Month: July 2008

Fires and Insurance

After finishing up some showings my client and I parted ways.  They called me later to tell me that nearby they saw smoke and stopped by the house to see flames.  Apparently the car in the garage was on fire.   They banged on doors of the burning home and next door neighbors getting people out […]

Foreclosure News

Foreclosures slow down in Denver. It may be due to new rules lengthening time for seller to repay. This article claims declining values are the main reason for foreclosures now, not subprime loans. New laws have slown down foreclosures. Hawaii is comparatively low in foreclosures.

9 Options When Facing Foreclosure

So you are behind in your payments.  Banks are calling; telling you some odd scenarios- basically trying to scare you.  Foreclosures and short sales are the number one thing people ask me about.  So here are 9 options when facing foreclosure. 1. Do Nothing – If a homeowner does nothing, they will most likely loose […]

June 08 Portland Market Action

The full Market Action Report is here. Virtually the same number of homes for sale on the market as last year.  As many listings as I have, look to your right, I would have guessed more.   Year over year we are down 2.2% for Median Price which doesn’t seem like much in relative terms.  I […]

My Trip To Vancouver, BC

I was mesmerized. Though if my friend didn’t break his rental bike, which some question whether it was mine before an earlier stop, I wouldn’t have seen this. I saw 3 stones stacked up that were quite round and thought it was some kind of glue prank. While walking back to where my friend was […]

The Portland Real Estate Network

PortlandRealEstateNetwork.com is collection of REALTOR’s, green consultants, real estate photographers, real estate marketing experts and real estate marketing professionals. And I have been asked to participate. Over the next week or two other members will be introduced.  My introduction just popped up there and my post should be up within an hour or so.   […]

News Links

Philly Sheriff Stops Enforcing Foreclosure Notices. Fairfax County to buy foreclosed homes. USDA 100% loans for rural properties in Oregon.  These include Sherwood, Newberg, Canby, North Plains and others.  This program is getting little attention and they are trying to get the word out.  When people think of rural areas Sherwood probably doesn’t pop into […]

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