Portland Outlook
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Projected population growth for the portland metropolitan area is 8.0% by 2013 and the workforce is projected to grow by 6.9%. The increase alone from the Salem North to Vancouver is expected to exceed 2mill. That’s 50,000 more families for the Portland Metropolitan area.
Greenlight Greater Portland
Greenlight Greater Portland
Clothes Dryer Efficiency
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Proper Loading~Ensure your dryer is not overloaded. Air needs to circulate easily between the clothes in order for drying to be most effective.
Venting~Open a window when using the dryer. A closed up laudry gets very humid and that humid air just gets sucked into the dryer; decreasing its effectiveness. If your dtyer has an exhaust leading to the outside; ensure that it’s cleaned regularly.
Lint~A clogged lint filter can extend the drying time (and therefore boost energy use) by a massive 30%! Additionally, a build up of lint is a fire hazard.
Venting~Open a window when using the dryer. A closed up laudry gets very humid and that humid air just gets sucked into the dryer; decreasing its effectiveness. If your dtyer has an exhaust leading to the outside; ensure that it’s cleaned regularly.
Lint~A clogged lint filter can extend the drying time (and therefore boost energy use) by a massive 30%! Additionally, a build up of lint is a fire hazard.
Should You Buy Your Home Now?
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Now is a good time to buy before prices climb on the upswing. Now is a good time for buyers who’ve been on the “sidelines” to take a closer look at what’s available to them now in terms of financing and incentives.
If you buy a home now, you will benefit from the federal housing stimulus and the buyer’s market condition. You can get a great deal, or essentially more house for less money. Don’t miss the opportunity to take advantage of low interest rates and reasonable home prices. Next year’s housing market may present an entirely different picture. Will you be able to afford the same home next year? If sale prices rise significantly, you might be priced out of the house you really want. |
