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Real Estate Market information for Portland, OR and the surrounding communities including Beaverton, West Linn, Oregon City, Lake Oswego, Hillsboro, Tigard, Tualatin
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A recent article that I read from Realtor.com talks about the possibility of changes to the current FHA loan situation.  Many First-Time buyers here in Portland have been using FHA loans because of the 3.5% down payment aspect.  This offers the buyer a chance to get into a home without an extreme...
12/03/2009
According to RMLS, "market activity in August showed forward progress compared to August of last year but a decline in activity from last month".  Pending sales are up city-wide to a tune of 13% and closed sales 4% compared to August of 2008.  This is highly driven by the low interest rates that ...
09/18/2009
I recently listed this wonderful Willamette Heights property in Portland, Oregon.  It contains 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and is located in this peaceful setting steps to Forest Park and NW 23rd.  You can enter two different Forest Park trails within seconds or take a short walk for coffee and bre...
08/07/2009
      This wonderful home at 11 Hillshire Dr. in Lake Oswego was listed Friday for $889,000.  This four bedroom home includes a large bonus room/5th bedroom, two full bathrooms with one half bath, and plenty of remodeled details.  This is a luxurious home in the Westridge area close to Lake Oswe...
05/21/2009
I do a lot of work in the Hawthorne neighborhood, and I live there too!  This little darling bungalo is listed at $325,000 and is conveniently located two blocks from Seawallcrest Park and a few blocks from some great restaurants such as Lauro and Pok Pok.  Homes in this neighborhood sell quickl...
04/06/2009
  I just listed this wonderful Westridge home in Lake Oswego, Oregon at $569,000.  Its a 4 bedroom, 3 full bath beauty that is across the street from Westridge Park and Westridge Grade School.  The people that live here can send their children to award winning schools, and enjoy the serenity and...
04/02/2009
This is my eldest daughter contemplating the reality of her brand new sister that was born last Thursday.  I see this look in adults a lot lately, as the Real Estate world changes all around them.  I mostly think this is a funny shot, as it was not staged.  She looks absolutely exhausted!
03/02/2009
January’s stats just came out, and it’s not surprising that things are slow in the market.  Despite the fantastic buyer’s market that we are experiencing, we are missing one important ingredient: Buyers!  That statement is not entirely accurate, because the market seems to be picking up.  Now, we...
03/02/2009
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Folks, it is a wonderful time to buy a home in Portland, OR.  Whether it is your first home, second home, or even an investment property, you will rarely find a market better than our current market.  Interest rates are in the 5% range for 30-yr fixed loans, prices have dropped, and there are a l...
01/24/2009
This last week we have had some difficult weather here in Portland, Or.  It's pretty well-known that we have a lot of precipitation, but its generally not the white, fluffy kind.  We got about 10-12 inches of snow, depending on where you live in town.  I live in SE, near Hawthorne, and we had abo...
12/29/2008
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Real Estate Market information for Portland, OR and the surrounding communities including Beaverton, West Linn, Oregon City, Lake Oswego, Hillsboro, Tigard, Tualatin