Archive for June, 2009

7229 N Chase – 3 bedroom ranch in North Portland

I recently helped clients buy this 3 bd/2 ba home in North Portland . If you’ve been thinking about buying or you need to sell your home give me a call at 503.748.8206. I’m here to help you with any of your real estate needs and I always appreciate your referrals.

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Money for foreclosures

I read an interesting article about how in Arizona and other areas hit hard by foreclosures there is money available for downpayment. Like many federal programs [ie hope for homeowners] very few people if any can figure out how to get the money or even how to apply. Read Here

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Portland Sales Volume Report – June 2009

571 homes were sold in Portland in May, up from 478 in April. I had predicted 500 and this is one of those times I’m happy to be wrong! While not quite up to last years numbers this is a good sign considering where we were at a few months ago. Average sold price continues [...]

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8531 N Fiske – 3 bedroom N. Portland Newer Construction

I recently helped clients buy this 3 bd/2.1 ba home in North Portland . If you’ve been thinking about buying or you need to sell your home give me a call at 503.748.8206. I’m here to help you with any of your real estate needs and I always appreciate your referrals.

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Oregon Recovery: Late 2009 – Mid 2010

As a devoted numbers person I follow the predictions and newsletters of a couple economists. I recently attended a luncheon featuring a speech by Tom Potiosky – Oregon’s State Economist. In simple terms Tom is predicting that unemployment will hit 13% in Oregon and slightly higher in the metro area. After that peak jobs are [...]

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2117 N Watts – 3 bedroom NoPo bungalow

North Portland is full of great deals! I recently helped clients of mine buy this 3 bedroom beauty in Kenton. If you’ve been thinking about buying or you need to sell your home give me a call at 503.748.8206. I’m here to help you with any of your real estate needs and I always appreciate [...]

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6833 SE Mall – 2 bedroom home in SE Portland

I recently helped clients buy this 2 bedroom home in SE Portland. It’s truly a great time to buy, especially if you’re a first timer. If you’ve been thinking about buying or selling (or know someone else who is) give me a call at 503.748.8206. I’m here to help you with any of your real [...]

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2335 NW Raliegh #229 – NW Condo in the Vaux

I recently helped a client sell this condominium in the Vaux project just off NW 23rd. Summer is just around the corner and real estate activity is picking up. If you’ve been thinking about buying or selling (or know someone else who is) give me a call at 503.748.8206. I’m here to help you with [...]

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Portland Inventory Report – JUNE 2009

I have put together this localized home inventory report to give context to the metro statistics that often make headlines. Real estate is a local affair and this report shows which parts of town and which types of property are selling and which ones are sitting. Inventory is figured in months with 6 months being [...]

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