Comments on: Cozy Cottage for Sale in Portland http://tinyhouseblog.com/tiny-house-for-sale/cozy-cottage-for-sale-in-portland/ Living Simply in Small Spaces Fri, 25 May 2012 14:11:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Karen http://tinyhouseblog.com/tiny-house-for-sale/cozy-cottage-for-sale-in-portland/comment-page-1/#comment-232992 Karen Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:25:39 +0000 http://tinyhouseblog.com/?p=11248#comment-232992 I really wish you could put out some more pictures of this house, the bedrooms, the garden and surrounding area and just in general a lot more detail.I think from what I can see of it, it is adorable and I have used it in my mind as a sample of what I would like to have in my life, although, I have, in my mind at least, redecorated it for you. I painted it, knocked out the ceilings to make it "live large" etc. I should be living in it. I really wish you could put out some more pictures of this house, the bedrooms, the garden and surrounding area and just in general a lot more detail.I think from what I can see of it, it is adorable and I have used it in my mind as a sample of what I would like to have in my life, although, I have, in my mind at least, redecorated it for you. I painted it, knocked out the ceilings to make it “live large” etc. I should be living in it.

]]> By: Karen http://tinyhouseblog.com/tiny-house-for-sale/cozy-cottage-for-sale-in-portland/comment-page-1/#comment-227472 Karen Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:46:19 +0000 http://tinyhouseblog.com/?p=11248#comment-227472 I meant to address this in my previous post as well: Another important aspect that is driving “small” square footage living is various and improved technologies. The concepts of going paperless, book readers, laptops, cell phones are more reasonable and achievable in a smaller square footage living arrangements – and it’s not like you store all that physical stuff in such a small space- like 2 or 3 different kitchen tables, dining room tables and on and on it goes. I meant to address this in my previous post as well: Another important aspect that is driving “small” square footage living is various and improved technologies. The concepts of going paperless, book readers, laptops, cell phones are more reasonable and achievable in a smaller square footage living arrangements – and it’s not like you store all that physical stuff in such a small space- like 2 or 3 different kitchen tables, dining room tables and on and on it goes.

]]> By: Karen http://tinyhouseblog.com/tiny-house-for-sale/cozy-cottage-for-sale-in-portland/comment-page-1/#comment-227471 Karen Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:40:43 +0000 http://tinyhouseblog.com/?p=11248#comment-227471 I thoroughly agree with Anne B: Quality of life is entirely determined by a person’s priorities in life. All of us have been affected in different ways by what is transpiring in our country right now. There are a lot of people, myself included, that have a different definition of what would provide Peace of Mind in my life currently and for the future. I agree that some of these questionable structures that I’ve seen on the internet can be harmful to some however; I also see that some don’t, at the present time have a choice. However, hopefully, there will come a day when all of us have learned from the housing foreclosure fiasco and can call “home” what makes us comfortable, makes us feel safe, makes us “rise” above a defeatist situation. I would love to have a house like this for a lot of different reasons. After living with a parent in what some would call a medium size home of 1600+/_ square feet, I have come to realize that “downsizing”, “streamlining” or whatever you want to call it, has a great deal of advantages. The mental attitude of “been there, done that” has a resounding effect on me. The concept of each of us having our own space, even if considered small, would be a wonderful and welcome opportunity for both of us. We have now reached a point in our lives, that downsizing the current residence that she has will actually make this residence too big for both of us. Condensing is a word that I would like to use – how many people need 2 or 3 different places to eat, and then eat out instead? I think that this is a great little place and would love to see more pictures of it and the surrounding area, although frankly, the first thing I would change is getting rid of the chicken coop and run but I’m envious of the edible yard! I thoroughly agree with Anne B: Quality of life is entirely determined by a person’s priorities in life. All of us have been affected in different ways by what is transpiring in our country right now. There are a lot of people, myself included, that have a different definition of what would provide Peace of Mind in my life currently and for the future. I agree that some of these questionable structures that I’ve seen on the internet can be harmful to some however; I also see that some don’t, at the present time have a choice. However, hopefully, there will come a day when all of us have learned from the housing foreclosure fiasco and can call “home” what makes us comfortable, makes us feel safe, makes us “rise” above a defeatist situation. I would love to have a house like this for a lot of different reasons. After living with a parent in what some would call a medium size home of 1600+/_ square feet, I have come to realize that “downsizing”, “streamlining” or whatever you want to call it, has a great deal of advantages. The mental attitude of “been there, done that” has a resounding effect on me. The concept of each of us having our own space, even if considered small, would be a wonderful and welcome opportunity for both of us. We have now reached a point in our lives, that downsizing the current residence that she has will actually make this residence too big for both of us. Condensing is a word that I would like to use – how many people need 2 or 3 different places to eat, and then eat out instead? I think that this is a great little place and would love to see more pictures of it and the surrounding area, although frankly, the first thing I would change is getting rid of the chicken coop and run but I’m envious of the edible yard!

]]> By: kenny http://tinyhouseblog.com/tiny-house-for-sale/cozy-cottage-for-sale-in-portland/comment-page-1/#comment-209001 kenny Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:53:23 +0000 http://tinyhouseblog.com/?p=11248#comment-209001 Right now, that house would be lucky to sell for 140k. There is substancial homes just 1.2 miles away in Woodstock for that much, 2 bed rooms places with more commerce to walk to and a bigger yard to create anyway you like too boot. Right now, that house would be lucky to sell for 140k. There is substancial homes just 1.2 miles away in Woodstock for that much, 2 bed rooms places with more commerce to walk to and a bigger yard to create anyway you like too boot.

]]> By: nancy http://tinyhouseblog.com/tiny-house-for-sale/cozy-cottage-for-sale-in-portland/comment-page-1/#comment-181106 nancy Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:43:03 +0000 http://tinyhouseblog.com/?p=11248#comment-181106 Way too high, even for Portland. We left there about 12 years ago, good timing. We moved to Boise, have all the above in 1,100 sq. feet. I'd like to go more rural, and smaller, with about 500 sq. ft., but not for $180,000.! Too high, and property tax is REALLY high there too... and I lived right by Mt. Tabor too, nice area, if you can afford it... Way too high, even for Portland. We left there about 12 years ago, good timing. We moved to Boise, have all the above in 1,100 sq. feet. I’d like to go more rural, and smaller, with about 500 sq. ft., but not for $180,000.! Too high, and property tax is REALLY high there too… and I lived right by Mt. Tabor too, nice area, if you can afford it…

]]> By: River http://tinyhouseblog.com/tiny-house-for-sale/cozy-cottage-for-sale-in-portland/comment-page-1/#comment-180572 River Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:31:09 +0000 http://tinyhouseblog.com/?p=11248#comment-180572 I dont think its the small size thats deterring a buyer, but rather the BIG price! I live in Portland, and although this house is cute as a button, there are others - some twice or 3x the size for $50K LESS. Even in the neighborhood its in, IMHO this price is way overboard. I dont think its the small size thats deterring a buyer, but rather the BIG price! I live in Portland, and although this house is cute as a button, there are others – some twice or 3x the size for $50K LESS. Even in the neighborhood its in, IMHO this price is way overboard.

]]> By: Matty T http://tinyhouseblog.com/tiny-house-for-sale/cozy-cottage-for-sale-in-portland/comment-page-1/#comment-119258 Matty T Fri, 10 Sep 2010 23:56:31 +0000 http://tinyhouseblog.com/?p=11248#comment-119258 Why don't we just concentrate on the houses here, and leave the political and economic whining to a minimum. Yes, I think we all understand that NY is more expensive than Portland. I also think we all understand the economy is in crisis and is affecting almost everyone. I am interested in living within my financial means and to satisfy my personal means by stripping down what I 'think' I need. For myself, I would never think of dropping $190k on a house this size. Period. I wont bore you like davidrc does in his fine blog book above. Look, the house is too much for what this blog is about. Why don’t we just concentrate on the houses here, and leave the political and economic whining to a minimum. Yes, I think we all understand that NY is more expensive than Portland. I also think we all understand the economy is in crisis and is affecting almost everyone. I am interested in living within my financial means and to satisfy my personal means by stripping down what I ‘think’ I need. For myself, I would never think of dropping $190k on a house this size. Period. I wont bore you like davidrc does in his fine blog book above. Look, the house is too much for what this blog is about.

]]> By: Tuesday Wishlist | Katie Joy Photography http://tinyhouseblog.com/tiny-house-for-sale/cozy-cottage-for-sale-in-portland/comment-page-1/#comment-111256 Tuesday Wishlist | Katie Joy Photography Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:10:37 +0000 http://tinyhouseblog.com/?p=11248#comment-111256 [...] I can paint or hang as many shelves as I want. Some place to own. I found this tiny house in the Tiny House blog. It’s 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, with hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace, appliances [...] [...] I can paint or hang as many shelves as I want. Some place to own. I found this tiny house in the Tiny House blog. It’s 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, with hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace, appliances [...]

]]> By: Tuesday Wishlist « Katie Joy Photography http://tinyhouseblog.com/tiny-house-for-sale/cozy-cottage-for-sale-in-portland/comment-page-1/#comment-106801 Tuesday Wishlist « Katie Joy Photography Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:42:45 +0000 http://tinyhouseblog.com/?p=11248#comment-106801 [...] I can paint or hang as many shelves as I want. Some place to own. I found this tiny house in the Tiny House blog. It’s 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, with hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace, appliances [...] [...] I can paint or hang as many shelves as I want. Some place to own. I found this tiny house in the Tiny House blog. It’s 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, with hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace, appliances [...]

]]> By: HB http://tinyhouseblog.com/tiny-house-for-sale/cozy-cottage-for-sale-in-portland/comment-page-1/#comment-106065 HB Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:34:33 +0000 http://tinyhouseblog.com/?p=11248#comment-106065 I think the key words are "most suburban areas" and "Midwest." Portland has an urban growth boundary, and this house is well inside it and in fact is fairly close in. Eastside close-in houses (esp. vintage homes that have been renovated and cared for) are at a premium. There are suburban towns around Portland, but Portland itself cannot get any bigger, so living anywhere in Portland proper means that you are a pretty short distance from the city core, and this keeps commutes manageable within city limits (vs. suburban commutes which are commuting nightmares just like everywhere else). For some people, that is a quality of life factor that they are willing to pay for (less house for more money, but more time to spend in it!) just as other people would value several acres to put horses on or just have peace and quiet- and would be willing to drive 30 minutes to the nearest grocery store! There are definitely "crashed out" areas like Happy Valley (a suburb 30 min out from the city core w/out traffic) where new-construction homes averaging >2500sf (with all that implies- 2 and 3 car garages, two master suites, etc.) that were going for $350-400k a few years gone by are being tossed out for under $200k. But again, "more" isn't always "more." And definitely, the cost of living is higher here than in the Midwest; our minimum wage is close to twice the federal minimum wage. When I was job hunting recently, out of curiosity, I looked at other areas, and my profession's starting wage is nearly twice here what it is in many parts of the country ($35/hr vs. $16-18/hr). Housing prices are scaled as well, in that light. I think the key words are “most suburban areas” and “Midwest.” Portland has an urban growth boundary, and this house is well inside it and in fact is fairly close in. Eastside close-in houses (esp. vintage homes that have been renovated and cared for) are at a premium. There are suburban towns around Portland, but Portland itself cannot get any bigger, so living anywhere in Portland proper means that you are a pretty short distance from the city core, and this keeps commutes manageable within city limits (vs. suburban commutes which are commuting nightmares just like everywhere else). For some people, that is a quality of life factor that they are willing to pay for (less house for more money, but more time to spend in it!) just as other people would value several acres to put horses on or just have peace and quiet- and would be willing to drive 30 minutes to the nearest grocery store! There are definitely “crashed out” areas like Happy Valley (a suburb 30 min out from the city core w/out traffic) where new-construction homes averaging >2500sf (with all that implies- 2 and 3 car garages, two master suites, etc.) that were going for $350-400k a few years gone by are being tossed out for under $200k. But again, “more” isn’t always “more.”

And definitely, the cost of living is higher here than in the Midwest; our minimum wage is close to twice the federal minimum wage. When I was job hunting recently, out of curiosity, I looked at other areas, and my profession’s starting wage is nearly twice here what it is in many parts of the country ($35/hr vs. $16-18/hr). Housing prices are scaled as well, in that light.

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