Amanda Bennett Real Estate Portland Metro

🚨 Sometimes the right house... isn't the right house.

This week, my buyers walked away after the home inspection, and it was the right decision.

The inspection uncovered issues that weren't obvious during the showing, including:
🏠 Extensive siding damage from wood-boring beetles
💧 Water intrusion in the crawl space
🪵 Rotting sill plates
🌧️ Leaking skylights
🔨 Roofing material installed on low-slope areas where it wasn't appropriate

Could these things be repaired? Yes. But after looking at the scope of work and future costs, my buyers decided this home wasn't the right fit for them.

This is exactly why a home inspection matters.

Buying a home isn't just about loving the kitchen or imagining where your furniture will go. It's about understanding what you're really buying before you commit.

Walking away isn't failing. It's making an informed decision that could save you thousands of dollars and a lot of stress.

If you're thinking about buying a home and want someone who will help you look beyond the fresh paint and pretty staging, let's talk.

🏡 NEW LISTING IN PORTLAND’S HAYHURST NEIGHBORHOOD

Looking for a Portland bungalow with a fenced backyard, full basement, and room to make it your own?

📍 3115 SW Illinois Street, Portland, OR 97239
💰 Offered at $450,000
🛏 3 bedrooms
🛁 1 bathroom
📐 1,450 sq ft
🌿 0.11-acre R5-zoned lot

Built in 1925, this south-facing Hayhurst home offers a practical layout with plenty of flexibility. The main level includes a light-filled living room, kitchen with an eating area, full bathroom, and one bedroom. Upstairs, two additional rooms can work as bedrooms, home offices, hobby rooms, or whatever fits your life.

The full basement has good ceiling height, laundry, storage, a partially finished area, and a separate exterior exit. Outside, you’ll find a covered front porch, rear deck, fenced backyard, mature landscaping, and room for gardening, pets, or summer evenings outside.

An extra-long driveway provides off-street parking for multiple vehicles, and the home is conveniently located near Gabriel Park.

This home is being sold as-is and is ready for a buyer who sees the possibilities.

📩 Message me for additional details or to schedule a private showing.

Amanda Bennett
NextHome Realty Connection

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🏡 NEW LISTING IN PORTLAND’S HAYHURST NEIGHBORHOOD

Looking for a Portland bungalow with a fenced backyard, full basement, and room to make it your own?

📍 3115 SW Illinois Street, Portland, OR 97239
💰 Offered at $450,000
🛏 3 bedrooms
🛁 1 bathroom
📐 1,450 sq ft
🌿 0.11-acre R5-zoned lot

Built in 1925, this south-facing Hayhurst home offers a practical layout with plenty of flexibility. The main level includes a light-filled living room, kitchen with an eating area, full bathroom, and one bedroom. Upstairs, two additional rooms can work as bedrooms, home offices, hobby rooms, or whatever fits your life.

The full basement has good ceiling height, laundry, storage, a partially finished area, and a separate exterior exit. Outside, you’ll find a covered front porch, rear deck, fenced backyard, mature landscaping, and room for gardening, pets, or summer evenings outside.

An extra-long driveway provides off-street parking for multiple vehicles, and the home is conveniently located near Gabriel Park.

This home is being sold as-is and is ready for a buyer who sees the possibilities.

📩 Message me for additional details or to schedule a private showing.

Amanda Bennett
NextHome Realty Connection

🏡 OPEN HOUSE IN WILSONVILLE

8100 SW Ryber Road, Wilsonville, OR 97070
Sunday, July 12
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Fresh interior paint, brand-new carpet, and a layout that gives everyone room to spread out without feeling disconnected.

This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2,709 sq ft, a main-level office, an open kitchen and living area, a flexible bonus room, and a 3-car tandem garage.

Outside, the fenced backyard is set up for easy maintenance with turf, a patio, and a covered sitting area.

Dan Fischer with NextHome Realty Connection will be hosting. Stop by, take a look around, and see how the home feels in person.

📍 8100 SW Ryber Road, Wilsonville, OR 97070
📅 Sunday, July 12
⏰ 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

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Price adjusted on 3015 SW Westwood Drive!

Now offered at $995,000, this updated Vista Hills daylight ranch brings together garden space, flexible living, and major improvements already handled.

Yes, the fun stuff and the practical stuff! We love to see this!

This home offers:

4 bedrooms
3 full bathrooms
3,499 sq ft
Finished daylight basement with separate entrance
Kitchenette + full bath on lower level
Wolf gas range + quartz counters
New 30-year roof
New water heater
Radon mitigation system
Earthquake-retrofitted foundation
R60 attic insulation
Gold Certified Native Habitat yard
Greenhouse, fruit trees, garden beds + room for chickens

The backyard is stunning with a pergola, kiwi vines, blueberry bushes, apple trees, fig trees, covered patio, deck, and attached gas grill.

If your buyer wants space, character, garden life, and a home with big updates already done, this one deserves a look!

3015 SW Westwood Drive
Portland, OR 97225
Now $995,000

Let’s talk or come take a look.

What an amazing experience marching with this group of people. I grew up watching this group march in the Rose parade and now I'm apart of it and so is my daughter Presley Niehus.

It's been so rewarding! It's brought me so many new friends! I was reminded how much I love to spin a flag!

Thank you for supporting me, and coming along this journey with me. To my clients who have been patient with me when I'm at practice or an event. Thank you as well. 🥰