tigard oregon real estate: Tigard Oregon Relocation Information - 05/15/13 08:53 AM
Tigard Oregon Relocation Information My Tigard Oregon Relocation Information provides a comprehensive resource for all things related to Tigard, Oregon for people coming from other cities and states. I am a real estate agent that knows the Tigard Community very well. I concentrate my real estate activities to the Tigard area and I have been tracking single family home sales for over 4 years. I know the area and I know home prices. People that I help buy a house never pay too much!
                             
 
This Tigard Oregon Relocation Information is going to be a work in progress. I suspect that I … (3 comments)

tigard oregon real estate: 3 Steps To Getting Top Dollar For Your Tigard Oregon Home - 11/05/12 03:45 AM
3 Steps To Getting Top Dollar For Your Tigard Oregon Home  
Properly Pricing Your Tigard Oregon Home Setting the proper price for your Tigard Oregon home is essential to getting your property sold. No amount of marketing can overcome a property that is priced to high. I supply you with information about what similar homes to yours have sold for and what is now for sale to help you arrive at a pricing decision. The Seller sets the price, but the Buyer determines the value.
Improving Curb Appeal The attributes of your Tigard Oregon home needs to be showcased and … (4 comments)

tigard oregon real estate: Money, Marriage, and the Housing Crisis - 11/06/10 08:32 AM
Money, Marriage,  and the Housing Crisis
According to recent figures from the Census Bureau, couples are postponing marriage until their financial situation improves. The number of new households being formed is at its lowest level since 1947. This phenomenon is helping to keep the supply of unsold homes at record levels.
People are worried about losing their job or finding a job and are not thinking about buying a home. College graduates, who normally get a job and their own place to live after graduating, are moving back in with their parents because they cannot find a job. These graduates are … (1 comments)

tigard oregon real estate: 10 Simple Tips to Winterize Your Home - 10/30/10 10:11 AM
10 Simple Tips to Winterize Your Home
Now that fall has almost ended, it's time to think ahead and prepare your home for winter. These simple tips can make your home more comfortable, reduce energy consumption, and go a long way to reducing any future repair costs.
•1.       Clean your gutters and downspouts.  Debris can cause water backup and ice dams in some climates. Make sure your gutters drain away from the house.
•2.       Cover foundation vents to prevent cold air from getting under the house and freezing pipes. Remove the covers in the spring.
•3.       Add insulation if needed. Look … (39 comments)

tigard oregon real estate: Tigard home sales activity for May 2010 - 06/11/10 06:34 PM
Tigard home sales activity for May 2010
Single family homes  
 
      
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  These figures are deemed accurate, but they are not guaranteed.
Three homes priced over $400,000 sold this month. Not too good!
For a more indepth analysis on my website, go to Tigard Oregon Homes.
If you have any questions about Tigard real estate, give me a call. You will get straight answers with no sales pressure.
Wayne B. Pruner, GRI , Principal Real Estate Broker, licensed in the State of Oregon 
503-891-0795  email: waynepruner@oregonfirst.com 
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tigard oregon real estate: Tigard market report May 2010 - 06/11/10 06:28 PM
 
Tigard Market Report May 2010
 
 
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     These figures are deemed accurate, but they are not guaranteed.
There were 57 single family homes sold in Tigard in May 2010. This is an increase of 50% from a year ago. Short sales and bank owned properties represent 32% of all sales for the month.
For a more in depth analysis, go to Tigard OR Homes.
If you wish to discuss this data or if you have any questions about Tigard real estate, give me a call. You will get straight answers with no sales … (0 comments)

tigard oregon real estate: Tigard Home Sales Statistics for May 2010 - 06/11/10 06:21 PM

Tigard Home Sales Statistics for May 2010 

  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     These figures are deemed accurate, but they are not guaranteed.
The average sales price for a Tigard single family home was up 1.5% from a year ago.
For a more in depth analysis of this data, go to Tigard OR Homes.
If you wish to discuss this data or if you have any questions about Tigard real estate, give me a call. You will get straight answers with no sales pressure.
Wayne B. Pruner, GRI   503-891-0795   email: waynepruner@oregonfirst.com
 
 
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tigard oregon real estate: Tigard market report April 2010 - 05/12/10 06:26 PM
Tigard market report April2010 (edit/delete)
Tigard Market Report April 2010
 
 
            These figures are deemed accurate, but they are not guaranteed.
There were 51 single family homes sold in Tigard in April 2010. This is an increase of 25% from a year ago. Short sales and bank owned properties represent 10% of all sales for the month.
For a more in depth analysis, go to Tigard OR Homes.
If you wish to discuss this data or if you have any questions about Tigard real estate, give me a call. You will get straight answers with no sales pressure.
Wayne B. Pruner, … (0 comments)

tigard oregon real estate: Tigard home sales activity for April2010 - 05/12/10 06:20 PM
Tigard home sales activity for April 2010 (edit/delete)
Tigard home sales activity for April 2010
 
 
 
        These figures are deemed accurate, but they are not guaranteed.
Eight homes priced over $400,000 sold this month. This is a significant increase over past months.
For a more indepth analysis on my website, go to Tigard Oregon Homes.
If you have any questions about Tigard real estate, give me a call. You will get straight answers with no sales pressure.
Wayne B. Pruner, GRI , Principal Real Estate Broker, licensed in the State of Oregon 
503-891-0795  email: waynepruner@oregonfirst.com 
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tigard oregon real estate: Tigard home sales activity Jan. 2010 - 02/21/10 01:08 PM
Tigard home sales activity Jan. 2010
single family homes

These figures are deemed accurate, but they are not guaranteed.
Only 2 homes over $400,000 sold in Tigard in Jan. 2010.
For a more indepth analysis, go to Tigard OR Homes.
If you have any questions about Tigard real estate, give me a call. You will get straight answers with no sales pressure.
Wayne B. Pruner, GRI  503-891-0795  email: waynepruner@oregonfirst.com
 
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tigard oregon real estate: Tigard market report Jan. 2010 - 02/21/10 12:58 PM
Tigard market report Jan. 2010
single family homes

These figures are deemed accurate, but they are not guaranteed.
There were 42 single family homes sold in Tigard in Jan. 2010. This is an increase of 136% from a year ago.
For a more in depth analysis, go to Tigard OR Homes.
If you wish to discuss this data or if you have any questions about Tigard real estate, give me a call. You will get straight answers with no sales pressure.
Wayne B. Pruner, GRI  503-891-0795  email: waynepruner@oregonfirst.com
 
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tigard oregon real estate: Tigard Home Sales Statistics for Jan. 2010 - 02/21/10 12:32 PM
Tigard Home Sales Statistics for Jan. 2010
single family homes

These figures are deemed accurate, but they are not guaranteed.
The average sales price for Tigard homes was down 8% from a year ago.
For a more in depth analysis of this data, go to Tigard OR Homes.
If you wish to discuss this data or if you have any questions about Tigard real estate, give me a call. You will get straight answers with no sales pressure.
Wayne B. Pruner, GRI   503-891-0795   email: waynepruner@oregonfirst.com
 
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tigard oregon real estate: Should I get my short sale re-inspected? - 02/07/10 07:11 AM
Should I get my short sale re-inspected?
Should I get my short sale re-inspected? I would say my answer to that is probably yes, depending on how much time has elapsed. I was talking to a new home owner last week. He purchased a short sale and the period between the home inspection and the closing of the short sale was nine months. The Seller continued to live in the house.
When he took possession of the home, it was apparent that no maintenance and very little cleaning had been done during that period. The carpets were very dirty, the furnace … (8 comments)

tigard oregon real estate: Take Advantage of the "Winter Tax Credit" - 01/03/10 11:10 AM
Take Advantage of the "Winter Tax Credit"
If you are thinking of buying a home in Tigard Oregon, start looking now. Typically Buyers wait until Spring to get serious about house hunting and this year that would be a big mistake. The Federal Housing Tax Credit expires April 30,2010. That is why I am calling it a "Winter Tax Credit". To take advantage of this credit, you need to start looking now. Here is more detailed information on the Federal Housing Tax Credit.
I am happy to answer any questions you may have about this article or Tigard real estate, give … (2 comments)

tigard oregon real estate: Tax Credits for Oregon Landlords - 12/10/09 11:47 AM
Tax Credits for Oregon Landlords
There is a little known provision of the Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit Act that allows Landlords to get tax credits for new appliances and weatherization of rental units. There is a list of appliances that qualify for the Business Energy Tax Credit at this link. To get the weatherization tax credit you need to apply before you do the work. As far as I can tell, these tax credits end May 1, 2010. This is certainly worth a call to your tax planner if you own rentals.
Wayne B. Pruner is a Realtor® at Oregon … (1 comments)

tigard oregon real estate: Personal property can help a house sell faster. - 10/06/08 02:16 PM
Personal property can help a house sell faster.
The Seller of this home is obviously a well-heeled, astute, serious seller. I am in a quandry on what to do if my buyer wants this egg-carton collection. How do I come up with a value for this collection that does not insult the Seller and have him reject our offer, and still be fair for my client? What is the current market value of this collection? I have not seen anything as unique as this on Antiques Road Show and a Google search of "egg-carton appraisers" turned up nothing. I hope this home does … (17 comments)

tigard oregon real estate: Mortgage Math Made Easy - 06/27/08 03:55 PM
Mortgage Math Made Easy
Many years ago I acquired this table that makes easy work of figuring out your monthly payment on a home purchase without the need of a financial calculator. Professionals in the real estate business need a financial calculator, but the average homeowner or first time home buyer can get by quite nicely with this table. I have randomly compared this table against my financial calculator and they come within less than a dollar of each other. This table can help a person decide if they can afford a house and offers a comparison of the dramatic difference … (4 comments)

tigard oregon real estate: Tips for choosing the right home in Tigard. - 01/18/08 04:24 PM
Tips for Choosing the Right Home in Tigard
When you're in the market for a home in Tigard, it's wise to have an idea of what you need in your new home.The home buying process can become overwhelming. With a little pre-planning you can lessen your fears and doubts and obtain the home that's best suited for you. Do not enter the market unprepared.
Buying your own home is one of the smartest financial decisions you will ever make.  It is the foundation for building personal wealth. 
Before deciding which house to buy, think about your lifestyle, your current and anticipated housing needs, … (2 comments)

tigard oregon real estate: Now is the Time to Profit from the Mistakes of Others - 01/16/08 03:10 AM
Now is the Time to Profit from the Mistakes of Others
Let's list some bad real estate ideas from the last few years.
Lenders made some big mistakes that lead to the current housing crisis. They relaxed their loan standards and made many unwise loans. Loaning money to people who have a history of not paying their bills, the Sub-Prime crowd, was a really bad idea. These high default rates started this crisis.
Flippers, people who counted on continuing appreciation to make them money, instead of using sound investment principles, have also contributed to this crisis. Many are defaulting on their loans.
Homeowners, also counting … (4 comments)

tigard oregon real estate: Tigard Homes for Sale; Metzger Neighborhood - 01/01/08 06:59 AM
Tigard Homes for Sale: Metzger Market Report
By Wayne B. Pruner
http://www.yourhomeinportlandoregon.com/
Wayne's Portland Oregon Real Estate blog
www.activerain.com/waynepruner
As of Jan.1, 2008, first time home buyers do not have many choices for housing in the Metzger neighborhood. My usual criteria for most first time home buyers is a house less than $300,000, which ideally would make their house payment less than $2000.00 per month. The idea is to find any suitable home you can afford and then trade up after a few years when you have some equity.
I've done a computer search and there are 3 condos and 2 detached (houses) homes for sale … (5 comments)