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Real Estate EXCITEMENT! And, What This REALLY Means for Portland Oregon Real Estate Pricing!!!

April10
"I'm So Excited" - The Pointer Sisters   Something different is definitely happening in our local Portland Oregon real estate market!!!   And, this is a good thing for our local real estate, our local economy and our local attitude (of course, just a little sunshine might fix that).  However, what is really happening?  I'm still assessing, but it's definitely not "the sky is falling" environment that we have endured the last few years.   I want to share a story or two, so you can get perspective on just how "finicky" our market might be AND how important it might be to be "p… Read More

Sale Pending! Charming Remodeled Montavilla Area Bungalow! Cute as a Button!! Near I-205+Mall 205 Shopping! 9045 SE Washington St, Portland OR 97216. $175,000. ML#12550949

April5
oh so cute bungalow! Great Montavilla Area Location! 9045 SE Washington St, Portland, OR 97216 $175,000 2-Bedroom, 1-Bath, approx 1104 SF Refinished Hardwood floors, new interior paint throughout New marmoleum flooring in kitchen, totally remodeled bath Large kitchen with dining area + newly tiled surround on fireplace New dishwasher & garbage disposal Newer vinyl windows Storybook backyard w/covered patio & 100 SF tool shed Sprinkler System, raised vegetable garden, apple tree, blueberry bushes, herbs and a strawberry patch! [nggallery id=33] What a darli… Read More

CH-CH-CH Changes…Once Again Changes are a-coming in FHA Financing!

April5
"Changes" - David Bowie/Ziggy Stardust Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!  Once again changes to FHA (Federal Housing Authority) mortgage lending: HUD has made several announcements regarding changes to FHA financing recently.  Below are a few highlights and key dates for you to know.  These are especially important if you are considering FHA financing and currently looking for a home!! FHA Changes Coming in April 2012: 1.      Self Employed borrowers will be required in most cases to provide a current P&L (profit & loss) statement and a Balance Sheet for qualification 2.     … Read More

March 2012 Portland Metro Real Estate Update (Better Late than Never)!!

April3
"I'm Late" from Alice in Wonderland   MARCH 2012 PORTLAND METRO REAL ESTATE UPDATE!! Happy "Spring-Time" (if you come up from being under-water long enough to read this)!  I'm so late with my March 2012 Portland Real Estate Update that it's actually April.  All I can tell you is that moving all your documents, files, contacts, e-mails, contacts, photos, marketing materials and more while trying to learn a new computer operating system and carrying-on "business-as-usual" is not to be taken lightly!  Buyer Beware!!  But, I'm almost through the "eye of the needle" and I just thoug… Read More
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