“Portland real estate.” We use the phrase all of the time. So where exactly is Portland? Wikipedia lists 21 Portlands in the United States but what is that we are talking about once we decide we are talking about Portland, Oregon real estate? The Case Shiller Index uses the Portland MSA, the 23rd largest in… Continue reading Where in the World is Portland, Oregon?
Jeff Manning’s story on moisture intrusion and construction defects continued on Monday with another long article in the Oregonian. “Builders Battle Tide of Lawsuits” continues Sunday’s story, “Building defects spoil homeowner’s dreams.” These front page stories were followed up by a story in Tuesday’s metro section, “Home Defects May get Scrutiny.” The looming questions is… Continue reading Oregon Legislators May See Bill Regarding Construciton Defects
Today’s Oregonian story on the Portland condo market is clear and concise with good stats to back up what we know about the condo market right now: it has changed drastically. New construction is ongoing and plans for more are being put on hold and some buildings converted to apartments. Interestingly, even with all the… Continue reading Oregonian Condo Story
Our sales meeting topic yesterday was short sales. The meeting started something like this, “What is a short sale?” “It means that someone is taking it in the shorts.” Actually a very accurate response but there is more to it. RMLS and OREF, which produces the forms that are standardized for Oregon real estate, have… Continue reading Short Sales in Oregon
Youtube video added 10/13 @ 4:45PM I haven’t sat down and read through the first section of the voter’s guide that came in the mail but the postcard from the Oregonians Against Unsafe Housing got my attention regarding Measure 63. Quoting directly from their website: Back Door Attack on Homeowner Safety – Vote No on… Continue reading No on Oregon Measure 63
If you picked up yesterday’s print Oregonian you’d have seen Ryan Frank’s featured cover story on the lack of low income housing in the South Waterfront. Low income housing has always been a part of the plan for the area but it is yet to materialize. Ryan has moved from the real estate desk to… Continue reading South Waterfront Front Page News. Salpare Bay in Oregonian Again
Some relief may be coming to Oregon residents that are having a hard time paying their mortgage because of a reduction of income through unemployment or a reduction in employment. The Oregon Homeownership Stabilization Initiative (OHSI) application window begins on Friday, December 10th.
Do you have to have carbon monoxide detectors when selling a home in Oregon? Yes. As of April 1, 2011 House Bill 3450 requires that carbon monoxide detectors be provided by the seller of Oregon real estate:
The State of Oregon is considering a bill that would change the face of real estate disclosure. In the past sellers have disclosed what they know about a property. House Bill 2839 would require a seller to investigate what they do not know when it comes to the energy efficiency of their home. “House Bill… Continue reading Austrailian V. Portland, Oregon Real Estate and HB 2839
We posted the most expensive homes for sale in Portland yesterday. Today we have the most expensive condos in Portland. Condos For Sale In Portland Oregon $2,000,000 – $3,000,000 $3,000,000 – $4,000,000 $4,000,000 – $5,000,000 Over $5,000,000 $3,475,00 2336 SW OSAGE SW ST 800, Portland, OREGON 97205 Beds: 4 Baths: 4 $2,700,000 1221 SW 10TH… Continue reading The Most Expensive Condos For Sale In Portland