Good piece today on local Real Estate – essentially this matches what we’ve been seeing. Inventory has been coming down, but this hasn’t translated to higher values. Nor has it changed the power balance in Buyer/Seller negotiations. We are still in a Buyers’ Market, though smart Sellers that price according to real market data are selling very well.
Author Archives: Tom+Doug
How much is your house worth?
What is your house worth today? This is info almost everyone wants, whether you are thinking about selling or not. As we’ve been out and about with Buyers and on Brokers Tours, we are seeing that Portland pricing is still not as consistent as you’d expect. And we are still seeing issues with appraisals. As has always been true, correct valuation of a property uses nearby market data, and property-specific features to come up with market value. It is not as simple as pretty house, nice neighborhood; or “my neighbor sold for this and my house is better.” We rely on real data as well as insight into Buyer activity to guide you to the right price. Let us know if you’d like a value analysis.
Mobile Websites
We have launched new mobile websites to provide full real estate search capabilities to iPhone and Android smart phone users!
You can engage our mobile websites in two ways.
1. Enter one of our URLs in your phone’s browser:
For Doug Beebe: http://qrs.ly/g41dj28
For Tom Cotter: http://qrs.ly/o21dj8o
2. Add a QR Code Reader to your phone and scan one of our QR codes.
It’s that easy!
Use our mobile real estate website and your phone’s location to access nearby HomesFor Sale, Open Houses and recently Sold properties. You can see all property details too: price, square footage, number of beds/baths, all interior and exterior photos. We developed the mobile website so that you will have a fun, intuitive way to access property data from either iPhones or Androids. We want the mobile search is to be local, easy and fast. We think you’ll love it!
Ranchy Goodness
We are the proud owners of a remodeled ranch featured in the Fall issue of Atomic Ranch magazine. The feature is called Bright Idea, the idea being ‘let’s remodel since we have to re-pipe the house!’ The bright part must refer to our committment to light coming through big windows, because I am not convinced it was a super smart thing to do. Our choice to do something so extreme was exciting to be sure. After living in the house for 10 years, we had a number of ideas about what to do. However the real impetus to do everything at once was made because the process of remodelling was CRAZY, and we knew we never wanted another contractor to step foot in the house again.
By being published, our decisions are now put before the public. (Boy, the debate between the Restore vs. Remodel camps is robust.) We love mid-century homes whether they are time capsules, or have been redone. The designs tend toward open plans, public rooms separate from private rooms, hardwood floors, and picture windows making the houses extremely easy to live in. The construction tends to be excellent, although you should expect some plumbing issues at some point if the home still has galvanized pipes (as we know firsthand.)
Portland has ranches and mid-century homes in almost every neighborhood. If this is what you’re looking for, let us know. We can help you find your dream home, just like we found ours. And if you own an Atomic Ranch already, and are thinking of selling, we speak the language and would love to list it for you.
In somber times, the optimism of the Atomic Age can be a fun reminder that nothing lasts forever. Cheers!
Portland RE Market Looks To Be Stabilizing
Super Sweet South Tabor Ranch
3Bedroom/1Bath at $240,000.
This home is nicely updated and move-in ready. Classic June Cleaver kitchen with new marmoleum floors, access to patio and view to wonderful garden. New family/bonus room added off kitchen. Newer windows and central air. Walk to Pizzacato & Mt. Tabor.bike blvds. and buslines. Home warranty included. You will love living here!










