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May 2013 Portland Metro Real Estate Update!

May15
"Crazy" - Patsy Cline MAY 2013 PORTLAND METRO REAL ESTATE UPDATE!   This real estate market is crazy and “crazy-making” right now!!  It is most definitely a sellers’ market (if you are prepared for market:  location, price, condition).  It is a strong and active market with the biggest obstacle being lack of inventory!!  The average sales price so far this year was up 15.3% from the same period in 2012!  Yep, that’s right!  Accepted offers have increased, closed sales have increased and our existing inventory of homes in months is down to 3.1 months!!!  Yahoo New… Read More

Goals Instead of Resolutions? Resolve Not to Dissolve!! :-)

December31
"New Year's Resolutions Song" (the google ad preceding the song is great!) New Year's eve is my least favorite celebration.  It can tend to be "amateur night" with too much pressure to make it something special.  I understand the human need to make "new beginnings".  But, I try to remember that every day I wake up is a new beginning and a new chance to make my dreams, big and small, a reality!!  I've never been a big fan of resolutions...you "re-solve", then those resolutions can "dis-solve"!!!  And, that creepy lurker in your life, "procrastination", rears its ugly head!!  As I sai… Read More

Is It Time to Think About Owning a Home vs Renting a Home?

October23
"The Next Best Thing" - Endeverafter   The question plaguing every tenant who wants a home of their own is whether they should continue to rent or is it the right time to buy? In the example below, the total house payment is $1,281.01 compared … Read More

Livin’ La Vida Loca! Getting What You Want in Real Estate!!

September18
"Livin La Vida Loca" - Ricky Martin What does this mean?  What is living the good life?  And, since this is not a "philosophical blog", how does it relate to real estate?  And, how does real estate incorporate into your regular life?  If I answer all these questions to your satisfaction, then I've got "skills" and if I start building an ark, join me!  Just kiddin'!! Sorta... Well, in real estate it's getting what you want without having to "win or lose". Like I tell everyone that will listen, I've paid full price or OVER full price for every piece of real estate I've ever owned. A… Read More
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