What is it that Makes us American ? - 10/31/09 04:15 PM
As American's we have enjoyed a wonderfull run. We have made our mistakes of course but for the most part we have stayed the course.
Many, many countries around the world have and continue to look up to us for guidance even when we occasionally stumble, pick ourselves up and dust off. In our darkest hours they still look to us and hope to become us.
What is it then about the American spirit that causes so many to look to us? Among many, many things it is our sense of fair play. The spirit that pushes up to not only do … (79 comments)

Southeast Portland Market Action Report for Sept. 2009 - 10/21/09 09:47 AM

 

 

 
Market activity and sales continue to improve over the greater Portland area market, while listing inventory continues to fall creating a faster selling market time.
In Southeast Portland comparing August 2009 with September 2009 the Number of active listings has dropped while the number of Pending Sales has increased. Solds are down for the month and Days on the market have increased slightly by 4 days.
Average Sales Price for the month have increased by $8,900 over last month and Median price has increased as well by $1,000.
Disclaimer : Information contained in this report … (2 comments)

Northeast Portland Market Action Report for Sept 2009 - 10/20/09 09:39 AM

 

 

 
Market activity and sales continue to improve over the greater Portland area market, while listing inventory continues to fall creating a faster selling market time.
In Northeast Portland Market inventory shows a slight decrease. Pending Sales and Sold Properties both increase while market time increases slightly by one week over last month.
Best news is the Huge increase in number of Pending sales for 2009 vs 2008. The average and Median sales prices both remain constant reflecting about a $1,000 difference between now and last month.
Northeast Portland remains the fastest market time at 84 … (0 comments)

North Portland Market Action Report for September 2009 - 10/19/09 10:12 AM

 

 

 
Market activity and sales continue to improve over the greater Portland area market, while listing inventory continues to fall creating a faster selling market time.
In North Portland comparing Aug. 2009 with Sept. 2009 Listing inventory falls while Average Sales Price increases. The Median Sales price remains the same. Both Pending and Closed sales are slightly down from last month.
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Back in The Day - 10/06/09 12:27 PM
Back in the day Southeast Portland was king. Especially in and around the Hawthorne District. Real estate prices then as well as now drove the market in Southeast. Meanwhile the Northeast suffered. In general the homes were principally the same. In fact it could be argued that the architecture in Northeast was Superior to the Southeast.
Well it makes sense given that in the early years of the founding and settling of Portland the high ground was in North and Northeast Portland. The Southeast on the other hand was prone to flooding from the Willamette River. Hence the more affluent tended … (9 comments)

Northeast Portland Market Performance for August 2005 - 2009 - 10/05/09 11:57 AM

Looking back in time is certainly not a predictor of the Future but it can help to throw a light on trends. The graph below looks at Average Sales prices for the Month of August in each of the years from 2005 through 2009. It also displays the Median Home price for the Year to date in each of those months.
Looking at Demographics for Northeast Portland is a little tricky as it is a large area from the Willamette River on the West to the Cities of Gresham/Troutdale on the East or roughly 171st then The Columbia River on … (0 comments)

Southeast Portland Market Performance August 2005 - 2009 - 10/04/09 09:24 AM

Looking back in time is certainly not a predictor of the Future but it can help to throw a light on trends. The graph below looks at Average Sales prices for the Month of August in each of the years from 2005 through 2009. It also displays the Median Home price for the Year to date in each of those months.
According Portland City Data for the year 2007 the Population of Southeast Portland was 105,571 in an area of aproximately 22.706 Square Miles. An area Bordered on the West Side by the Willamette River extending East to the border … (0 comments)

North Portland Market Report for August 2005 - 2009 - 10/03/09 10:00 AM
Looking back in time is certainly not a predictor of the Future but it can help to throw a light on trends. The graph below looks at Average Sales prices for the Month of August in each of the years from 2005 through 2009. It also displays the Median Home price for the Year to date in each of those months.
The Population of North Portland in 2007 was about 50,255 for an area of aproximately 37.989 square miles ( see link to map below.)
 
For years I have been telling Portland Area residents that the market in Portland is not … (2 comments)

Southeast Portland Market Action Report for Aug. 2009 - 10/02/09 11:11 AM

 
 

 

 
 
Over all the greater Portland Metro market is showing mixed results. While some areas like North Portland and inner Northeast and Southeast Portland are showing strong results the outer areas continue to suffer with longer market times and continued lower prices.
Amount of over all inventory of 7.8 months worth allthough down from Januarys height of 19.2 months is now fairly stagnated for 3 months running.
It should also be noteworthy to understand the Price Range and Geographic make up of SouthEast Portland running all the way from the Willamette River ( Effectively block zero … (0 comments)

North Portland Market Action Report for August 2009 - 10/01/09 10:50 AM

 

 
 

 
Over all the greater Portland Metro market is showing mixed results. While some areas like North Portland and inner Northeast and Southeast Portland are showing strong results the outer areas continue to suffer with longer market times and continued lower prices.
Amount of over all inventory of 7.8 months worth allthough down from Januarys height of 19.2 months is now fairly stagnated for 3 months running.
North Portland however does show a very strong uptick in the amount of recent Pending sales at 35.7 % vs only 18.8% for Northeast Portland and 8.6% in … (3 comments)

 
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