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Celebrating reaching the highpoint in the construction of the Market Square apartment building are Corinthian Homes Construction Director David Speight (centre) with (left) architect Rob Hebblethwaite of FCB Studios and (right) Richard Scott, structural engineer and Technical Director with WSP (Image: James Lawley)

A project to revitalise Hayles harbour front has celebrated a major construction milestone with the topping out of its landmark first apartment building.

The topping out ceremony, the traditional celebration of reaching the highest point of construction, saw the completion of the concrete roof slab to the Block D apartments which will sit at the heart of the new scheme and will be named An Garth (The Yard).

Construction got under way earlier this year at North Quay which will feature beautifully designed homes, new shops and open spaces, all set within a stunning waterside location just yards from the magnificent Hayle Towans beaches with their three miles of golden sands.

Situated on the edge of what will become the new North Quay Square and close to the quayside, the apartment buildings contemporary wharf style homes will enjoy stunning water views, with many properties having a balcony or terrace.

At five storeys, it is the tallest of the new buildings being constructed as part of the award-winning development.

David Speight, construction director for Corinthian Homes, said: We are very pleased and proud to be celebrating this milestone at the end of what has been a transformative 12 months for the North Quay scheme.

It represents not only a high point for this particular building but for the whole team of more than 100 construction professionals, local contractors and apprentices, which has worked so effectively, diligently and safely together in making such impressive progress during this extraordinary year.

In addition to the successful work to the apartment building, there has been significant progress right across the North Quay development:The first block of new quayside townhouses has been largely completed, with all these homes now sold.

Major infrastructure work is continuing to create underground car parking in preparation for further development along the quaysides.

Site preparation and significant ecological work has taken place for a new spine road which will link the waterfront and hilltop areas of the site.

A project to repair and repoint some of North Quays listed quay walls is under way as part of the Corinthian Harbour and Marine Programme.A new beachside restaurant - Lulas - successfully opened at North Quay, with the support of Corinthian Homes, and had proved popular with local people and visitors.

Phase one of the scheme will feature 140 properties over 11 buildings, including 17 three-bedroom wharf style houses and one, two and three bedroom apartments, many with views over the Hayle estuary and beyond.

Earlier this year, the development by Corinthian Homes (part of the Corinthian Homes Group), and designed by internationally renowned architects and urban designers Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, was announced as a winner in the Project Category in the prestigious Housing Design Awards 2020.

Mr Speight said a planning application had been submitted for Phase two of the scheme, to include a new hotel and community centre, improved water sport and harbour facilities, cinema and new open-market and affordable homes.

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Marvels Jonathan Marvel and Dattners Kirsten Sibilia

In the early weeks of 2020, architect Jonathan Marvel saw a steady stream of multifamily and public works jobs come across his desk.

And then everything came to a screeching halt, he said.

Marvels eponymous firm wasnt alone. Design work dried up during the height of the pandemic as many construction sites shut down and financing became scarce.

Still, once construction work was permitted to resume in New York, many firms saw business pick back up. The Real Deal compiled a list of the most active architecture firms of 2020, based on the square footage of ground-up projects.

For the purposes of this ranking, TRD went by the architect of record listed on new building permit applications filed between Jan. 1 and Dec. 4 with the citys Department of Buildings. The list includes several firms that have repeatedly ranked among the most active companies over the last several years, although a few newcomers also cracked the top 10 this year.

Marvel, which didnt make last years list but ranked third in 2018, saw activity pick back up in the second and third quarters.

Our steady, long-term clients stuck with us, and Im very grateful for that, Jonathan Marvel said. I think theres a glimmer of light coming across for 2021.

The firm recently rebranded as Marvel no Architects to underscore that its work goes beyond building design and other disciplines, including landscape architecture and urban planning.

In May, the firm filed a permit application for the third phase of Rockaway Village, a residential complex in Far Rockaway. The latest phase includes three buildings at 20-12 and 21-02 Mott Avenue and 17-21 Redfern Avenue, with a total of 538 apartments. The three buildings are expected to collectively span 634,000 square feet, making the project Marvels largest new building filing of the year.

Its expected to break ground in early January. The five-phase project, which will ultimately include 1,700 affordable apartments, is being developed by Phipps Houses.

Like Marvel, Dattner also didnt rank among the top companies last year, but came in seventh in 2018.

We feel like we were really lucky that we came into the pandemic with a healthy backlog, said Kirsten Sibilia, the firms managing principal. The schedule on projects has changed in many cases. Projects have slowed down, but there is a shared commitment to deliver the affordable housing that is needed.

Much of Dattners portfolio consists of affordable housing projects throughout the city. Its largest new filing this year was for a 585,000-square-foot residential tower at 700 Atlantic Avenue in Prospect Heights. The building, which is being developed by Greenland Forest City Partners, is expected to include nearly 700 apartments and more than 4,300 square feet of commercial space. Its part of the 22-acre Pacific Park site, a massive development that has faced a series of delays since it was first announced in 2003. The developer filed plans for the tower in May.

Just as last year, Hill West was the architect of record on six new development projects that collectively spanned just over 1 million square feet. This year, however, the firm jumped up three spots compared to 2019, when it ranked sixth.

In October, a permit application was filed for a 566,000-square-foot mixed-use building at 355 Exterior Street in Mott Haven, in the Bronx. The project, which is Hill Wests largest ground-up project this year, will have more than 555,000 square feet of residential space and more than 10,000 square feet set aside for commercial use.

In 2018, SLCE was the citys most active architecture firm in terms of new development. Last year, the firm dropped down to fourth place, a position it held this year.

SLCEs largest project this year was a 47-story mixed-use tower planned for 98 DeKalb Avenue, on the border of Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene. The development is expected to span a little more than 418,000 square feet with 609 apartments and retail on the first floor.

The firm is also serving as architect of record on a pair of apartment buildings in Long Island City at 55-01 Second Street and at 2-10 54th Street that will span 1.43 million square feet. This project, along with another at 43-14 Queens Street that will span 770,000 square feet, were not included in this analysis, since they were filed after TRDs data pull.

Sometimes one is all it takes. Such was the case for BL Companies, which is listed as the architect of record on a single new building permit filed this year.

The project, a nearly 771,000-square-foot warehouse planned for 55-15 Grand Avenue in Maspeth, is the future home of Amazon, which signed a lease for the under-construction space in June. RXR Realty and partner LBA Logistics bought the site in 2018 for $72 million.

BL Companies got its start in 1986, first as a small transportation planning and civil engineering firm. The company, now headquartered in Connecticut, has since grown into an architecture, engineering and land surveying firm.

In mid-April, a permit application was filed for a 320,000-square-foot, mixed-use building at 35 Commercial Street in Greenpoint, which will feature 374 apartments. Park Tower Group is developing the project, which is part of the 11-building Greenpoint Landing complex. The firm, which is based in the Financial District, is also working on a nearly 300,000-square-foot mixed-use building at 312 West 43rd Street.

Aufgangs two largest projects this year are part of the Peninsula Hospital redevelopment, an 11-building complex in Far Rockaway developed by the Arker Companies. This year, plans were filed for 5119 and 5123 Beach Channel Drive, mixed-use buildings that will respectively span 220,500 and 161,800 square feet. The two buildings will have a total of 451 apartments.

GF55 has been active in the outer boroughs, with projects located in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Staten Island. The firms largest new project was a 208,000-square-foot residential building at 475 Bay Street in Staten Island. BFC Partners, the company behind Empire Outlets, is developing the project. The firms second-biggest project was a 184,000-square-foot, mixed-use building at 1016 Fox Street in the Foxhurst section of the Bronx. The building is being developed by the Atlantic Development Group.

Brooklyn-based J. Frankl largely focuses on residential, mixed-use projects. The firm was founded in 2010 by Joseph Frankl, who set out to form a mid-sized company.

The larger firms, there is a lot of bureaucracy, he said.

The firm is new to TRDs annual ranking of the most active architects. Its largest project was a 172,000-square-foot residential building at 26-25 Fourth Street in Astoria. The firm is also designing a 131,000-square-foot, mixed-use building for developer Solomon Feder at 1640 Flatbush Avenue in Midwood. That project is expected to include 171 apartments.

Miami-based Arquitectonica rounded out this years ranking, marking the first time since 2015 that the firm has made the cut. The companys largest project of 2020 was a 300,000-square-foot mixed-use building at 145 Wolcott Street in Red Hook. Draw Brooklyn is developing the project.

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The project will include pedestrian connections to the ports redevelopment area to the west, Valk said. The port project is expected to begin construction in 2022, according to port CEO David Ripp.

With Ninebark, we envision a sustainable, equitable and accessible waterfront community that offers an experience, with access to nature and amenities alike, that is unlike anything else in the market, Killian Pacific director of development Michi Slick said in a statement.

Slick said the company expects Southwest Washington to continue to be a popular moving destination due to job growth, schools and the tax advantage over Oregon.

The units will be designed to provide large living spaces, according to the press release, because the company foresees a higher proportion of people working from home even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.

The project will include a freestanding clubhouse building with views of the Columbia River and Mount Hood, which will include a fitness center and a shared gear shed for bikes, kayaks and other outdoor equipment, according to the press release.

The presentation also mentioned a community library, catering kitchen and barbecue pits, and outlined plans for a 1.2-acre park area along the south edge of the property that would include a public lawn, multiple gardens and art installations.

Killian Pacific is known for several prominent projects around Portland, particularly in the citys inner east side, as well as The Hudson office building in downtown Vancouver and the Grand Central commercial complex to the east. It also owns the Columbia Business Center south of Highway 14.

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With major funding in hand, a project that will provide housing and support services for people in need is teed up for a possible 2021 construction start at the Highland Bridge redevelopment site in St. Paul.

Emma Norton, a nonprofit provider of housing and support services for women and families who have been homeless, is nearing construction thanks to an $18 million funding allocation announced last week by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.

The project will create 60 homes for women and children and office space for Emma Norton, said Tonya Brownlow, the organizations executive director. At present, Emma Norton operates a 50-unit building near downtown St. Paul and a townhome site in Maplewood.

The great thing is, it will allow us to expand [from 50 to 60 units] and it will be their own apartment versus what we have now, which is shared rooms, said Brownlow, whose organization is partnering on the project with Project for Pride in Living.

The allocation is part of a $195 million pool of funding approved last week by Minnesota Housing. The funding supports 73 developments that will create or preserve 2,387 housing units, including rental apartments and single-family houses.

With private and local money, the total development cost is $529 million, Minnesota Housing said.

Specific funding sources include $100 million in housing infrastructure bonds from the 2020 state bonding bill, which was approved by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Tim Walz in October during a special legislative session.

Jennifer Ho, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency commissioner, said the housing infrastructure bonds make it possible for us to create some of the most deeply affordable homes and serve Minnesotans with extremely low incomes. The permanent supportive housing we can create with these bonds are desperately needed and are in short supply across the state.

Most of the $195 million is going to multifamily projects. In all, Minnesota Housing selected 22 multifamily projects divided evenly by metro area and outstate locations. The projects will support 987 new units and rehab work on 402 units.

In addition, Minnesota Housing announced $2.6 million in grants to support 327 units of manufactured housing, and $3.5 million in loans to support 129 units of workforce housing. Earlier this year, Minnesota Housing allocated $9.6 million in loans for rehab of 544 homes.

Emma Nortons project, which also includes office space for the nonprofit organization, was fully funded on its first application to Minnesota Housing, which is pretty unheard of, Brownlow said.

Designed by UrbanWorks Architecture of Minneapolis, the Emma Norton project will serve people who have experienced homelessness, chemical dependency, and mental health issues, Brownlow said. Residents will have access to mental health programs and other support services.

This building will be a much better fit to support their needs, not just for housing but their whole health and recovery, Brownlow said.

Brownlow added that the project will increase Emma Nortons office and housing space from about 23,000 square feet at present to nearly 60,000 square feet.

The new building will rise near Mount Curve Boulevard and Hillcrest Avenue within Highland Bridge, a redevelopment of the 122-acre former Ford Plant in St. Paul. The Emma Norton site is about a block away from a bus stop on Ford Parkway, Brownlow said.

The next steps are to finalize design and get through the closing process with Minnesota Housing. Emma Norton hopes to raise another $1.5 million or $2 million in private money and begin construction sometime in 2021, Brownlow said.

Other notable projects selected for funding include:

A complete list of projects is available at http://www.mnhousing.gov.

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Here are commercial permits the city of Surprise completed in November:

COMMERCIAL UNCLASSIFIEDSURPRISE SPA 1 CAMPUS PUBLIC ART13627 W. Cactus Road

MANUFACTURING/WAREHOUSESKYWAY BUSINESS PARK BLDG H211180 N. Dysart RoadSKYWAY BUSINESS PARK BLDG H111304 N. Dysart Road

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME17200 W. Bell Road

MULTI-FAMILY/2 UNITSCHRISTOPHER TODD COMMUNITIES AT MOUNTAIN VIEW14155 W. Mountain View Blvd. (12 permits)

PARKING GARAGECHRISTOPHER TODD COMMUNITIES AT MOUNTAIN VIEW14155 W. Mountain View Blvd. (4 permits)

RESIDENTIAL GARAGE/CARPORT29718 N. 165 Ave.

RESIDENTIAL POOL/SPA25 total permits

RESIDENTIAL SOLAR PV53 total permits

SIGN/COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTT-MOBILE PH320003A14878 W. Major League DriveDESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION15215 N. Cotton LaneTHE PURPLE CHAIR18795 N. Reems Road

SINGLE FAMILY-DETACHED61 total permits

TENANT IMPROVEMENTSWILLIAM LYON HOMES MHC14217 W. Buckskin TrailSUITE BEAUTY LLC15508 W. Bell RoadDESERT MIRAGE MEDICAL OFFICE12361 W. Bola DriveBONFIRE CRAFT KITCHEN AND TAP HOUSE15332 W. Bell RoadPLAYER 1 LLC17239 N. Litchfield Road

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The market has been high on UMH Properties, Inc (UMH) stock recently. UMH gets a Bullish score from InvestorsObserver's Stock Sentiment Indicator.

In investing, sentiment generally means whether or not a given security is in favor with investors. It is typically a pretty short-term metric that relies entirely on technical analysis. That means it doesnt incorporate anything to do with the health or profitability of the underlying company.

Sentiment is how investors, or the market, feels about a stock. There are lots of ways to measure sentiment. At the core, sentiment is pretty easy to understand. If a stock is going up, investors must be bullish, while if it is going down, sentiment is bearish.

InvestorsObservers Sentiment Indicator looks at price trends over the past week and also considers changes in volume. Increasing volume can mean a trend is getting stronger, while decreasing volume can mean a trend is nearing a conclusion.

For stocks that have options, our system also considers the balance between calls, which are often bets that the price will go up, and puts, which are frequently bets that the price will fall.

UMH Properties, Inc (UMH) stock is trading at $16.30 as of 11:23 AM on Friday, Dec 18, a drop of -$0.24, or -1.45% from the previous closing price of $16.54. The stock has traded between $16.20 and $16.67 so far today. Volume today is 135,654 compared to average volume of 156,695.

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UMH Properties Inc together with its subsidiaries is a real estate investment trust. It is engaged in the business of ownership and operation of manufactured home communities - leasing manufactured homesites to private manufactured home owners. It also leases homes to residents. The company also owns the land, utility connections, streets, lighting, driveways, common area amenities, and other capital improvements. It earns income from leasing, brokerage, and appreciation. It is located in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Indiana, Michigan, and Maryland.

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Philips Hue is set to release an updated dimmer switch and a brand new "Wave Linear" outdoor lighting system in early 2021, according to hueblog.com and smartlights.de.

The popular Philips Hue dimmer switch, which has been around for some years and is often included in Philips Hue kits, is to see an update that brings a refreshed design. Instead of having four buttons like the current model, the new version is set to have only three buttons, with the middle two dimmer buttons being combined into a single rocker button. The "on" button is also gaining a small tactile marking so that users can find the correct button in the dark.

The general design has been updated to be more curvaceous and subtle, with matte white plastic being used instead of the current glossy white plastic. The base plate is also due to increase in size to 80mm by 125mm, in order to completely cover EU in-wall outlets. The current dimmer switch base plate is too narrow for this.

Moreover, Philips Hue will reportedly introduce a new "Wave Linear" outdoors lighting system. Wave Linear will integrate with existing Hue low-voltage outdoors products such as the Hue Lily, Hue Calla, or Hue Outdoor Lightstrip.

Designed to illuminate large outdoor spaces evenly with color, such as an exterior house wall, it will be able to produce up to 1,400 lumens of brightness and 16 million colors. The Philips Hue Wave Linear system will supposedly become available in Spring 2021.

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A pair of new Philips Hue products have leaked today, providing a glimpse at what the smart home company has in store for early 2021. As reported by Hueblog, Philips Hue will release a new Wave Linear outdoor lighting accessory in spring of 2021, as well as redesigned Smart Dimmer.

The report explains that the Philips Hue Wave Linear will join the existing outdoor lighting category as a way to light up large areas evenly. It will reportedly measure in at around 31 inches wide, 2 inches tall, and around 3 inches deep.

The Philips Hue Wave Linear is wonderfully suitable to illuminate large areas evenly with one color, for example a house wall. With 20 watts of power, it can produce up to 1,400 lumens of brightness. It is a White and Color Ambiance product, so it can display bright white tones and up to 16 million colors.

Heres a look at the reported Wave Linear:

Secondly, Philips Hue is expected to announce new Smart Dimmer switch with a new and simplified design. The biggest change here will be that the the new model will feature three buttons, compared to the four buttons on the current-generation Smart Dimmer.

This will be accomplished by merging the two middle dimming buttons into a single rocker button. The new Smart Dimmer will also feature a tactical on button so that its easier for users to feel for it in the dark.

In addition, the material now looks a bit more noble, apparently a matt plastic is used. It is also noticeable that the corners of the Philips Hue dimmer switch are much more rounded in the next generation.

With CES set for January, its possible that this is when Philips Hue announces these new accessories, which are expected to support HomeKit. A release is reportedly scheduled for sometime in early 2021.

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I have always loved light in many forms sunlight is my favorite and next would probably be candlelight. Once our Christmas tree is donned with lights, we have a tradition in our home to light it first thing in the morning and let it stay lit all day. Around our mountain home, things look pretty dark by 5 p.m. Thats when colorful outdoor lights come on and other holiday lights inside our home. These lights bring warmth and brilliance to those extra hours of darkness as we draw near to the shortest day of the year, theWinter Solstice on Dec. 21. Its no wonder that many of the holidays during this season feature light to shine through the darkness:

Hanukkah or The Festival of Light with menorah candles; Diwali, meaning rows of lighted lamps is a five-day festival of light; the lighting of candles in the Kwanzaa kinara; The burning of a yule log; lit-up Christmas trees, and houses decorated with Christmas and secular holiday light displays.

With all the emphasis on light at this time of year, its no coincidence that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a "Light the World campaign, currently under-way.

Light the World is an invitation to transform the holidays into a season of service; its a worldwide movement to serve others as Jesus did: one by one.

Unlike 2019, to help slow the spread of COVID-19, this year you can make donations online or find specific Light the World service projects. Go to the Just Serve website and donate service, time, or funds.

There is a list of charities in the Denver area on the site which will recieve 100% of the donations given on the website. Volunteer activities can be suited toindividuals,small groups, and families. Many activities will be outdoors, and allwill comply with COVID-19 safety regulations.

Denvers Light the World 2020 campaign runs through New Years Day.

The site is http://www.justserve.org/lighttheworlddenver

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The top home trends predicted for 2021 a permanent home office and resort-style living, indoors and out are directly connected to needs we discovered while staying put during the coronavirus pandemic.

Researchers at the real estate marketplace Zillow came up with 10 home updates people want to make it easier to continue to work, exercise, study and relax at home.

From Zoom rooms to smart-home technology, these trends will make homes more functional, comfortable and safe for the whole family, and in some cases, even add value, according to a Zillow news release.

In this weeks real estate gallery, we look at the top 10 trends for 2021 as predicted by Zillow and a Portland-area home for sale with that feature.

A heated, in-ground pool and relaxing outdoor areas are available at 3624 S.E. Rex St. in Portlands Eastmoreland neighborhood, which is listed by Katie Beymer and Jean Beymer of Oregon First.Oregon First

With nowhere to vacation, home shoppers moved pool to the top Zillow keyword search term in 2020. Waterfront and dock were also frequently sought.

For sale: A heated, in-ground pool and relaxing outdoor area are available at 3624 S.E. Rex St. in Portlands Eastmoreland neighborhood.

The 7,405-square-foot lot also has a putting green and garden space. An attached garage with high ceilings can be used by an artist, woodworker or car collector, or for recreation.

The traditional-style house, built in 1939 and remodeled and expanded in 2015, has a bonus room, media room, six bedrooms, three bathrooms and 3,875 square feet of living space.

Resort-style living. Floor plan for multi-generational living, says Katie Beymer with Jean Beymer of Oregon First, who listed the property at $989,000.

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Home office in Portland Heights: 2434 S.W. 17th Ave. is listed by Natalie Strom with Yonette Fine of Living Room Realty.Living Room Realty

Being able to have a dedicated home office was the number one reason Americans working from home say they would consider a move, according to a Zillow survey. Employers who will allow telecommuting to continue after the pandemic is under control will make the desire for a Zoom room permanent.

For sale: A 1909 Craftsman house, built on a 6,534-square-foot lot at 2434 S.W. 17th Ave., has a home office with built-in counters and shelves in the finished basement next to a theater room.

The updated home has original features such as leaded glass, unpainted wood trim, wood floors and four fireplaces. There is a modern open kitchen with high-end appliances and an island.

The master suite on the fourth floor has 19 skylights and a view of Mount Saint Helens. There are four more bedrooms and three more bathrooms within the homes 5,519 square feet of living space.

Outside, there is a Japanese-style garden, sports court, level yard and a garage.

Pre-inspected and ready to go, says Natalie Strom with Yonette Fine of Living Room Realty, who listed the property at $1.95 million.

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11925 S.W. Belvidere Place can accommodate multi generations, says listing agent Joanne Doyle of Knipe Realty ERA Powered.Knipe Realty ERA Powered

Homes with a self-contained apartment in the lower level or in the backyard were used to shelter several generations of a family, especially when elderly members left retirement communities and young adults moved back home when colleges switched to virtual instructions and businesses closed due to the pandemic.

About one in six Americans currently live in multigenerational households, according to Generations United.

For sale: 11925 S.W. Belvidere Place in Cedar Hills can accommodate multi generations with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a home office, study room, home gym and 4,190 square feet of living space.

The daylight ranch, built in 1957 on 0.52 acres, has been restored and expanded with a two-story addition that allows for a main-floor master suite and lower-level guest suite.

Room for everyone, possibilities are endless, says Joanne Doyle of Knipe Realty ERA Powered, who listed the property at $1.2 million.

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A gourmet kitchen is inside a custom estate on the Columbia River at 1525 N.E. Marine Dr. listing by Justin Harnish with Errol Bradley of Harnish Properties.Harnish Properties

A Zillow survey found 41% of people value a well-equipped kitchen more after stay-at-home orders closed restaurants. Most plan to continue to exhibit their culinary skills in the future, and home shoppers are looking for kitchens with bigger cabinets and an island.

For sale: A gourmet kitchen with an eating bar and pantry is inside a custom estate on the Columbia River at 1525 N.E. Marine Dr. in Portlands East Columbia neighborhood.

The Mediterranean-style house, built in 2005 on 0.61 acres, has five bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and 6,310 square feet of living space.

Entertaining extends outdoors with a roll-up glass door, folding NanaWall, oversized patios and balconies. There is a man-cave with a bar and a 2,380-square-foot garage with heated floors.

A private boat dock can accommodate a 60-foot yacht.

Blocks to the Portland Yacht Club and golf course and PDX, says Justin Harnish with Errol Bradley of Harnish Properties, who listed the property at $2,748,000.

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11051 S. Riverwood Road in Portlands Riverdale neighborhood has a full outdoor kitchen, says listing agent Rosanne Vecchio of @HOME Property Group.@HOME Property Group

People see the value of having a large outdoor space after feeling cooped up during stay-at-home orders and wanting to entertain friends and family outdoors while socially distancing, according to a Zillow survey and Harris Poll.

Homes with a fire pit mentioned in the listing sold for 2.8% more than similar homes and those with an outdoor kitchen sold for 4.5% more, Zillow found. Smart sprinkler systems and outdoor lighting are other features that help a home sell up to 15 days faster than expected.

For sale: 11051 S. Riverwood Road in Portlands Riverdale neighborhood has a full outdoor kitchen.

The 0.7-acre property also has an apartment above the four-car garage that can be used as a home office, classroom or studio.

The traditional-style house, built in 2007, has a great room with a 30-foot-tall barrel ceiling and a grand gas fireplace, a gourmet kitchen with a huge pantry and a 132-bottle wine refrigerator, five bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms and 7,500 square feet of living space.

Private gated lot with seasonal river views, says Rosanne Vecchio of @HOME Property Group, which listed the property at $2,170,000.

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1874 S.E. Woodward St. in Portlands Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood was built in 2019 with smart features, says listing agent Greg Messick of RealtyNET.RealtyNET

Builders, designers and real estate agents report that coronavirus-inspired home projects, big and small, include installing easy-to-clean materials and surfaces; touch-less features, especially at the kitchen sink; self-cleaning, wall-mounted toilets; and improved fresh air systems such as heat recovery ventilators.

People are also preferring voice-activated faucets, robotic vacuums and electronic-assistant controlled lights to make life easier, says Zillow.

A Zillow analysis found homes with a smart light mentioned in the listing description sold seven days faster than expected, and listings mentioning a smart thermostat sold six days faster than expected.

For sale: 1874 S.E. Woodward St. in Portlands Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood was built in 2019 with smart features such as a security system with cameras as well as an electronic bidet toilet in the master suite.

The contemporary townhome-style condo has three more bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,328 square feet of living space.

There is an accessory dwelling unit on the main floor with a kitchenette, full bathroom and a full-size washer and dryer.

A large covered deck with a gas hookup overlooks a Zen oasis with a water feature and sprinkler system.

The Renaissance Home was customized with high-end finishes, including paint, carpet, natural stone, wood, lighting, custom-built blinds and draperies, and tile, says Greg Messick of RealtyNET.

The property is listed at $875,000. Homeowners association dues are $235 a month.

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3750 S.E. Pelton Ave. in Troutdales Sweetbriar neighborhood is listed by Keith Iles of John L. Scott Sandy.John L. Scott Sandy

Since telework reduces the need to be close to urban job centers, shoppers in 2021 may opt for wide open spaces and smaller, more affordable communities, say real estate experts.

Newly pending sales for small cities, with a population between 54,000 and 137,000, has increased 34.3% since last year, says Zillow.

For sale: 3750 S.E. Pelton Ave. in Troutdales Sweetbriar neighborhood is listed at $349,000.

The ranch-style house, built in 1976 on a 7,405-square-foot lot, has laminate hardwood floors, a sunken living room with a fireplace, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,120 square feet of living space.

Two sliding glass doors open to a backyard adjacent to a green space. There is a patio, tool and garden sheds, boat parking, planter boxes and hot tub.

Modern updates throughout. Endless opportunity with this home, make it yours, says listing agent Keith Iles of John L. Scott Sandy.

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5138 N.E. 23rd Ave. in Portlands Concordia neighborhood is a converted church with a Zen-like private courtyard that links to a tiny house, says listing agent Tracy Knofczynski with Mark Gamble of Tilia Property Group.Tilia Property Group

When gyms closed, people recognized the need to have exercise equipment at home. When social activities stopped along with seeing loved ones to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the feeling of isolation set in. Some people who use reflection and meditation to stay mentally fit spend time at home in a soothing, meditation space.

In November, 4.1% of for-sale listings on Zillow mentioned health and wellness areas in the home as lockdown orders resumed and daylight hours for outdoor activities shrank.

For sale: 5138 N.E. 23rd Ave. in Portlands Concordia neighborhood is a converted church with a Zen-like private courtyard that links to a tiny house.

The structure, built in 1906 on a 4,791-square-foot lot, has two bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 2,123 square feet of living space.

The main level has an open sanctuary space with tall ceilings that could be lofted for additional living space. The lower level has a full kitchen, bedroom, bathrooms and laundry room.

Amazing space with vast potential, create new living space within these walls or use as live/work space, says Tracy Knofczynski with Mark Gamble of Tilia Property Group, who listed the property at $895,000.

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The flexibility of remote work and being home all day allowed more people to care for pets. A 2020 Zillow analysis found for-sale listings mentioning a pet shower or dog wash sold for 5.1% more than similar homes, while listings mentioning a fenced backyard sold 6.8 days faster than expected.

For sale: The 6,098-square-foot lot at 3245 N. Willamette Blvd. in Portlands Arbor Lodge neighborhood has a fenced dog run.

The 1958 house has refinished hardwoods, new carpets and windows, five bedrooms, three bathrooms and 4,285 square feet of living space.

There is a full basement, detached garage and updated landscaping.

Live on sought-after Willamette Boulevard and enjoy scenic views of downtown, the river and the West Hills from various rooms throughout this classic home, says John Taylor with Kristina Bullock of The Broker Network, who listed the property at $719,000.

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12005 N.W. Weaver Lane Lot 17 in Portlands Creekview Ridge is listed by Megan Talalemotu with Christina Smith of John L. Scott. Photo is of a similar house.John L. Scott

Interest in new homes has increased significantly on Zillow, up 82% in the third quarter of 2020 compared to the same quarter a year ago.

A 2020 Zillow survey found more than a quarter of buyers who bought a new construction home did so to customize home features, while 37% chose to be the first owner because everything in the home was new and never used.

For sale: 12005 N.W. Weaver Lane Lot 17 in Portlands Creekview Ridge is scheduled to be completed in early 2021 and is listed at $859,950.

The energy-efficient farmhouse-style home, which has been certified Earth Advantage platinum, has 10-foot-high ceilings, extra large windows, an open great room, five bedrooms, four bathrooms and 3,260 square feet of living space. There is a covered patio.

Gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, huge island and double ovens, says listing agent Megan Talalemotu with Christina Smith of John L. Scott. Homeowners association dues are $92 a month.

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Janet Eastman | 503-294-4072

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