tigard agent: Grand Hotel
- 10/09/09 12:14 PM
Was anyone besides me wondering what in the world they've been building behind the Bridgeport Whole Foods? Well the Tigard Times tells me that it is a new hotel. Someone didn't get the news about the economy. But sometimes a down economy is the perfect time to act. A family-run Salem company called VIPS Industries opened up the Grand Hotel in August. They used to own a restaurant on this same spot but it did not work out. Then Bridgeport Village moved in and an opportunity arose. VIPS Industries always knew this location would be great, that is why they held … (2 comments)
tigard agent: Hollywood Calls On Tigard
- 07/15/09 06:54 AM
“Public Enemies,” the movie which just opened Wednesday, Johnny Depp’s plays John Dillinger who holds up banks and fights off FBI agents. If you find yourself admiring his sleek gun holster, it's because it was made in Tigard, Oregon. Ted Blocker Holsters produced the leather holsters worn by Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Jason Clarke and several others. Don and Shelley Brown have owned the holster company since 1999 and produced props for several other movies. So it is nothing new for them but it does make them proud to see their products out there. California prop house Independent Studio Services contacted … (1 comments)
tigard agent: Portland OR Market Report
- 06/16/09 05:16 AM
May Residential HighlightsSales activity in May for the Portland Metro area continued to march upward compared to the prior month, but lagged behind 2008 levels.Comparing May 2009 with the same month in 2008, pending sales were down 7.4% and closed sales decreased 23.4%. New listings also dropped 25.1%. On the other hand, comparing May 2009 with April 2009, pending sales grew 5.8% (1,967 v. 1,860). Closed sales also rose 9.6% (1,427 v. 1,302). New listings increased 1.9% (3,879 v. 3,808).Inventory dropped to 10.2 months, down from 11 months in April – the fourth straight month of decline. Active residential listings in … (0 comments)
tigard agent: Great News For First Time Home Buyers!
- 05/14/09 09:52 AM
GREAT NEWS FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS! Great news for first-time home buyers. This week, Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development stated that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is now going to permit it's lenders to allow home buyers to use the $8000 tax credit as a down payment. Previously, buyers had to wait to file their taxes to take advantage of the tax credit, which hindered some home buyers from buying. By allowing buyers to utilize the tax credit as a down payment, money will now be freed up for the buyer … (0 comments)
tigard agent: A Sign of the Times
- 04/29/09 03:42 AM
Unemployment is sky high now-a-days and getting a plain ol' part-time receptionist job will have you competing with hundreds of other applicants. What can you do to stand out from a crowd of overqualified job-seekers? Now is the time to get a little creative and get people to remember you. It's common knowledge that you tend to get a job through who you know. Nick Willard decided he needed to expand his network and get his face out there. He stood at the freeway exit and handed out his resume and cover letter to those who showed interest. With a family … (1 comments)
tigard agent: Take Advantage of Interest Rates
- 04/22/09 10:48 AM
It seems like everywhere you turn there is some letting you know how amazing rates are now and how you MUST take advantage. At the same time you will hear story after story of people with decent to great credit not being able to get one of these amazing loans because of stricter standards. So how do you give yourself the best chance possible? To start you are going to want to see if you qualify for a refi. Banks are currently wanting a credit score of at least 740 and 20% equity. These are not hard and fast guidelines but … (0 comments)
tigard agent: HGTV
- 04/03/09 10:50 AM
Hello, all: At long last, the House Hunters special that I got to participate in, "House Hunters' Guide to House Hunting", is airing this Sunday, April 5th, at 8 PM EST. I would advise you all to check your local listings for specific times in your area, just in case, because sometimes the different cable or satellite providers air the shows at slightly different times.
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tigard agent: New Rules Could Cost Oregon Sellers
- 03/18/09 11:45 AM
According to this article, when a home's soil is test to see if the oil tank is leaking they are testing for a carcinogen call benzene. If too much benzene is found the oil tank has to be decommissioned. This just means making sure that chemicals are not leaking to the home or groundwater. Most of the time this does not require much soil removal to comply with guidelines but two new chemicals have been deemed carcinogenic by the Environmental Protection Agency. Naphthalene and ethylbenzene are now considered carcinogens and are a part of the updated screening test for leaky oil … (6 comments)
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