oregon: Relocating to Oregon? There are ways to save money! - 11/11/07 02:43 PM
Are you considering moving to Washington County, Oregon? Moving can be a stressful and very expensive venture, but there are ways to save money and today I'm going to give you a few ideas.
Money saving tip #1 - Instead of buying boxes from your local u-haul consider going to your local … (5 comments)
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oregon: Beaverton, Oregon homes sales (Greenway Neighborhood) - 11/09/07 04:37 PM
The greenway neighborhood of Beaverton, Oregon goes East, starting at Murray Blvd, to Hall Blvd, and south, from Brockman/Greenway to Scholls Ferry Road. This area features Wildhorse Park, Buckskin Park, Forest Glen Park, Hiteon Park and the 85 + acre park, Greenway Park.
Click here to go to Google Maps to get … (3 comments)
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oregon: Oregon Measure 49 Passes - What Does It Mean? - 11/09/07 04:09 PM
Just when Oregonians were almost figuring out Measure 37 passed in 2004, along comes Measure 49. Measure 49 restricts large developments, closing what Oregonians appear to agree were loopholes in Measure 37. There are three basic highlights to Measure 49:
There is an "Express Lane Option" which allows property owners that qualify … (0 comments)
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oregon: Buying a condo in Beaverton, Oregon? Read the Condo’s HOA minutes from the last year before you buy! - 11/09/07 12:26 AM
I'm hearing more and more cases where there are great deals on condo units and a lot are for sale in thatcomplex. But, have you stopped to ask why so many are for sale? You may want to ask for the HOA minutesbefore you pay full price for the condo.
You … (12 comments)
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oregon: Go Blazers! - 11/08/07 10:55 AM
So I went to the Blazers home opener game last night. It was a great game, but an even better show with the O Jay's performing before and during half time of the game. They were fabulous!
The best part of the game was that I ran into about 6 people … (0 comments)
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oregon: Oregon’s Measure 49 Passes (What does this mean to land owners?) - 11/07/07 01:18 PM
A few years ago, Oregon land owners were up in arms about the state's and county's rights to take the land they had bought and changed the land use laws on an owner and not pay them fair compensation if the property lost value due to that change.
Measure 37 that gave … (7 comments)
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oregon: Tualatin Hills Nature Park & Interpretive Center (Another reason to relocate to Beaverton, Oregon) - 11/07/07 09:50 AM
Tualatin Hills Nature Park and Interpretive Center is a 220 acre wildlife preserve in Beaverton, Oregon and one ofthe only drawbacks to this park is that you can't bring dogs. Kids even love it despite it not having anyplayground equipment.
This park has so much to see and touch that boredom … (3 comments)
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oregon: When buyers are gaining control and sellers won’t admit it - 11/06/07 01:01 AM
Oregon is a unique market right now in the United States, prices are still on the rise, but buyers are holding outand asking for more from sellers. You see, buyers know that prices are starting to stabilize, but are still on therise. They also know that sellers are not getting multiple … (9 comments)
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oregon: Sometimes, traveling outside your circle can be a real eye opener. - 11/05/07 09:50 PM
Last week, I helped my daughter move to the Pearl District of Portland, Oregon. I had never been to that city before and it turned into a sort of love affair with a city so different from my home in Palos Verdes. I loved the way people dress there! Of course, … (0 comments)
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oregon: As the news reports that the market is crashing, investors are doing better and better - 11/05/07 09:20 AM
If you are an investor, there isn't a better time than now to start buying real estate. As more and more people are put out of their homes due to foreclosure, and others aren't able to get loans, that means there will be a need in the very near future, here … (9 comments)
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oregon: Lease Option a great way to own a home in Washington County, Oregon - 11/04/07 09:35 AM
Are you presently renting a home and want to make the step to homeownership, but don't have a large down payment, good enough credit, or been in your present job long enough to get a traditional mortgage?
Then getting a home with a lease option may be a great way for you … (4 comments)
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oregon: Top 5 Markets Where Home Prices are Rising - 11/02/07 04:21 PM
Daily Real Estate News | October 31, 2007Top 5 Markets Where Home Prices are RisingHome prices have risen in five major markets, while continuing to fall in the rest of the country, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller home price index for August, released Tuesday.The largest price declines are in rust belt cities, although Tampa … (4 comments)
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oregon: Strong Real Estate Market - 11/02/07 12:18 PM
Oregon and Washington have really strong real estate markets. Rates are really good and there are some really good loan programs out there. It is a buyers market and I wish the media would focus on telling people this is the best time to buy. There is a lot of negotiating … (1 comments)
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oregon: Owner Financing and Lease Options a way to invest your way to riches! - 11/02/07 10:28 AM
Yes it is true! You can set yourself apart from the other investorsand make yourself thousands of dollars in the process. Did youknow the average bank now requires you to have 20% down on aninvestment property, and still charges you 7.5 to 8% interest?What if there was a way to get … (7 comments)
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oregon: Buying a home in Beaverton, Oregon despite having a low credit score is still possible with help - 10/31/07 12:54 AM
Are you a buyer that has had problems in the past, and your credit scorehas suffered for it, but you still want to be a part of the American Dreamand own your own home? Then how about having someone on your sidewho would like to help you repair your credit and get you … (10 comments)
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oregon: Action Steps - The Key To Hitting Your Goals - 10/30/07 07:54 PM
I posted this on my other blog today...I hope you enjoy it:
I think we are all getting smarter. I also think we are getting less done. We are becoming semi-experts on nearly everything that interests us with the point-and-click database of knowledge that is the internet.
So, when I discuss … (8 comments)
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oregon: Why I love Halloween – Sorry Kids! - 10/29/07 01:44 PM
I love Halloween and not just because I have to test candy to make sure it isn't dangerous. As all parents now the most dangerouscandies are Butter Fingers, Chocolate Malt balls and Kit Kats.
But you also get the chance to have fun with the kids, even if they … (20 comments)
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oregon: "We Got the House!!" WRONG! - Hold your Horses.. just slow down a minute! - 10/28/07 09:03 PM
I just love all these Real Estate shows on the TV lately where an accepted offer arrives and the Realtor declares, "You got the house!"
HOLD THE PHONE! I might be the only one that starts getting agitated with that, but it's usually at about this point when I start screaming "NO … (8 comments)
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oregon: Alright-already.. I admit it - My Vehicle is a Little Sloppy !! - 10/27/07 10:57 PM
When I first got into Real Estate, I promised my self that I'd keep my vehicle in tip-top, ultra-clean condition, ready at all times for my clients. The reality is however that somehow every time I've got a showing you'll find me making a mad dash out to remove trash, … (15 comments)
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oregon: We were driving down I-5 in Portland and were passed by a caravan of fire trucks - 10/25/07 12:11 AM
My kids, loving fire trucks, thought this was the coolest thing seeing all these fire trucks pass us, but theywanted to know where they were all going. Neither my wife, nor I, had any idea, and so when we got home wedecided to go to a local news channel and see … (11 comments)
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oregon: Commonwealth Lake Park in Beaverton, Oregon (Another reason to relocate) - 10/24/07 02:26 PM
Commonwealth Lake Park in Beaverton, Oregon is another attraction in Beaverton that the whole family canenjoy. The park is hidden within a neighborhood and is really difficult to find, and unless you know its there, youwould never find it.
But, with its trout filled lake, walking paths, playground, soccer field, … (7 comments)
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oregon: My fishing partner is back in action! - 10/22/07 02:24 AM
Earlier this year I wrote a post about me losing my fishing partner to knee surgery. But, I'm happy to say, the doctors have cleared him to go fishing with me again and we are set for next week to head out to the lake for a boys day out.
My dad … (12 comments)
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oregon: Relocating to Oregon? Where do you want to work? - 10/20/07 11:15 AM
Are you thinking of moving to Oregon? I get calls once or twice a week from people that have seen my blogsabout how beautiful Oregon is, and they are surprised. They had no idea, want to leave everything they havenow, and make the move to Oregon. Hiking, Camping, Skiing and everything … (2 comments)
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oregon: Media Overgeneralizations and the Oregon Market - 10/19/07 02:07 PM
Unfortunately, when the media makes overgeneralizations about markets, such as "the West", we get lumped in with these states even though our situation is nothing like the one those markets face. Not even close.
Our market in Oregon has slowed, but we do not have the same dynamics at work as … (0 comments)
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oregon: TOWNHOME SPECIALIST IN BEND OREGON - 10/17/07 06:57 PM
TOWNHOMES IN CENTRAL OREGON FREE LIST AVAILABLE
Central Oregon is known around the United States and beyond for it's fantastic recreational opportunties. In fact, many major magazines have joined thousands who have discovered Bend and all of Central Oregon by featuring it's opportunties!
There are many places to check … (0 comments)
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oregon: 24-Hour Active Rain Challenge To Get More Business - 10/17/07 06:54 PM
I challenge all of you to do the following within the next 24 hours (I'm doing it, you can too) and let me know your results.
1. Send a handwritten note to someone
2. Add 3 names to your database
3. Change your voice mail message
4. Hand out one business card to a … (8 comments)
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oregon: Hey you, where did you learn how to negotiate? - 10/17/07 03:58 PM
I am constantly amazed by the Real Estate Business and some of the people working in it! I realize the Portland, OR Real Estate market is slower than it has been in the past, but let me tell you a few stories...
My colleague just went through an experience where he was … (0 comments)
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oregon: Relocating to Beaverton, Oregon consider the cost of living - 10/16/07 10:32 AM
Are you planning to move to Oregon? If you answered yes, ask yourself, "How much do I need to make in orderto afford the same house and life style I have presently?"
I have many people wanting to move to the Beaverton area because of its beauty and community spirit, butwhat they … (3 comments)
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oregon: Rain . . . rain . . . GO AWAY!! - 10/14/07 05:09 PM
It can be agreed among us: the real estate market has slowed. It can also be agreed that for the majority of the nation, we will be seeing our local weather patterns change and cooling off -- after all, 'tis the season!
In fact, most of us are noticing the "Autumnal Equinox" take hold, and change … (2 comments)
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oregon: Top Ten Things to Show to Our Visitors in or near the Rogue Valley - 10/14/07 01:07 AM
I don't know about you, but we get a lot of visitors since we moved to the Rogue Valley! We're glad we spent some time getting acclimated to our new surroundings when we moved here from Southern California in 2004.
Here are some of our favorite places to share with the family and … (8 comments)
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oregon: Greenway Park in Beaverton, Oregon - 10/14/07 12:12 AM
Greenway Park in Beaverton is a very large, 85+ acre, park in Beaverton, Oregon that is full
of fun for everyone. Basketball courts, ADA approved trail access, Tennis Courts, Softball Fields,
Soccer Fields, Playground Equipment and Restrooms.
This park is large enough that you could spend all day and never run out … (9 comments)
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oregon: Englewood Park in Tigard, Oregon - 10/14/07 12:12 AM
Englewood Park in Tigard, Oregon is a wonderful little park full walking and bike trails wide enough for everyone to enjoy year round, thanks to some recent improvements to the path that used to flood during the winter months.
This park features 3 play structures along its paths and many bridges crossing … (2 comments)
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oregon: Oregon's Columbia Gorge - What a sight - 10/13/07 05:34 PM
Yes it is true, I wore a leash everyday during the summer when I was toddler. You see, both my parents areteachers, and during the summer months my dad worked as a camp ranger in the Oneonta State Park and Campground.
The reason for the leash was, when I was one … (5 comments)
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oregon: I broke two teeth and I don’t advise you try it! - 10/12/07 11:34 PM
If you have ever broken a tooth or even had tooth pain, you know that it never happens when it is convenient.Well, when I broke two molars, it was no exception! It was 7pm on Thursday night when I bit in to a PeanutButter Cookie and a peanut decided to use itself … (18 comments)
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oregon: Eugene City Club debate on Gas Tax - 10/12/07 08:28 PM
This November, residents of Eugene will be asked to vote on Measure 20-132, which seeks to increase the business license tax paid by motor vehicle fuel dealers by three cents per gallon. The proceeds are to be spent repairing Eugene's deteriorating streets.Today, the City Club and the League of Women Voters … (0 comments)
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oregon: Seth Godin - You Should Close Your Mortgage Business. - 10/12/07 04:07 PM
First off...like many of you I love Seth Godin's books (Purple Cow, Free Prize Inside, The Dip, All Marketeers Are Liars) and insight. He sees what we all see, he is just able to tell us what we see better than we can see it.
I have spent a couple hours each … (2 comments)
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oregon: Deciding on a Realtor? Check out their Ride! - 10/11/07 09:42 PM
Since I've been hanging around with a bunch of Realtors I've noticed an interesting corollary with respect to each of my colleague's choice of transportation. If you're looking for a Realtor, and can't quite decide on whom to use, you might want to check out their ride. I'll tell you why in … (51 comments)
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oregon: Exposing Your Home in Today's Buyer's Market - 10/11/07 05:14 PM
Have you noticed lately in your neighborhood area the number of For Sale Signs? Does it seem that the signs stay up longer, the flyer boxes perhaps empty, and yet the home continues to sit on the market? Is this what it means to be in a Buyer's market?Today, more than ever … (1 comments)
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oregon: Don’t pull my finger – But, I do enjoy cutting the cheese - 10/11/07 12:54 AM
If you have ever been to Oregon then you know why I say this. We have one of the best cheese factories in theworld with the Tillamook Cheese Factory in Tillamook, Oregon. There is nothing like cutting off a fresh piece ofTillamook Cheese and either eating it plain or putting … (17 comments)
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oregon: Market Update - Low Rates - A good time to buy - 10/08/07 07:56 PM
Homes are selling and money is cheap!We currently have 6.2 months of inventory which is the beginning of a buyer's market - there are about 16,000 homes on the market in Portland metro. Rates are at their lowest in 4 years and it's a great time to borrow money. All this … (2 comments)
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oregon: Market prices are falling in Oregon? I don’t think so! - 10/08/07 12:58 PM
Buyers, please stop listening to the news! You are losing out on great deals, because you think the prices aredropping and you are wrong! The news is feeding you all these lies, and both the sellers and buyers arelistening. Now there is a problem that has been created.
If you look at … (3 comments)
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oregon: Avoiding PMI in Beaverton, Oregon – Buy a home that the owner is willing to carry the 2nd loan - 10/08/07 12:58 PM
Are you a buyer that is being told that your payment is going to be either $150 higher because you will need tocarry PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance), or that it will be $75 higher if you carry a 2nd loan at 11-12%? Theremay be a better way for you to purchase … (0 comments)
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oregon: If you are buying a manufactured home – Make sure you own the property underneath it! - 10/07/07 10:40 AM
There is something interesting going on here in the Washington County area and I'm sure it is happening inother parts of the United States as well. But, I know how it is affecting people here, because it happened to myGrandmother! She was at least lucky and owned it 8 years before … (10 comments)
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oregon: Washington County, Oregon’s great farming history through pictures - 10/04/07 09:59 PM
They say Oregon has a great history, and nothing says that better than the Barns of Washington County. Theysay a picture can tell say a thousand words, but I really wish these old barns could talk. Some of these old barnshave been around since the gold rush. Others have seen their … (7 comments)
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oregon: Lincoln City, Oregon, fun for the whole family - 10/04/07 06:14 PM
If you are looking for a fun day at the beach, or even looking for a great place to water ski during the summermonths, then Lincoln City, Oregon is the place for you. You can head to the beach, the outlet stores, or even gofishing or skiing on Devils Lake.
Lincoln City … (2 comments)
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oregon: I WILL NOT DO IT – I guess I’m not a friend of the environment (Sorry) - 10/04/07 10:43 AM
The City of Portland is a great place to live, but sometimes I think they don't really think about what they areasking people to do. They ask everyone in Portland to bike to work at least one day a week.
Even though Portland was voted one of the top 10 bike … (9 comments)
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oregon: The fed’s lowering the interest rate doesn’t really help you qualify for a loan - 10/03/07 11:46 AM
I had four clients call me this week asking me, "Since the fed lowered interest rates this week, can I get atraditional loan?" Well, in a simple answer, "NO!"
I am willing to help these people work on their credit over the next couple years. But, if you couldn't getapproved for … (3 comments)
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oregon: A bunch of fruits helped sell this house to my buyers - 10/03/07 01:07 AM
Yep, the house was exactly the same as the one next door, but the difference was a bunch of fruits in the backyard. The backyard had grapes, apples, plums, and even an Asian pear tree.
This house wasn't anything special and neither was the neighborhood, but because this seller planted theseitems 15 … (15 comments)
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oregon: Explaining a lease option in simple terms - 10/01/07 02:56 PM
I had a question this morning from someone who called about lease options after reading my articles here onActive Rain still didn't quite understand how they worked.
So I explained it this way...
At Christmas time, you have found the perfect toy at a great price but you can't afford it today, … (8 comments)
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oregon: Looking for a mime that wants a home – I have an imaginary home for sale - 09/30/07 02:42 PM
Yep, if you are a mime, and are looking into increase the size of your imaginary box, then I have the home foryou. This home is as has as many bedrooms, baths and square footage as you can imagine.
The only thing you need to remember is your lot is … (13 comments)
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oregon: Light at the end of the tunnel - 09/30/07 11:55 AM
Have you ever walked in to a house where in the basement the light switch ishalf way across the room and you have no idea where it is? Even during theday, they can be pitch black, especially during the winters here in Oregon.
Sellers, if you own a home like this, … (12 comments)
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oregon: Bridge of the Gods - 09/28/07 05:45 PM
Last summer my husband and son took wind surfing lessons.
They were hooked when we stayed on the Leeward (or is it Wind-ward?) side of Maui in Kihei. Every afternoon the Kite-boarders, kite-surfers and wind-surfers would give a great show. When we returned, they had to take lessons and did through … (3 comments)
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oregon: Relocating to Oregon can be a wonderful move - 09/27/07 03:01 PM
As more and more parts of the country are seeing a fall in real estate prices, the prices here in Oregon seem to be staying steady and even going up in some areas. But, what if you are moving from out of state and don't know what to look for?
Create a … (2 comments)
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oregon: The Lease Option Home Question in Beaverton, Oregon - 09/26/07 03:27 PM
The number one question I get from my buyers of lease option properties is how do I get paid? I get usuallybetween $50-$100 from your monthly rent and the remaining when you exercise the option to purchase theproperty.
I tell them this is why, despite me telling them they can get a … (18 comments)
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oregon: PORTLAND IS GREEN - 09/24/07 11:19 PM
Portland, Oregon was recently chosen as one of 10 greenest cities in the U.S. This is admirable for a city considering the continuous trash, traffic, and pollution that a city this size generates.
Straddling the banks of the Willamette River, Portland has long made sustainable living a priority. More than 30 years ago, when many cities … (9 comments)
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oregon: With ARM's adjusting it could be a great time if you are an investor - 09/23/07 12:21 AM
You hear it in the news everyday that $100,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgages will adjust in the next couple months.But what does that mean to you if you are an investor? It means good times are here! You see, as buyers,ARM's adjust their payments may get out of reach for them and … (3 comments)
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oregon: A fun night can be had by all – Hockey Night in Portland - 09/22/07 02:01 AM
One of the things I love about Portland is that we have so many things to do. We don't have the big leaguesports, like Seattle, with football or a major league baseball team, but we do have minor league sports such asBeaver Baseball and Winter Hawk's hockey.
Tonight's blog is about … (3 comments)
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oregon: How do you increase the value of your home? - 09/21/07 01:09 PM
Do you need a certain amount of money out of your home, but it just isn't worth that yet? I have a solution foryou that can be done in any market. It doesn't matter if it is a sellers or a buyers market! I can get you muchmore than the appraised … (3 comments)
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oregon: Looking out for number one, without stepping in number two - 09/21/07 12:27 AM
Today I had a person contact me that was involved in an investing group that bought into a new home projectwith a bunch of other investors. They each bought one new home with construction loans anticipating the marketcontinuing to rise. Their plan was that they could refinance and sell the homes … (9 comments)
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oregon: For sale in Oregon - 09/20/07 01:11 PM
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oregon: Breathtaking river front property along the Grande Ronde River - 09/19/07 06:01 PM
Here it is!! Fishermans paradise!! 3450 sq ft. lodge style home on the Grande Ronde River Just 33 miles South of Asotin, Washington, and 17 miles from Troy, Oregon.
Enjoy over 600 feet of river frontage.
The home was built in 2001, and only lived in for about 3 months!! The feel of a … (3 comments)
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oregon: Rehabbers protect yourself! Let me find you a buyer for your fixer before you even put a penny down! - 09/19/07 12:09 PM
Yes it is that simple! Do you purchase fixer properties, fix them up, and put them on the market for a profit?Have you ever had to discount the price of the home from what you originally estimated you could sell it forbefore the fix up?
What if I was to show you … (2 comments)
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oregon: Lease-Options are on the rise, but so are lawsuits - 09/19/07 12:57 AM
I've been writing about and doing lease options for awhile now. I'm constantly getting calls from investors whosay, "If I were selling my home, I would use you. But, I'm only lease optioning it and I can do that without you."I tell them, "But you ARE selling your home, it is … (9 comments)
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oregon: 2007 WORLD WIDE ASP STAGING DAY - 09/16/07 11:48 AM
Saturday, September 15th was our associaltion's World Wide Staging Day - where all ASP Stagers take the day and give free staging to someone that needs help. This year we chose the Good Neighbor Center in Tigard, Oregon. This shelter has bedrooms to serve up to 9 displaced families with a total capacity of … (18 comments)
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oregon: NW SOLAR EXPO Sept 14-16 - 09/15/07 11:00 AM
The NW Solar Expo, one of the nations largest and most comprehensive solar events is being held Friday -Sunday at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. Residents and business owners, along with solar consultants, designers and installers will have the opportunity to see the latest solar technologies and solutions for families … (4 comments)
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oregon: If you are buying short sale properties or probate properties to wholesale them, don’t skew the numbers - 09/13/07 06:47 PM
Recently I met a couple of young guys who spent $25,000 on one of those "get rich quick" scams, as I liketo call them.
They were doing everything right getting homes under contract, but when they were buying them at 70% of retailprice they were using the highest comps they could find … (3 comments)
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oregon: Spend the same on your child’s college and invest in your children’s future - 09/13/07 10:26 AM
You are about to send you kid off to college and he is going to be renting a room for the next four years at a cost of $500 per month. Why not take that $24,000 and gift it to your child and let him buy a tri-plex or a four-plex?
… (5 comments)
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oregon: Unique Housing Developments - 09/12/07 02:38 PM
The Shire, Bend, Oregon
Okay, let me be clear from the outset that I have absolutely NO connection to this development. In fact, its in Oregon and I'm in middle Tennessee. But when a buddy of mine sent me a link to it, I fell in love with the idea.
I'd be … (0 comments)
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oregon: Fall has arrived, but are the leaves the only thing falling? - 09/11/07 12:37 AM
Everyday, I get calls from buyers in my market asking me if the prices are going to continue to fall. I have toask them when they started to fall, because I haven't seen it yet! I tell them, "you may want to stop listening tothe 6 o'clock news about house prices, … (9 comments)
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oregon: Lease Option your home for bigger profit! - 09/09/07 11:04 AM
Do you own a home and want to make a little more money from it? Try lease optioning it to a new buyer. Thiswill not only sell your home more quickly, but you will realize large profits.
If you have owned a home, even for a short time, you can help someone … (17 comments)
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oregon: The Empowered Investor - Investment Club - 09/07/07 09:37 AM
I've started an investors club here in Oregon called, "The Empowered Investor". It's a club with both new andexperienced investors.
The wonderful part of this club is that no one criticizes anyone's ideas. In fact, some of my most experiencedinvestors have been very impressed with some of the first time investor … (3 comments)
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oregon: It may have become the time to buy - 09/06/07 08:14 AM
If you have been watching the home market for awhile, you may have noticed that homes are starting to sit fora longer time than they have in the past few years. If you are a buyer, this can be a great opportunity to find ahome that just a few years ago … (6 comments)
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oregon: Don’t say no to an investment property again - 09/04/07 01:17 AM
As an investor myself, I was always running into other investors that would say, "I had this property last weekthat was perfect for a rehab or a rental". Then they would say, "Unfortunately I am already tied up with two orthree other properties and couldn't grab it."
This has all but stopped, … (1 comments)
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oregon: Start investing when you are 18 not when you’re forty! Let me show you how - 09/02/07 09:23 AM
Many first time home buyers wait until they are married, have children or some other grand event such as a raise or promotion at work.
This blog post is going out to all of you who just graduated high school or college. Why not start investing in your future now?
One … (7 comments)
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oregon: Did President Bush listen to my radio show last week? - 08/31/07 09:28 PM
Last Wednesday I did a national radio show and talked about the mortgage industry and how they could fix a lotof their own problems by taking simple and logical steps. I also stated that the government shouldn't bail themout or the problems will just continue.
Here is the MP3 from show recorded … (17 comments)
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oregon: 40 NE 22nd St., Gresham, Oregon 97030 - 08/31/07 03:17 PM
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oregon: How a Real Estate Agent can save you from a large headache when purchasing your next home - 08/31/07 10:01 AM
The home buying process can be a very tricky thing, if you don't know what you are doing. There are contractsand timelines to meet and you need someone who does this everyday to make sure these timelines are met orthere could be costly things missed.
Did you know most lawsuits that happen … (5 comments)
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oregon: Buying a new construction home? Get a home inspection! - 08/30/07 07:18 PM
Just because you are purchasing a new construction home, doesn't mean that it doesn't have problems that aninspector may find. Some of these new homes are built so fast, that things are missed or just not done up tocode.
Do you need proof of this? Read the contracts and see for yourself. … (14 comments)
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oregon: "Green" Building in Portland Oregon - 08/30/07 06:05 PM
I just listed a condo in North Portland this week that has a lot of interesting "green" feautures such as formaldehyde-free insulation and low VOC paint. It is a beautiful little community of four condos that have been made from two remodeled 1908 homes. The residents share a common garden and … (0 comments)
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oregon: No pets allowed? Are you crazy? - 08/29/07 06:55 PM
Today, I was looking on Craigslist to find out what the going rate was for rentals in an area before either I, or aninvestor, purchase a property in that area for a possible lease option. Then, what do I see on rental after rental?NO PETS ALLOWED!
This is absolutely stupid if … (13 comments)
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oregon: Despite having a bankruptcy you can still own a home – Stop punishing yourself - 08/28/07 12:18 AM
Everyone has had something in their life that they didn't expect to happen, and the same thing may havehappened to you, to cause you to have to file for bankruptcy. But, that is no reason to keep beating yourself upand telling yourself you are not good enough to own a home.
You … (6 comments)
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oregon: The advantages of being first in a condo conversion - 08/27/07 11:15 PM
Most condo conversion in the Portland area are done in 3 phases, and if you are in the first phase you can havegreat appreciation over the first year of ownership.
You see, when an owner does a condo conversion project, the owner does it in three stages to set up momentumfor himself. … (0 comments)
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oregon: Historical Look At Interest Rates - 08/26/07 03:40 PM
Interest rates fluctuate on a daily basis. Rates can vary depending on your credit score, your loan to value (LTV), and other factors. A lender that has the best mortgage rate today, may not necessarily have the best rate tomorrow.
23 YEAR VIEW OF INTEREST RATES FROM 1984 - 2007
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oregon: All About Portland Real Estate - 08/26/07 03:21 PM
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oregon: Portland, Lake Oswego, Beaverton, Tigard Realtor - 08/26/07 03:13 PM
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oregon: READY, set, ....GO!!! - 08/25/07 11:45 PM
Oregon's 26th Annual Hood to Coast kicked off last night! As we prepare to see thousands of runners crossing our terrain in the next 12 hours or so, let us be mindful of safety. In the meantime, though, I thought that it may be fun to let you know a few … (6 comments)
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oregon: The Oregon Ferret Shelter’s Annual Fun Frolic - 08/25/07 10:55 AM
For the past 10 years I have been a proud sponsor of the Oregon Ferret Shelter's Fun Frolic. This event is for allferret lovers and just people who want to find out more about ferrets. It is loaded with games, contests and evenan auction.
Bag Bust Out
All the proceeds … (2 comments)
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oregon: 15770 Seaside Court, Brookings, OR 97415 - 08/23/07 02:12 PM
This beautiful, spacious upscale 2 story home is ideal for family living and entertaining.
Location is everything!! Views of the mighty Pacific and the Oregon Coastline from the 2 balconies are amazing.
The interior of this home is elegant and features a sweeping baby grand staircase taking you to … (24 comments)
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oregon: Where should I buy in Gresham, Oregon? - 08/23/07 01:34 PM
This is a question that is often asked by my clients when they first want to move to the area. As the local expert, it is my job to have this information on hand. But before we go into depth..there are a few things to consider...
First, consider the comfort zone for your … (0 comments)
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oregon: BROOKINGS FESTIVAL OF HOMES - 08/22/07 05:35 PM
Brookings will have a Festival of Homes, sponsored by our local Chetco Federal Credit Union, on Saturday August 25th and on Sunday August 26th. This will be the biggest open house of the year with many Realtors participating. There will be an abundance of homes on tour and free maps with … (0 comments)
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oregon: Curry County July Residential Highlights - 08/20/07 04:58 PM
RESIDENTIAL MARKET HIGHLIGHTS
Residential Review: Curry County Oregon July 2007 Reporting Period
July Residential Highlights
Closed sales rose 14.3% when comparing July 2007 with July 2006. New listings were also up 11.4%. Pending sales, however, dropped 12.1%.
Year-to-Date Trends
Comparing January-July 2007 with the same period in 2006, new listings were down 7.8%. Closed … (3 comments)
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oregon: How a relocation can change your outlook on real estate - 08/20/07 09:55 AM
We keep hearing how bad real estate is in certain parts of the country and how prices keep dropping. Did youknow financial freedom could be as close as a relocation for some? I have people that are moving to Portlandfrom both Seattle and California all of the time and they couldn't … (8 comments)
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oregon: Website to market your listings for FREE!! - 08/19/07 07:31 PM
If you are looking to post your listings on different sites check out the link below for craigslist. When you get to the site you just click on the right hand side where you are located. You can even set up a free account with them so that when your post … (3 comments)
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oregon: Open Houses? - 08/19/07 07:20 PM
Have you been doing open houses lately since the market has slowed down? I have noticed that when the market was booming there were not as many open houses being done, because the houses were going so quick. The people that had joined the real estate industry then do not do open houses … (7 comments)
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oregon: Create a new style in Medford, OR - 08/19/07 04:54 PM
In any housing market there is always one or two houses that stands out for both livability and style. In Medford, Oregon it is the work of Melissa of Avant Homes. She builds in a clean European Style accented with outstanding color. Her homes are truly wonderful to live in.
She has … (0 comments)
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oregon: When replacing the roof, please put back ventilation - 08/19/07 12:25 PM
As I see more and more people trying to save money by doing there own home repairs, one big one is the roof.But so many people replace the roof and don't replace the ventilation.
The ventilation in an attic is very important for a home for many reasons. One is that … (4 comments)
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oregon: Dou you currently work the FSBO & Expired market? - 08/19/07 09:32 AM
Dou you work the FSBO & Expired market?
I was just wondering if anyone works this type of market, or in the past worked with them? What are your thoughts on working those markets? What experiences have you had when working with the FSBO's & Expired Listings? Or the ups and downs of working with FSBO's and Expired … (4 comments)
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oregon: Know the AVR (After Repair Value) before you buy that investment property - 08/17/07 02:05 PM
Are you an investor that buys fixer properties for remodel and flip? Do you know the AVR (After Repair Value)prior to putting an offer in on a property? If you answered no to that, then your agent maybe doing a disserviceto you and your real estate investment portfolio.
When an investor of … (2 comments)
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oregon: Common Ways of Holding Title - 08/16/07 11:31 AM
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oregon: Don't look down... - 08/15/07 06:15 PM
This is Multnomah Falls along the Columbia River Gorge (on the Oregon side, along I-80). It is the second highest year-round waterfall in the nation. The Photo was taken from the bridge crossing over falls. A short walk up through the forest, takes you to the bridge. The trail continues to … (5 comments)
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