Tag Archive: Portland Real Estate
Generally it is thought that Spring is the best time to buy, as the market is flooded with new listings. However, the following article reveals that Fall is the sweet spot for high inventory and low prices, which is exactly what first time home buyers need! Check out the article here.
Home prices in Oregon are still climbing, although not quite at the rate they have been. The following article from Oregon Business Magazine gives a great description of the current market and how things look going forward. You can see the full article here. Housing prices continue to rise, but slowly According to the Federal… Read More ›
We have seen a double digit growth in Portland housing market in 2015 and 2016. In 2015, the home value here has increased about 17% and so far in 2016, it has increased nearly 13% since January according to Zillow. Many potential home buyers and sellers wonder what the real estate market will look like… Read More ›
When Caitlin and Charles Vestal began looking to buy a home in January, the search quickly felt like a full-time job. “It has been an insane process,” Caitlin Vestal said. “I wasn’t working during the time, and I’m glad I wasn’t.” The couple moved from Austin, Texas, to Portland last summer, arriving in what would… Read More ›
Just before the holidays hit the calendar, the Federal Reserve increased the bank’s prime funding rate. In its first move since 2006, it didn’t affect the majority of home loan or mortgage rates—most residential first mortgages held or even lowered due to the earlier predictions of investors. Most investors thought the Fed was going to increase the rate… Read More ›
These homeowners like to host big gatherings, so the top priority for their kitchen remodel was ensuring the space could handle a crowd. Their wish list included a contemporary aesthetic, an open-concept design and more counter space for serving and food prep. Designer Robert Legere and his team whipped up a creative game plan to… Read More ›
If 2015 is the year you’re planning on buying a home there are plenty of reasons that have been around for years that are still relevant and very important to consider when deciding whether being a homeowner is the right move for you. Click here to find out why 2015 is the year to buy!
With the sunshine finally peeking out we are seeing more traffic through Open Houses and more Showings. So, why are homes sitting on the market even when there has been considerable amount of buyers through it? One agent, Djanna Morris, from the DC area, answered this question in her recent blog: “Here’s a real estate fact… Read More ›