Laurie Sonnenfeld, Portland Homes with Character

Open Sunday, 2-4. 3428 SE 9th Come see this charming bungalow and it's beautiful gardens in a sweet spot in the Brooklyn neighborhood. Chicken coop, greenhouse, and hot tub will keep you in outdoor mode much of the year…

  When this beautifully restored and revitalized home came on the market in late fall, its craftsmanship and attention to detail made it stand out even among other Queen Anne Victorian homes throughout Portland. …

If you thought you couldn't sell and get a great price, it's time to think again! We made it. Phew. Like many Portlanders, the owners of this awesome 1901 Mt. Tabor farmhouse were not able to sell their home in 2008-2…

Need a great plumber? Carpenter? General Contractor? I'm fortunate to work with many good tradespeople in Portland. These 2 companies are independent and owner-operated. I happen to think small is beautiful. Integrity,…

You do not need a giant footprint to make your mark on the world. We dispatched our media team on a quest to capture the cozy, crafty spaces of our favorite little Portland houses, which were all marketed and sold by M…

It's hard to believe, but selling your home by summer 2013 can mean starting at the beginning of the new year. Starting preparations in January helps create an easy and smooth selling experience so you can focus on the n…

The Year in Review: What a wild year it has been in Portland real estate. In popular neighborhoods, we’ve seen multiple offers and many homes selling in a week or less. So many homes sold last year that a shrinking…

The Catio. This house that was recently for sale in Portland on SE 23rd near Hawthorne's cafe district had a perfect spot for a treetop cat haven like this one. These upstairs window wells in the roof are ideal …

3622 SE 72nd Ave This listing went pending six days after I put it on the market. With exceptional photography and copywriting, all the charming aspects of this Portland bungalow were on display for viewers. The expan…