Submitted By Cathy Hill
While selling my house in Sherwood, I was searching for just the right condo in the West Portland area.  I looked in Hillsboro, Tigard, Tualatin, and Beaverton.  I settled at The Courtyard at Progress Ridge, which is west of Hwy 217 and just south of Scholls Ferry Road.  In my community, there are townhouses (rowhomes), condos, single family homes, and even some apartments.  There is a 40 acre lot across the street where a new mixed-use retail/business complex will be constructed.  New Seasons Market, one of my favorite stores, has signed a lease with Gramor Development and will be open in late summer 2008.  I'll never leave home!
 
Leaving 2400 square feet for 1000 seemed daunting, and I must admit the adjustment took awhile.  I've found creative ways to use space, and great storage solutions at simple stores like Ikea, Home Depot, West Elm, Target, andLowe's.  For me, having less 'stuff' means I get to enjoy more of Portland whenever I want to - I am literally in and out, and I still have a garage, room to barbecue, and room to plant!  I would never have imagined how liberating it was going to be when I downsized, but I wouldn't trade the simplicity for yardwork, frozen pipes, gutter cleaning, and moles!  If you're considering condo living and want some insight into the options, please call us at The Rob Levy Team.  We sold 4 condos this past weekend alone!