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.
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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.
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
Zen-like Contemporary in Raleighwood
You will love this transformed Raleighwood contemporary and its graceful garden setting!
Remodeled throughout, this 3 bedroom / 3 bath home emphasizes the link to the garden and the open floor plan is filled with light – a perfect Northwest-style Contemporary! Generous formal living and dining rooms are anchored by a dramatic hearth and a wall of windows with fabulous views. The spacious, all new kitchen is a
perfect hub for everyday as well as entertaining, with top-notch materials and appliances. The large family room enjoys a fantastic view of the valley, and could be a second Master Suite. A stunning landscape by master designer Kurisu means beauty is framed through every window and door. The terraced garden, with beds, fruit trees and berries, is perfect for the urban farmer. With terrific access to everything, this secure and bucolic setting has it all.
• 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath / 2-Car Garage / 2,285 SF
• Master Suite Opens to Garden and Water Feature
• Spacious New Kitchen
• Wood-burning Fireplace with Gas Ignition
• Gorgeous Japanese Garden / Terraced beds
• Wrap-around Deck with Valley Views
• 5 Year New High Eff. Furnace / Central A/C
• Taxes: $4,472
• Raleigh Park Elementary, Whitford Middle, Beaverton High
• RMLS# 10008514

