portland agents: Generation Y
- 03/08/11 07:17 AM
One of the things that builders are learning about Generation Y (Millennials), is that they do not want the same home they're parents had. There are many home options that are falling out of favor, things like formal living rooms, soaker tubs, and dependence on their cars.In fact, 1/3rd are willing to pay for the ability to walk everywhere. Another thing that is out is cookie-cutter developments. A whole neighborhood of the same house is not attractive anymore. Outdoor space is still important but Millennials are not looking for acres of land. It would actually be preferable to not have to … (1 comments)
portland agents: Little Big Burger
- 02/24/11 08:58 AM
I finally got to try this burger place I've been hearing about and boy am I glad I did. I found the food to truly live up to the rumors I had been hearing. Of course it was a really good sign to show up to a packed restaurant. I normally like to have plenty of choices but I really enjoy the simplicity of the menu at Little Big Burger. To begin with, I find a burger is automatically better when made with a brioche bun. I was also pleased with the smaller size. This makes these burgers perfect for snacks … (1 comments)
portland agents: Portland Oregon's Wealthiest Zip Codes
- 02/11/11 09:05 AM
Based on household income, home value, population per capita income and lifestyle, ESRI has made a list. Boomburbs, which include Happy Valley, Camas and Beaverton, and have the highest population growth. These are young families with two incomes and an average age of 33.8 years. They are also the most likely to own projection TVs, MP3 players, scanners and laser printers, and they vacation at Disney World. Metropolitans, those who live in inner Portland, have a median age of 37.7 years, and are half singles and half married couples. Traits include frequent travel, civic activities, the zoo and museums, and listening … (0 comments)
portland agents: Portland Oregon Market Report
- 01/17/11 06:59 AM
December Residential Highlights Looking at the Portland Metro area market in 2010, December continued the trend of decreased activity toward the end of the year. However, closed sales underwent an uptick in December, reaching the highest monthly level since June. Inventory also saw its lowest level since June. Closed sales were down 2.9% compared to December 2009, but pending sales were up 6%. New listings dropped 8.5%. Comparing the previous month of November 2010 with December 2010 shows closed sales jumped from 1,279 to 1,462 (14.3%). However, pending sales fell from 1,426 to 1,210 (-15.2%), and new listings dropped from 2,437 … (0 comments)
portland agents: Mortgage Rate Decllines Again
- 01/11/11 06:32 AM
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Declines For Second Consecutive Week By: Lauren Riefflin, PR/Marketing Coordinator | January 11, 2011 Share Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages fell this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace at 4.58 percent, down from 4.6 percent at this same time last week. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate peaked at 4.75 on Friday then quickly declined to 4.62 percent and hovered near 4.63 percent before falling to the current rate. Additionally, the 15-year fixed mortgage rate on Tuesday morning was 3.95 percent and for 5/1 ARMs, the rate was 3.14 percent. What … (1 comments)
portland agents: OREGON DUCKS FOOTBALL
- 01/06/11 07:11 AM
In case you have not heard, our Oregon Ducks Football Team from the University of Oregon have made the National Championships! The Ducks have never been national champions before and this is a REALLY BIG DEAL for the entire state. Everyone is getting in on the celebration. Maybe you've seen some of our youtube songs? We even made it on Jimmy Fallon! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UQAr0x32tA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_P1PPy7FTo http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/blogs/2011/01/sebastian-bachs-power-ballad-for-the-university-of-oregon/?__source=feed_recent_entries Because the game is scheduled for Monday, January 10th, I know that many, many people have requested Tuesday off. Even more people will probably end up calling in sick the next day. I mean, how could … (0 comments)
portland agents: Real Estate Top 20 Best Performing Cities of the Decade
- 12/28/10 05:37 AM
As we near the end of a tumultuous decade in housing we thought we would step back and take a look at some cities that, despite the current downturn, have performed best. We looked at the 75 largest cities in the country for which we have home value data and calculated the change in home values over the last 10 years. We ranked them by the cities with the most appreciation in that time period. Since we’re not quite at the end of the year, we looked at the percent change in home values, according to the Zillow Home Value Index … (4 comments)
portland agents: Zillow Market Report
- 11/17/10 11:34 AM
According to a new report released today from the real estate website Zillow.com, Home values decreased 9.1% year-over-year to a Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) of $223,500. Values also fell in the short-term, changing -0.9% from August to September. The ZHVI measures the value of all homes, not just those that sold in a particular period. The online real estate tracker also reported that 14.6% of Portland homes’ values increased in September, while 78.6% decreased. 18.2% of all sales in September were foreclosure re-sales (REO sales). Nationally, foreclosure re-sales made up 20.1% of all sales. Portland Metro Zillow Home Value Index … (1 comments)
portland agents: Top 10 Best New Restaurants
- 11/01/10 10:52 AM
If you have not tried Laurelhurst Market yet, YOU HAVE TO GO! Unless you are a vegetarian or vegan, this place needs to be at the top of your "restaurant to hit next" list. Everyone has one of those right? This place is part steakhouse and part butcher shop. If you are really into meat then I highly recommend the bone marrow and the foie gras appetizers!
http://www.bonappetit.com/blogsandforums/blogs/bafoodist/2010/08/the-10-best-new-restaurants.html http://www.laurelhurstmarket.com/ PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE http//:www.TonyandLibby.com & OUR NEW PORTLAND METRO BLOG AT http//:www.TonyandLibby.blogspot.com & pdxrealtynews.com (make sure you leave comments) … (0 comments)
Comparing September 2010 to September 2009, closed sales decreased by 22.3%. Pending sales and new listings also fell by 30.7% and 1.4%, respectively. A comparison of September 2010 with the previous month, August 2010, shows closed sales increased by 1.3% (1,399 v. 1,381). However, pending sales dropped by 6.2% (1,584 v. 1,688), and new listings fell by 7.3% (3,549 v. 3,829). At the month’s rate of sales, the 14,714 active residential listings would last approximately 10.5 months.
Sale Prices
The average sale price for September 2010 declined 3.5% compared to September 2009. The median … (1 comments)
portland agents: Portland Ranked Best in the WORLD
- 10/13/10 10:53 AM
Yes... in the WORLD!!! And not for something lame like "best place to live" or "most responsible", Portland has the best FOOD CARTS in the whole WORLD!!! A perfect storm of entrepreneurship, foodie culture and a an accommodating city created an evironment that now has over 500 food carts. The variety is quite staggering and it's not just lunchtime. There are many great late-night options, not to mention breakfast. http://www.kgw.com/news/business/Portland-food-carts-ranked-best-in-world-99018194.html http://www.oregonlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2009/10/portlands_top_10_food_carts.html http://www.portlandmonthlymag.com/eat-and-drink/articles/food-carts-0910/
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portland agents: One of America's Best Pancakes
- 08/25/10 10:37 AM
I have been driving by this place for YEARS and have not got around to trying it. I have always wanted to because the line to get in is so long, but have not because the line to get in is so long. One of these days I'm going to get up super early just to try this place! http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-35558454 THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE, PORTLAND OREGON
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portland agents: Plastic Bag Resolution
- 08/04/10 11:31 AM
Portland, Oregon city council is demanding a ban on single-use plastic bags at the grocery store. So much so that they passed a city resolution Wednesday stating that Portland will ban plastic bags sometime in the future if state lawmakers fail to pass a statewide ban next year. A city resolution doesn't do anything but put votes on the record, it carries no legal weight. Mayor Sam Adams has been trying get this passed for years but wants to give the whole state a chance to enact the ban which would be better than just Portland. State Senator Mark Hass and … (1 comments)
portland agents: Top 10 Cities for Young Adults
- 07/29/10 01:06 PM
Portland, Oregon has 2,241,841 residents and 21.9% of those are from Generation Y. Some of the top employers include Intel, Fred Meyer Stores, Oregon Health & Science University, Providence Health Systems, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the NW, city government and Legacy Health System. These are just some of the reasons that Portland, Oregon was voted in the top ten cities for young adults. Creative souls are drawn to Portland for its progressive, DIY spirit. There is below average rent, it is very walkable, VERY bike-able, no sales tax and tons of art, music and microbreweries. Other cities include Austin … (1 comments)
portland agents: Lower Rate of Childhood Obesity
- 07/21/10 11:55 AM
From 2003 to 2007 Oregon has come up as having the lowest rate of childhood obesity of any other state in the country. Unfortunately ALL states need to do something about it's overweight children. Some will have more trouble than others because of factors like poverty and race have complicated effects on obesity. Oregon has made some changes in recent years including school nutrition standards and availability of nutritional information from fast food restaurants. Because this was recent it obviously isn't the reason for the good score but it does demonstrate an Oregon mentality. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36920305/ns/health-kids_and_parenting/from/ET PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE http//:www.TonyandLibby.com … (1 comments)
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One of the things that builders are learning about Generation Y (Millennials), is that they do not want the same home they're parents had. There are many home options that are falling out of favor, things like formal living rooms, soaker tubs, and dependence on their cars.In fact, 1/3rd are willing to pay for the ability to walk everywhere. 
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