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June 2011 Portland Metro Real Estate Update!!

June17
"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… Read More

Having Trouble Paying Your Mortgage in Oregon?

January9
"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… Read More

All Kinds of Stuff to Know/Buying or Selling Your Home in Portland Oregon and Elsewhere!

December14
and, unrelated song stuff from EmmyLou Harris and Guy Clark www.IRS.gov Selling Your Home - Publication 523 Home Mortgage Interest Deduction - Publication 936 Moving Expenses - Publication 521 Residential Rental Property - Publication 527 Tax Information for First-Time Homeowners - Publication 530 Canceled Debts, Foreclosures, Repossessions, and Abandonments - Publication 4681 Reduction of Tax Attributes Due to Discharge of Indebtedness - Publication 982 Armed Forces Tax Guide - Publication 3 First-Time Homebuyer Credit: Members of the Military and Certain Other Fe… Read More

Free Presentation – Getting Your Financial House in Order!!

November8
"Our House" by Madness!   Free Presentation - Getting Your Financial House in Order!! Please join us for wine and appetizers this November 11, 2010 at 6:00 pm. A team of professionals will be conducting a discussion/question and answer forum regarding volatile markets, investor’s emotions, how to tailor the appropriate asset allocation for current market conditions and general outlook of the stock market and real estate.  The discussion will be held at 4800 SW Meadows Road, Lake Oswego, 97035 in the conference room located on the main floor of the building. Feature Speaker… Read More
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