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Things are coming up roses this episode as we head to Portland, the City of Roses, to chat with Kevin Merlet, Director of Arena Marketing at Rose Quarter – which includes Moda Center, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and Alaska Airlines' Theater of the Clouds. We talk about the unique flexibility and setup of Alaska Airlines' Theater of the Clouds, which is a unique take on an arena curtaining system that allows them to scale and attract many artists and comedians that may otherwise go elsewhere. Kevin explains some of the many things that make Portland unique, and how the city will invest in you if you invest in them. He explains their need and benefits of being authentic and community focused and how authenticity drives and brings forward creativity. We discuss Kevin’s unique career path that led him from internships at record labels in Chicago to music licensing in Los Angeles to his current role in Portland. Hear about some of the similarities and challenges between music licensing and marketing live events. This episode is chock full of fun stories, a love of music, shop talk about partnerships and consumer strategies, and a love of “Rip City.” Keep Portland weird!

Kevin Merlet: Instagram | LinkedIn
Rose Quarter: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram

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ADVENTURES IN VENUELAND

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In their first episode, Liz and Jen share a little bit about who they are and why they created this podcast. Then, they recount a very unique experience they had at a Portland steakhouse staple, called Acropolis Steakhouse.

Acropolis is a very unique establishment in that is was ranked as one of the best places to take your Valentine's date for a steak in 2023, but the entertainment is very different from what these two Midwestern gals might expect at a places known for its cuts of meats. 

You see, Acropolis is one of Portland's oldest "gentleman's clubs" and – of course – Liz and Jen chose to go to this happening spot for lunch on a Monday afternoon. 

Listen in to hear how their Kansas sensibilities impacted their experience, what the gals ordered for lunch, and all the observations and shenanigans that ensued during this unique steakhouse experience. 

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Posse, the Peaches are throwing it back to the early days with a guest-free episode! Anna is back from Italy and she is telling us all about her European adventures. The Peaches discuss airline travel, chatty airplane seat neighbors, and Anna tells us her Karen story from her Italy flight. Anna updates us on her grandma’s vape journey then preaches about her mission to get more parents to travel with their babies and why she wants to move away to live on a lemon farm. Meanwhile, Taylor was hanging on by a thread while Anna was on vacation, but she tells the posse how she’s trying to defeat her inner capitalist by taking better care of herself. They also discuss important pop culture phenomenons like the new season of Queer Eye, the Taylor Swift/ Matty Healy/ Ice Spice of it all, and - of course -Rihanna’s toe ring.

Things Mentioned in This Episode:

• Italian Lemon Tour
• Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez 
• Heck Studios
• Taylor's Favorite Celeb & Fashion Commentator on TikTok
• Rihanna's Toe Ring
• Alix Earle's low rise dress
• Twistedlily.com
• Luckyscent.com
• Doona stroller

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Are you a landlord or do you aspire to be one? 
Well this is a great episode for you. Jenny Turner talks to David Jaffe about cost segregation and what that means for landlords and their taxes. Trust us, this is HUGE if you own or plan to own rental property. 

Jenny Turner:
(503) 312-4642
Jenny@LovejoyRealEstate.com
www.lovejoyrealestate.com

David Jaffe
(503) 329-3993
David@CostSegSVCS.com

Cousins Kim and Tyler Malek opened Salt & Straw Ice Cream over a decade ago in Portland, Oregon, and from the very start they were scooping up unusual flavor combinations like pear & blue cheese and bone marrow with bourbon smoked cherries.

Tyler shares the WORST flavor he's ever made (hint: there was seafood involved) & they talk about Grandma Malek, the matriarch behind both of their last meals. 

Food historian Sarah Lohman joins the show to talk about the history of ice cream (Black Americans played a huge role) and we'll learn about Staten Island's delightful Enoteca Maria, a restaurant staffed by a rotating crew of grandmothers who cook up dishes from their native countries.

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Do you love wine? Well we have an episode for you! 

This week, Jenny is talking about small business with wine expert, Carrie Wynkoop, founder of Cellar 503! Cellar 503 is a woman-owned small business that is kicking butt in the industry. Listen to Carrie talk about how Cellar 503 came to be and all about wine!

Jenny Turner:
(503) 312-4642
Jenny@LovejoyRealEstate.com
www.lovejoyrealestate.com

Carrie Wynkoop
Wine@Cellar503.com
www.cellar503.com

This is episode 15 of Real Talk with Lovejoy Real Estate! A show where we talk about all things real estate with our fabulous host, Jenny Turner. 
This week we have Heidi the Window Lady! The good kind of window lady, we promise! 
Heidi talks all about her business and why window coverings are so important for your home. ESPECIALLY new homes! If you own a home and like to keep it looking beautiful, you'll want to listen to this episode!

Jenny Turner:
(503) 312-4642
Jenny@LovejoyRealEstate.com
www.lovejoyrealestate.com

Heidi Gilbert
Heidi@HeiditheWindowLady.com
www.heidithewindowlady.com

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Owen and Colt finish up talking about there recent adventure in Portland Oregon Including a Bit of  Billings Montana where Owen talks The Midway Grill and Brews and the famous Snoop Dogg!

Happy Holidays!

This is episode 11 of Real Talk with Lovejoy Real Estate! A show where we talk about all things real estate with our fabulous host, Jenny Turner. 
This is an extra special episode, where we are going to be talking about decorating your home for the holidays with a professional florist and holiday decorator, Michelle Kenny!
Listen to Jenny and Michelle talk all about what kinds of decorations are trending, how to properly decorate a tree and more. 

Jenny Turner:
(503) 312-4642
Jenny@LovejoyRealEstate.com
www.lovejoyrealestate.com

Michelle Kenny
(503) 228-8107
info@goosehollowflowers.com

When it comes to having the best experience with borrowing money for a home, the most important part of the formula is knowing the math and the facts. Todd Gydesen, Mortgage Broker with Vantage Mortgage Brokers, has the longevity and methods to help you make the right decisions. In today’s world having experts who have lived through much tougher times is the only way to go. Sit back, listen, and learn from these well-seasoned professionals in this week’s episode of The Portland is Home Team Talk Real Estate, (and Mortgages!)  

Here are some helpful tips to get you started:

Tip 1: Get quotes from multiple lenders

It’s recommended that you visit three to five lenders and discuss your mortgage options.  

Tip 2: Consider all types of lenders

Obtain estimates from loan officers at banks and credit unions, as well as mortgage brokers and non-bank lenders.

Tip 3: Compare loans on the same day

Because mortgage rates change frequently, it’s best to compare loan programs on the same day so that you can accurately judge cost estimates from several lenders.

Tip 4: Shop for a loan within a 45-day period

Try to do your mortgage shopping within a 45-day period so that there’s minimal effect on your credit. Multiple credit inquiries outside a 45-day period could lower your credit score.

Tip 5: Compare all loan terms, not only the mortgage rate

The loan with the lowest mortgage rate may not always be the best choice for you. Rates are important, but you should also consider the overall cost of the loan.

Be sure to look at the mortgage term, which is the duration of the mortgage, and the associated costs of financing, such as:

The APR for the loan.

Lender application fees.

Processing or loan origination fees.

Closing costs (also known as settlement fees).

For each lender you work with, ask for an itemized summary of estimated fees. This should help you understand costs and compare mortgage options.

After you’ve submitted an application, the lender is required to provide you with a Loan Estimate that includes the terms of your loan and all estimated costs, plus your APR, finance charges and payment schedule.

Tip 6: Ask questions if you don’t understand loan features

Ask the lender to fully explain the loan program that is being offered to you if you don’t understand all its features.  

To help you weigh the pros and cons of your mortgage options, consider working with a housing counseling agency. A HUD-certified housing counselor can be an objective advisor and guide you in considering lenders and mortgage options.

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.

DBA Vantage Mortgage Brokers

17040 Pilkington Rd Ste 300

Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Serving Oregon and Washington.

503-496-0431

You've made it!
You just found episode 10 of Real Talk with Lovejoy Real Estate! A show where we talk about all things real estate with our fabulous host, Jenny Turner. 
Today we have our lovely guest, Janelle Freeman. A newer agent here at Lovejoy Real Estate who is really making waves in the company!
Listen to Jenny and Janelle talk all about being a new real estate agent, from what to expect, to how to be successful. 

Jenny Turner:
(503) 312-4642
Jenny@LovejoyRealEstate.com
www.lovejoyrealestate.com

Janelle Freeman
(971) 322-4396
Janelle@LovejoyRealEstate.com
Instagram: @janellehelfre
TikTok: @janelleisrealestate

The Gallers have seen a lot in their 22 years of working hard to welcome you home and they’re even flummoxed by the current state of real estate, and the world for that matter. Andrew has terrific insight, words of wisdom and analysis to help steer even the most fragile buyers and sellers through these unprecedented times.  

Andrew explains that the definition of a buyer’s market is 6 months or more of inventory; below, a seller’s market. Find out if that holds true for the Portland area and much more in this episode of The Portland is Home Team Talks Real Estate. 

Newsletter from Audra:

Well folks, here we are in October! Cooler nights, planning our Halloween costumes, knowing that winter is closer now and starting to prepare, and more planning our Halloween costumes. Are you a "I have been working on my costume since March" kind of person or the "I will figure something out that week" kind of person? I fall into the latter. I start thinking about ideas about now and see what I can piecemeal together. I do have a few staples: wig, hat, funny peanut butter and jelly foam thingy.... but nothing gets set until the last minute!

Also, even though I don't live on a farm and need to prepare the land, the anticipation of the winter brings out all my feelings of getting myself ready. I have my garden to prep for winter, cutting back the summer plants, planting the bulbs for the spring, walking around to see what we need to remove and placing a topcoat on the veggie beds. Umbrellas get put away, and soon some of our outdoor furniture will follow. Lately I have been buying furniture that can stay outside all winter, but we still have a few pieces with cushions we need to bring in. Lightweight furniture works well in this scenario.  

It is also time to service your furnaces, trim trees, do any last power washing, etc. Power washing is essential, because the rain will come, and it will be slippery if it is not clean!  

We also have a space or two available for any remodels for the first of the year, so if you are ready to consider an updated bath or kitchen, need a basement area finished, or want to add a new deck...reach out!  

Our before and after this month is something very simple, but really took some time! Years and years ago a tar like material was put down on the stairs of our client’s home. The owners they bought the home from didn't want to deal with it (which i don't blame them!), so we took it on. It was a lot of power washing and grinding! Because concrete is porous the tar like material settled into the pores and grooves. We weren’t sure it would work and had a plan B ready, but we were absolutely satisfied with the results! Take a look at the before and after!  

That's all for now. Thank you all so much for taking a moment to read this blog!!  

Hope to see you soon!

Think you may want your own show? Contact me at michelle@modcastproductions.com

Paul is a legend in the guitar world known for his super-herculean chops, and also because he is a "musician with massive musicality ". You might have discovered him during his time in the mind-bending Racer X, or of course with the international MTV super-stars Mr. Big. Maybe the Power Drill Guitar technique got your attention. Paul Gilbert has kept his fans faithful for decades by delivering the best shred guitar around. Additionally, he's a hell of a nice guy who is also super-funny, which makes for a delightful conversation with Greg on the Season 4 opener of Chewing the Gristle!

1:55 - Paul plays upright bass??  Plus happy mistakes, learning new things, and Van Halen
10:06 - Paul’s musical journey
18:53 - Improvisation; when and how Paul developed his improv chops
22:46 - Paul and gear; obsession or necessity, and Paul’s current live and studio rigs
31:18 - Paul on the road - how much time in a bus vs at home?
35:55 - Learning, teaching, and sponging styles from the greats.
38:09 - Paul’s vocal influences, slide tricks, and Paul’s signature guitar
48:16 - Portland, OR, Paul’s journey to the Pacific Northwest, and familial music traits
57:40 - New music: future or past, and hearing loss
61:55 - What’s next for Paul, what is it about music that is so magical, and CATS.
68:57 - The Zep

Total Length: 78:20

In 2006, caring, life-loving Susan Walters was attacked in her own home by a complete stranger. Expecting to relax after a long shift in the ER, Susan instead fought for her life, drawing on years of nursing and self-defense training. Would it be enough to save her and unravel the mystery behind this assault?

Self Defense Videos:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVpxP3ZZtAc
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V4vEyhWDZ0

Tea of the Day: Grand Yunnan Imperial 

Theme Music by Brad Frank

Sources:

• Who the Bleep Did I Marry? (Season 2, Episode 14)
• https://allthatsinteresting.com/susan-kuhnhausen
• https://www.wweek.com/news/2016/08/17/a-hit-man-came-to-kill-susan-kuhnhausen-she-survived-he-didnt/
• https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2014/04/woman_who_fatally_strangled_hi.html
• https://youtu.be/-wV_ByXpRbk
• https://youtu.be/gztpsgY4jGk
• https://youtu.be/Vy74imo9-Mo
• https://www.wave3.com/story/7051831/oregon-woman-kills-hitman-hired-by-her-husband/

Well hello there!
This is episode 8 of Real Talk with Lovejoy Real Estate! A show where we talk about all things real estate, with our fabulous host, Jenny Turner. 
Today we have our amazing guest, David Coburn, owner of Taft Appraisals here!
He and Jenny will be talking all about home appraisals in the real estate market. If you've ever wondered how they work or what you can do to maximize your home's appraised value, this episode is for you!

Jenny Turner:
(503) 312-4642
Jenny@LovejoyRealEstate.com
www.lovejoyrealestate.com

David Coburn:
Taft Appraisals

We finally visited Portland! We joined a cult at Aliki Farms. We read books at Women And Women First Bookstore. The mayor said hello. We paid a trip to the coffee shop to write a manifesto, and we definitely put a bird on it! 
If there were ever a doubt in your mind, let us be clear: the dream of the '90s is definitely alive in Portland. 

You can find our links here: https://linktr.ee/siblingsspillingtea

Portland, Oregon is a place known for its access to the great outdoors, fine wineries and breweries, and a delightfully weird culture. It also cultivated a thriving music scene, supported by multiple clubs where you could see people playing any conceivable style, from classical and chamber music to R&B, Riot Grrrl and Punk.

Latin, Jazz, and Soul music enthusiasts Valerie Day and John Smith were a part of what they call the "golden age" of live music in Portland, and at a certain point, they were even one of the city's top bands, playing up to five days a week. When it seemed that they could be stuck in a rut, along came a funky beat born in their little apartment, one that had several iterations over the course of three years. 

A remix by Dutch DJ Peter Slauhuis, however, was the one that propelled the duo to international success and a Grammy nomination as Best New Artist. More than 36 years later, and after stepping away from the touring circuit, Valerie and John remain as creative and prolific as they ever were, while at the same time, enjoying the continued life and legacy of "I Can't Wait."

Show Tracklisting

• Taking Care of Business (Bachman Turner Overdrive)
• Birds of Fire (Mahavishnu Orchestra)
• I Can't Wait (American Mix) (Nu Shooz)
• Jungle Love (Morris Day and The Time)
• I Can't Wait (Dutch Mix) (Nu Shooz)

Nu Shooz on Social Media:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nushoozmusic/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nushoozmusic/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/NuShoozMusic
• Website: https://www.nushoozmusic.com

Host and Producer: Diego Martinez

Executive Producer: Nicholas "NickFresh" Puzo

Audio Engineer: Adam Fogel 

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Welcome to episode 5 of Real Talk with Lovejoy Real Estate! A show where we talk about all things real estate, with our fabulous host, Jenny Turner. 
This week, we chat about investment properties and all about what it takes to invest in and manage real estate!
Listen to Jenny as she talks with Brian Haveman, of Summit Mortgage and Landmark Property Management, in Portland, OR.
You'll gain expert knowledge from real estate investors and property managers themselves!

Jenny Turner:
(503) 312-4642
Jenny@LovejoyRealEstate.com
www.lovejoyrealestate.com

Brian Haveman
(503) 490-5137

This is episode 4 of Real Talk with Lovejoy Real Estate! A show where we talk about all things real estate, with our fabulous host, Jenny Turner. 
This time around, we talk about staging homes for sale and touch on what it takes to operate a woman-owned business!
Listen in as Jenny talks with Courtney Webster, owner of CW Decorating, in Portland, OR.
Get the inside scoop from a home-stager themselves!

Jenny Turner:
(503) 312-4642
Jenny@LovejoyRealEstate.com
www.lovejoyrealestate.com

Courtney Webster
(503) 953-4868
cwdecorating.com
IG: @cwdecorating