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05/07/2008: No surprise--it appears as though invasive inspections for building defects have commenced at the Orenco Sation brownstones.

05/07/2008: Hang onto your hats! A Famous Dave's restaurant will be going in at the Butler-Cornell Rd.-Cornelius Pass triangle. Famous Who, you say?

04/25/2008: Mortgage rates seem to be holding steady, according to bankrate.com, ticking up barely a basis point to 5.87% for a 30-year fixed. Jumbo loans (a loan more than $417,000) remain problematic, as does financing for condominiums without FHA approval.

04/25/2008: A friend needs to rent a detached home in the Orenco area. No fees involved.

04/17/2008: Rumor has it that Whole Foods will be opening April 23!

 

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