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The Calm… Not The Storm
“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found those dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” Vincent van Gogh, Dutch painter (March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890) http://www.vangoghgallery.com/ Artists take risks. They pursue their vision, often without financial security, facing long odds while stewing in their [...]
Now is literally the best time in recorded history to buy a house in America…
Ran across this great article the explains why exactly NOW is literally the best time to buy in recorded history. Get in touch with me for questions about getting preapproved to buy your home. Excerpts from the article: By Dr. Steve Sjuggerud Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Now is literally the best time in recorded history [...]
Bloomberg/Businessweek Rate Portland, OR #1 For Long Term Real Estate Growth!
It’s not often we get to be in the spotlight from a national news source. However, he we are and it’s a good thing! A recent article in the Bloomberg/Businessweek highlighted Portland, OR with the largest real price gain in home values since 1990. Here are some quick excerpts from the article: The era of [...]
When Is The Best Time To Sell Your House?
Everything has a season (I love Summer!) – including selling your house. Listing at the right moment could mean more money in your pocket. Traditionally, spring is the hottest season for real estate. Sales peak in April and May and stay strong in June and July. It’s a good season for families to move, between school terms [...]
Common Pricing Blunders and How to Avoid Them
No one wants to undervalue their property, but overpricing a home can be equally self-defeating. As many FSBO (for sale by owner) sellers have discovered the hard way, working with an experienced real estate pro would have been the best way to avoid this predicament. Just be sure you don’t make these common pricing blunders [...]
Existing Home Sales Down in January but Higher than a Year Ago
Existing-home sales fell in January but are above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors® Existing-home sales – including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – dropped 7.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.05 million units in January from a revised 5.44 million in December, but remain 11.5 percent above the 4.53 [...]
Home Values Rose In November 2009 By Another 0.7 Percent
Reporting on a two-month lag, the government said home values rose 0.7 percent in November. National home prices are at their highest point since February 2009. But before we look too much into the FHFA’s Home Price Index, it’s important that we’re cognizant of its shortcomings; the most important of which is its lack of real-time reporting.
