News Headlines for Portland, Oregon : 2017 Quarter 4

 

12/28/2017

Could the Crazy Housing Market Cool Down in 2018?

For years sellers have been running the market but could 2018 be different? People are tending to hold onto their properties for longer than past years. With less inventory the home prices have gone up but high prices and stagnant wages have tuned some buyers away.

 

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12/12/2017

Keep it Classy!

Trending for your home this holiday season is to keep it simple. You don't always have to hang every light you own or go out and buy new and expensive decorations each year. Try using what you have and brighten the place up with some fresh greenery or gold.

elegant gold lit decorated fireplace

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11/17/2017

Getting Your Home Ready for Sale During the Christmas Season

Everyone loves the holiday season but there are a few things to try to avoid during this time. Get the professional phots taken before you put up your tacky decorations and avoid too many knick-knacks cluttering up your home.

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11/8/2017

Home Staging Tips and Tricks from Experts in Your City

Each city and state have their own feel and trend. When staging your home for an upcoming sale or just trying to let your personality shine though, check out this article that will point you in the direction your neighbors may be going.

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10/17/2016

The Market's Up's and Down's


Home sales decreased by 4.2% overall since the wake of Hurricane Irma hit earlier in September. The number of homes on the market also decreased by 3.6% from 2016.

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10/2/2017

Now Might Be the Time to Refinance.


People originally thought that 2017 was the year of the rising mortgage rates but it is proving to be the opposite. Many factors play into this, for example low oil prices, low inflation and geopolitical stress all affect the rising or falling mortgage rates.

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