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2013
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This week I had several emails from a client who was interested in seeing a FBSO condo. They had talked to the owner several months ago and were still considering the unit. When they saw that the FSBO recently dropped the price $10,000 they were really intrigued and wanted my professional opini...
03/22/2013
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Beaverton Real Estate Market Report Feb 2013 Market Report Beaverton/Aloha EBA Portland, LLC Feb 2013 Jan 2013 Dec 2012 Nov 2012 Y-T-D New Listings 188 213 92 136 401 Pending Sales 185 163 102 150 348 Closed Sales 103 120 152 147 223 Average DOM 97 98 92 78 -- Average Sales Price $2...
03/21/2013
Happy Vernal Equinox -- The First Day Of Spring I must admit, today was THE PREFECT First Day of Spring here in Stumptown. It was raining in the morning, then all the rain clouds floated away, and puffy white ones settled in. A beautiful blue sky, crisp air and there you have it . . . Spring ...
03/20/2013
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So today I'm with a client and we're touring property. As always, the day before the tour I've called each owner occupied property to set up an approximate time to view. The majority of sellers are always very accommodating. They want to get their house viewed . . . and sold! Today was an exc...
03/19/2013
For Bird Watchers at South Waterfront The great blue herons have returned to the rookery on Ross Island. They are now in the nests and doing some of their very interesting mating dances. Set up a spotting scope or binoculars right in front of Atwater Place for the best view before the cottonwoods...
03/18/2013
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The Fremont Bridge, taken January 1, 2013. It was really cold that day, but clear and pretty. The Fremont Bridge is one of my favorites. Portland OR is known as "Bridgetown" . . . See my article The Bridges of Portland OR Fremont Bridge - A tied arch bridge. Travelers on Interstate 405 and US...
03/17/2013
Oregon is Planning to Eliminate the 1031 Tax Exchange?!? What, What, What?!?!? You have GOT to be kidding me! Oregon is planning to elminate the 1031 Exchange? Of course, this would NOT eliminate the Federal 1031 Tax Exchange, and investors would be able to continue with that. But in Oregon, if...
03/16/2013
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How Do I Find a Post I Wrote? If you've been on ActiveRain for any length of time, or if you're planning to be an active ActiveRain blogger, you are going to come across this predicament sometime, or the other: Dude, where's my car post? This is a true story and it happened to me today. I'm worki...
03/14/2013
What's the Real Estate Market Trend in Portland Metro Oregon? For starters, inventory is still tipping toward Sellers' Market. The "Absorption Rate" has been around 4 months since a year ago. What is the Absorption Rate in Portland Metro Absorption rate is the number of current listings, divided...
03/13/2013
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What's the Best Way To Search for a House? Have Your Realtor® Do It! Most Buyers love to look at listings on line . . . which is why you can SEARCH LISTINGS on my site! But, when Buyes are getting ready to buy and have engaged the services of a Realtor®, do they really have time to constantly sco...
03/12/2013
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