eba portland exclusive buyer agent beaverton homes for sales portland homes for sale portland homes for sale beaverton: Puffing the Listing - 10/05/09 12:38 PM
We've read the phrase before "Puffing the Listing," and it's NOT a reference to the listing agent "puffing" on something prior to posting.
In real estate jargon, PUFFING is a loose term meaning:  To "puff up" the property.
While it's not illegal . . . it's very borderline . . . unethical not right!
The reason: CONSUMERS read the puffier, and might not get it!
The question posted on Trulia was about the status of the property, whether it was for sale or pending. For curiosity I looked at the property, forgot all about the question . . . because all I got was PUFF . … (13 comments)

eba portland exclusive buyer agent beaverton homes for sales portland homes for sale portland homes for sale beaverton: Portand, OR Real Estate (Supra Lockbox Activity) - 09/15/09 05:58 PM

 Portland, OR Real Estate
Supra Lockbox Activity, week ending Sept. 6, 2009
The 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, and this includes Portland, OR real estate activity.  In a nutshell, listing showings are down on average by 5.5%.
This percentage is compared to the week prior, as shown on the chart.
With the $8,000 tax credit expiring about 3 months out, it would be interesting to follow the Portland, OR real estate trend with showings going up, or down?
BUYERS:  What that means for you . … (2 comments)

eba portland exclusive buyer agent beaverton homes for sales portland homes for sale portland homes for sale beaverton: Where There's Smoke There's . . . . . . . Oregon's New Landlord SMOKING Disclosure - 08/01/09 10:30 AM

 
 
 
Original art "The Buttersly," By Carlson Muss (c) 2009
 
 
 
 
 
The Oregon Legislature has passed a new resolution which will require Landlords in the state to their SMOKING POLICY.  This takes affect January 1, 2010
A new law, passed by the 2009 Oregon legislature, states:
...The rental agreement for a dwelling unit regulated under ORS Chapter 90 must include a disclosure of the smoking policy for the premises on which the dwelling is located.  The disclosure must state whether smoking is prohibited on the premises, allowed on the entire premises or allowed in … (13 comments)

 
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