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Montavilla Neighborhood, Habitat for Humanity ReStores and Pistils Nursery
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July 2022
 
Hi,

Our focus this month is to help make your home safer! You’ll want to check out the important information we have on this topic, including an article from the CDC on Carbon Monoxide poisoning, which is entirely preventable. We also have several new Home Happy Hour videos, including "As-Is" properties, asbestos, and measures you can take to ensure your home is safe.

Our July business highlights include two great local businesses that help strengthen and sustain our community, Habitat for Humanity Restores and Pistils Nursery.

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are independently owned reuse stores that
accept donations and sell diverse, high-quality merchandise to the public (i.e., Home goods and appliances).

Pistils Nursery is one of our favorite local businesses, and you still have time to take advantage of their 20% discount on one regular-priced item, which is good until July 31st. We hope you love their wide variety of plants and gardening accessories as much as we do!

Have a wonderful summer, and as always, reach out to us with all your real estate needs,

PARIS GROUP REALTY, LLC
 
Home Happy Hour
From Portland with Love
Montavilla Neighborhood

Montavilla, formerly named Mount Tabor Villa Addition, got its name from the abbreviation used on signs for the streetcar stop–Mt. Ta. Villa–which evolved to Montavilla, the name we use today. Montavilla was originally a small farming community in the late 1800's and became an appealing and accessible east Portland residential neighborhood once the Morrison Bridge was built in 1887.

Today, Montavilla is an eclectic mix of vintage shops, services, restaurants, bars, and taverns. There are several long-standing businesses in the area, such as Flying Pie Pizzeria, which opened up 35 years ago, and Bipartisan Café, a neighborhood mainstay for coffee and pie since 2004.

If you’re searching for a classic, old-style Portland neighborhood with tree-lined streets and historic homes in styles such as foursquare, Tudor, or Colonial, just let me know. I'll take you on a tour of this charming locale -- and other neighborhoods --- to find the next home or investment property of your dreams!

Learn all about Montavilla neigbhorhood

This Month's Feature
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention

CO poisoning is entirely preventable. Protect yourself and your family by learning the symptoms of CO poisoning and how you can prevent it.

When winter temperatures plummet and home heating systems run for hours the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning increases.

Every year, at least 430 people die in the U.S. from accidental CO poisoning. Approximately 50,000 people in the U.S. visit the emergency department each year due to accidental CO poisoning. There are steps you can take to help protect yourself and your household from CO poisoning.

CO is found in fumes produced by furnaces, kerosene heaters, vehicles "warmed up" in garages, stoves, lanterns, and gas ranges, portable generators, or by burning charcoal and wood. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces. People and animals in these spaces can be poisoned and can die from breathing CO.

How to Recognize CO Poisoning

The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, na
usea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. People who are sleeping or who have been drinking alcohol can die from CO poisoning before ever having symptoms.

CO Poisoning Prevention Tips


  • Check or change the batteries in your CO detector every six months. If you don’t have a battery-powered or battery back-up CO detector, buy one soon.
  • Have your heating system, water heater and any other gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year.
  • Keep vents and flues free of debris. Debris can block ventilation lines.
  • Never leave the motor running in a vehicle parked in an enclosed or partially enclosed space, such as a garage.
  • Never run a motor vehicle, generator, pressure washer, or any gasoline-powered engine less than 20 feet from an open window, door, or vent where exhaust can vent into an enclosed area.
  • Never use a charcoal grill, hibachi, lantern, or portable camping stove inside a home, tent, or camper.
  • Never run a generator, pressure washer, or any gasoline-powered engine inside a basement, garage, or other enclosed structure, even if the doors or windows are open.
  • If you suspect CO poisoning, call 911 or a health care professional right away.

CO poisoning is entirely preventable. You can protect yourself and your family by learning the symptoms of CO poisoning and how to prevent it.

For more information, please visit the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning website.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Dear Claire: What Do I Do if My House has Lead-Based Paint?

If you purchased a house or investment property that was built before 1978, it is highly likely to have lead-based paint. Check out the Dear Claire video above to learn Claire's advice about lead-based paint in older homes, and the important information you need to know to help keep your family and home safe.

You can catch our Dear Claire series on Instagram Live every Tuesday at 2 p.m. PT!
Non-Profit Corner
Habitat for Humanity ReStores

Habitat for Humanity is one of our favorite non-profits for building homes, communites, and hope, however, did you know the impact you can have on your local neighborhood through a Habitat for Humanity ReStore?

Habitat ReStores are independently owned reuse stores operated by local Habitat for Humanity organizations. ReStores accept donations and sell a constantly changing inventory of diverse, high-quality merchandise to the public at a fraction of the retail price, while diverting reusable household items and building materials from area landfills.

Sales of donated items help Habitat for Humanity partner with local families to build, rehabilitate and repair safe and affordable homes in your community and around the world — a good deal for you, your community and the environment. Together, we can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build a better future while creating stronger neighborhoods.
How To Help Your Local Community

Explore the ways you can help your local community through Habitat for Humanity Restores:

Donate Goods to a Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Business Highlight
Pistils Nursery

There's Still Time! Get a 20% Discount at Pistils Nursery!

Pistils Nursery, a small, woman-owned nursery in the Portland Metro area, is well-known for carrying unusual houseplants, pottery, handmade plant displays, and urban farm supplies. They are a local neighborhood favorite and we love perusing their unique offerings and stunning array of plants!

You still have time to take advantage of Pistils' 20% discount off any one regular priced item,* which is available
to all Paris Group Realty, LLC newsletter recipients. You can shop at either location too -- on N. Mississippi Ave. or NW Raleigh St.! This discount is good until July 31, 2022.

To redeem your 20% discount, present a copy of the June or July 2022 Paris Group Realty, LLC monthly newsletter page (or photo of it) during checkout. No code is needed.

*NOTE: Certain rare plants may not apply for this discount. Please see a Pistils staff member for details.

Contact Information:

Flagship Store: 3811 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227
NW Portland: 2139 NW Raleigh St #108, Portland, OR 97210
Tel: (503) 288-4889
Website: pistilsnursery.com

Make sure to check out our video, Five Great Indoor Houseplants, filmed at Pistils' N. Mississippi Ave. flagship location!

Claire Paris | Five Star Real Estate 2022 Award Winner
We’re thrilled to congratulate Paris Group Realty, LLC owner and principal broker, Claire Paris, for being a real estate market leader and receiving the Five Star Professional award for the 10th year, as seen in the recent issue of Portland Monthly.
  
See Claire's Five Star Professional Magazine Profile E-reprint >



Let's Connect
Considering Buying or Selling a Home This Summer?

As experts in Portland real estate, we know how challenging it can be to navigate the recent market changes for both buyers and sellers.

For all of our buyers, our agents tour 20 houses a week or more throughout the Portland Metro area and know exactly what's available. They are here to smoothly guide you through the entire home buying process.

On the flipside,  if you're considering selling your home or investment property this summer, we understand the importance of listing it at the right time based on buyer demand. We'll provide important details about comparable homes that have sold in your area, and an accurate estimate of your home's value based on its features, condition, location, and the local market. Our personalized approach and attention to detail will help get you top dollar for your hard-won investment.

Reach out to us at (503) 926-5213 or info@parisgrouprealty.com and let's get started today!


Paris Group Realty, LLC.
5214 N Maryland Ave
Portland, OR 97217
United States
503.926.5213
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