North Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Hillsboro and Tigard. Find your next Portland Oregon home at Live Green In Portland. 

June Highlights
Closed sales enjoyed a solid month this June in the Portland metro area! The 2,617 closings showed a 4.2% increase over the 2,511 closings from last June. In fact, this was the strongest June for closed sales in the region since 2007 when there were 2,731! Pending sales, at 2,965, rose 5.7% compared to last June’s 2,804, but fell slightly (-0.8%) compared to the 2,989 offers accepted just last month. New listings (4,078) were 8.7% stronger than June 2013 (3,751) but fell 2.7% from May’s 4,192. There are currently 7,250 active residential listings in the Portland metro area. Total market time fell again in June to 59 days. Inventory remained stable for the third consecutive month, and sits at 2.8
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Year to Date Summary
Portland numbers are very similar this year compared to last. New listings (20,248) are up 4.4% compared to the first half of 2013. Pending sales (14,705) and closed sales (12,518) are down 0.9% and 0.1% in the same comparison. Average and Median Sale Prices The average price the first half of the year was $328,900, up 8.7% from the same time frame in 2013 when the average was $302,700. In the same comparison, the median also rose 8.7% from $257,500 in the first half of 2013 to $280,000 in the same period of 2014.

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Portland Oregon Condos for Sale

Portland Real Estate

The three premier areas for Portland condos are: the South Waterfront, Northwest Alphabet District and The Pearl District.  The Pearl District is an area formerly occupied by warehouses and light industrial in Portland, Oregon. It is now noted for its art galleries, shops, restaurants and LEED residential towers. The area has undergone significant urban renewal since the late 1990s and now mostly consists of high-rise condominiums and warehouse-to-loft conversions.   The South Waterfront area was inspired by the towers in Vancouver B.C., This neighborhood integrates alternative transportation, parks and trails, green building practices and is located near OHSU. 

To view available Portland MLS listings go to the Property Search page for Portland, Oregon condos for sale.

Moving to Portland Oregon

Portland Real Estate

Are you moving to Portland Oregon and looking for a real estate broker?  Contact (w)here’s GREEN broker Kristina Opsahl to work with a professional that is on the forefront of an evolving industry.  She is a trusted resource for both buyers and sellers of Portland Oregon properties.  Kristina can provide you with information regarding luxury Portland homes and condos, LEED building, energy efficiency, energy saving, tax credits and the evolving Portland Real estate market. As a trade ally of Energy Trust of Oregon, she can tell you about energy-efficient features and improvements for your home.

New to Portland Oregon?  Visit the Live Green In Portland resource page for neighborhood information, Portland Public schools and Portland Market Report information.  You can also find infomation about hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shops and the monthly Fab 5 at (w)here inc.


To view available Portland MLS listings go to the Property Search page for Portland, Oregon homes for sale.