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2010
Supra Lockbox Activity Week Ending 6/20/10 NOTE: The Supra Lockbox is the magic access key that allows agents to open the doors on listed property. It also keeps statistics, and as you can see, there has been a DECREASE in activity for Oregon, which also includes Portland, OR real estate activ...
06/28/2010
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A very sobering "Speechless Sunday" -- Sorry. But, the count is keeps going up, and even though I'm on the other end of the Nation -- in the Pacific NW -- I can only imagine how much this will affect OUR NATION in the long run. And what about the climate? If the oil is on the surface, woul...
06/27/2010
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The Banksters are SMOKING . . . HAMP!!! Things bother me. A lot of things. When I can't sleep, I turn on TV, and the yawn feast found in the wee hours of early, early morning programming usually knocks me out faster than two shots of Grey Goose. This morning, I watched -- WITH INTEREST -- the C...
06/25/2010
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This is a mix of someone else's true story and my true story. Let me set it up . . . I read this post by a new Active Rainer Lauren Yeats. This is her second post: Scam Artists Promising Mortgage Relief Modification After reading Lauren's post (and good job, Lauren ... keep it up!) I thought ab...
06/24/2010
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Okay, you know you're getting SCREWED when . . . A Freddie Mac owned property won't budge off price! My clients have been pre-approved. They both are well-qualified AND can close! The problem is the home is owned by Freddie Mac. They are offering a 3% seller concession to buyers' closing costs...
06/24/2010
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Homes under $250,000 in Metro Portland There are some terrific properties on the market right now. Inventory is high, and interest rates low. The below is a sampling of homes under $250,000 in Metro Portland. These are 3 bedroom, detached properties. Click to view: Beaverton - Homes under $25...
06/23/2010
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Homes with larger lots in Metro Portland If you're thinking about purchasing a home in the Metro Portland area, something to consider: a larger lot. The below is a link to homes with larger lots in Metro Portland. Using .25 acres +, for your review: Currently there are 80 homes with larger lots...
06/23/2010
On Monday I received a Press Release from the US Dept. of the Treasury announcing a really neat'o, keen idea! Gosh, darn it -- why didn't I think of that?? SCORECARDS And folks, I'm not making this up. Monthly scorecards! "The scorecard , will incorporate key housing market indicators and high...
06/23/2010
Nevin Williams does a good job explaining the differences between: Banker, broker, loan officer. While a banker is also a loan officer, they aren't necessarily a mortgage broker -- they can't go outside their bank and use outside lenders/banks. With lending rules changing on almost a day-to-da...
06/21/2010
Supra Lockbox Activity Week Ending 6/13/10 NOTE: The Supra Lockbox is the magic access key that allows agents to open the doors on listed property. It also keeps statistics, and as you can see, there has been an INCREASE in activity for Oregon, which also includes Portland, OR real estate ac...
06/21/2010
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