Archive for the Short Sales and Foreclosures Category
"Songs of Hope" - Mashup/Various Artists
Many people have gone through a Short-Sale or Foreclosure in the past several years in the Portland Oregon area (as well as throughout the country) and are under a false impression that they have to wait a decade or longer to buy again.
Here's the reality on waiting periods:
Foreclosure - 3 years for FHA (Federal Housing Administration - a government backed loan) or Conventional financing, 2 years for VA (Veterans Administration - a government backed loan). There are some other benefits to FHA/VA financing that make these loans very a…
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"Winning" - the Charlie Sheen song (on ITunes)
Competing with Cash
I have recently had Portland metro real estate listings that have received cash offers AND I've been representing buyers in multiple offer situations up against cash offers. It's just not fair (unless you are the buyer with cash)! 29% of all sales in the US made in June and July 2011 were cash. How does a buyer who needs a mortgage compete with a cash buyer? And, why the "uptick" in cash offers. A sideline note: have you looked at the stock & bond market numbers lately? Many people are "parking" their mone…
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"Good News, Bad News" w/George Strait & Lee Ann Womack
June 2011 Portland Metro Real Estate Update!
So, do you want to hear the “good news” or the “bad news” first??? Despite the recent bout of less-than-stellar economic news, the momentum in real estate sales in the Portland Metro area continues. Short-sales and foreclosures continue to put pressure on pricing and there is no denying that those prices are determining market value! As always, every neighborhood is affected differently. But, I am still seeing well-priced investment properties and aggressively pr…
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"HELP", the Beatles!!
The state of Oregon received federal dollars to help struggling homeowners in our community, but you MUST APPLY by January 14th, 2011!! If you or someone you know is a homeowner facing financial difficulties, this could be a program to investigate. You can start by visiting www.oregonhomeownerhelp.org or calling 1-800-SAFENET to find out if you qualify! Qualified Oregon homeowners can have their mortgages paid for up to one year or $20,000!!
For those in the Portland metro area, there's a specific Multnomah County application center located at the Doubletr…
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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

