Archive for March, 2011
West Linn Real Estate Market Update – March 2011
The real estate market in West Linn Oregon finished February with 23 closed sales, which is up from the 16 sold in January and equal to the number recorded last December. Of the 23 closed sales in February, 11 were distressed properties (foreclosures/short sales) representing 48% of the closed sales for the month. There were 3 closed [...]
… Read MoreLake Oswego Real Estate Market Update – March 2011
The real estate market in Lake Oswego Oregon finished February with 40 closed sales, which is down from from the 47 & 44 closed sales recorded during January and last December respectively. Of the 40 closed sales in February, 19 were distressed properties (foreclosures/short sales) representing 48% of the closed sales for the month. There were 12 [...]
… Read MoreCase-Shiller Home Price Index for Portland Oregon-January 2011
The widely watched Case-Shiller home price index published monthly by Standard & Poor’s was released today for January 2011. There is a two-month lag time for the data in this report. The index for the Portland Oregon metro area was measured to be 135.8 at the end of January, which means that the average price for [...]
… Read MoreHillsboro Real Estate Market Update-March 2011
The real estate market in Hillsboro Oregon finished February with 48 closed sales, which is up slightly over the 46 closed sales recorded during January and down from the 75 closed last December. Of the 48 closed sales in February, 20 were distressed properties (foreclosures/short sales) representing 42% of the closed sales for the month. The inventory [...]
… Read MoreToday’s Tip from Ben the “Home Tester” – Gutter Drains
We’ve invited our preferred home inspector, Ben Tester, aka “The Home Tester” to be a regular contributor to our blog. He will be sharing his insights and observations on potential issues he sees while performing home inspections throughout the Portland Oregon area as well as providing home maintenance tips to preserve the condition of your [...]
… Read MoreBeaverton Real Estate Market Update-March 2011
The real estate market in Beaverton Oregon finished February with 114 closed sales, which is between the 106 & 152 closed sales recorded during January and last December respectively. Of the 114 closed sales in February, 54 were distressed properties (foreclosures/short sales) representing 47% of the closed sales for the month. The inventory level is lowest [...]
… Read MoreThings to see & do in the Portland area: From Oregon With Love-a Benefit Concert for the Mercy Corps Oregon Japan Relief Fund
Date & Time: Sunday, March 27th @ 2pm We’re disappointed that we can’t attend this event – not only is it a benefit for a great cause through a wonderful non-profit but it sounds like an incredible afternoon! Pink Martini, Storm Large, dancers from the Oregon Ballet Theatre, Blind Pilot frontman Israel Nebeker and singer-songwriter [...]
… Read MoreSE Portland Real Estate Market Update-March 2011
The real estate market in SE Portland finished February with 135 closed sales, which is down from 140 & 201 closed sales recorded January and last December respectively. Of the 135 closed sales in February, 65 were distressed properties (foreclosures/short sales) representing 48% of the closed sales for the month. There were 2 closed sales of [...]
… Read MoreNE Portland Oregon Real Estate Market Update-March 2011
The real estate market in NE Portland finished February with 104 closed sales, which is slightly down from the 105 & 142 closed sales recorded during January and last December respectively. Of the 104 closed sales in February, 39 were distressed properties (foreclosures/short sales) representing 38% of the closed sales for the month. There were [...]
… Read MoreThings to see & do in the Portland area-South Waterfront Urban Harvest Kickoff
This year’s South Waterfront Urban Harvest Kickoff is tonight from 6-8 pm at the Community Relations Townhome at the Atwater. Its free and open to the public. Enjoy this celebration of eating local, fresh, sustainable food with presentations from Francesca Benedetti of Sauvie Island Organics, Geoff Granum from the South Waterfront Community Garden, Eecole [...]
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