2 Bedroom Waterfront Condo! W/S/G Paid!

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441 N. Hayden Bay Drive, Portland, OR 97217

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This is a great location in Jantzen Beach and has the bonus of a partial river view. There is a nice sized patio out back and a little flower bed in the front. Both spacious bedrooms are located upstairs. All kitchen appliances except for the microwave are included and a front load stacking washer/dryer are included as well. Enjoy the outdoors and cruise the Columbia River walking paths or sit on your back patio and watch the ships pass by. Water/Sewer and Garbage are included with rent! Also enjoy the community pool and tennis court!

By applying for this unit you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and accept the Rental Criteria. Click on this link (or copy into your browser): https://www.tmgnorthwest.com/forms/disclaimer.php?st=wa Additionally, applications submitted without payment will not be processed until payment is received. A property is NOT reserved until the deposit to hold has been received.

Square feet: 1,184

Amenities

• Area: Portland
• Type: Condo
• Style: 2-Story
• Year Built: 1973
• Floors: Carpet & Vinyl
• Fireplace: Wood
• Dining Room: Area
• Parking: Carport
• Laundry: W/D Included
• Heat: Electric Forced Air

• Range
• Refrigerator
• Dishwasher
• Pets?: Small Only
• Paid Utilities: W/S/G
• Lease Term: 15 Months
• Deposit: $900
• Pet Deposit: $500
• Pet Rent: $25/m
• Other Terms: Non Smoking & Shown by Apt Only & CC&Rs & OSP

Rental Terms

Rent: $1,195.00

Security Deposit: $900.00

Available On: 12/28/2012

Map of 441 N. Hayden Bay Drive, Portland, OR 97217

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Townhome for rent on Portland

Do you see what I see...........?! A Gorgeous and Spacious Two Bedroom Townhome!!!!!!! enjoy your own private driveway two car tandum attached garage ample storage and closet space on the first level open kitchen with lot's of light huge pantry seperate dinning room living will fit a sectional couch on the third level you will find 2 master bedrooms full size washer and dryer pets welcome call today 503-260-0741 Tmgnorthwest.com

Corner lot home in Vancouver for rent

$1,395/mo.

4 bd / 2.5 ba

Big & Beautiful, Corner lot with lots of room.

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15816 NE 40th Street, Vancouver, WA 98682

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Entertainers paradise! Wonderful Forest Crest Home on an amazing lot. Huge patio and large upper deck, and lower deck. Lots of room to spread out and in a great neighborhood. Newer coverings in open kitchen and eating nook. Large formal living and dining rooms. Good sized bedrooms, and very large Bonus Room, and lots of storage space throughout. Triple car garage, and very long driveway..Room for all the cars/toys! DMF

By applying for this unit you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and accept the Rental Criteria. Click on this link (or copy into your browser): https://www.tmgnorthwest.com/forms/disclaimer.php?st=wa Additionally, applications submitted without payment will not be processed until payment is received. A property is NOT reserved until the deposit to hold has been received.

Square feet: 2,415

Amenities

• Area: East County
• Type: House
• Style: 2-Story
• Year Built: 1992
• Floors: Carpet & Vinyl
• Fireplace: Gas
• Family Room: Yes
• Dining Room: Area
• Bonus Room: Large
• Parking: Triple Garage
• Garage Opener: 1

• Fence: Full
• Sprinklers: Yes
• Laundry: Hookups
• Heat: Electric Forced Air
• Range
• Dishwasher
• Trash Compactor
• Lease Terms: 18 Months
• Deposit: $975
• Nonrefundable Fee: $275
• Other Terms: Non Smoking

Rental Terms

Rent: $1,395.00

Security Deposit: $975.00

Available On: 02/01/2013

Map of 15816 NE 40th Street, Vancouver, WA 98682

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Trends - Smoke Free Apartments

Property Management Trends in 2012:  Smoke-Free Apartments

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Smoking bans at apartments have trended upward in recent years, and in 2012 it began a chain-like ascent that’s heated up conversations not only around the water cooler but at conferences and apartment associations and board rooms from coast to coast.

California became one of the early frontrunners to eliminating smoking inside apartments, prompting the American Lung Association’s Center for Tobacco Policy and Organizing to proclaim the state as the “the next frontier” in combating second-hand smoke last year. The pace of the Golden State’s territorial migration quickened in 2012, with at least a half a dozen cities and counties joining 13 others with no-smoking ordinances at apartments and condominiums.

In early December, despite the formal objections of the North Bay Association of Realtors – citing that the ordinance would prohibit owners from utilizing the property for something that isn’t unlawful – Petaluma became the latest to ban lighting up at apartments and other multifamily dwellings, as well as hotels and motels.

While new territories were designated no-smoking at apartments and condominiums along the West Coast, other cities across the U.S. are snuffing out smoking at multifamily properties, receiving mixed reactions. Some property owners and associations are opposed to aspects of bans, while others are hoping to monetize on the benefits of reducing second-hand smoke.

Tobacco Road Setting the Smoke-Free Example

Of all places, Tobacco Road is quietly setting an example that smoking restrictions at apartments do work. In the past few years, TMG has slowly begun instituting no-smoking at its properties, recognized along with Kentucky as leading U.S. tobacco producers. The majority of residents want to live in smoke-free environments, and it’s only a matter of time before that becomes the industry norm.

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10 Tips For First-Time Apartment Renters.

So, you are looking for your first real apartment, huh? Time to start paying the rent? Yea, it stinks, I know – I have been paying rent now for 13 years. And although I want to buy a house, in this market in my neighborhood, it’s just not going to happen! So rent I do, so I have a few tips that might help you out when you start to check out apartments to rent. 1. When you meet the landlord, try to act like a grownup. You might not want to wear your baseball hat backwards or continue smoking that cigarette – it could reflect badly on you. And oftentimes there are several people applying for any apartment, so you want to present yourself at your best…even if that changes once you sign the lease.
2. The landlord is probably going to ask you for a check to cover a credit check, so be sure to bring your checkbook. Also, when you get accepted, you will probably be asked for first, last and security, meaning that your new $1200 a month apartment actually will cost $2400 plus the deposit for that first month. Be sure to have the money in your account!
3. Talk to the neighbors if you get a chance. If only I had done this at a few of the places that I lived, I never would have moved in. Between finding out about the guy that sings love songs to his old girlfriend at 3am to the chain smoker in the apartment next door, you can learn a lot just by being friendly with one of the neighbors. Ask them what they think of the place, how the landlord is, etc. – get a feel for your new home before you sign anything.

4. If having a parking spot is important to you, ask if you get one. A lot of apartment buildings do not have specific spots for everyone, so you should make sure you get one if you want one. I pay $90 for mine each month, that’s how important it is to us!
5. You should never go over your budget. Most finance professionals tell you that you should be paying 1/3 of your gross income, so if you make $5,000 per month before taxes, your rent should not be more than $1,666. Of course, I understand this is not always feasible in certain markets, but it is a good percentage to try to stick to.
6. Clean up your credit. If you have delinquencies all over your credit report, I seriously doubt you are going to get approved for any apartment. Landlords want to get paid every month! Work on fixing your credit while you stay with a friend on the couch.
7. Read the lease. Seriously, read the lease. And then read it again. You wanted to play your acoustic guitar in the house? Make sure you can. Your parents come visit every month? Make sure it’s legal. This is a legally binding agreement you are signing – make sure you read it.
8. Once you move in, buy renter’s insurance. Our renter’s insurance is $22 a month for $35,000 worth of coverage. Not bad for piece of mind. When you live with that many other people in one building, you are trusting all of them to not leave a burner on or plug up the toilet – that’s a lot of trust. You need Replacement Cost Coverage renter’s insurance, which pays the actual cost to replace items that are no longer usable.
9. Make friends with at least a few neighbors. Stay away from the ones that you think will be knocking on your door everyday, but you need to know a few people in your building. Eventually, you could trade keys in case either of you get locked out, or you can pet-sit if one of you has a dog or cat. Also, you want someone to know when you are away, so they can keep an eye on the place. Trust me on this one!
10. Relax, you are in your own place now! Decorate as you see fit. Make it a home, not just some apartment you happen to rent. Enjoy!

Condo for rent Close to Nike!

Modern 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Condo, Sunset View, Close to Max, 24 Hour Fitness and Nike!

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12600 SW Crescent Street, #206, Beaverton, OR 97005

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You will LOVE this stylish single level condo that exudes a natural amount of light with it sunny southern exposure. Enjoy the beautiful sunset views from your full balcony during the evenings while overlooking the pond out back. The dramatic wall angles and floor to ceiling windows in the living room brighten up the room and expand the feel of the layout. This contemporary floor plan also features bamboo flooring in the kitchen and dining area, tan carpeting in the living room and tile in the bathrooms. The kitchen includes custom lighting, stainless steel appliances and modern grey cabinetry; the table and two chairs seen in the pictures below also come with the property. The master suite with walk in closet is very charming and you'll enjoy the detailed top standard finishes throughout. Small pets are okay. A flat fee of $194.14 will be due in addition to rent for W/S/G, AC/Heat and Gas. Hurry and schedule your tour today! AH/JF

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Square feet: 1,160

Amenities

• Area: Beaverton
• Type: Condo
• Style: Ranch
• Year Built: 2003
• Floors: Carpet & Hardwood
• Fireplace: Gas
• Dining Room: Area
• Parking: Assigned Parking
• Laundry: W/D Included
• Heat: Gas Forced Air
• Air Conditioning: Yes

• Range
• Refrigerator
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Pets?: Small Only
• Paid Utilities: W/S/G/Lawncare
• Lease Term: 9 or 15 Months
• Deposit: $1200
• Pet Deposit: $500
• Pet Rent: $25/Month
• Other Terms: Non Smoking & Shown by Apt Only & CC&Rs & OSP

Rental Terms

Rent: $1,495.00

Security Deposit: $1,200.00

Available On: 12/21/2012

Map of 12600 SW Crescent Street, #206, Beaverton, OR 97005

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5 Bedroom Gresham Home for Rent

GORGEOUS 5 BED, 2.5 BATH CUSTOM HOME IN NEW DEVELOPMENT! GRESHAM!

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1121 SE Larch Lane, Gresham, OR 97080

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You do not want to miss out on this beautiful 5 Bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom custom built home located in the Deer Ridge development in Gresham. This approximate 3000 sq. ft. home features arched entryways, high ceilings, and lots of windows letting in an abundance of natural light!. The internal entry greets you with parquet flooring while the open floor plan highlights the spacious formal dining room with hardwood floors and sliders to the patio.

Enjoy a cup of coffee and send out some emails on a Sunday morning from your study located on the main floor or wrap up in a soft blanket and watch a movie with the warm glow of the gas fireplace with slate surround and wood mantle in the family room, also with patio sliders. Enjoy the great room feel as the kitchen opens up to the family room and features granite tile counters, a glass top electric range, built-in microwave, refrigerator and stainless steel dishwasher as well as a large pantry. Another fridge is also available for use in the garage and the garage itself has overhead storage and an opener!

All the other 4 bedrooms plus 1 bonus room (which can be used as a large bedroom) are located upstairs including a large master suite with gas fireplace and master bath with tile counters, double sinks, and walk in closet. There is also a separate laundry room located on the second floor with washer/dryer included! The back yard is fully fenced and features raised flower beds for those with a green thumb! There is a patio in the front and back of the home as well as a storage shed in the back. The neighborhood itself is preparing to build a clubhouse for Deer Ridge residents only including but not limited to a pool, work out facility, and common areas. The Home Owner's Association already includes a gorgeous walking path and a large covered gazebo for neighborhood gatherings!

Don't wait; Call us today to schedule a tour of this beautiful home! Corresponding schools are: Powell Valley Elementary, Gordon Russell Middle School, and Barlow High School! AH/JF

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Square feet: 3,000

Amenities

• Area: Gresham
• Type: House
• Style: 2-Story
• Year Built: 2009
• Floors: Carpet & Laminate
• Fireplace: Gas
• Family Room: Yes
• Dining Room: Formal
• Bonus Room: Medium
• Parking: Double Garage
• Fence: Full
• Sprinklers: Yes

• Laundry: Hookups
• Heat: Gas Forced Air
• Air Conditioning: Yes
• Range
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Pets?: Large Possible
• Lease Term: 10 Month Lease
• Deposit: $1800
• Pet Deposit: $500/$800
• Pet Rent: $25/$50
• Other Terms: Non Smoking & Shown by Apt Only & OR Garbage

Rental Terms

Rent: $2,095.00

Security Deposit: $1,800.00

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Great Christmas Decorating Ideas for your Apartment

It is again the time of the year when Christmas is round the corner and everybody is busy preparing to make the occasion as special as ever. An important aspect of Christmas is decoration and you sure want to make your home small or big, either independent villa or apartment the best looking in the neighborhood.

When the house is beautifully decorated, it gives a welcoming happy feeling to all the guests coming come to share and celebrate the joy of Christmas along with you. When the house is of independent nature, there would be innumerable ideas to decorate, as there would be ample space available to highlight your creativity.

However, the challenge lies in decorating your apartment where the space is limited. One of the first things you could do is decorate the front door in a very pleasing and pleasant manner. One such way could be to fully gift-wrap the door and stick a huge bow in the centre. This would require gift-wrapping paper, ribbons and lot of transparent cello tape. By neatly sticking the paper fully to the door and decorating, it with ribbon it would give the guest a feel of entering into a special enchanting gift. Christmas is all about sharing joy and gifting, so here itself you have scored your points and mesmerized all your loved ones.

The interiors can be done up using the decorating material available in the stores. A festive look would look incomplete without a Christmas tree so choose a nice place preferably a corner as it would give you easy access to an electric socket for the lights to light up your Christmas tree. You could choose the size of the tree depending on the space available. Make sure to deck up tree as beautifully as possible and also hang a few stockings with small gifts for the kids coming over. Use vibrant shades of pink and red to decorate the walls, as it would give a bright look.

However, do not overdo the decorations with decorative paper hanging all over and giving it a messy look. Keep the decorations simple yet grand and make this Christmas look very colorful.

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Home for rent in Vancouver, WA

3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, newly remodeled duplex, close to Westfield Mall

5605-B NE 89th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662

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Perfect floor plan with one bedroom and full bath on main floor, and two bedrooms with 2 full baths on the upper floor. Completely remodeled, new carpet, new vinyl, new furnace. Ideal for families that require a "master on the main floor" floor plan. The laundry room is located on the upper floor for convience. Single car garage with opener.

This duplex is located just a few blocks North of the Westfield Shopping Mall where you will enjoy the convenience of a wide variety of stores and services. The newly opened theaters, a food court, beauty salons, major department stores, coffee shops, and frozen yogurt just to mention a few.

Centrally located and close access to SR-500 with easy access to I-205 or a short commute to I-5 for direct access into Portland, or North bound communities.

By applying for this unit you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and accept the Rental Criteria. Click on this link (or copy into your browser): https://www.tmgnorthwest.com/forms/disclaimer.php?st=wa Additionally, applications submitted without payment will not be processed until payment is received. A property is NOT reserved until the deposit to hold has been received.

Square feet: 1,483

Amenities

• Area: Van Mall
• Type: Duplex
• Style: 2-Story
• Year Built: 1995
• Floors: Carpet & Vinyl
• Dining Room: Area
• Parking: Single Garage
• Garage Opener: 1
• Fence: Partial
• Sprinklers: Yes

• Laundry: Hookups
• Heat: Gas Forced Air
• Range
• Refrigerator
• Dishwasher
• Paid Utilities: Lawncare
• Lease Term: Month-to-Month or 6 month lease
• Deposit: $850
• Nonrefundable Fee: $275
• Other Terms: Non Smoking & $75 month W/S

Rental Terms

Rent: $1,195.00

Security Deposit: $850.00

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5605-B NE 89th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662

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Vancouver WA Home for Rent!

3 BED, 2 1/2 BATH TH, ALL NEW PAINT, CARPET, AND APPLIANCES!

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1414 Brandt Road - Unit C21, Vancouver, WA 98661

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This is a gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhouse style condo located on Brandt Road in central Vancouver. There is one garage that leads into the home, and there is new laminate flooring that graces the entry, into the hall and to the kitchen. The living room has new carpet and a sliding glass door that leads to a large deck with a really pretty view. There is also a gas fireplace with a large mantle for your TV or other decoration. The dining area is adjacent to the living room and the kitchen and includes a large window.
The kitchen is equipped with all new Stainless steel appliances, black counter tops, a deep stainless steel sink, and gray cupboards. The half bath for your guests, and laundry room are also located on the main floor.
Walk upstairs on your new carpet to the upper floor where all three, nice sized bedrooms are located. The master bedroom is very large and includes a private 3/4 bath. The other two bedrooms share a large full bath located in the hallway. Corresponding schools are: Harney Elementary, McLoughlin Middle School, and Fort Vancouver High School! Apply Today! AH/JF

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Square feet: 1,462

Amenities

• Area: Vancouver
• Type: Condo
• Style: 2-Story
• Year Built: 1997
• Floors: Carpet & Laminate
• Fireplace: Gas
• Dining Room: Area
• Parking: Single Garage
• Garage Opener: 1
• Fence: Partial
• Laundry: W/D Included
• Heat: Heat Pump

• Air Conditioning: Yes
• Range
• Refrigerator
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Pets?: Possible & Small Only
• Lease Term: 12 Months
• Deposit: $725
• Nonrefundable Fee: $275
• Pet Deposit: $500
• Pet Nonrefundable Fee: $150
• Other Terms: Non Smoking

Rental Terms

Rent: $1,049.00

Security Deposit: $725.00

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1414 Brandt Road - Unit C21, Vancouver, WA 98661

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Helpful outdoor light hanging tips!

Tips on Hanging Outdoor Christmas Lights

Hanging outdoor Christmas lights can be a fun but challenging project. While almost everyone loves the holiday spirit of twinkling house lights, not everyone feels comfortable putting them up. Read on to learn tips for hanging outdoor Christmas lights. Does this Spark an idea?

Estimate the Amount of Lights Needed

o    Take a 30-foot (or longer) measuring tape and measure the exterior of the house. Also, measure around the sides of windows and door frames. When measuring, include the length of lights needed to wind through any tall bushes by the house. Write down all measurements, then add them up to determine how many strands of 50, 100, 150 or 200 foot lights you'll need. Consider purchasing micro-bulbs in 50 foot increments, since when one bulb breaks, you often have to toss out the entire strand. The heavier duty C-7 and C-9 bulbs typically don't have this issue, but they do burn much hotter.

Helpful Items

o    Use a sturdy ladder. If you must lean your ladder against a gutter while hanging lights, place a short section of 2 by 4 inside to reinforce the gutter. Besides ladders, light clips also simplify the decorating process. For gutters and shingles, specially made plastic clips attach right on, with a hook that holds the light strand. Plastic nail-on light clips are available for any other vertical surfaces where you'd like to string lights. Remember, staples and regular nails aren't safe, since they can cause the wires to become damaged. You'll also need at least one heavy duty extension cord.

Light Safety and Other Tips

o    Only use Christmas lights approved for outdoor use. Also, don't overload outlets. Putting your lights on an outdoor-approved timer is a great way to make sure you don't forget to turn them off. Only plug lights into a GFCI (ground fault circuit-interrupter) outlet, and never overload an extension cord beyond the manufacturer's recommendations. LED-lights may cost a bit more, but shave a good chunk off your electric bill. The same goes for mini-bulbs. When re-using lights from a previous year, always check for worn or frayed cords, and toss immediately if you find any. Replace burned out fuses with fuses of the same size only, and always remember to unplug the cord first.

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