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SELLERS: SOME GOOD QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR HOME STAGING COMPANY
When you’re comparing home staging proposals, here are some questions to consider asking so that you can be confident you’re selecting the company that’s best for your project:
Is the home staging company registered in the City they’re based in
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More Portland Oregon Homebuyers Qualify for Homebuyer Tax Credit
President Obama has just signed an expanded version of the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit that was set to expire on November 30. This will allow more Oregon homebuyers, both first time homebuyers and move up homebuyers, to qualify for
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I just took a new listing in Portland Heights, and it's not listed in the RMLS yet.
If you are looking for a 3-4 bedroom / 3.5 bathroom home, I have a sweet English cottage, with over 3000 square feet - in beautiful condition - and it's ready to show.
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Many of you might now know who Philip Glass is.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Glass
Now you know.
When he was in Portland, OR recently, my son who has done some interesting work inspired by Philip Glass, "Einstein on the Beach" had the opportunity to met the genius himself.
Philip Glass is an American music
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10 Safest Places to Live in the U.S. A sense of security is one of the big reasons why people choose a home. Forbes magazine has created a list of the nation's safest places to live by examining four factors: workplace accidents, weather catastrophes, crime rates, and traffic accidents.The result is
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Sweet Red Fox Hills Townhome in Lush Lake Oswego, Oregon $208,900 ~ MLS#9071165 1008 Square Feet 2 Large Bedrooms and 1 Full Bath Upstairs Powder Room on Main Granite Counters in Kitchen Wood Burning Fireplace Private Patio 2 Car Detached Garage Separate Utility Room Excellent HOA
Professionally Staged by
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If you're selling a home in the greater Portland Oregon area, let's talk turkey about staging it!
Your property may be just coming on the market ~ or maybe it's been for sale for a while now without an acceptable offer ... here are some Tips to help you sell
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As American's we have enjoyed a wonderfull run. We have made our mistakes of course but for the most part we have stayed the course.
Many, many countries around the world have and continue to look up to us for guidance even when we occasionally stumble, pick ourselves up and dust
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The Case-Shiller Index Over Time
(as reported by Standard and Poors and the Wall Street Journal)
Where have home prices been over the years in Portland, OR? What does the Case-Shiller Index show us about the long-term trend in prices for homes for sale in Oregon's largest metro area?
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In recent months, we've noticed favorable market factors
at the lower end of the price/size range for homes for sale in
Eugene, Springfield and Lane County, OR. We've read about declining inventories and stabilizing home prices in many parts of the country -- as evidenced by information posted on
the Active
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I staged a Lake Oswego, OR Townhome recently that was in the lush and lovely Red Fox Hills neighborhood. The dilemma was it was occupied by a bachelor and his gorilla! Although I hated giving the beast the boot it was obvious he had to find a new home. Now
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A Warm Coat. A Cozy Blanket.
For the homeless and less fortunate, these warm items are essential during the winter months.
As part of Windermere's long-standing commitment to help those in need, our office will be collecting coats and blankets now through December 18. We invite you to join us in
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As the rain has started to come down in sheets and the nights have turned COLD, my fireplace has been put into use in a big way. Many years ago, urban living in lofts, condos and apartments meant living without a fireplace. But technology has changed all of that. One client
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We home stagers ALWAYS need hardcover books in some capacity for our projects. Most homes have built-ins or shelving units that need some adornment and books add a cozy warmth to a bedroom or office. Most of the time we need books to add a splash of color but not all
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4.875% on 30yr Conv - (0.75 origination or 5.000 % w/no orig)
4.875% on FHA 30yr - (5.000% w/no origination)
5.125% on 30yr Investment Property
3.500% 5yr ARM interest-only
5.500% 30yr Fixed Jumbo
4.375% 5yr ARM Jumbo (to $1million)
ARMs DROP, but FIXED is up slightly - I know that
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I have a great listing coming up in Portland Heights.
If you need a 3-4 bedroom property in an excellent location, in the Ainsworth School District, just give me a call and I'll see if I can arrange a showing for you.
It's a lovely property and will be priced under
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4.750% on 30yr Conv - (5.000 % w/no origination)
4.750% on FHA 30yr - (5.000% w/no origination)
5.000% on 30yr Investment Property
3.625% 5yr ARM interest-only
5.500% 30yr Fixed Jumbo
4.375% 5yr ARM Jumbo (to $1million)
STOCK RISE SLIGHTLY AS BANKS SHOW PROFITS - not much for economic news, other
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Market activity and sales continue to improve over the greater Portland area market, while listing inventory continues to fall creating a faster selling market time.
In Southeast Portland comparing August 2009 with September 2009 the Number of active listings has dropped while the number of
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4.750% on 30yr Conv - (5.000 % w/no origination)
4.750% on FHA 30yr - (5.000% w/no origination)
5.000% on 30yr Investment Property
3.625% 5yr ARM interest-only
5.500% 30yr Fixed Jumbo
4.375% 5yr ARM Jumbo (to $1million)
NEW HOUSING PERMITS AND WHOLESALE INFLATION DROP UNEXPECTEDLY - and investors anxiously await more
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Market activity and sales continue to improve over the greater Portland area market, while listing inventory continues to fall creating a faster selling market time.
In Northeast Portland Market inventory shows a slight decrease. Pending Sales and Sold Properties both increase while market time increases
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We invite you to visit our website, where you will find that we have the very bestOregon Real Estate School in in the state. Our Oregon Real Estate Courses are fully accredited and approved. The Rowlett Career School is the leading online Real Estate School in Oregon. We offer the best
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Market activity and sales continue to improve over the greater Portland area market, while listing inventory continues to fall creating a faster selling market time.
In North Portland comparing Aug. 2009 with Sept. 2009 Listing inventory falls while Average Sales Price increases. The Median Sales
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As part of the ORA (Oregon Remodelers Association) annual Tour Oct. 17th & 18th, this LEED Platinum home will be featured as the prizewinner for Best Green Building Remodel for 2009. This home's innovative and energy-effiicient design make it one of the "Greenest" homes in Portland Oregon.
The Tour runs on
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Question: Does anyone want to guest blog on my website for FREE?
Http://www.PortlandHomeAuction.com
Cheers,
Aaron Majors
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Question: Does anyone know of good schools to take a class to prepare for the real estate agent exam? I live in a southwest suburb of the Portland, OR metro area.
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Question: One of your Localism bloggers copied my blog post from WordPress without permission and without providing a link back to my post. I would like to file a FORMAL complaint and want him to remove his post and be notified that he committed a copyright infringement.
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Question: Does anyone have pointer for a "Home Buyer's seminar"? I'm organizing my first one and I want it to be perfect. Thanks in advance =)
Aaron Majors
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