The latest Market Report is available from RMLS. Great news! Sales and values are both increasing and rates are staying low. Closed sales increased, and market values increased…
In recent months I have experienced some unusual results with appraisals. I thought this list would be interesting to you if you are concerned about either buying or…
The definition of a short sale is the sale of a property where the proceeds will be less than the outstanding balance of the loan secured by the…
Staging has become an important part of the selling process and of good marketing plans. I have changed my perspective on staging. As a practical person who sees…
I was sailing with friends a week ago, and they wanted to tell me how excited they are that their home in a hot Portland Neighborhood had increased by $38,000…
Sold! 11 days on the market! This house received two offers at full price or above, and sold at more than full price. What made the difference? Great…
The data is ‘in’. In 2013, about 15% of the property that sold in the greater Portland metro area was classified as distressed, which means either short sales…
Pets are good for our hearts; they love us no matter what. They continue to love us even when we sell their home out from under them. Some…
The market is really active right now, so you don’t want to turn off any buyer or seller, do you? Broker’s make appointments to show your home, then….nada….
Just like your mother said, Don’t dive into waters if you don’t know what’s down there!!! Here is some serious advice that will help you avoid problems in…
2014 is starting off with a bang! Prices are up, multiple offers are being made on desirable, well priced properties (especially in the close in neighborhoods), a fresh…
This article in the Oregonian poses an interesting dilemma for the Portland Real Estate Market. When Zillow first launched, they tried to charge real estate brokers for adding correct…
Listing inventory is up but even though the Portland real estate market remains steady and strong, worries continue about the impact of the Federal shut down on financing….
Phillip Phillips talks about making this place your home…..so how do you accomplish that on a budget? Selling your home is one of the biggest financial moves you…
We all know that a picture is worth a thousand words……just feel your heartstrings when you watch this Budweiser ad……can’t you just feel the connection between that pony…
Oregon passed a law on August 1, 2010 requiring homeowners to remove and destroy uncertified woodstoves and fireplace inserts prio to selling a home.
Both buyers and sellers are stuck on moving forward. Can the Seller get a better price if they wait to sell?
