beaverton: Where to help save a life this weekend in Beaverton (Help by donating blood) - 02/18/11 09:46 AM

What a month it has been with all the snow storms across the country! But, when storms like this hit blood donations go down because people can't make it to the donation places.  This means today is the day you need to donate, because without your help, someone could die. The American Red Cross needs your blood, no matter the type. So, instead of saying "Oh, I'll donate blood next week" and then next week never comes. Donate today while you have time and are thinking about it.



Donating blood is quick, easy and like I … (6 comments)

beaverton: Beaverton Oregon Real Estate Sales by Neighborhood (02/18/2011) - 02/18/11 05:04 AM


This chart below breaks down Beaverton Oregon Real Estate homes sales by neighborhood, for the week ending 02/18/2011.
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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beaverton: We had a little surprise this morning when we woke up - 02/17/11 02:09 AM


It was 8am, we were getting up late as we decided to watch a movie after the kids went to bed, but when we walked out our bedroom door, we knew there was something different. We had our twelve year old daughter standing there all excited saying, “In the sun he melted, melted, in the sun he melted…”

That is from a song they learned when they were in primary at church called, “Once there was a snowman”. So, we knew we clearly had a snow event on our hands during night or early morning and the kids … (17 comments)

beaverton: Are foreclosed homes easier to buy the short sales in Beaverton, Oregon? - 02/15/11 12:45 PM

When I get the call and I do on a daily basis with the question in Beaverton, Oregon, “Are foreclosed homes easier to buy than short sales?” I have to say, it really depends on who holds the foreclosure as each bank is different, just as it is with each seller.
You see, I’ve had REO properties that have sold in 7 days for cash before because the bank was willing to work with the buyer, utilities were turned on right away for the inspection, the listing agent did what they needed to do right away, everything went smoothly.

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beaverton: Book reviews by Kids for Kids - By Meesha Clark (Kingdom Keepers) - 02/12/11 01:49 AM
Kingdom Keepers
Disney After Dark

by
Ridley Pearson
I really enjoyed this book.  My copy was signed by the author.  This book was about five teens who were chosen to be DHI’s (Disney Host Interactive).   What they do is use special equipment to record their movements and use them as holograms that guide guests through the park.  But then, all five of them start having weird “dreams” where they show up at Disney World at night, after itls closed.  They are still in their hologram forms when they are there.  They find out they need to save the park from … (4 comments)

beaverton: Beaverton Oregon Real Estate Sales by Neighborhood (02/11/2011) - 02/11/11 09:39 AM


This chart below breaks down Beaverton Oregon Real Estate homes sales by neighborhood, for the week ending 02/11/2011.
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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beaverton: Give the gift of life, donate blood today, it really is that easy! - 02/10/11 09:35 AM

Spring break is coming and with vacations, sporting events for the kids, the time to donate is now! Sometimes it doesn't seem that important. But, with time off for kids, more accidents happen. The American Red Cross needs your blog, no matter the type. So, before spring does arrive and you think "Oh, I'll donate blood next week" and then next week never comes. Donate today while you have time and are thinking about it.



Donating blood is quick, easy and like I said only takes a couple hours. Then the rest of the day or … (12 comments)

beaverton: Are you avoiding your agent because you’re not enjoying the home buying or selling process? - 02/07/11 10:49 PM


With the friendly home team we have many agents to help you and we want to make the home buying process fun. There is no reason to hide from our agents, the fact is I bet you will be seeking us out and calling us to just hang because we are so much fun.

So stop hiding and come enjoy the home buying and selling process again, we would love to help your family home. Visit us at www.IFoundYourNewHome.com today to start searching for your dream home.
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beaverton: Did the Superbowl and their advertisers miss a huge audience? - 02/07/11 01:49 PM


As Realtors® we all know that social media has become huge, yet during the game, commercials and even the half-time show yesterday, I didn’t see anyone using social media to press their products. I have to admit I was surprised, especially from GoDaddy. (They did say for more, go to GoDaddy.com, but that was about the extent of it.
Why not send fans of the commercials to your Facebook page or Twitter account where you can stay in contact with them on a daily basis rather than once a year at Superbowl time? What about the NFL, what … (15 comments)

beaverton: Beaverton Oregon Real Estate Sales by Neighborhood (02/04/2011) - 02/04/11 05:12 AM


This chart below breaks down Beaverton Oregon Real Estate homes sales by neighborhood, for the week ending 02/04/2011.
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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beaverton: Are you just hanging waiting for the market to change? - 02/03/11 02:47 PM


If you are a seller in the Beaverton / Tigard area, this could be huge mistake! The market isn’t expected to rise for at least 3 years and if it drops another 10% can you afford that? If you are a buyer that 10% may sound inviting, but there is something else to consider. If the interest rates rise anything you possibly saved because of the drop in the market could be wiped out by the hike in interest rates and your payments could actually end up being hire than if you bought now while rates are at historic … (9 comments)

beaverton: Where to donate blood this week in Washington County, Oregon. - 01/28/11 09:56 AM

Winter is almost over, spring is coming and with vacations, sporting events for the kids, time to donate sometimes just isn't found. But that doesn't mean the demand for blood donations is going down the fact is it is actually going up. So, before spring does arrive and you think "Oh, I'll donate blood next week" and then next week never comes. Donate today while you have time and are thinking about it.



Donating blood is quick, easy and like I said only takes a couple hours. Then the rest of the day or evening you … (14 comments)

beaverton: Beaverton Oregon Real Estate Sales by Neighborhood (01/28/2011) - 01/28/11 04:31 AM


This chart below breaks down Beaverton Oregon Real Estate homes sales by neighborhood, for the week ending 01/28/2011.
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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beaverton: Thornbrook Park in Beaverton, Oregon - 01/26/11 01:44 AM

Now, I have to say, we had high hopes when we stopped by this park because it is in a neighborhood of more expensive homes. But, it was nothing more than a strip of land that clearly the builder didn’t want and donated to the city, so the city called it a park and put a quarter mile walking path on it. The best thing I can say about this park is that it gives the kids coming home from school a quicker path through the neighborhood. (Length? Maybe 1/3 of a mile, tops)


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beaverton: From one mountain to another - 01/23/11 08:37 AM

The other day I got a great shot of the City of Portland at night from Mt. Scott and then realized that I bet from here you could turn around and get a nice shot of Mt. Hood on a clear day and I have to say I wasn’t disappointed at all!
Here is the shot we got today from the top of Mt. Scott of Mt. Hood.

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beaverton: Beaverton Oregon Real Estate Sales by Neighborhood (01/21/2011) - 01/21/11 05:10 AM


This chart below breaks down Beaverton Oregon Real Estate homes sales by neighborhood, for the week ending 01/21/2011.
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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beaverton: Todd, but you said “Lease options are a great opportunity to buy,” why aren’t they now?” - 01/21/11 02:10 AM

I love the power of Activerain, I get lots of business from my blog posts, even ones that are three and a half years old are still getting me calls. But, some of those posts I wrote three years ago don’t apply to today’s real estate market.
Many of those posts were how to use lease options to buy Beaverton real estate, heck, I was using it to purchase and sell real estate. The problem with buying real estate that way today is that you are agreeing to a set price today that may not be the same next year. … (6 comments)

beaverton: Oh, the sacrifices I will make to help a client and their inspector. - 01/16/11 07:21 AM

Yesterday had the 2nd home inspection in two days that not all the utilities were on upon arrival, not easy to do an inspection if they aren’t on folks. But, that is for a different post. You see many real estate agents claim our job is easy, but I can tell you right now that as soon as I get back from church I’m going to be going back to bed and not moving again if I can avoid it.

You see I threw my back out yesterday during the inspection. Why did I do this? So I could … (25 comments)

beaverton: Looking to move to Beaverton, Oregon? Check out the Greenway Neighborhood - 01/15/11 08:00 AM


Welcome to the Greenway Neighborhood of Beaverton, Oregon

Moving to Beaverton, Oregon? Check out the Greenway neighborhood of Beaverton, Oregon is a great place for anyone wanting to move their family to Oregon. You live within 10 minutes of the Nike, Intel, Mentor Graphics and Washington Square Mall and even a couple smaller malls featuring some great stores.
In the  2000 census, the average household income for the City of Beaverton was $47,863, and is steadily growing larger, now with a population of 76,129 and growing.

Beaverton continues to grow more and more every year as people move out … (6 comments)

beaverton: Beaverton Oregon Real Estate Sales by Neighborhood (01/14/2011) - 01/14/11 04:53 AM


This chart below breaks down Beaverton Oregon Real Estate homes sales by neighborhood, for the week ending 01/14/2011.
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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