“Quicksand” by Natalie Walker.
So, what does the Portland Oregon real estate market feel like today? Like “walking through quicksand” or like getting “stuck in the mud”. It’s moving in slow motion. Our market gains a bit of perceived momentum and it’s suddenly “dead in the water”. The Oregonian says in today’s (05/18/10) Business Section: “Home sales rise, but prices drop”. These are mixed signals at best!! There has been a lull since the end of the Federal tax credit and when comparing the week of April 26 - May 9 with the week prior, the number of times an RMLS subscriber (Realtor or appraiser) opened a lockbox decreased 15.6% in Washington and decreased 17.3% in Oregon. Even if you find your new dream home or a great investment property or get a willing buyer for your home, the roller-coaster ride is just beginning. In an attempt to manage and normalize an industry that went a bit bonkers…no doubt, the mortgage market pendulum has totally swung to an incredibly tight credit market, less mortgage options, extreme difficulties with appraisals and transactions unable to close due to new regulations and restrictions! I’m still waiting to get back “to business as usual” (although I can’t really remember what that was), so at least a “new normal” !!!
Agent Profile
My job is service...service to you and your real estate transactions! How can you benefit from my 25 years of experience and expertise? What can I offer to make the process more productive?
* Current information on available housing...comparative and competitive market pricing and analysis
* Daily involvement in the local real estate marketplace.
* Thorough, comprehensive knowledge reflecting years of helping others complete their real estate business.
* Extensive network of professional resources to make the process as smooth as possible.
My commitment is to you! Being available to you...returning your calls...answering your questions...addressing your concerns...respecting your money...matching your timeline...meeting your expectations...helping accomplish your real estate goals!!
JANEESE JACKSON: 503-709-0802 or jj@janeesejackson.com

