Archive for the Investment real estate Category

“Oh, the Humanity”. More Remodeling “Tales of Woe” from the N Mississippi area/Portland Duplex Remodel!

August23
Arno Sluismans - Songs of Woe I am happy to report that I have no sordid tales of murder or general mayhem visited on any IKEA employees or patrons but you may have heard some loud "wailing and gnashing of teeth" at the end of last week as my partner an… Read More

August 2010 Portland Metro Real Estate Update!

August17
  "Just Breathe" by Pearl Jam AUGUST 2010 PORTLAND METRO REAL ESTATE UPDATE! Well, it was a late summer to arrive but it’s definitely here!!!  August can traditionally be a slow real estate month in the Portland Metro market due to last minute summer vacations while the weather holds and prior to school starting!  However, the slowdown started earlier than usual this year and our market activity has been trending down.  When comparing sales activity in the Portland metro area in July 2010 to the same time last year, July 2009, closed sales declined 29%.  Pending sales also decrea… Read More

Putting Together Puzzles or Remodeling 101…the Further Adventures of the N Mississippi/Portland Oregon Duplex Remodel!

August11
"Puzzle" by Brandon Walker :-) Okay, so they definitely have the cutest kitchens at reasonable prices at IKEA.  However, I had no idea what a kitchen might look like in boxes.  I met with a great designer at IKEA and she helped me design and decide what… Read More

The Wild Ride of the Stock Market is Making Investment Property Look Good!

August4
"Wild Ride" by Kenny Chesney Diversify, diversify, diversify!!  It's always been the "battle cry" of financial planners.  "Don't put all your eggs in one basket", my mother used to say.  I was always a little confused as we didn't have any chickens nor did we grocery shop with baskets?  Nonetheless, with the wild ride the stock market is taking I'm very happy that not all my "eggs" are in my mutual funds and stock portfolio!  My investment real estate feels very good to me.  I can drive by, touch it, weed the flower beds.  And while someone else pays off my mortgage, I can reap the… Read More