Archive for February, 2012

West Linn Real Estate Market Update – February 2012

The West Linn real estate market finished January with 34 closed sales which is down from the 40 & 46 closed sales in December and November respectively. Of the 34 closed sales in January, 13 were distressed properties (foreclosures/short sales) representing 38% of the closed sales for the month. As of the end of January, distressed properties accounted for [...]

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Case-Shiller Home Price Index Update for Portland Oregon – February 2012

The widely watched Case-Shiller home price index published monthly by Standard & Poor’s was released today for the month ending December 2011. There is always a two-month lag time for the data in this report. The index for the Portland Oregon metro area was measured to be 132.8 at the end of December, which means [...]

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Lake Oswego Real Estate Market Update – February 2012

The Lake Oswego real estate market finished January with 42 closed sales, which is down from the 71 & 55 closed sales recorded during the prior months of December and November respectively. Of the 42 closed sales in January, 12 were distressed properties (foreclosures/short sales) representing 29% of the closed sales for the month. As of the end of [...]

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Hillsboro Real Estate Market Update – February 2012

The Hillsboro real estate market finished January with 67 closed sales, which is down from the 78 & 93 closed sales recorded in the prior months of December and November respectively. Of the 67 closed sales in January, 34 were distressed properties (foreclosures/short sales) representing 51% of the closed sales for the month. As of the end of January, [...]

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Beaverton Real Estate Market Update – February 2012

The Beaverton real estate market finished January with 119 closed sales, which is down considerably from the 182 & 172 closed sales recorded during the prior months of December and November respectively. Of the 119 closed sales in January, 63 were distressed properties (foreclosures/short sales) representing 53% of the closed sales for the month. As of the end [...]

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Featured Property – 1936 Sunburst Ter, West Linn, OR 97068 – SOLD!

    Property Overview:   Absolutely stunning executive level home with second living area on lower level including full kitchen! High-end details & finishes throughout. Brazilian cherry floors on main level. Spacious main kitchen has maple cabinets, slab granite countertops & Dacor stainless steel appliances with 6 burner gas range. Large master suite on main [...]

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SE Portland Real Estate Market Update – February 2012

The SE Portland real estate market finished January with 172 closed sales, which is down from the 207 & 194 closed sales recorded in the prior months of December and November respectively. Of the 172 closed sales in January, 70 were distressed properties (foreclosures/short sales) representing 41% of the closed sales for the month. As of the end [...]

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NE Portland Real Estate Market Update – February 2012

The NE Portland real estate market finished January with 133 closed sales, which is down from the 168 & 151 closed sales recorded during the prior months of December and November respectively. Of the 133 closed sales in January, 43 were distressed properties (foreclosures/short sales) representing 32% of the closed sales for the month. As of the end [...]

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Featured Property – 6423 SE 63rd Ave, Portland, OR 97206 – SOLD!

  Super cute remodeled ranch in popular Woodstock area! Home was recently featured on House Hunters show on HGTV. Beautiful hardwood floors in living room/bedrooms/office. Updated kitchen with dining area. Updated bathroom w/ claw foot tub. New vinyl windows. Fully fenced backyard space w/ wrap deck w/ Pergola, 13′ x 15′ detached shop, raised garden [...]

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North Portland Real Estate Market Update – February 2012

The North Portland real estate market (which is comprised of the zip codes 97203, 97217 & 97227) finished January with 43 closed sales, which is down from the 66 closed sales recorded during the prior months of December and November. Of the 43 closed sales in January, 19 were distressed properties (foreclosures/short sales) representing 44% of the closed [...]

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