the dalles real estate for sale: Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality
- 02/25/23 01:31 PM
Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality
According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits so the interest is understandable.
It is not likely all 28 million Americans will accomplish that goal in 2023. Experts project a total of around five million homes will be sold in 2023. Why is there such a big difference? It’s partly because there can be challenges to buying a home.
In the same survey, when asked, “Which … (1 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: What’s Going on with Home Prices?
- 02/20/23 11:29 AM
What’s Going on with Home Prices?
The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices.
Local price trends still vary by market. Markets, where home prices increased dramatically, are seeing larger price fluctuations. The Columbia Gorge region is NOT seeing dramatic pricing variability. The local market is certainly being impacted though, depending on location and market segment. But looking at national data, Nataliya Polkovnichenko, Ph.D., Supervisory Economist at the Federal … (1 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: How To Win as a Buyer in Today’s Housing Market
- 02/20/23 12:58 AM
Win as a Buyer in Today’s Housing Market
Some Highlights In today’s housing market, you can still be the champion if you have the right team and strategy. To win as a buyer, you need to build your team, make strategic plays, consider what’s in and out of bounds, and stand out from the crowd. Let’s connect today to make your game-winning play. … (1 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market
- 01/27/23 09:19 AM
What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market
It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining them each in depth, let’s lean on the experts and what history tells us to see what could lie ahead. As Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate, says:
“Two-in-three economists are forecasting a recession in 2023 . . .”
As talk about a potential recession grows, you may be wondering what a recession could mean for the … (1 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move.
- 12/18/22 11:42 PM
Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move.
If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be selling your house and finding a home that more closely fits your needs.
Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than you realize. Here are a few things to think about when making that decision.
Consider How Long You’ve Been in Your Home From 1985 to 2008, the average length of time homeowners typically stayed in their homes was only six years. But according … (0 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today
- 12/11/22 12:49 PM
Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today
There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make this housing market attractive for those who’ve thought about buying but have sidelined their search due to rising mortgage rates.
Buying a home in any market is a personal decision, and the best way to make that decision is to educate yourself on the facts, not following sensationalized headlines in the news today. The reality is, headlines do … (1 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: Home Sweet Home: The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership
- 11/27/22 05:34 PM
Home Sweet Home: The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership
Some Highlights While there are many financial perks to owning a home, there are also powerful non-financial benefits to consider if you’re thinking about making a move. Homeownership allows you to express yourself, gives you greater privacy and comfort, enhances your connection to your community and loved ones, and is an achievement to feel proud of. Let’s connect today to discuss all that homeownership has to offer. … (3 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: Should You Update Your House Before You Sell?
- 11/19/22 12:03 PM
Should You Update Your House Before You Sell?
Some Highlights You may be wondering what needs to be renovated before you sell your house. In today’s shifting market, making your house appealing is more important than ever. That’s why it’s essential to lean on a real estate professional who has in-depth knowledge of today’s housing market. They know what buyers are looking for and how to highlight any upgrades you make. Let’s connect so you know where to focus your efforts so your house will stand out in a today’s market. … (3 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: Selling Your Home This Winter?
- 11/16/22 09:19 PM
Top Questions About Selling Your Home This Winter
There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season, and that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house. Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and the data that helps answer them – so you can make a confident decision.
1. Should I Wait To Sell? Even though the supply of homes for sale has increased in 2022, inventory is still low overall. That means it’s still a sellers’ market. The graph below helps put the inventory … (3 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: A Source of Strength for Homeowners Today - Home Equity
- 11/14/22 10:32 PM
A Source of Strength for Homeowners Today - Home Equity
Experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like we saw back in 2008, and that’s good news for the housing market. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, says:
“. . . don’t expect a housing bust like the mid-2000s, as lending standards in this housing cycle have been much tighter and homeowners have historically high levels of home equity, so there likely won’t be a surge in foreclosures.”
Data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) helps tell this story. It shows the overall percentage of homeowners at risk is decreasing significantly with time … (0 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: VA Loans: Making Homes for the Brave Achievable
- 11/11/22 01:57 PM
VA Loans: Making Homes for the Brave Achievable
Some Highlights VA Loans can help make homeownership possible for those who have served our country. These loans offer great benefits for eligible individuals and can help them buy a VA-approved house or condo, build a new home, or make improvements to their house. Homeownership is the American Dream. One way we can honor and thank our veterans is to ensure they have the best information about the benefits of VA home loans. … (0 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
- 11/08/22 02:18 PM
Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
Every time there’s a news segment about the housing market, we hear about the affordability challenges buyers are facing today. Those headlines are focused on how much mortgage rates have climbed this year. And while it’s true rates have risen dramatically, it’s important to remember they aren’t the only factor in the affordability equation.
Here are three measures used to establish home affordability: home prices, mortgage rates, and wages. Let’s look closely at each one.
1. Mortgage Rates This is the factor most people are focused on when they talk about homebuying conditions today. So far, current … (2 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: What's Ahead in the Fall 2022 Housing Market?
- 10/11/22 12:12 PM
What Are Experts Saying About the Fall Housing Market?
The housing market is rapidly changing from the peak frenzy it saw over the past two years. That means you probably have questions about what your best move is if you’re thinking of buying or selling this fall.
To help you make a confident decision, lean on the professionals for insights. Here are a few things experts are saying about the fall housing market.
Expert Quotes for Fall Homebuyers A recent article from realtor.com:
“This fall, a more moderate pace of home selling, more listings to choose from, and softening price growth will provide some breathing room for buyers searching … (2 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: Every Homebuyer Should Ask Themselves Two Questions
- 10/06/22 08:11 PM
Two Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask Themselves Right Now
Rising interest rates have begun to slow an overheated housing market as monthly mortgage payments have risen dramatically since the beginning of the year. This is leaving some people who want to purchase a home priced out of the market and others wondering if now is the time to buy one. But this rise in borrowing cost shows no signs of letting up soon.
Economic uncertainty and the volatility of the financial markets are causing mortgage rates to rise. George Ratiu, Senior Economist and Manager of Economic Research at realtor.com, says this:
“While even two months ago rates above … (1 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: How To Think Strategically as a Buyer in Today’s Market
- 12/02/21 03:43 PM
The game of chess can provide incredible lessons to apply to all aspects of life, including the homebuying process. Chess requires you to plan and think about your strategy from the very beginning of the game.
The homebuying process, like chess, requires strategy and planning. Here are a few things to keep in mind to ensure your plan is as strong as possible when you begin your home search.
Pre-Approval: the Best Opening Play To Make as a Homebuyer It’s important to have a great opening play when you’re buying a home. And the best move you can make when you … (0 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: Updated - Wasco County Residential Sales Activity January 2020
- 02/10/20 01:29 PM
An additional January 2020 home sale ($375,000 in Maupin) was reported today (02/10/20). This additional home sale revised the January 2020 Wasco County Residential Sales Activity report I provided a few days ago. The revised report follows.
During January 2020, twenty-four (24) homes sold in Wasco County, ranging in price from a low of $60,900 to a high of $467,900. The average sales price for homes sold in Wasco County was $244,100 ($42k less than Dec 2019) with a median sales price of $248,000. The average square footage of the sold homes was 1,662, with a median of 1,737 square feet. The … (3 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: Reminder The Dalles Blood Drive Tomorrow Jan 28, 2020 Please Donate
- 01/22/20 12:21 AM
There is a significant shortage of blood this time of year. Did you know in the next hour, 1,800 people will need blood in the United States. And another 1,800 the following 60 minutes. That is 43,200 people in one day who need blood. Donating blood saves lives.
The American Red Cross is having a blood drive in The Dalles tomorrow. Please donate as you could help save a life. The blood drive is:
Tue, Jan 28, 2020, 12:30pm - 6:30pm, Ft Dalles Readiness Center, 402 E Scenic Dr, The Dalles, OR 97058
Can't make it to the blood drive in The Dalles? Good news, there are other … (0 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: Reminder - The Dalles Blood Drive Jan 28, 2020
- 01/22/20 12:17 AM
There is a significant shortage of blood this time of year. Did you know in the next hour, 1,800 people will need blood in the United States. And another 1,800 the following 60 minutes. That is 43,200 people in one day who need blood. Donating blood saves lives.
REMINDER: The American Red Cross is having a blood drive in The Dalles later next week. Please donate as you could help save a life. The blood drive is:
Tue, Jan 28, 2020, 12:30pm - 6:30pm, Ft Dalles Readiness Center, 402 E Scenic Dr, The Dalles, OR 97058
Can't make it to the blood drive in The Dalles? Good news, … (2 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: The Dalles Blood Drive January 28, 2020
- 01/18/20 03:48 AM
There is a significant shortage of blood this time of year. Did you know in the next hour, 1,800 people will need blood in the United States. And another 1,800 the following 60 minutes. That is 43,200 people in one day who need blood. Donating blood saves lives.
The American Red Cross is having a blood drive in The Dalles later this month. Please donate as you could help save a life. The blood drive is:
Tue, Jan 28, 2020, 12:30pm - 6:30pm, Ft Dalles Readiness Center, 402 E Scenic Dr, The Dalles, OR 97058
Can't make it to the blood drive in The Dalles? Good news, there … (1 comments)
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the dalles real estate for sale: Wasco County Home Sales in September 2019
- 10/24/19 12:03 AM
During September 2019, twenty-six (26) homes sold in Wasco County, ranging in price from a low of $169,000 to a high of $515,000. The average square footage of the sold homes was 2,067, with a median of 1,985 square feet. The average Days on Market (DOM) was 59 days, with a median DOM of 36 days. Homes sold for an average of 4.9% less than list price. The monthly inventory of homes available for sale increased to 5 months in Sept 2019. Previously, the August 2019 inventory available for sale was 3.7 months. This was a 35% increase in available home … (5 comments)
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