Archive for December, 2009

To Refinance or Not?

Rates are fantastic, prices have stabalized and many folks are planning on staying in their current home longer. So the question is should I refinance or not? Reasons to Refi: 1. Lower rate 2. Change from ARM to fixed rate 3. Cash out 4. Divorce or dissolution of a business partnership Reasons to not Refi: [...]

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Portland Sales Volume Report | December 2009

726 homes were sold in Portland in November, down from 850 in October. I had predicted 700 and the normal sales slow down in Fall and Winter but October and November show the positive influence of the first time homebuyer tax credit in a BIG way. Wild cards: Tax credit has been extended to mid [...]

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5527 N Greeley | Bank Owned Duplex in N Portland

I recently helped a client buy this bank owned duplex in North Portland. If you’ve been thinking about buying or you need to sell your home give me a call at 503.901.8100. I’m here to help you with any of your real estate needs and I always appreciate your referrals.

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Q4 2009 PSU Report

The quarterly PSU report is the best source for local market information. Check out the latest one here.

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5235 SE 79th | 3 bedroom home in SE Portland

I recently helped a client sell this home in SE Portland. With great deals available and the recent tax credit extension the market is still going strong. 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 [...]

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Portland Inventory Report | December 2009

INVENTORY REACHES TWO YEAR LOW Portland metro inventory just hit 6.5 months, a number not seen since August of 2007. Prices for move in ready homes in the core of the city should start seeing slight increases in sales price. The big wild card this winter will be bank owned properties which sell at a [...]

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8030 SW Fanno Creek | Bank Owned SW Home

I recently helped a client buy this bank owned home in SW Portland. If you’ve been thinking about buying or you need to sell your home give me a call at 503.901.8100. I’m here to help you with any of your real estate needs and I always appreciate your referrals.

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4820 N Houghton | Remodeled North Portland Home

I recently helped a client sell this remodeled home in North Portland. With great deals and the recent tax credit extensionthe market is still going strong. 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 [...]

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