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Slim Pickings for One Level Homes In Tualatin, Oregon

By Cindy Westfall

Real Estate Agent with Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon

June 25, 2012 01:29 PM

Slim Pickings for One Level Homes In Tualatin, Oregon

One level, single level, one story..if you're looking for homes that have no stairs in Tualatin, Oregon (pronounce Tu-AAH-la-tin) you'll find that there are slim pickings out there! We are seeing the lowest inventory level since 2007 and one level homes are really hard to come by.

I wish builders would build more one levels today as I've been getting more and more requests for them, but here in the Portland Metro area we have what's called the urban growth boundary (UGB). This was put into place to keep the rural areas intact and not have that urban sprawl of homes creep into it.

This means that most newer properties are built UP on smaller lots, so not as many one level homes. We are seeing homes with masters on the main, so this would be another alternative.

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Sharon Parisi

United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX

Dallas Homes

Cindy, one story new build properties are difficult to find in Dallas, as well. When you do find them, there is little outdoor space. Builders need to to speak with consumers!

Jun 25, 2012 01:32 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Cindy -- I hear you! We have the same issue as well --- as the population becomes older, it just makes more sense to build more single level homes.

Jun 25, 2012 01:34 PM

Jack Mossman - The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Stockton

The Nines Team At Keller Williams - Stockton, CA

The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Stockton

Cindy Half a decade ago everything was big ... bigger ... biggest! In our area, the few (percentage wise) single stories were the ones being bought up mostly by more mature buyers ... the ones that are still in their homes and current on smaller mortgages. So finding them on the market ... a rare bird here as well.

Jun 25, 2012 01:48 PM

Cindy Westfall

Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR

ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi Sharon, They do indeed! Most here try to take advantage of the little bit of land they can build on, and they get more bang for there buck with building up. With the boomers now wanting to move to smaller more manageble homes with no stairs, they will just be more desirable.

Jun 25, 2012 01:58 PM

Hi Michael, seems like this is a problem in many cities across the country.

Jun 25, 2012 02:00 PM

Hi Jack, yep, the McMansions are now giving way to smaller homes as new first timers as well as the older segment of the population want to keep there mortgage payments down. Those sellers sitting on the single level homes will find them selling a bit faster than others if they are in decent condition.

Jun 25, 2012 02:03 PM

Eileen Hsu

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY

LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

That is very interesting to know, here in Manhattan New York, most of our condos are one level. Some are duplex or townhouses with stairs, but unless the property is in higher price range, they are a rarity.

Jun 26, 2012 05:49 AM

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