Can’t Sell Your House? Expert Advice - 10/16/08 11:27 AM
 
Jean Chatzky, Financial Editor of the Today Show, gave advice to a home owner today who was having trouble selling their Virginia home.  Here’s the advice she gave:
Check the price and reduce if make sense Stage it to make sure it looks better than any other house in the neighborhood Rent as an alternative to help balance your budget Throw in some freebies for the buyer/broker Seems simple enough.
Here’s the link to text version (3rd question down) and video of the complete interview:  http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/27198870/
 
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Portland Commercial Market Remains Steady - 10/16/08 10:50 AM
 
Good news!
According to an article in the Daily Journal of Commerce posted online today, the commercial real estate market in the Portland area remains steady despite financial unrest nationally.
 Despite the seesaw numbers on Wall Street, Portland’s real estate sector has remained relatively steady during the third quarter.
 
The article states that leasing rates remain steady with a slight increase in the vacancy rate, and that developers are holding off on projects until the financial future becomes clearer.
 Portland’s many attributes contribute to the steady climate:
 
The region, according to Raicht, continues to be recognized for its … (4 comments)

Highlights: PDX Area 147 Tour10/7/08 - 10/09/08 04:46 PM
 
There were some exceptional new listings included on the broker tour this week, and I’d like to share with my ActiveRainers.
 
MLS#8096946
Meticulously maintained.  Gorgeous paint colors and fabulous cabinetry and built-ins.

MLS#8097235
Don’t be fooled by the outside, this one is truly a diamond.  The recent remodel more than brought this up to date.  It was done with exquisite taste and attention to detail. 
 

 
MLS#8096115
This is another remodel that delivers  more that expected.  The floor plan is updated and current with great finish work.  And the basement…wow.
 

 
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Pride of Ownership - 10/07/08 12:55 PM
 
I just finished the grueling task of pressure washing my driveway.  In about hour 10 of the project (over the course of the month of September), I wondered why I was doing it at all.  Then I thought about a home I toured earlier that week, and how well maintained it is.  Then the light bulb went off…that darned phrase “pride of ownership”.
When I moved into my home, it was dolled up for sale, and showed as really clean.  I knew that I would eventually make some changes, but nothing needed repair immediately, so we bought it.  After living … (5 comments)

The Used Car Story - 10/02/08 01:10 PM
There must be hundreds of used car analogies out there, but here’s one that may be new. It’s my little analogy about cars and homes.
Ask yourself this question: would you try to sell your car the way it looks right now? 
Do I hear the resounding Nos? Me neither. Just for fun, make a quick list of what you would do before putting your car up for sale. Here’s mine:
Remove all personal items Discard trash Vacuum mats, floor boards, and seats Dust dashboard Remove coffee stains from carpet (they’re on the passenger side, I never see them!) Wash exterior … (5 comments)

 
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