Author: Dianne Gregoire

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Market Activity June 10-16, 2013

There was more great real estate activity in Lake Oswego last week with 19 new listings, 18 houses that went pending, and 23 closed sales. Most homes are continuing to sell quickly, and in every price range.
Here is the breakdown of activity according to RMLS:

NEW SALES (June 10-16, 2013):

Address Type Price BR Bths SF
188 Oswego Summit Condo $139,950 2 2 1383
4000 Carmen Dr #12 Condo $158,000 2 2 866
195 Oswego Summit Condo $229,900 2 2 1506
15121 Quarry Rd Detached $344,800 3 2 1284
837 Country Club Rd Detached $425,000 4 3 1750
13198 Peters Rd Detached $434,500 3 2.5 2630
4286 Orchard Way Detached $478,500 3 2 1998
18442 Deerbrush Ave Detached $479,000 4 2.5 2550
18740 Wood Duck Circle Detached $489,000 3 2 2535
5272 Tualata Ln Detached $549,000 4 3 2529
45 Aquinas St Detached $554,000 3 2.5 2981
1931 Park Forest Ct Detached $649,000 5 4.5 3866
4605 Chelsea Ln Detached $649,900 4 2.5 3411
5522 Royal Oaks Dr Detached $683,500 4 2.5 2471
13265 Fox Run Detached $699,000 4 2.5 2614
2833 Rivendell Rd Detached $718,000 4 2.5 3093
13080 Thoma Rd Detached $1,150,000 3 2 2810
3200 Childs Rd Detached $1,295,000 4 3.5 5128
12210 Orchard Hill Rd Detached $1,495,000 4 3.5+.5 4640

PENDING SALES (June 10-16, 2013)

Address Type Price BR Baths SF DOM
4 Touchstone #126 Condo $115,000 2 2 984 87
4 Touchstone #147 Condo $165,000 3 2.5 1351 6
4 Saint Helens Circle Detached $275,000 3 2 1617 11
5432 Kenny St Detached $278,000 3 1 1352 8
79 Kingsgate Rd Detached $359,000 3 2.5 1938 29
6173 Washington Ct Detached $370,000 2 2 1440 55
18971 Indian Springs Circle Detached $375,000 3 2 1525 2
1467 Greentree Circle Detached $412,500 3 2 1896 57
42 Spinosa Detached $439,900 3 2.5 2056 36
8 Hotspur St Detached $440,000 3 2.5 1954 56
2395 Greentree Rd Detached $465,000 4 2.5 2832 14
16976 Cherry Crest Dr Detached $499,000 4 2.5 2655 18
15988 White Oaks Dr Detached $549,999 4 2.5 2854 34
110 3rd St Detached $550,000 1 1 915 130
18183 Westminster Dr Detached $558,000 3 2.5 3066 50
5710 Charles Circle Detached $668,000 4 2.5 3061 4
2896 Tolkien Ln Detached $749,000 5 3.5 5180 15
2719 Rivendell Rd Detached $799,000 4 2.5 3554 20

SOLD (June 10-16, 2013)

Address Type List Price Closed Price Sq Ft CDOM
4620 Lower Dr Condo $75,000 $75,005 1160 107
5533 Tree St Detached $259,500 $263,000 1114 2
72 Greenridge Ct Attached $269,000 $269,000 1824 7
18816 Longfellow Ave Detached $289,900 $279,000 1,033 6
102 Kingsgate Rd Detached $305,000 $312,000 1727 3
18903 Terry Ave Detached $339,000 $330,000 1236 65
13901 Sundeleaf Dr Detached $379,900 $354,900 1900 103
1615 Hallinan St Detached $349,900 $355,000 1500 4
1651 Larch St Detached $364,900 $369,900 2225 3
1720 Mapleleaf Rd Detached $369,000 $380,000 1584 2
1297 Hida A Way Ln Detached $367,500 $390,000 1832 3
14466 Holly Springs Rd Attached $425,000 $410,000 2238 9
17438 Cardinal Dr Detached $420,000 $420,000 2286 29
3140 Royce Way Detached $429,900 $430,000 1923 2
343 3rd St Attached $469,500 $487,000 1959 8
2491 Overlook Dr Detached $609,900 $567,000 3,250 173
320 Berwick Rd Detached $649,000 $649,000 2780 2
13430 Atwater Ln Detached $695,000 $665,000 3557 6
2479 Palisades Crest Dr Detached $799,999 $679,500 6640 510
1979 Country Club Rd Detached $750,000 $752,500 4115 61
2371 Palisades Crest Dr Detached $849,000 $849,000 4182 2
17282 Lake Haven Dr Detached $1,195,000 $985,000 3664 41
17152 Cedar Rd Detached $1,295,000 $1,100,000 3034 35

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings

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Open Houses for 6/16/13

Here are today’s open houses.  Enjoy!

Address Price Type Beds Baths Open
15205 Boones Way $309,900 Attached 3 2 12 to 2
837 Country Club Rd $425,000 Detached 4 3 2 to 4
16933 Greentree Ave $479,000 Detached 3 2.5 2 to 4
6192 Harrington Ave $489,500 Detached 5 3 1 to 3
2234 Fernwood Circle $499,900 Detached 4 3 1 to 4
1255 Bayberry Rd $549,900 Detached 3 2 1 to 4
11 Tanglewood Dr $578,950 Detached 4 3 1 to 4
14136 Heathrow Ln $599,000 Detached 4 2.5 1 to 3
1931 Park Forest Ct $649,000 Detached 5 4.5 1 to 3
5522 Royal Oaks Dr $683,500 Detached 4 2.5 1 to 4
112 Northshore Circle $1,575,000 Detached 3 3.5 11 to 4
3140 Childs Rd $1,950,000 Detached 5 5.5 1 to 3
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You Know It’s Summer When….

LO Farmer's Market

The Farmer’s Market is happening on Saturday mornings.

Every Saturday through October 12th, come and enjoy the Lake Oswego Farmer’s Market.  9:30 am to 1:30 pm, at Millennium Plaza Park, you’ll find a wide array of food and flora.  Several vendors offer fantastic fresh-made breakfast options, so that is a good place to start.  Live music is a plus.  There is even doggie daycare.  Then fill your basket with berries, fresh vegetables, artisian meats and cheeses, and many other lush options that let you know it is the season that fully brings us the fruits of the earth. 

The Vintage Trolley is again on the tracks.

TrolleyTake a historic ride on vintage trolley #514.  It is a replica of the original trolleys that were used in Portland at the turn of the last century.  Wicker seats, brass fixtures, and ornate woodwork will take you back in time.  The ride costs $5 for adults, $3 for children 3-12, and it’s free for kids under the age of 3.  Even better, there will be free rides offered July 4, 5, and 6, from 10 am to 4pm each day.

The ride is currently 20 minutes in lenght.  It stops just North of the Sellwood Bridge, due to the current bridge construction.  It follows the shore of the Willamette River.  There are 2 high-lights:  the 1400 foot Elk Rock tunnel (known as Oregon’s darket tunnel) and 686 foot Long Trestle.  I am a big fan of tunnels and trestles and this little trolley ride is great fun.  For more info, click here.

It’s Summer Concert time!

Suffice it to say that the City of Lake Oswego puts on two wonderful concert series.  The Sounds of Summer series occurs Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.  The concerts are split between Foothills Park and Westlake Park.  Performers this year include Curtis Salgado, Tom Grant, and Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts.  For the full performance schedule of the Sounds of Summer series, click here.  The Moonlight and Music series occurs Sundays from 6:00-7:30 at Millennium Plaza Park.  Performers in this series include SoulMates, Ian McFeron, and Geoffrey Castle.    For a full concert schedule for the Moonlight and Music Series, click here.   It is pretty much the very essence of summer to spread out a picnic blanket, relax back in the warmth of a summer evening, and listen to some wonderful music.  These concerts are free.

For me, besides being busy with real estate, I enjoy the anticipation of all of the great goings on that are unique to Oregon in the summer.  I think because we have such distinct seasons, with our fair share of cold weather, we really know how to apprecaite and to make the most of the wonderful months of summer.

Enjoy!

Dianne

 

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Market Activity May 27 to June 2, 2013

Last week in Lake Oswego there were 26 new listings, 23 houses that went pending with accepted offers, and 24 closed sales. Here is the breakdown of activity according to RMLS:

NEW SALES (May 27-June 2, 2013):

Address Type Price BR Bths SF
360 Cervantes Cir 14-F Condo $114,500 2 1 832
44 Eagle Crest Dr #3 Condo $139,900 3 2 1085
159 Oswego Summit Condo $179,000 2 2 1506
5432 Kenny St Detached $278,000 3 1 1352
4 Saint Helens Circle Detached $299,000 3 2 1617
8 Weatherstone Condo $309,000 3 2.5 1692
534 2nd St Condo $375,000 2 2.5 1394
5195 Firwood Rd Detached $395,000 3 3 1926
772 Lake Forest Dr Detached $399,500 2 1 888
3140 Royce Way Detached $429,900 3 2 1923
6236 Wayzata Ct Detached $444,500 5 2.5 2752
2 Abelard St Detached $449,900 3 3.5 2435
2395 Greentree Rd Detached $489,000 4 2.5 2832
828 5th St Detached $519,000 2 2 1248
4663 Black Forest Ct Detached $525,000 4 2.5 2168
12991 Sierra Ct Detached $569,900 3 2.5 2544
14 Del Prado St Detached $624,900 5 3.5 4094
2401 Glen Haven Rd Detached $625,000 5 3 2924
785 9th St Detached $649,000 3 2.5 2477
2896 Tolkien Ln Detached $749,000 5 3.5 5180
5507 Bay Creek Dr Detached $799,900 5 3.6 3900
645 Country Club Rd Detached $825,000 4 2.5 3262
14100 Taylors Crest Ln Detached $850,000 4 2.5 4087
4150 Upper Dr Detached $895,000 3 3 3294
1600 View Lake Ct Detached $1,295,000 2 2.5 3335
13310 Atwater Ln Detached $1,450,000 5 4 4648

PENDING SALES (May 27-June 2, 2013)

Address Type Price BR Baths SF DOM
45 Eagle Crest Dr #305 Condo $124,700 2 1.5 1056 71
47 Eagle Crest Dr #60 Condo $139,900 3 2 1026 14
4043 Jefferson Parkway Condo $159,000 2 2.5 1182 31
4417 Thunder Vista Ln Condo $179,000 2 2.5 1455 94
5225 SW Jean Rd #108 Condo $179,000 3 2 1500 16
16006 Kimball St Res-mfg $225,000 2 1 1800 215
15471 Brianne Ct Attached $225,000 2 2.5 1204 6
1706 Boca Ratan Dr Attached $285,000 3 2.5 1739 2
1685 Mapleleaf Rd Detached $324,950 3 2 1426 39
14550 Doris Ave Detached $339,900 3 1.5 1474 1053
6024 Fernbrook Circle Detached $339,900 3 2 1470 97
5745 Windfield Loop Detached $369,900 3 2.5 1885 22
2510 Park Rd Detached $409,000 3 2.5 1960 20
730 Briercliff Ln Detached $465,000 5 3 3275 6
47 Hillshire Dr Detached $519,000 3 2.5 2963 5
3540 Upper Dr Detached $524,900 4 2.5 2716 14
4078 Melissa Dr Detached $535,000 4 2.5 2691 3
10 Scarborough Dr Detached $540,000 4 3 3537 17
14146 Edenberry Dr Detached $675,000 4 2.5 3100 35
3201 Fir Ridge Rd Detached $699,900 4 3 2571 54
17920 Sarah Hill Ln Detached $789,900 4 3 2459 9
2060 Indian Trail Detached $850,000 3 2.5 2377 160
17739 Cardinal Dr Detached $1,095,000 5 3.5 3642 1

SOLD (May 27-June 2, 2013)

Address Type List Price Closed Price Sq Ft CDOM
4075 Jefferson Parkway #18 Condo $172,500 $169,500 1182 4
92 Wheatherstone Condo $250,000 $240,000 2436 25
5910 Shakespeare St Detached $370,000 $350,000 1663 253
536 2nd St Condo $379,000 $369,000 1,394 13
1941 Park Forest Ct Detached $400,000 $400,000 2800 291
16168 Lake Forest Blvd Detached $400,000 $415,000 2276 34
4572 Upper Dr Detached $492,488 $426,000 1454 12
17433 Schalit Way Detached $436,000 $443,000 2350 2
731 Sunny Hill Dr Detached $439,698 $446,000 2396 16
4995 Oakridge Rd Detached $450,000 $470,000 2232 5
7 Westminster Dr Detached $499,950 $494,000 2974 7
6132 Summer Woods Detached $515,000 $510,000 2811 3
2360 Greentree Rd Detached $559,000 $535,000 2271 7
5711 Victoria Ct Detached $610,000 $540,000 2768 61
135 Middlecrest Rd Detached $699,900 $560,000 2882 302
1131 Devon Ln Detached $599,900 $592,000 3,179 230
1921 Glenmorrie Ln Detached $624,000 $600,000 2375 116
1579 Bay View Ln Detached $659,698 $625,000 4685 133
5570 Kilchurn Ave Detached $649,000 $645,000 2931 5
5218 Westfield Ct Detached $665,900 $645,000 3107 22
130 Laurel St Detached $699,000 $704,000 2150 0
14393 Amberwood Circle Detached $820,000 $789,000 3692 23
511 6th St Detached $998,000 $965,000 4052 151
752 Lake Shore Rd Detached $1,379,000 $1,310,000 3389 11

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings

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Featured Property

Marjorie 021Marjorie 004Marjorie 002Marjorie 015I’d like to introduce you to my new listing in Lake Oswego at 17380 Marjorie Ave. Located in the heart of Palisades, this house enjoys a fantastic, very large lot. The big, grassy backyard is perfect for play and active living. The house was built in 1960, but has had quite a lot of recent updating. Recent improvements include: roof, gutters, electric panel, furnace, windows, exterior paint, and carpet. There are 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. While the master does not have a bath attached, the bath that is closest to the master has a jetted tub. Both baths have been updated, as has the kitchen with newer cabinets and a gas range.

Priced at $359,000, it is easily the best value currently available in Palisades. To get further information or to make an appointment to see the interior, this weekend please call Linda Rossi at 501-318-2116.

Dianne

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Market Activity May 13-19, 2013

Last week there were 24 New properties going on the market in Lake Oswego, 19 that went to Pending status, and 17 that Sold/Closed.

Here are further details regarding last week’s Market Activity according to RMLS:

NEW SALES (May 13-19, 2013):
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Address Type Price BR Bths SF
4000 Carman Dr #23 Condo $109,000 2 2 866
47 Eagle Crest Dr #60 Condo $139,900 3 2 1026
5225 Jean Rd #108 Condo $179,000 3 2 1500
4302 Botticelli St #2 Condo $243,900 3 3.5 2298
5062 Foothills Dr A Condo $269,000 1 1.5 1252
79 Kingsgate Rd Detached $369,000 3 2.5 1938
5915 Burma Rd Detached $379,900 5 3 3891
1129 Cherry Ln Detached $379,900 4 2.5 2421
1716 Hallinan St Detached $449,900 3 3 1916
343 3rd St Attached $469,500 3 3.5 1959
16933 Greentree Ave Detached $498,900 3 2.5 2276
12 Monticello Dr Detached $499,000 4 2.5 3658
3540 Upper Dr Detached $524,900 4 2.5 2716
10 Scarborough Dr Detached $560,000 4 3 3537
20 Cellini Ct Detached $594,000 4 3 2876
15837 Allison Pl Detached $599,900 4 2.5 3534
2440 Overlook Dr Detached $625,000 4 3 3876
5052 Woodcrest Ln Lot 12 Detached $669,900 4 3.5 3340
17303 Grandview Ct Detached $699,000 4 3.5 3661
2183 Hillside Ct Detached $849,000 4 3.5 4473
215 Chandler Pl Detached $875,000 4 2.5 3118
769 2nd St Detached $899,000 4 3.5 2862
12800 Goodall Rd Detached $4,850,000 4 4 3780
1865 Palisades Terrace Dr Detached $7,900,000 5 5.5+.5+.5 8800

PENDING SALES (May 13-19, 2013)

Address Type Price BR Baths SF DOM
4043 Jefferson Parkway Condo $159,000 2 2.5 1182 16
10 Oriole Ln Detached $234,900 2 2 1654 85
88 Kingsgate Rd Detached $299,500 3 2.5 1675 8
3550 Lake Grove Ave Detached $319,900 3 2 1577 423
18410 Indian Creek Dr Detached $324,000 4 2 1739 6
1615 Hallinan St Detached $349,900 4 2 1500 4
1745 Mapleleaf Rd Detached $389,900 3 2 1518 3
598 Milburn Ct Detached $399,900 4 2.5 3036 6
31 Nova Ct Detached $423,000 4 2.5 2106 10
15939 Twin Fir Rd Detached $475,000 3 2 2480 483
1701 Highland Dr Detached $479,000 4 3 3126 66
18207 Westminster Dr Detached $489,000 4 2.5 2258 9
5880 Meadowcreek Ct Detached $625,000 3 2.5 2905 5
980 B Ave Detached $679,900 3 2.5 2999 90
1667 Village Park Ln Detached $849,000 5 3.5 5027 74
14530 Uplands Dr Detached $929,000 4 3.5 3998 228
760 7th St Detached $969,000 4 4.5 4536 33
310 Iron Mountain Blvd Detached $987,000 4 2.5+.5 3503 539
17282 Lake Haven Dr Detached $1,050,000 4 2.5 3664 41

SOLD (May 13-19, 2013)

Address Type List Price Closed Price Sq Ft CDOM
3433 McNary Pkwy #106 Condo $124,900 $114,900 1008 30
4 Touchstone #152 Condo $140,000 $135,000 1351 35
63 Greenridge Ct Attached $270,000 $270,000 1788 1
1505 Eastview Ct Detached $499,900 $325,000 2,887 513
4264 Westbay Rd Detached $369,000 $380,000 1308 12
4471 Chapman Way Detached $395,000 $395,000 1989 1
15495 Tanager Dr Detached $450,000 $405,000 2255 140
1429 Greentree Circle Detached $472,900 $445,000 2599 298
4986 Mulholland Dr Detached $469,900 $465,000 2503 3
7 Hillshire Dr Detached $499,500 $499,500 2978 3
5624 Southwood Dr Detached $575,000 $535,000 3120 6
1267 Cherry Ln Detached $615,000 $615,000 3311 0
5148 Woodcrest Ln Detached $665,000 $655,000 3110 8
868 7th St Detached $729,000 $686,000 2690 26
1670 Village Park Ln Detached $779,000 $715,000 3466 44
17625 Woodhurst Pl Detached $949,000 $920,000 4197 206
13068 Knaus Rd Detached $1,699,000 $1,265,000 6512 267

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings

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Open Houses 5/19/13

26 houses are being held open this Sunday in Lake Oswego. Enjoy!

Address Price Type Beds Baths Open
482 State St 3B $164,000 Attached 2 1 12 to 2
1615 Halllinan St $349,900 Detached 4 2 12 to 2
5745 Windfield Loop $369,900 Detached 3 2.5 1 to 3
31 Nova Ct $423,000 Detached 4 2.5 1 to 3
24 Becket St $449,500 Detached 4 2.5 12 to 3
8 Hotspur St $450,000 Detached 3 2.5 1 to 4
6155 Frost Ln $474,500 Detached 4 2.5 12 to 3
805 Hemlock St $474,900 Detached 4 3 12 to 3
4890 Sage Hen Circle $479,900 Detached 4 2.5 12 to 1:30
18207 Westminster Dr $489,000 Detached 4 2.5 12 to 2
6192 Harrington Ave $499,000 Detached 5 3 1 to 3
16933 Greentree Ave $528,500 Detached 3 2.5 2 to 4
2250 Park Rd $554,000 Detached 3 2 1 to 3
15988 White Oaks Dr $575,000 Detached 4 2.5 1 to 3
14136 Heathrow Ln $599,000 Detached 4 2.5 1 to 3
4311 Orchard Way $614,000 Detached 3 2.5 1 to 4
17393 Grandview Ct $620,000 Detached 4 3.5 2 to 4
2440 Overlook Dr $625,000 Detached 4 3 1 to 3
14350 Meadow Grass St $649,999 Detached 4 3 1 to 3
18460 Ray Ridge Dr $650,000 Detached 3 2.5 2 to 5
557 2nd St #205 $680,000 Condo 2 2.5 1 to 3
3201 Fir Ridge Rd $699,900 Detached 4 3 1 to 4
19201 Maree Ct $739,900 Detached 5 2.5 1 to 4
17485 Brookhurst Dr $749,500 Detached 4 3.5 1 to 3
13677 Fielding Rd $950,000 Detached 4 3.5 1 to 3
112 Northshore Circle $1,585,000 Detached 3 3.5 11 to 4
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Remodeling for Resale

RMS_Uptown-Foursquare_kitchen-remodel-backsplash-after_s3x4_lgIt’s spring and we are heading into the season when home owners are taking on home projects. This is a great time of year to clean up the yard, touch up the paint, and perhaps consider doing some remodeling. I thought I’d share some of my thoughts so that not only will your remodeling bring you additional pleasure as you live in your home, but it may also help you when it comes time to sell.

Best bang for the buck
Without question the best return on the investment in remodeling is the front door. Time and again when the National Association of Realtors puts out their annual rate of return on investment, the front door holds the top position. In fact, it is the only area of the home where you can gain more than the cost of the remodel.

Consider a new door if the door you currently have is beat up or out of character to the house. If it’s a nice door that needs new life, consider paint and new hardware. Also, pay attention to the weather stripping and the threshold. Clean it, paint it, repair it.

As a real estate agent, I know the front door makes the first impression. As I take the time to open the lockbox and unlock the door, my client is looking about and deciding what they think. If they like what they see, they enter the house looking to re-enforce that good impression. If they don’t like what they see, they enter the house ready to criticize.

Kitchen and Baths are the King and the Queen
Buyers today want large, functional kitchens and baths, particularly master baths, that meet contemporary needs. Especially when you get up into higher-end homes, buyers have expectations that the kitchen will have plenty of cabinets, lots of counter tops, and perhaps a pantry. The master bath should have a walk-in shower, a bathtub, double sinks, and perhaps a separate water closet for the toilet.

When showing property in the $600,000+ range, if it does not have the sort of kitchen and baths that I am describing, the house just is not going to sell at top value. Buyers are going to look at the cost to purchase and then calculate the cost to remodel. They will base their offer on that total sum. There is an exception to this broad opinion. Houses with unique features such as waterfront, views, or lush lots are exempt from this. However, it is my opinion that for your standard house on your standard lot, there is a $100,000 difference in value when a house has been properly updated.

Keep the remodeling in character to the house
While it is tempting to gut the house and put in 2013 everything, it may just shoot you in the foot. What is in fashion today will be out of fashion tomorrow. If you intend to sell soon, this year or next, you are probably OK going with 2013 everything because it is shiney and new and popular today. But if you are doing remodeling and not intending to sell immediately, please consult a designer and get advice on sticking with classic elements that will not be be based on fads.

There is nothing worse than a 1940’s house with a 1980s update. There is a fine line between remodeling and destroying. If your house has classic elements such as built-ins, moldings, brick, flagstones and fine touches from it’s original construction, those elements will retain value over time. Perhaps those elements can be salvaged and re-used? Be creative. Get good professional advice from designers and architects.

Most bang for the buck #2
Paint and clean, there is nothing cheaper that goes so far. Declutter, sort out closets, have a garage sale or donate that clutter to a good charity. You will find enjoyment in living in your house when it is fresh and clean, and you will have taken a big step towards having it re-sale ready.

This particular post is based upon my personal experience and opinion. I hope you find it helpful. I hope you can get yourself going and enjoy the rewards of taking good care of your home.
Dianne

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Market Activity April 29-May 5, 2013

I’ve got to say that real estate has become fun again. It is so nice to have happy people to work with and all of this gorgeous spring weather. Buyers are happy because prices are good and interest rates are low. Sellers are happy because their homes are selling quickly at and above the list price. All the way around it’s a win/win.

Last week in Lake Oswego there were 19 new listings, 34 pending sales, and 21 closed sales.

Here are further details regarding last week’s Market Activity, according to RMLS:

NEW SALES (Apr 29-May 5, 2013):

Address Type Price BR Bths SF
5225 Jean Rd #401 Condo $169,900 2 2 1080
16250 Pacific Hwy #45 Condo $195,000 2 2 1311
13 Erasmus St Attached $234,900 2 2.5 1256
4260 Southshore Blvd Detached $319,000 2 2 1268
1425 Greentree Circle Detached $339,000 3 2 1809
1407 Greentree Circle Detached $459,000 4 2.5 2201
14360 Uplands Dr Detached $468,000 4 2.5 2943
805 Hemlock St Detached $474,900 4 3 2491
303 Lake Bay Ct Detached $485,000 3 2.5 1560
2188 Overlook Dr Detached $499,900 4 2.5 2618
15964 Parker Rd Detached $549,900 3 2.5 2936
4846 Lower Dr Detached $589,900 5 4 2650
4311 Orchard Way Detached $614,000 3 2.5 2804
4850 Lower Dr Detached $624,900 4 3 2611
17151 Wall St Detached $675,000 5 4 4141
13680 Knaus Rd Detached $799,000 3 2.5 3006
4540 Lamont Way Detached $949,950 4 2.5 3555
2240 Summit Ct Detached $2,595,000 3 3.5 5036
1719 Lake Front Rd Detached $3,399,000 4 5.5 5251

PENDING SALES (Apr 29-May 5, 2013)

Address Type Price BR Baths SF DOM
4 Touchstone #68 Condo $112,500 2 2 984 6
45 Eagle Crest #305 Condo $124,700 2 1.5 1056 44
1127 Cedar St Detached $219,000 1 1 1070 37
16164 Parker Rd Detached $219,900 3 1 1080 282
5333 Tree St Detached $259,500 3 1 1114 2
14854 Twin Fir Rd Detached $297,500 3 2 1287 13
102 Kingsgate Rd Detached $305,000 3 2.5 1727 3
14 Polonius Detached $329,900 4 4 2828 10
13901 Sundeleaf Dr Detached $359,900 4 3 1900 103
1297 Hide A Way Detached $367,500 3 2.5 1832 3
1651 Larch ST Detached $369,900 4 3 2225 3
1257 Hallinan Circle Detached $375,000 4 2.5 2548 2
2510 Park Rd Detached $395,000 3 2.5 1960 0
3554 Tempest Dr Detached $399,000 3 2.5 2279 3
18962 Terry Ave Detached $412,500 4 2 1860 6
17438 Cardinal Dr Detached $420,000 4 2.5 2286 29
22 Othello St Detached $429,900 3 2.5 2168 3
4914 Mulholland Dr Attached $439,900 3 2.5 2500 2
6132 Summer Woods Detached $515,000 4 2.5 2811 3
4007 Bass Ln Detached $517,900 4 3 2701 46
13658 Shireva Dr Detached $549,900 3 3 3502 31
720 Maple St Detached $619,000 3 2.5 3966 483
108 3rd St Detached $625,000 1 1 1017 363
320 Berwick Rd Detached $649,000 3 2 2780 2
17363 Grandview Ct Detached $649,900 3 3.5 4218 89
1579 Bay View Ln Detached $659,698 4 3 4685 133
13554 Peters Rd Detached $709,000 3 3 3036 90
2860 Upper Dr Detached $748,500 4 3.5 3938 101
940 Cumberland Rd Detached $799,000 4 3 3062 71
2371 Palisades Crest Dr Detached $849,000 4 3 4182 2
4245 Westbay Rd Detached $949,000 3 2 1966 9
13728 Knaus Rd Detached $1,025,000 4 3.5+.5 4041 2
1075 Chandler Rd Detached $1,495,000 5 4.5 5710 21
907 Terrace Dr Detached $1,795,000 4 4.5+.5+.5 6919 572

SOLD (Apr 29-May 5, 2013)

Address Type List Price Closed Price Sq Ft CDOM
5831 Seville Ave Detached $185,000 $170,000 1320 126
5053 Foothills Dr H Condo $200,000 $191,200 1252 8
5020 Lakeview Blvd Detached $239,900 $242,900 1192 1
1287 Boca Ratan Dr Condo $275,000 $275,000 1,611 63
12439 Orchard Hill Rd Detached $345,000 $345,000 1513 2
2593 Greentree Rd Detached $359,900 $359,900 2215 7
1621 Larch St Detached $395,000 $362,000 3040 138
29 Partridge Ln Detached $419,000 $397,300 3109 228
5099 Galen St Detached $429,500 $429,500 2246 3
16621 Graef Circle Detached $499,500 $437,500 2170 21
18895 Indian Springs Rd Detached $439,000 $444,000 2860 20
17125 Warren Ct Detached $489,900 $482,750 2705 5
5450 Bay Creek Dr Detached $525,000 $520,000 2386 5
16792 Quail Ct Detached $562,950 $535,500 3050 163
1492 Glenmorrie Dr Detached $569,000 $549,000 4096 174
4767 Dogwood Dr Detached $769,900 $660,000 3964 495
2088 Lilli Ln Detached $675,000 $665,000 4101 16
3300 River Woods Pl Detached $759,000 $755,000 3642 2
4311 Haven St Detached $864,000 $868,000 3816 16
1000 Upper Devon Ln Detached $995,000 $870,000 3535 472
2057 Summit Dr Detached $995,000 $975,000 4589 170

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings

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Open Houses 5/5/13

There are 19 open houses scheduled this Sunday. It’s supposed to be a gorgeous, sunny day, so perfect for seeing homes. Enjoy!

Address Price Type Beds Baths Open
750 1st ST D24 $165,000 condo 2 2 2 to 4
13 Erasmus $234,900 Attached 2 2.5 2 to 4
19060 Indian Springs Circle $349,900 Detached 3 2 2 to 4
825 Oak St $359,000 Detached 3 2 1 to 3
1297 Hida A Way Ln $367,500 Detached 3 2.5 3 to 5
1651 Larch St $369,900 Detached 4 3 11 to 1
14414 Orchard Springs Rd $379,900 Detached 4 2.5 1 to 4
3554 Tempest Dr $399,000 Detached 3 2.5 1 to 3
18962 Terry Ave $412,500 Detached 4 2 1 to 3
8 Hotspur St $450,000 Detached 3 2.5 1 to 4
805 Hemlock St $474,900 Detached 4 3 12 to 3
6192 Harrington Ave $499,000 Detached 5 3 1 to 3
5555 Fieldstone Ct $589,500 Detached 3 2.5 1 to 3
14350 Meadow Grass St $674,900 Detached 4 3 12 to 3
17450 Brookhurst Dr $749,500 Detached 4 3.5 1 to 3
17600 Upper Cherry Ln $1,190,000 Detached 4 3.5 1 to 3
17152 Cedar Rd $1,197,500 Detached 4 2.5 1 to 3
17458 Cardinal Dr $1,325,000 Detached 4 3.5 1 to 4
112 Northshore Circle $1,600,000 Detached 3 3.5 11 to 4