portland: New Home in the "Cool City" of Portland - 07/25/08 12:39 PM
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portland: FANTASTIC VALUE FOR NEWER RANCH ON 5 ACRES IN BEAUTIFUL LA CENTER - 07/14/08 05:00 PM
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portland: FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS!!! AWESOME 3BR RANCH, CENTRAL ORCHARDS LOCATION $15K PRICE REDUCTION! - 07/14/08 04:56 PM
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portland: State of Oregon Economic Forecast - 07/07/08 12:03 PM
Last week I attended the monthly CCIM Commercial brokers marketing session and the luncheon speaker was the State of Oregon economist.
My take on the report was that Nationally we are in a recession but in Oregon the majority of our business sectors are still in year over year and … (0 comments)
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portland: oldpdx.com featuring the best Old-PDX homes now live - 06/27/08 11:00 AM
My years long obsession with Old PDX homes finally has a home! I have been working for the last few months to put together a great website devoted to this wonderful and much loved style of home. Many thanks to Yvonne Legrice and Eugene Design Pro for helping make this dream … (0 comments)
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portland: A throwback in time, just a stone's throw from Portland - 06/23/08 03:54 PM
This weekend, I had the opportunity to spend a night on Peaks Island, which is just a short boat ride from Downtown Portland. (The pictures above were taken this weekend: From left to right - the ferry from Portland to Peaks, One of many sailboats cruising on the bay, All the gear for … (2 comments)
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portland: Market Appears to Show Signs of a Rebound - 06/23/08 01:32 PM
Great news from Providence Business News highlighting NAR statistics on existing home sales. Some great data to share with clients or to encourage prospective buyers to react. Remember the Time Magazine article that explained buyers waiting for a price break in a property can be negated by even a slight increase in interest … (3 comments)
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portland: Charming 2BR 1BA Bungalow, HDWD, Built-ins, Archways, Tin Ceilings, & tons of character! - 06/22/08 09:38 PM
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portland: The Great State of Washington Thoughts & Living Green - 06/22/08 01:22 PM
I feel blessed living in Clark County, you know, there are so many FREE programs available to learn about this wonderful area! WSU has an extension that I've taken called Living on the Land, for people with small acreage, with a plethora of information about how to care for your property … (0 comments)
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portland: Chris Balmes Properties Adds Broker Melinda McGrath - 06/19/08 10:52 PM
May 19, 2008 (Tualatin, OR) The Oregon branch office of Chris Balmes Properties announces the addition of Melinda McGrath. McGrath brings 14 years of successful corporate marketing, sales and recruiting experience to her new role as a Broker. She has successfully bought and sold eight personal or investment homes in the … (0 comments)
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portland: I need your support! - 06/19/08 10:49 PM
Dear Friends and Family,
I recently accepted the challenge to raise funds to support the Komen Portland Race for the Cure® on September 21st in the fight to save lives and end breast cancer forever.
Did you know that Susan G. Komen for the Cure® locally helps to provide more than 7,000 free screening mammograms … (0 comments)
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portland: Foreclosure . . . YES . . . there is SOME GOOD NEWS!! - 06/16/08 08:17 PM
I realize that I'm writing about the dirty "F" word. And I sincerely don't want to appear smug, but this just in: OREGON has the lowest foreclosure rate in the nation!
This is according to Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of Realtors(r).
Second in the nation is … (6 comments)
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portland: KXL 750 AM - Portland Oregon Home and Wealth Show with Brian Bushlach - 06/16/08 02:39 PM
This Sunday, June 22nd I will be on air in Portland, Oregon with Brian Bushlach the host of the "Home and Wealth Show" on KXL 750Am. Brian owns Integrity Mortgage Planning and is a trusted subject matter expert in building wealth in the Portland, Oregon market. I love his informative blog too.
For most … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland Metro Inventory = 9 months; How to win in this Market - 06/16/08 12:15 PM
I love numbers just as much as the next guy but numbers are empty without context. So today I am going to try and put a feel to the current Metro inventory statistic of 9 months. What does a 9 month inventory mean to you if you are a buyer or … (0 comments)
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portland: Some Good News - 06/16/08 10:27 AM
According to Chief Economist of the National Association of REALTORS-Dr. Lawrence Yun- the state of Oregon has the lowest foreclosure rate in the entire nation. Washington state has the second lowest foreclosure rate in the nation. This information was presented at the recent Regional Home Ownership Opportunities Summit Hosted by the … (1 comments)
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portland: Price War and Beauty Contest - 06/12/08 08:58 PM
Let's face it Sellers, you are in a price war and a beauty contest. RMLS just published the latest market action report indicating 9.2 months of inventory. This means, if not one more home was listed on the market, at the rate buyers are buying, it would take 9.2 months … (5 comments)
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portland: Why I love Portland Oregon!!!! - 06/12/08 03:20 PM
So Im looking outside my office window and I see the SUN!!!!!! It is really uplifting after a looooooonnnnnggggggg winter. I am so inspired by this weather I want to share with pictures why I Love Portland. It is the best place on earth (shhhhh don't tell anyone).
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portland: Gentrification, a subject for debate - 06/12/08 11:00 AM
There is so much more to relocation and the purchase of "Real Estate" than interest rates, rate locks, investment capital, brokerage fees, home-inspections and appraisals. The last week I spent some time with Dave Smith conversing with neighbors in the N Portland area and it really opened our eyes to a … (1 comments)
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portland: Marketing Real Estate in Hillsboro, OR - 06/11/08 06:02 PM
My name is Dorothy Merritt and I am a real estate broker working at a wonderful Re/Max office in Hillsboro, OR. Our office has a lot of very professional agents who share information about how they market their listings, the activity they are getting and how buyers are responding to the … (0 comments)
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portland: WHY NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY - 06/09/08 08:16 PM
Each morning of late it seems the headlines shout aloud: “Foreclosures, Bankruptcies, the Housing Market is Crumbling”. Being in the industry as a mortgage consultant, I often tire of the continual barrage of messages that are designed to sell newspapers and magazines, and not inform us as consumers. Yes, the housing … (0 comments)
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portland: 7812 SE Reedway, Portland, OR 97206 - 06/05/08 07:01 PM
Stellar Bungalow - Steller DealLocation: Mt. Scott - ArletaCute 1906 Bungalow Starter With nice front porch. Formal living and dining room with new hardwood floors, French doors, and high ceiling. 2 Bedrooms each with walk-in closet and newly remodeled bathroom. Newly remodeled kitchen open to sunny breakfast nook and deck for … (0 comments)
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portland: Dragon Boat Races - Rose Festival - Portland Oregon - 06/05/08 05:01 PM
My dragon boat team, the Windermere Wind Dragons are racing this weekend at Rose Festival. The race heats on Saturday will be at 11:30am and 3:33pm at Waterfront Park near the Riverplace - 3 Degrees Hotel. Our tent is #75 on the north side of the park so drop by … (0 comments)
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portland: The Captain’s Quarters Condominiums - 06/04/08 09:46 PM
Announcing Portland's exciting, new condominium project on the historic Eastern Prom. The Captain's Quarters features 7 comfortable units at 102 Eastern Promenade in a restored Victorian building, all with fabulous water views, updated finishes, period details and many with fireplaces. The common area includes 2 spacious decks, a sitting room, … (0 comments)
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portland: Home Office Organization and Decorating - 06/03/08 11:22 PM
Chances are good that your home office is one of the least esthetically pleasing rooms in your home. If you are like most homeowners, you probably spent as much time decorating your home office as your utility room. As a matter of fact, most people's utility rooms and home offices have … (1 comments)
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portland: SIDEWINDERS JUNE 2008 SCHEDULE - 06/02/08 05:02 PM
SUN JUNE 1 Fresno (away) 2:05 p.m.
MON JUNE 2 Fresno (away) 7:05 p.m.
TUE JUNE 3 Fresno (away) 7:05 p.m.
THU JUNE 5 Las Vegas (away) 7:05 p.m.
FRI JUNE 6 Las Vegas (away) 7:05 p.m.
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portland: Portland Oregon Real Estate Foreclosure Sold in 3 days - 06/02/08 04:28 PM
Just Listed a foreclosure in the Portland Oregon Real Estate Area. SOLD in 3 DAYS.
Tip to REO agents, when doing a BPO for REO homes try to use as many REO comps as possible or adjust value.
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portland: What's really going on in your Neighborhood? - 05/28/08 03:00 PM
Back by popular demand is my second installment of inventories by zipcode. This shows which parts of town and which types of property are selling and which ones are sitting. Inventory is figured in months with 6 months being balanced, less than 6 months favoring sellers and more than six months … (0 comments)
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portland: New Portland Report - 05/27/08 04:23 PM
Spring 2008 Portland Report is now available. We'll be throwing a party soon to celebrate so stay tuned
Spring 2008 Portland Report
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portland: An Ode to Portland - 05/21/08 02:54 AM
I came across this op-ed in the Sunday October 7th Oregonian.The writer Caroline Rose, expressed things she loved about Portland.I couldn't have said it better, here's what she wrote:
'Upon reflection, as a full bloodied Oregonian, of my first month in Portland, my ponderings have led me to the following awareness's … (2 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Are you Selling or Listing? - 05/21/08 02:09 AM
A good broker friend of mine across the river in Washington said it best: "When I go to speak to someone about selling their home, I ask them, do you want to SELL your home or LIST your home?"
That's an amazing question that brokers wouldn't have considered asking two years … (3 comments)
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portland: From the Base Up: Portland Oregon Structural Engineering - 05/20/08 03:39 PM
One must start with a comprehensive survey of the land. It must be investigated for any possible sinks or difficult to remove buried items. Plans must be made for where and how the various utility and sewer lines will connect the building with the rest of the system and the roads … (1 comments)
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portland: Experienced Broker April Rose Joins Chris Balmes Properties - 05/20/08 12:27 AM
May 7, 2008 (Tualatin, OR) April Rose joins the Oregon branch office of Chris Balmes Properties. She brings nine years of experience in real estate, new development/construction and property management.
Rose's goal is to build a relationship with her clients that goes beyond just a "transaction". She is there every … (0 comments)
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portland: Inventory goes back up in April - 05/19/08 02:21 PM
News came out that the April inventory of homes in Portland actually went back up to February levels at 10.3 months. I had predicted, based on the activity levels in my office and among my clients that the inventory would continue to trend down. I will be taking a look … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Party Sewer Lines - 05/14/08 05:49 PM
It's rare, but every once in a while we'll run across a "party sewer line". In some really old Portland neighborhoods, usually built before or in the 1920s, sewer lines might be shared by several homes before running out to public sewer.
Last year I had a transaction where the sewer line … (0 comments)
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portland: The Next Hot Neighborhoods in Portland - 05/12/08 11:00 AM
I am often asked the question, "What are the next hot neighborhoods in Portland." I like answering this question because I feel I have a good take on what makes a great neighborhood. Also, as a Broker that handles commercial real estate, I know many of the developers in town and … (0 comments)
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portland: Living in Portland - 05/07/08 10:31 AM
Living in the Northwest Portland area is true beauty. Spring and warmer weather are finally arriving. Rates are remaining stable and it's still a great time to buy here. My expertise is finding the best values for my buyers. Come visit Portland!! … (1 comments)
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portland: Getting to Know Vancouver WA: Briar Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast - 05/05/08 10:48 PM
We recently had out-of-town clients who stayed at a great little Bed and Breakfast called the Briar Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast. We had visited the home a couple years ago when it was still being renovated. It was wonderful to step back into the home recently and experience what a … (4 comments)
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portland: Making sense of the subprime mess - 04/28/08 02:44 PM
I was forwarded a wonderful graphic by a friend that shows where all the subprime messes really are:Map with Subprime Graph
You can see by looking at this graph that it looks like most of the problem areas are centered around metro areas where the increase of buyers from the availability of … (1 comments)
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portland: 7 DELETED ITEMS OFF EQUIFAX 2008- READY TO REPAIR YOUR CREDIT? - 04/23/08 01:09 PM
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portland: BAD CREDIT- CREDIT DOCTOR CAN REPAIR BRUISED CREDIT 40-90 DAYS - 04/22/08 02:58 PM
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portland: Broker Paola Soles Joins Chris Balmes Properties - 04/22/08 12:35 PM
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April 1, 2008 (Tualatin, OR) Chris Balmes Properties (CBP) is pleased to announce Broker, Paola Soles has joined the Oregon branch office. Soles recently obtained her license from the Norm Webb Real Estate School. She was born in Peru and therefore will be able to help … (0 comments)
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portland: Earth Day and my carbon footprint - 04/21/08 01:34 PM
As Earth Day approaches, I thought I would finally watch National Geographic's Human Footprint (note it's upcoming air times) that has been sitting in our TiVo queue until nearly its expiration. It's a rather clever visual about just some of the footprint that we American's impose on the earth. The results … (8 comments)
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portland: Portland Inventory Down, Appreciation Up - 04/21/08 10:17 AM
Last week the monthly Market report was released by the RMLS and the news is good. Portland continues to have a solid market and inventory is actually going down again for the second month in a row. Based on the huge increase in pending sales last month I'm betting that this … (0 comments)
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portland: The Section 8 Blues - 04/20/08 03:31 PM
Our friend, who has had an unimaginably daunting year or two already, was finally able to evict her Section 8 tenant. The friend has a heart of gold and so it's not surprising that she and her family would chose to go with government subsidized housing for their rental. I can … (16 comments)
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portland: Hello Spring! - 04/14/08 05:42 PM
Winter finally let go of Portland for an entire weekend with a record high 85 degrees! I got out and played some tennis, got a little color, and BBQ'ed with friends. The sunny weekend was a great reminder of what we all love about living in Portland; ski and/or hibernate all … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Listing Tips: Furniture Throws - 04/10/08 01:06 PM
Well, it's time to stage your house for sale and we know it's a PRICE WAR and a BEAUTY CONTEST out there, so your home must absolutely shine!
But what if your furniture is old, worn, or just out of style, and you can't afford to put in new furniture or have a … (0 comments)
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portland: Lisa Balmes Named Portland Business Journal 40 under 40 Runner-Up - 04/09/08 11:14 AM
For more information, contact:
Lisa Balmes, 503.427.0372
Lisa Balmes Named Portland Business Journal 40 under 40 Runner-Up
March 31, 2008 (Tualatin, OR) The Portland Business Journal named Lisa Balmes PC, e-PRO as a 2008 40 under 40 Runner-up in the March 21, 2008 issue. Balmes hangs both her Oregon & Washington licenses with Chris … (1 comments)
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portland: Portland Real Estate Listing 11820 SE LEXINGTON ST - 04/03/08 09:38 PM
Portland Real Estate Listing 11820 se Lexington St (Pending)
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Sq ft 3728, 5 bedrooms, view of the Portland Area.
Wake up to inspiration. Spacious home with a Incredible city view, large living spaces. Great private lot backs to green space. … (0 comments)
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portland: Where this market go? - 03/29/08 12:21 AM
It's very sad that almost every other property listed in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA it's a short sale property. I drive my client all day today to show him a properties in Vancouver, WA in the price range 180k-200k and we have seen almost 10 houses but we find a … (0 comments)
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portland: New Listing in Portland - 03/28/08 08:33 AM
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portland: Pending sales of detached homes up 107% in March! - 03/24/08 12:23 PM
There is a definite sense that things are picking up right now in Portland. I took a look at the numbers and, Wow! Pending sales of detached homes are up 107% in March over February. Buyers are coming out of the woodworks and multiple offers are becoming common again.
Here is … (3 comments)
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portland: What Do My 12 Year Old Son and Water Have in Common? - 03/21/08 01:47 PM
Believe it or not, as I was "speaking-with-conviction" to my son this morning as he lounged in bed about the importance of cleaning his room, even on Spring break, the part of my brain not being used drifted to a real life real estate metaphor.
Both adolescents and water have something in … (5 comments)
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portland: Choosing a Handyman - 03/20/08 05:22 PM
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portland: Just getting started here... - 03/19/08 05:21 PM
Hi everyone! Please have patience...my first blog ever. I'm in a unique situation here in Portland. Or. Believe it or not, most real estate brokers in this area are not "dual licensed", being on the Oregon/Washington border...but I am!...we are just one river from being in Vancouver, Wa. I specialize in buyer … (16 comments)
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portland: Look who's on Fire - 03/19/08 12:19 PM
I was interviewed by a cool new website called http://www.portlandonfire.com/ that profiles one Portlander every day.
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portland: Windows & Energy Efficiency - 03/18/08 04:10 PM
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portland: Household Allergens - 03/17/08 12:43 PM
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portland: Household Allergens - 03/17/08 12:41 PM
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portland: Carbon Monoxide: Avoidance & Prevention - 03/16/08 12:36 PM
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portland: Top 3 Rooms to Invest In - 03/15/08 02:09 PM
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portland: Brighten Up Your Living Space - 03/15/08 01:56 PM
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portland: Avoid Surprises with a Pre-Listing Inspection - 03/14/08 05:28 PM
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portland: Radon: Yes We Have it in Portland Contrary to Popular Belief - 03/14/08 05:00 PM
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portland: Open House Idea - 03/14/08 01:23 AM
I don't know how many of you like to do an open house but I love to meet new people. I have all this top producing agent in office asking me to hold an open house for them and I always say "Yes, why not" But for last couple times I … (0 comments)
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portland: Short Sale seminars - 03/13/08 01:10 AM
Almost every day I am receiving a phone calls from buyers asking about a foreclosure properties in Oregon or Washington state. Some of these people pay a lot of money to attend some foreclosure seminars where they hear about how to purchase a foreclosure properties for a dime. Currently I … (1 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Dryrot, Eeewwww! - 03/12/08 10:49 PM
The word "dryrot" is a bit of an oxymoron, in fact it doesn't make any sense at all because it is a result of wet... so you would think it would be called, "wetrot".
Hmmm, so what is dryrot anyway? Dryrot is the result of moisture seeping into wood over a long … (0 comments)
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portland: selling a house in need of major repairs - 03/12/08 08:16 PM
I recently did an estate sale in a house that was a disaster! It had good bones, being built in the 50's, and a great location. However, the house had a hole in the roof, many leaks, faulty wiring and no heat for the last 4 years. In addition, it was … (1 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Clean Your Ducts - 03/11/08 06:45 PM
All Winter we've been using our furnace air ducts to bring warm air from the furnace into our homes but now it's getting warmer so we're using our furnaces less. But don't forget that if you have an air-conditioning system, you'll be using your furnace air ducts all over again to cool things down!
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portland: CREDIT REPORT REPAIR DOES WORK - 03/11/08 11:54 AM
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portland: Client was having to pay off old debt for FHA Loan- NOT ANY MORE-I got the debt deleted - 03/10/08 06:58 PM
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Open House Tips: Cookies, They Really Work! - 03/10/08 06:02 PM
Well, you've heard it a million times, but baking cookies before your agent holds an open house really makes your house feel warm and inviting. If it's not open house day, but you know brokers are coming with buyers, you should still bake!
Your basic chocolate chip recipe is all you need. The … (3 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Open Houses, Beware of Thieves - 03/10/08 03:51 PM
If you're listing for sale remember to CLEAR OUT THE VALUABLES, REMOVE DRUGS FROM THE MEDICINE CABINETS, AND LOCK UP FINANCIAL INFORMATION! Assume that if you're holding open houses, anything can be stolen. An agent holding open the house has only two eyes, and if he/she is escorting one person or … (1 comments)
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portland: Married, dating, going to date, whatever, this play is for you! (Defending the Caveman) - 03/08/08 03:56 PM
Nothing makes me feel better than when a client gives me a gift. It tells me I'm doing something right, but the gift that I was given last night CHANGED MY LIFE! You see my client gave me tickets to the longest running one man show on Broadway, "Defending the Caveman", … (10 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: The Importance of Flashing! - 03/07/08 04:43 PM
As I write, my contractor is putting hammer to nail out back making a wonderful racket that will be my new deck! Through my experience with home inspections I know that my contractor needs to properly bolt the ledger board to the house with "lagbolts" and then add "flashing" where the deck meets the … (3 comments)
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portland: Cheery Kenton Bungalow - SOLD! - 03/07/08 04:34 PM
Address: 7824 N Holmes Avenue, 97217 Light & bright 20's bungalow on quiet street in desirable close-in Kenton neighborhood. Designer colors, hardwoods, built-ins, fireplace and updated kitchen w/ nook. Newer roof, furnace and sewer line. Fully fenced private backyard w/ raised garden beds and fire pit. * 3 bedrooms * … (0 comments)
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portland: Toilet Talk: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Listing Tips - 03/06/08 04:57 PM
Listing your home for sale? Then it's time to think about the throne! If the floor around your toilet is a bit spongy, or the vinyl is beginning to peal back, it may be because the wax ring inside the base where the toilet connects to the sewer line is corroded. It may need … (0 comments)
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portland: Will It Ever End? - 03/05/08 05:31 PM
I get asked from time to time, when will the market get better? While I do not know the exact date, I can tell you this. One way to forecast the future is to look at past trends. What the real estate market has done in the past is a good … (0 comments)
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portland: Leave the Furnace ON! Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips - 03/04/08 01:46 PM
Is your house listed and Vacant? Well, if you live where it still gets chilly at night, know that the worst possible thing is to walk into a COLD house and expect a buyer to feel all warm and fuzzy. The sun may be out as Spring approaches, but a house … (4 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Your Home and Taxes - 03/04/08 01:29 PM
Hey Homeowner, don't forget that there are many tax deductions associated with homeownership. For instance if you've just purchased your home, you may be eligible for some tax deductions besides the ever popular interest deduction. Ask the IRS directly or consult with a professional tax preparer if you don't already have one and … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Should I Rent or Should I Sell? - 03/03/08 01:52 AM
For many sellers around the nation the question is "Should I Rent or Should I Sell?" and the answer is that only you can decide based on your current market for both rental and sales. While making your decision, remember this... if you wait to sell you may face the same … (0 comments)
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portland: 2401 Wayside Terrace NE, Salem, OR 97301 - 03/01/08 07:32 PM
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portland: 12050 SW Morlock Ct, Beaverton, OR, 97008 - 03/01/08 06:47 PM
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portland: Doggone it, Consider Doggie Daycare when Listing! Real Estate Tips, Portland, Oregon - 02/29/08 03:58 PM
If you can see my photo, you know I love dogs (I'm the Broker, he's the barker)... so don't take this the wrong way. My miniature schnauzer Clyde is a typical, excitable smaller breed dog. If I was to sell my home, I would make sure Clyde was properly crated or … (8 comments)
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portland: WHY BUY A HOUSE IN PORTLAND? - 02/28/08 12:49 AM
Ok, be honest, you hear it on the news, you read it in the papers, it's everywhere . . . the real estate market is in the tank, the sky is falling. Houses in foreclosure, prices coming down, it just is not pretty.But, what is the truth about the Portland … (2 comments)
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portland: Know What You Owe! Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Keith Berne, Broker - 02/27/08 05:40 PM
BEFORE listing, know how much you owe on your home! It is CRITICAL to the sale process. Be sure your Realtor prepares a Sellers' Net Sheet to help determine what is owed on your house at closing. The Net Sheet will only reflect what you've told your broker, so go through all your files, contact your … (0 comments)
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portland: Seal those holes: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips, Keith Berne, Realtor - 02/26/08 07:17 PM
Summer is only one season away and many of you may be thinking of installing air conditioning systems. Well if you do, be sure that the installer properly seals all entry points into the house for the system, whether in the roof, walls or crawlspace. As a Realtor I've seen many cases where a … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland home prices up, says report - 02/26/08 05:16 PM
Across the country, Americans saw home prices drop precipitously in the fourth quarter. That wasn't the case in Portland.
Portland was one of only three U.S. markets where home prices increased in the latest quarter, according to new data from Standard & Poor's. Only Charlotte, N.C., Portland and Seattle showed year-over-year … (0 comments)
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portland: Rent or Buy? Portland, Oregon, Real Estate Tips, Keith Berne, Realtor - 02/26/08 03:53 PM
I received an excellent question today: Is it better to rent or buy in this market? Well, with rates low and sellers willing to deal... now is a great time to buy. Of course, arguments could be made in either direction with proofs on both sides of the question. But one … (0 comments)
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portland: Don' Trip! Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips From Keith Berne, Realtor - 02/26/08 03:18 PM
This may sound silly, but when going through open houses, or when tourning homes with your broker... WATCH YOUR FEET! Let me explain. As a Realtor I'm always looking up when I tour homes... why? Because in Oregon, it's all about rain. So when I'm inside a house I'm looking at … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Did you rent your listing last year? - 02/25/08 04:40 PM
In 2007, many listings became rentals when they didn't sell. Now that spring has almost sprung it may be time to reconsider listing, especially if the rental idea didn't work out. Now that the market has had its reality check, perhaps its time to be more flexible on the price and retest the … (0 comments)
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portland: For Sale: 6220 SW 41st, Portland, OR 97221 - 02/22/08 07:28 PM
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portland: For Sale: 3211 SW Luradal, Portland, OR 97219 - 02/22/08 07:21 PM
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portland: Portland Saturday Market - 02/21/08 10:35 AM
The Portland Saturday Market is a fun place to visit and find unique, original handmade items. Every Saturday and Sunday from March until December you will find an open-air market located under the Burnside Bridge and around the Skidmore Fountain in Portland's Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood. The Portland Saturday Market began in … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips, Landscaping! - 02/20/08 11:29 PM
Spring has almost sprung! If you are listing your home, it's a good time to think about CURB APPEAL. All those wonderful plants in the front that you love so much because they are lush and provide shade, may look like a jungle to the prospective buyer. They may also shade … (1 comments)
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portland: Portland: The Greenest City in America - 02/20/08 12:41 PM
Portland: The Greenest City in America. (As Ranked by Popular Science). Popular Science magainze was recently involved in a study that ranked cities' "greenness" across the nation. They used raw data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Geographic Society's Green Guide, which collected survey data and government statistics for … (2 comments)
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portland: Portland Inventory up + Interest Rates stable = Buyers market? Not so fast.... - 02/18/08 11:16 AM
News broke this past Friday that inventory had skyrocketed to 12.8 month in the Portland Metro area, the highest level since 2000. For the previous 4 months we've been hanging in around 8 months which is just on the buyers side but not too much. The tipping point is considered to … (0 comments)
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portland: Attention Buyers - 02/16/08 01:06 AM
If you are looking at buying a house, now is the time!!! How many times have you heard that in the past week, month, year? I am guessing very many. So is it the right time to buy? Well, it all depends on what is important to you. I am guessing … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Market Update: CHASING THE MARKET DOWN, Pricing Your Home to Sell - 02/15/08 11:03 AM
This year many home sellers find themselves CHASING THE MARKET DOWN. That means you price your home 10-20% over the best comp (comparable size, price, condition, of homes in your area that have recently sold)... then your house sits and sits with no offers. In a panic you start lowering the price in small increments, … (0 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Market: Big Buyers Discounts - 02/14/08 07:39 PM
Portland, Oregon's real estate market is still healthy compared to much of the nation, but in the last several months, my buyers have benefited from the market shift with big discounts! In one of my recent transactions the buyer got $145,000 off the original price tag and everyone was happy. The … (2 comments)
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portland: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Market: Listing Tips - 02/14/08 12:38 PM
At this week's sales meeting a smart colleague put it succinctly: "You're in a price war and a beauty contest, baby!" She used this line to inform a seller what they needed to do to get SOLD in today's real estate market. Your listing will sell but you must come out … (0 comments)
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