As the sun sets on 2010, I want to wish you all a successful 2011 - 12/31/10 08:23 PM
Though over the next couple weeks I am assuming we will be losing a few members here in the rain thanks to the annual NAR dues not being able to be paid. (I hope I am wrong about this) I do hope you all have a very, very successful 2011.

Make a business plan, get an accountability partner and hit the ground running on Monday and you are bound to be successful. I thank all those who supported me in 2010 via their friendship, accountability and their sharing. Without you I don’t think 2010 would have been as successful as … (20 comments)

Wishing it was a better market: Why wish, make it so! - 12/31/10 08:22 AM

I hear it all the time “I wish the market was better, I could be making so much more money” Well, then why not make it a better market? You don’t have to complain about it, you just need to do something about it.
In the same amount of time it took you to wish it was a better market, you could have made that phone call to a past client, a friend or a relative that may know someone who is thinking about buying or selling real estate in the next 90 days. Everyday there are new buyers and … (13 comments)

Beaverton Oregon Real Estate Sales by Neighborhood (12/31/2010) - 12/31/10 04:27 AM


This chart below breaks down Beaverton Oregon Real Estate homes sales by neighborhood, for the week ending 12/31/2010.
Here is a breakdown of real estate homes sales in Beaverton, Oregon for the week broken down by neighborhood. Just click on the link to your neighborhood for the complete breakdown of what the average of homes that are on the market, how long they have been on the market, how many have sold, what their average price was, and how long they were on the market.
Neighborhood                                 # of Active Listings


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Tigard Oregon Real Estate home Sales by Neighborhood (12/31/2010) - 12/31/10 04:02 AM


This chart below breaks down Tigard Oregon Real Estate home sales by neighborhood, for the week ending 12/31/2010. Sales have been off since last year but, but still there is hope on the horizon as more and more buyers are realizing the deal that are to be had because of falling home prices.
Here is a breakdown of real estate homes sales for the week by neighborhood. Just click on the link to your neighborhood for the complete breakdown of what the average of homes that are on the market, how long they have been on the market, … (0 comments)

I want to buy the house I’m renting, Is this possible? - 12/30/10 08:00 AM

I got this email the other day and I said “Possibly” as it really isn’t a yes or no question without finding out some other facts about the property first. The first is, “Have you been pre-approved for a loan by a mortgage broker?” This is a very important step because if you can’t get pre-approved, then there is no reason to even ask the other questions or even approach the owner of the property.

OK, you now have a pre-approval, the next question we need to find out is the seller even willing to sell? Some people consider … (17 comments)

Wordless Wednesdays: I know I complain every time I have to move, but do we really have it that bad? - 12/29/10 08:39 PM

I know I complain every time I have to move, packing up the beds, tv, record collection (Yes, I still have one of those) and pack them in a moving van along with six of my buddies and we drive across town and then unload the moving van. All this costs me is about 4 pizzas and some Sprite.
Now, even though we felt like we were going to die the next morning with aching muscles, no one is ever seriously hurt. But, let’s go back 150 years where families when they moved took months to go the same distance … (20 comments)

Buyers aren’t liars, you may just be a horrible listener! - 12/28/10 01:14 PM


I love buyers and sellers, they are very different though. Sellers know one thing, they want to sell their property. Buyers know they want to buy something and your job is to help them find what they are looking for.
I hear it all the time in sales meetings that buyers are liars and I completely disagree. I used to think this until I stopped talking and listening to what they had to say. Each time you enter a home, buyers talk, they tell you what they need by showing you what they don’t want.

If you … (154 comments)

Sometimes buying or selling a home can leave you feeling tied up? - 12/28/10 12:30 AM

Ever feel like buying or selling a home is leaving you feeling tied up at the end of the day? Well, this is where my team can help. Let our team get tied up working with your bank that way we can leave you leave you with the smile at the end of the day!

No Children were harmed in the making of this picture!
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Have you ever gone back to old articles you have written and re-read them or updated them? - 12/27/10 11:59 AM

Recently Brad Andersohn in a blog post suggested you go back and read some of your favorite blogger’s first posts. I got many emails about that saying how I was a great blogger from the beginning. Well, I had to fess up and email everyone of these kind people and tell them that I went back about a year ago and updated a lot of my posts because I was actually embarrassed by them.

You see none of those original posts had a signature line, pictures or anything, it was just an article and it looked horrible. I didn’t … (13 comments)

Can homeschooling and a home based business co-exist? - 12/26/10 09:52 PM

Can homeschooling and a home based business really co-exist? One of the questions I’m asked by many of my clients is how I’m able to juggle having 3 children that are all being homeschooled and having a business that is primarily run out of my home via my home office.

Well, to be honest, it is easier than you think. One of the things I do is have a separate office that is set aside for my business. We use the dining room table for our school and the office for business. We have a rule in my house … (7 comments)

Sometimes the perfect gift is the one you aren’t expecting – I’m proud to be a D.A.D.D. - 12/26/10 12:09 AM
Since the day my daughters were born I’ve always said to them “You can’t date until I’m dead” and so far, so good. But, my mother-in-law found a shirt that she thought was perfect for this Christmas and I have to say it may replace my Activerain shirt when I’m out and about with them.
So, I’m proud to announce I’m not a D.A.D.D. (Dads Against Daughters Dating) Even though my oldest daughter basically laughed at me when she saw it and said “Good Luck” I told her that when she tries to start dating in a few years “Good luck!” … (23 comments)

May you all have a Merry Christmas! - 12/25/10 08:39 AM

I want to wish everyone a Merry, Merry Christmas! But also I would like to make sure that you don't forget to celebrate the reason for Christmas. It isn't presents, it is to celebrate the birth of our lord and savior Jesus Christ who died for our sins.

Merry Christmas everyone and may you have blessed 2011!


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Beaverton Oregon Real Estate Sales by Neighborhood (12/24/2010) - 12/24/10 04:26 AM


This chart below breaks down Beaverton Oregon Real Estate homes sales by neighborhood, for the week ending 12/24/2010.
Here is a breakdown of real estate homes sales in Beaverton, Oregon for the week broken down by neighborhood. Just click on the link to your neighborhood for the complete breakdown of what the average of homes that are on the market, how long they have been on the market, how many have sold, what their average price was, and how long they were on the market.
Neighborhood                                 # of Active Listings

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Tigard Oregon Real Estate home Sales by Neighborhood (12/24/2010) - 12/24/10 04:25 AM


This chart below breaks down Tigard Oregon Real Estate home sales by neighborhood, for the week ending 12/24/2010. Sales have been off since last year but, but still there is hope on the horizon as more and more buyers are realizing the deal that are to be had because of falling home prices.
Here is a breakdown of real estate homes sales for the week by neighborhood. Just click on the link to your neighborhood for the complete breakdown of what the average of homes that are on the market, how long they have been on the market, … (0 comments)

Are you trying to sell a house like Disney sells a movie? DON’T, it doesn’t sell anything! - 12/23/10 03:23 AM

This past weekend Disney put out a movie that I actually wanted to see. Well, originally I wanted to see, but have now since decided that I don’t. Tron Legacy came out and I really wanted to see it with my son, but Disney in their infinite wisdom never put Tron out on DVD for sale or for rent.
This made it so I couldn’t go back 25 years to my youth and see the movie again to fill in the gaps in my memory from the film and also show my kids the movie, so they could actually understand … (20 comments)

Santa Todd wants to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas - 12/22/10 03:01 PM
This photo was taken last Saturday during a PetSmart fundraiser where I was asked by Santa to help out and take his place for the day as he was busy prepping the sleigh for Christmas. It was a lot of fun and we earned almost $300 for our charity a no-kill animal shelter in Oregon City.
So, here is to you and your family wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Want to get Bank of America’s attention? Apparently all you have to do is talk bad about them on Twitter! - 12/22/10 10:38 AM

I was having a bad day with both Bank of America and Chase, well I bad mouthed them both on Twitter, but one of them actually wanted to help. As soon as I posted about Bank of America being evil and wanting to help destroy America, I got a tweet back from their social media department wanting to know what was wrong and how they could help.

To be honest I responded they could close their short sale department and start to actually care about their customers. They asked for my phone number and gave me a call directly … (16 comments)

Welcome to Peacock Lane: A Christmas tradition since 1929 - 12/21/10 01:16 AM

Located between SE Stark and Belmont, one block north of 39th, lies a quiet street… at least most of the year. But during the month of December, since 1929, Peacock Lane has become a holiday tradition for families across Portland.

Peacock Lane is a street where every family, since 1929, has a Christmas light show on their homes. There are literally 100s of families walking and driving down Peacock Lane on any given night. If you are here in Oregon during the month of December, I suggest you check out this wonderful neighborhood tradition.
The best part about … (20 comments)

Our trip to the North Pole on the Polar Express was an absolutely fabulous time for all - 12/20/10 02:56 AM

We just got back from the North Pole with the kids. It was an amazing trip that took a lot shorter time than expected. (Some kind of time / space thing) But we boarded the train with my entire family and we took off toward the North Pole with the hopes of meeting Santa.

On our way we enjoyed hot cocoa and molasses cookies which were perfect to get us in the mood. As we approached we were worried Santa was going to be too busy because we passed the work shop and saw how hard the elves were … (7 comments)

I love Activerain, some of you are like family, so I have something to share with you! - 12/19/10 12:19 PM

I love Activerain and I’ve talked about how I use Activerain to build my business and my referral network. I also how I’ve told you I don’t mind talking about my family and I don’t mind sharing with everyone. Mainly because I know people hire people they know, like and trust.
My way of building that trust, like and how much you know me is by sharing everything that is going on in my life. I’ve made many great friends here in the rain over the past close to 4 years, some of them I consider brothers and sisters. (You … (40 comments)

Activerain got me a commission check, not my blog, but the shirt! - 12/18/10 11:55 PM


I love Activerain and over my close to 4 years of getting drenched here in the rain I have gotten many commission checks, but this one wasn’t because of my blog, it wasn’t because of my photos either. It was because of my Activerain shirt that Bob Stewart gave me last year when I came to visit him at the Activerain headquarters in Seattle.

You see in the Pacific NW it rains and rains a lot. But, I’m not the kind of agent that wears a suit and tie, it just isn’t me. I’m more of a nice … (82 comments)

Do you own a pet? Do you want to have a picture of them with Santa? Join me today! - 12/18/10 12:31 PM

Yes, today at the PetSmart in Clackamas, County, I will be dressed up as Santa to take pictures with any pet you choose to bring in to help raise funds for a no kill animal shelter in Oregon City. The Oregon Ferret Shelter is a shelter that I’ve been volunteering for almost 15 years.

This shelter helps with pets that can no longer be taken care of by their owners, usually because their owners are moving to California for job relocations and find out that you can’t own a ferret as a pet in California leaving them with a … (11 comments)

Is the dream still alive in Portland… Yes, it does seem that way! - 12/18/10 08:10 AM

There is a new show coming to the IFC (The Independent Film Channel) in January called Portlandia and I have to say I’m scared! From the clips I’ve been seeing about the debut, it should be interesting to see how they portray Portland in this show and what it will mean for us. Will it increase relocations to Portland or will it make us the laughing stock of the United States… Only time will tell…


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Why won’t anyone get near me? Don’t be unapproachable! - 12/18/10 12:56 AM


Are you unapproachable? What impression do you give off when someone first meets you? If you were that other person, would you come and talk to you? Most people don’t like talking to strangers, which is a fact! But, by walking with arms crossed frown on your face are you coming off as prickly as this little guy?
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You are building an online presence, do you know why you are losing readers? - 12/17/10 07:55 AM

One of the biggest frustrations people have when trying to find their online voice is first coming up with things to post about, and second is getting people to read what they have posted about. Does this sound like you? Well, there isn’t a person who is online who isn’t struggling with this no matter how many followers they have, plus most people are worried why they lost that one.

Here in the rain it is easy to track why we lose readers as we are only posting once or twice a day and if someone reads a post … (39 comments)

Beaverton Oregon Real Estate Sales by Neighborhood (12/17/2010) - 12/17/10 03:52 AM


This chart below breaks down Beaverton Oregon Real Estate homes sales by neighborhood, for the week ending 12/17/2010.
Here is a breakdown of real estate homes sales in Beaverton, Oregon for the week broken down by neighborhood. Just click on the link to your neighborhood for the complete breakdown of what the average of homes that are on the market, how long they have been on the market, how many have sold, what their average price was, and how long they were on the market.
Neighborhood                                 # of Active Listings

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Tigard Oregon Real Estate home Sales by Neighborhood (12/17/2010) - 12/17/10 03:24 AM


This chart below breaks down Tigard Oregon Real Estate home sales by neighborhood, for the week ending 12/17/2010. Sales have been off since last year but, but still there is hope on the horizon as more and more buyers are realizing the deal that are to be had because of falling home prices.
Here is a breakdown of real estate homes sales for the week by neighborhood. Just click on the link to your neighborhood for the complete breakdown of what the average of homes that are on the market, how long they have been on the market, … (0 comments)

I love it when almost a year after close the buyer calls and says “THANK YOU” - 12/16/10 03:17 AM

Yesterday I got a call from a past client and someone who I now consider a friend. Though she has called many times before with referrals and believe me I love that. This time she called to thank me for something I did at the bargaining table when they were buying the home.

You see I said “No matter how perfect the home is, we should get an inspection and also a home warranty, you just never know!” Well, the inspection found a few things and we got the major ones repaired, but what the inspection didn’t find was … (18 comments)

2011 is just around the corner, are you ready? - 12/15/10 08:01 AM

You can hear the buzz around the office, everyone is talking about their business plans, their New Year’s resolutions and how 2011 is going to be so much better than 2010. I’m going to ask you to do me a favor. Go look at your 2010 business plan and ask yourself, did I really do what I wanted to or was everything back to business as usual by February? Plan ahead, but make sure you stick with the plan if you want to succeed in 2011.




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How times have changed! What happened? - 12/14/10 04:47 PM

Can you imagine growing up in this I’m guessing around 600 sqft home with mom, dad and 4 brothers and sisters? That is exactly what a lot of families did in the 1800s, the house was a shelter and a place to sleep nothing more. If you wanted to have fun you went outside and played, there was no TV, Video games. What happened to those times?


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Competition heats up in Beaverton for the under $150,000 homes - 12/14/10 01:06 PM

Competition is heating up in Beaverton for the under $150,000 homes. More and more renters are getting their new lease agreements and realizing that their landlords are raising their rent. Combine that with the prices still dropping in Beaverton and you have more and more people seeing that they can get more home for the same money if they buy.

There is only one problem! When you have more buyers than sellers you get the traditional supply and demand model where prices start to rise. But, this time there was something that the normal supply and demand model doesn’t … (6 comments)

Holiday Miracles: Having my dad an extra 20 years is best miracle I could have asked for! - 12/13/10 12:16 PM

It all started in 1989, that is when my dad started not acting like my dad. My dad has always been a hard working man making sure our family always had a roof over our head and food on our table. He was a teacher and during those summer months and winter breaks he would take up odd jobs to help with the expenses of raising 4 kids.
One of the jobs that I think made me who I am today was that he was a park ranger for the State of Oregon when I was really young. Since then I’ve … (37 comments)

Helping the homeless: We need to think of everyone during the holiday season especially - 12/13/10 12:30 AM

At this time of year when temperatures dip sometimes in to the teens, many homeless are left cold and hungry. Though we can’t always provide housing for all the homeless, we can at least help them be more comfortable and less hungry.



This is where my son’s Cub Scout troop comes in to play. They are always doing stuff to help the community. This last week they got together and with donations from a few local stores, they were able to create bags that included band aids, water, granola bars and a pair of wool socks.
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Is our marketing so different? Can one mistake kill your business? - 12/12/10 03:08 PM

Personally, I think marketing, in some cases, is very precision, we do the same things day in and day out. Changing our routine up ever so slightly to get a better performance, but, if we make one mistake can it kill your business?

I really don’t this so. I think real estate is ever evolving and sharing of ideas makes us better at marketing and in business. But, I see it all the time, heck I’ve made mistakes and survived them. I think we need to evolve if we ever want to make more than we presently do.
I’m … (13 comments)

Our Kodak moment… Reminds me why it is so great to be a child! - 12/12/10 03:06 AM

It was back in February 2009 and we were on vacation on the Oregon coast. Now with many Oregon coast trips no matter what time of year we got some rain. Now being an Oregonian I’ve grown up with what we affectionately call “Liquid Sunshine”.

One of the things you learn to pack when camping in Oregon is lots of games because you know at some point you are going to be locked in your tent for a few hours waiting for the rain to slow down so you can go enjoy the outdoors. It gives us a chance … (27 comments)

Breakfast with Santa once again was a big hit! Thank you again Washington Square for another year of memories. - 12/11/10 02:01 PM

Over the past 4 years, our entire family, grandparents down to the grandkids, all get together in Tigard, Oregon for Washington Square’s breakfast with Santa. The parents look forward to it as much as the kids do, the kids get to see a great show and the parents get to talk. (Also don’t have to cook breakfast)

This year featured Elf Angel Osasio as the opening entertainment prior to Santa’s big arrival. He came to each table did magic tricks that included the kids participating with him and then just before the big arrival did a show for all … (7 comments)

It is Pine Wood Derby time again… And we tried something new! - 12/10/10 10:19 PM

Yep, it is that time again where Beaverton fathers get to build their son’s Pine Wood Derby cars in the hopes their son will win the big race. (LOL) But, not this year, we let my son build his own car and though we are not quit done yet, I have high hopes for him this year because he is working hard and it is looking like it might be done about a month in advance instead of the night before like normal.
Here some pictures of his car during the process of him working on it, I do have … (22 comments)

Open house in the Sexton Mountain Neighborhood 12/12/2010 - 12/10/10 10:34 AM
An amazing 5 bedroom 2.5 bath home in a great neighborhood
16311 SW Cornelian Way, Beaverton, OR 97007
View Larger Map … (9 comments)

Beaverton Oregon Real Estate Sales by Neighborhood (12/10/2010) - 12/10/10 04:04 AM


This chart below breaks down Beaverton Oregon Real Estate homes sales by neighborhood, for the week ending 12/10/2010.
Here is a breakdown of real estate homes sales in Beaverton, Oregon for the week broken down by neighborhood. Just click on the link to your neighborhood for the complete breakdown of what the average of homes that are on the market, how long they have been on the market, how many have sold, what their average price was, and how long they were on the market.
Neighborhood                                 # of Active Listings


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Tigard Oregon Real Estate home Sales by Neighborhood (12/10/2010) - 12/10/10 03:30 AM


This chart below breaks down Tigard Oregon Real Estate home sales by neighborhood, for the week ending 12/10/2010. Sales have been off since last year but, but still there is hope on the horizon as more and more buyers are realizing the deal that are to be had because of falling home prices.
Here is a breakdown of real estate homes sales for the week by neighborhood. Just click on the link to your neighborhood for the complete breakdown of what the average of homes that are on the market, how long they have been on the market, … (0 comments)

Who is protecting my family in Washington County and Beaverton? Zurg of course! - 12/09/10 01:05 PM

How do I know Zurg is protecting me? I was told so! Now for you who have watched Toy Story know Zurg was Buzz Lightyears enemy, but not this Zurg, oh no, this Zurg is here to protect and serve! You see, Zurg and his partner help protect every family in Beaverton and all of Washington County.

So who is Zurg and his partner? Well maybe it is the other way around… Corporal J. Cuthbertson and his K-9 partner Zurg roam the streets of Beaverton looking to take the bad guys off them. The best part is, that is … (16 comments)

Santa Claus called me today and he needed my help! So, I’ve answered the call - 12/09/10 03:21 AM

Today when I got the call from the North Pole and at first I was a bit worried. But, Santa assured me that everything was alright and the elves were working hard and Christmas is on schedule. But, he did need my help! You see he said this time of year he is very busy and can’t be all the places he is requested to be and sometimes needs helpers to fill in for him.

This is where I come in! Santa was requesting my help with a fundraiser for The Oregon Ferret Shelter where he sits at PetSmart … (10 comments)

I love family game night, but if I think you are cheating (or I’m losing) I’m going to shoot you! - 12/08/10 03:04 PM
One thing I love about my family is once a week we have a family game night. It is a night where I don’t take business calls, show homes, or do any business, but we all get together and play games. We have fun, but I still don’t like losing so of course that is when the cowboy in me comes out!



To make it more old west like, I always have my trusty Nerf gun in hand and if I catch you cheating or beating me, you might just get shot. (I’ve never actually seen anybody cheat, … (16 comments)

Did you remove your sunglasses? - 12/07/10 12:38 PM


This sign reminded me of the present real estate market. I see a lot of hope, but we are in a tunnel that once we are out of it the sun will appear again. But, there are still a lot of slow moving agents in our way that once we reach the otherside of the tunnel they will be behind us because I don't plan to wait for them, I plan to pass them!

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Can nature like a cartoon? Seems this cactus has its favorite character! - 12/07/10 01:15 AM

Even nature seems to be a fan of Sponge Bob Square Pants these days. I didn't see it at first, but I trust the kids took the shot. Now, that I'm home brought up the picture, sure enough it looks like Mr. Krabs from Sponge Bob Square Pants.

   

So can nature really like a show so much that it creates the character in a cactus?

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I want to send you business, but I don’t know who you are or what you are about? - 12/06/10 09:40 AM
Yesterday I got an email from an agent in another part of the country and I have to say I get lots of these, usually 2-3 a week. In all these emails they say they  read my blog all the time and would love me to add them as an associate and what would it take to get referrals from me.

In almost all the cases, when I go to visit their blog, they have either never posted or only post every couple months. I had one that was a member since 2007 and only posted twice in that time. … (73 comments)

Sometimes all a neighborhood needs to come together is a great park: Fir Grove Park, Beaverton, Oregon - 12/05/10 09:06 AM

Bringing families together is something that can really make an average neighborhood great and one way to do that is through the community parks. Fir Grove Park in Beaverton, Oregon is certainly one great little park, but more importantly it helps connect families and making the real estate in those neighborhoods more desirable to families looking in those areas.


Most families when the buy a home in a neighborhood get to know the other families on their own street, but how do you meet beyond your street that are in your neighborhood of Beaverton, OR. Well, the best … (12 comments)

Beaverton, Oregon and Beyond from Todd’s Eyes - A nice winter's day - 12/04/10 04:59 PM


What makes a good winter day in Beaverton, Oregon real estate? When you can look out your front windshield see nothing but sunshine and a clear lane of traffic. We get a lot of rain during the winter months and that sometimes affects traffic. So when you get a day like this, it makes it a pleasant surprise that I’ll take anytime.

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What happens when a HOA isn’t an HOA? The case of the missing representative… - 12/04/10 08:44 AM

One of my listings in Beaverton, Oregon is in escrow, and though this would seem to be great news, we seem to have run in to a little snag. It seems the owner who has owned the home since 2001 and has never paid and HOA found out from title that according to the title records the HOA needs to be contacted to make sure there are not HOA dues that are due from the seller upon close.

Here is where the problem lies. She bought the Beaverton, property because there was no HOA. Seems there was and the … (12 comments)

Beaverton Oregon Real Estate Sales by Neighborhood (12/03/2010) - 12/03/10 04:01 AM


This chart below breaks down Beaverton Oregon Real Estate homes sales by neighborhood, for the week ending 12/03/2010.
Here is a breakdown of real estate homes sales in Beaverton, Oregon for the week broken down by neighborhood. Just click on the link to your neighborhood for the complete breakdown of what the average of homes that are on the market, how long they have been on the market, how many have sold, what their average price was, and how long they were on the market.
Neighborhood                                 # of Active Listings


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Tigard Oregon Real Estate home Sales by Neighborhood (12/03/2010) - 12/03/10 03:32 AM


This chart below breaks down Tigard Oregon Real Estate home sales by neighborhood, for the week ending 12/03/2010. Sales have been off since last year but, but still there is hope on the horizon as more and more buyers are realizing the deal that are to be had because of falling home prices.
Here is a breakdown of real estate homes sales for the week by neighborhood. Just click on the link to your neighborhood for the complete breakdown of what the average of homes that are on the market, how long they have been on the market, … (0 comments)

Beaverton, Oregon Parks: Commonwealth Lake Park - 12/02/10 03:21 PM

What does Commonwealth Lake Park in Beaverton, Oregon, have for a family looking for something to do? Fishing? Yeah it has that! Playground equipment? Got that! Soccer field? Yep, it’s there! A great trail to get exercise on with a great view of a lake in the middle of a city? Yeah, it certainly has that!

All these great features are brought to you in Commonwealth Lake Park in Beaverton and it is all kept up by the Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation Department and I have to say they do great job! I love this park is because … (7 comments)

How to get your repair addendum accepted by the seller - 12/01/10 10:27 PM

Have you ever had a friend lose a home because the home inspection didn’t come back perfect and they did up the repair addendum and the sellers rejected it? Part of the problem I find is there are two types buyers: those who are realistic about repairs and those who want absolutely everything done that the inspector found wrong with the home.

Here is the problem with the second type of buyer. Unless it is new construction you are getting a used home, there are going to be things that need to be repaired. If they are minor things … (21 comments)

What? You are taking the winter off? Did you put away some nuts or something? - 12/01/10 02:54 AM
Winter is upon us and I keep hearing from agents that they are taking the December off and part of January since it is a slow time of the year and no one shops during the holidays. Well, guess what? You are wrong, plenty of people shop through the holidays and they are serious buyers!

But, when I hear someone who says this to me and I also hear that they haven’t sold a home in 3 or 4 months it makes me wonder if they buried some nuts like a squirrel or if they have sugar momma or daddy … (21 comments)

 
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