Here's the latest Market Action Report for Portland... mixed results... although most realtors are reporting increased showings and offers. Short Sales and Bank Owned sales are still hot. It's a Sellers Market under $300k... Buyers Market above... great deals are out there! Mortgage Rates are on
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02/17/2011
5 Steps for a Successful Short Sale Lenders and the federal government, prompted by the sheer volume of loan modification and short sale requests, have overhauled their systems and programs, making the foreclosure avoidance process much easier than in the past. If you are considering short sellin
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02/17/2011
Below is a summary of the real estate market in the Portland Oregon Metropolitan area through the end of December 2010. The overall Portland Market is showing great improvment in available inventory for sale. Showings up, sales have remained steady. We are approaching a balanced market. Well pri
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01/30/2011
ATTENTION Oregonians Selling A Home with Woodstoves New Law Requires Removal of Uncertified Woodstoves When Selling a Home Beginning August 1, 2010, anyone selling a home with an old, uncertified woodstove will be required to remove and destroy this device. The 2009 Oregon Legislature signed Se
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10/17/2010
IRS Releases New Forms, Instructions The IRS has released IR-2010-006 providing a revised Form 5405 to reflect the changes to the tax credit made in the extension and expansion legislation enacted in November 2009. The release reminds taxpayers that all tax returns claiming the tax credit must be
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10/17/2010
