Author: Linda Rossi

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Market Activity ~ June 6 – 12, 2011

There are 18 New properties that have come on the market, 13 in Pending status, and 9 Sold during last week’s 7-day span.  We continue to see a good representation of activity in all price ranges in all three of these categories.
See below for further details (data derived from RMLS):

NEWLY LISTED (June 6-12, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
330 CERVANTES CIR 13C $84,000 2 1 832 CONDO
4765 FIRWOOD RD $155,000 3 1 1348 DETACHD
165 Oswego Smt 165 $189,900 2 2 1383 CONDO
3808 BOTTICELLI ST $194,888 3 2 1203 ATTACHD
42 ORIOLE LN $259,900 3 2 1290 DETACHD
4912 LOWER DR $289,000 3 2 1539 DETACHD
5207 ROSEWOOD ST $289,900 3 2 1438 DETACHD
3311 FIR RIDGE RD $359,000 3 2.1 2112 DETACHD
1610 LEE ST $480,000 4 3 2616 DETACHD
1021 YATES ST $489,900 3 2.1 1985 DETACHD
10 MORNINGVIEW CIR $519,900 4 2.1 2850 DETACHD
1033 YATES ST $539,900 4 3.1 2889 DETACHD
427 9TH ST $699,900 5 3.1 3250 DETACHD
1985 COUNTRY CLUB RD $789,900 4 4 3634 DETACHD
4155 CANAL RD $850,000 4 2.1 3736 DETACHD
17090 CHAPIN WAY $875,000 3 3 3480 DETACHD
2650 GLEN EAGLES RD $925,000 3 4 2632 DETACHD
1051 SUNNINGDALE RD $1,100,000 4 3 4161 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (June 6-12, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
668 MCVEY AVE 74 $145,000 1 1 636 CONDO 139
16089 LAKE FOREST BLVD $209,900 3 1.1 1201 DETACHD 331
6367 HIAWATHA CT $329,900 3 2 2230 DETACHD 3
680 TIPPECANOE CT $335,900 4 2.1 1900 DETACHD 57
2089 GLENMORRIE DR $349,000 2 2 1551 DETACHD 351
1119 OAK ST $474,900 4 2.1 2123 DETACHD 283
14867 TWIN FIR CT $525,000 6 3.1 3641 DETACHD 94
13554 ROGERS RD $569,000 5 2.1 2922 DETACHD 87
17610 BROOKHURST DR $729,000 5 3.1 4160 DETACHD 37
4018 COHO LN $779,900 4 4.1 4777 DETACHD 302
583 2ND ST Upper $849,000 2 2.1 2304 CONDO 35
18122 MEADOWLARK LN $927,000 3 2.1 2898 DETACHD 83
18000 EASTRIDGE LN $1,200,000 4 5.1 5554 DETACHD 695

SOLD (June 6-12, 2011)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
5432 KENNY ST $230,000 $213,000 3 1 1352 DETACHD 34
5978 FERNBROOK CIR $309,000 $291,000 3 2.5 1612 DETACHD 41
1952 PARK FOREST AVE $359,900 $356,900 5 3 2856 DETACHD 157
1970 GREENTREE RD $399,900 $375,000 4 3 2428 DETACHD 72
12139 ORCHARD HILL WAY $389,000 $380,000 4 2.1 2632 DETACHD 25
17055 CRESTVIEW DRIVE $424,900 $417,000 4 3 2575 DETACHD 287
1643 VILLAGE PARK LN $799,900 $588,525 4 3.1 4505 DETACHD 440
18955 BRYANT RD $749,900 $695,000 4 2.1 3647 DETACHD 537
425 NORTHSHORE RD $1,175,000 $960,000 4 3 3270 DETACHD 450

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 ~ June 12, 2011

Is Rose Festival really over tomorrow?! That’s what it says on their page… Oh well. Summer is in full swing! Enjoy Lake Oswego’s Farmers’ Market, concerts, and all of the other fun summertime activities to come as we enter what is MY favorite time of year (any brethren summertime-lovers out there??).

If you are looking for a home, or just want to get out and enjoy the day, there are a whopping 36 Beautiful Homes to be held Open in Lake Oswego this Sunday.

Below is what’s on tap according to RMLS. Have fun! And, as always, feel free to email or call Dianne or myself if you find “the one” & need some help.
Here you go:

Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type Open
48 EAGLE CREST DR 5F $184,000 2 2 1370 CONDO 1-3PM
4316 BOTTICELLI ST $189,000 2 2.1 2098 TOWNHSE 2-3PM
446 5TH ST $250,000 2 1.1 1092 TOWNHSE 12-2PM
1991 GREENTREE RD $419,000 3 3 2655 DETACHD 12-2:30PM
1561 WOODLAND TER $425,000 3 2.1 2184 DETACHD 12-2PM
1820 KILKENNY DR $429,000 4 2.1 3040 DETACHD 1-3PM
4750 Auburn LN $439,000 4 3.1 2679 TOWNHSE 1-4PM
19521 SW DOGWOOD CT $469,900 5 2.1 2953 DETACHD 10AM-5PM
2375 DELLWOOD DR $475,000 4 3 3690 DETACHD 1-3PM
19487 SW DOGWOOD CT $479,900 4 3 3105 DETACHD 10AM-5PM
4654 Auburn LN $480,000 3 3.1 2732 TOWNHSE 1-3PM
4 NANSEN SMT $529,000 4 2.1 3255 DETACHD 1-3PM
19285 MEGLY CT $539,900 5 3 3275 DETACHD 10AM-5PM
1217 TYNDALL CT $549,000 4 4 4922 DETACHD 2-4PM
2400 DELLWOOD DR $549,900 4 3 3180 DETACHD 1-4PM
8 DEL PRADO ST $579,000 5 3 3637 DETACHD 1-3:30PM
19240 MEGLY CT $579,900 5 3.1 3633 DETACHD 10AM-5PM
19 JUAREZ ST $599,000 3 2.1 3584 DETACHD 3-5PM
5542 DUNMIRE DR $599,900 4 2.1 3204 DETACHD 10AM-5PM
5515 DUNMIRE DR $629,900 4 3 3287 DETACHD 10AM-5PM
5511 FIELDSTONE CT $638,950 4 2.1 3037 DETACHD 12-2PM
17997 BRAEDEN CT $639,890 3 3 2984 DETACHD 1-3PM
5533 FIELDSTONE CT $648,950 4 2.1 3115 DETACHD 12-2PM
14136 HEATHROW LN $649,000 4 2.1 2955 DETACHD 1-4PM
17884 KELOK RD $650,000 5 3.1 4124 DETACHD 2-4PM
17896 KELOK RD $650,000 5 5.1 4323 DETACHD 2-4PM
15622 FIELDSTONE DR $688,950 3 2.1 3113 DETACHD 12-2PM
14100 REDWOOD CT $689,000 4 3 3134 DETACHD 1-3PM
1872 PALISADES TERRACE DR $699,000 5 4.1 4744 DETACHD 1:30-4PM
217 5TH ST $775,000 3 2.1 2097 DETACHD 1-4PM
18977 BARTON RD $878,950 4 3.2 5076 DETACHD 2-5PM
18020 SKYLAND CIR $895,000 4 3.1 3210 DETACHD 1:30-3:30PM
4160 LAKEVIEW BLVD $1,099,000 4 4.1 3904 DETACHD 2-5PM
112 NORTHSHORE CIR $1,695,000 4 3.2 3632 DETACHD 1-5PM
2936 SW LAKEVIEW BLVD $2,100,000 5 3.1 4179 DETACHD 1-3PM
1017 LAKE FRONT RD $2,997,000 5 4.1 4071 DETACHD 1-3PM
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Tips and Tidbits

Your Personal Information – When you are ready to sell and embarking on setting up your listing, you and your Realtor will discuss what (if any) things other than those materially significant to the property may be relayed to an approaching Buyer’s agent. You will likely discuss that you, as the Seller, have confidentiality with your agent unless you specifically direct them to release certain information not material to the property. So, if you are relocating and that is the reason for your move, you may want to ask your agent to go ahead and let agents know (or not). If you are getting married and combining households you may or may not want this shared. If you are really wanting to generate offers and want to let people know that, you -may- want your Realtor to put something like “Motivated Seller” in the remarks… but remember that if you do this, you are letting people know that you will likely accept less than the offer price. The gist is that your personal information is between you and your agent. Sometimes it can be helpful to ask them to share some things if it gives a clear signal that is one that you want to give such as:
* That you are either really motivated, or really relaxed about the sale (depending on your situation),
* That you are in one circumstance or another that may be generally favorable to any Buyer (& therefore that you want communicated),
* That you are putting the home on the market or BOM (back on the market) due to some circumstance not related to the condition of the property, etc.

Then again, you can choose to relay absolutely no personal information at all. Ask your Realtor what he/she thinks. You’re in the driver’s seat.

Inspections – Talk w/your Realtor about inspections and what is allowed during a transaction. The standard contract pretty much allows for the potential Buyer to inspect the property and systems on the property during their allotted time period (often 10 business days). There is also an inspection addendum that sometimes accompanies an offer detailing more specifically what inspections the Buyer may want to employ, and that has a teensy little addition to be aware of that, if filled in, could allow/tack on a few extra days beyond what is specified in the contract for a Buyer to review of all inspection documents & reports & finish negotiating. Just be aware of this and talk with your Realtor about any affect it might or might not have on your transaction time-line should it come up.

Pricing and Negotiating – These days, in my experience, most people offer less than the asked-for price unless it is a multiple offer situation or there are other extenuating circumstances, so don’t be offended by this if you are selling. It is just a sign of the times. How much you offer as a Buyer, or how you respond to an offer as a Seller are things to discuss in depth with your Realtor. The offer ought to be based on real market value, and of course that is a mixture of recent local market data and what an arms-length Buyer is willing to pay for any particular property. Many Buyers note changing market conditions and their anticipation of market decline when offering significantly less than you are asking as a Seller. Your Realtor will be able to counsel you as a Seller on whether or not these rationale are based on any reasonable conjecture or not with regard to your specific property, it’s location, parameters, and recent local market activity. In the end, you as the Seller hold the cards, as you get to decide to either sell or not to sell given what is presented to you and what the limits of negotiation yield.

Hope this info is helpful!
Very Best,
Linda

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Market Activity ~ May 23 – 29, 2011

There are 27 New properties that have come on the market, 14 in Pending status, and 16 Sold during last week’s 7-day span.
See below for further details (data derived from RMLS):

NEWLY LISTED (May 23-29, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
4000 CARMAN DR #100 $125,000 2 2 935 CONDO
168 OSWEGO SMT B-23 $129,000 2 2 1383 CONDO
194 RIDGEWAY RD 11B $179,900 3 1 1659 CONDO
5836 LAKEVIEW CT $224,900 3 1 1296 DETACHD
1373 BONNIEBRAE DR $229,000 3 2 1393 ATTACHD
5055 FOOTHILLS DR $229,900 3 2 1252 CONDO
540 MILBURN CT $250,000 3 2 1560 DETACHD
16475 BONAIRE AVE $255,000 3 1 1214 DETACHD
13985 SUNDELEAF DR $279,000 3 2 1278 DETACHD
1057 C AVE $299,999 2 1 1048 DETACHD
17013 CHERRY CREST DR $399,000 4 3.1 3227 DETACHD
17095 rebecca LN $399,900 4 3 2020 DETACHD
13020 PRINCETON CT $457,000 5 2.1 3004 DETACHD
133 FURNACE ST $469,000 2 2.1 1927 CONDO
4725 FIRWOOD RD $479,500 3 2.1 2557 DETACHD
4654 Auburn LN $480,000 3 3.1 2732 ATTACHD
4729 FIRWOOD RD $489,500 3 2.1 2594 DETACHD
2814 VALE CT $569,000 4 3 3192 DETACHD
5698 LA MESA CT $625,000 4 2.1 2546 DETACHD
6135 MCEWAN RD $649,900 2 1 1104 DETACHD
5625 SOUTHWOOD DR $689,000 4 2.1 3280 DETACHD
14100 REDWOOD CT $689,000 4 3 3134 DETACHD
13020 KNAUS RD $699,000 3 2.1 2545 DETACHD
14231 Dolph CT $725,000 4 2 2580 DETACHD
217 5TH ST $775,000 3 2.1 2097 DETACHD
4679 DOGWOOD DR $799,900 5 3.2 4351 DETACHD
1193 FAIRWAY RD $3,595,000 5 4.2 7028 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (May 23-29, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
4057 JEFFERSON PKWY $157,000 3 2.1 1228 ATTACHD 8
6 CONDOLEA DR $198,000 2 2 1312 CONDO 118
15119 QUARRY RD $264,900 3 2 2106 DETACHD 15
8 MOUNTAIN CIR $267,000 3 2 1316 ATTACHD 45
1728 ASPEN CT $319,900 3 2.1 1852 DETACHD 231
19026 SW INDIAN SPRINGS RD $329,900 5 3 2841 DETACHD 630
4699 Oakridge RD Lot 06 $378,980 3 2.1 1738 ATTACHD 78
150 IRON MOUNTAIN BLVD $449,900 3 2.1 2868 DETACHD 25
5016 Woodcrest LN 15e $506,600 3 2.1 2323 DETACHD
770 5TH ST $525,000 3 2.1 2721 DETACHD 468
17288 LOWENBERG TER $769,900 4 3.1 3467 DETACHD 528
16818 SYLVAN CT $799,000 4 2.1 3209 DETACHD 33
17330 CEDAR RD $1,195,000 4 3.1 2655 DETACHD 5
17590 Kelok RD $1,499,000 5 4 5650 DETACHD 11

SOLD (May 23-29, 2011)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
47 EAGLE CREST DR #41 $69,900 $69,900 2 1 932 CONDO 36
16725 CARNEGIE AVE $316,900 $235,000 3 2 2022 DETACHD 298
17614 SCHALIT WAY $303,900 $257,000 3 2 1561 DETACHD 136
15245 BOONES WAY $289,900 $292,500 3 2.1 1600 ATTACHD 292
12 HOTSPUR ST $325,000 $325,000 3 2 1876 DETACHD 27
19189 INDIAN SPRINGS RD $339,500 $325,000 4 3 2156 DETACHD 229
14251 CAMDEN LN $380,000 $336,500 3 2.1 2179 DETACHD 276
2 BARTOK PL $375,000 $360,000 4 2.1 2332 DETACHD 285
4160 CHAPMAN WAY $389,900 $389,900 3 2 1800 DETACHD 3
4920 MULHOLLAND DR $555,000 $390,000 3 2.1 2498 ATTACHD 731
777 BERWICK CT $475,000 $390,000 3 2 2324 DETACHD 226
17491 BLUE HERON DR $419,900 $450,000 4 2 2429 DETACHD 404
6132 SUMMER WOODS $489,900 $475,000 4 2.1 2778 DETACHD 10
3886 TAMARACK LN $599,000 $537,500 4 3.1 4010 DETACHD 168
649 9TH ST $789,000 $645,000 3 2.1 2812 DETACHD 327
17833 MARYLCREEK DR $775,000 $730,000 5 4.1 5495 DETACHD 58

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 ~ May 29, 2011

There are 17 Beautiful Homes to be held Open in Lake Oswego this Sunday.

Here is what’s on tap according to RMLS.

Enjoy!

Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Style Open
16950 LAKERIDGE DR $399,000 4 2.1 2305 DETACHD 12-2PM
312 4TH ST $424,950 2 2.1 1731 TOWNHSE 12-2PM
962 COUNTRY COMMONS LN $429,000 3 2 1832 DETACHD 1:30-5PM
133 FURNACE ST $469,000 2 2.1 1927 CONDO 1-3PM
19443 KOKANEE CT $474,000 4 2.1 2807 DETACHD 12-4PM
12 SCARBOROUGH DR $479,900 4 2.1 2892 DETACHD 2-4PM
19240 MEGLY CT $579,900 5 3.1 3633 DETACHD 10AM-5PM
19 JUAREZ ST $599,000 3 2.1 3584 DETACHD 2-5PM
5542 DUNMIRE DR $599,900 4 2.1 3204 DETACHD 10AM-5PM
5511 FIELDSTONE CT $638,950 4 2.1 3037 DETACHD 12-2PM
14390 PFEIFER DR $639,900 5 3 3337 DETACHD 1-3PM
17997 BRAEDEN CT $644,820 3 3 2984 DETACHD 1-3PM
5533 FIELDSTONE CT $648,950 4 2.1 3115 DETACHD 12-2PM
15622 FIELDSTONE DR $688,950 3 2.1 3113 DETACHD 12-2PM
1541 MAPLE ST $729,000 4 4 3215 DETACHD 1-3PM
4160 LAKEVIEW BLVD $1,099,000 4 4.1 3904 DETACHD 2-4PM
2572 GLEN EAGLES PL $1,698,500 5 4.2 6490 DETACHD 11AM-1PM
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Tips & Tidbits

New Loan Program: Good news! According to my very reliable source, Pat Goodell of Academy Mortgage, now Lenders in Portland can do Conventional loans with 3% down which may make the Conventional loan an even better option than FHA! There are different variables, though- FHA requires 3.5% down for buyers with high credit scores. Conventional loans require 3% down, and/but it needs to be the buyers’ own savings and not a gift, whereas FHA allows the 3.5% down to be a gift.

Your Loan… Your Credit… During a Transaction: Just a reminder that it is VERY important to heed your lender’s advice NOT to do anything with regard to your credit during a transaction. Occasionally you hear of a Buyer who decides to buy a new car while involved in a transaction. More often Buyers just want to “help” and think they can improve their standing by removing money from a line of credit and depositing it in one of their accounts, or consolidating debt, or closing old accounts… Please listen when we say… Just Don’t! Leave the lending process to the lending professionals who are there to help you, and don’t do anything at all in this regard without first discussing it with your lender.

Lake Oswego Services Activity Guide: It is obvious to most that lake Oswego is a vibrant community with so much to offer its citizens in a myriad of different areas of interest and need. You can now click here to access the Services Activity Guide and/or call 503-635-0257 for more information. Summer’s upon us… time to find out more about what’s happening in LO!

Farmers Market: Lake Oswego’s acclaimed Farmers Market is in full swing. Join all the fun & sun-loving Lake Oswegans at Millenium Park Plaza on Saturdays from 8:30Am till 1:30 PM. You’ll find fresh flowers, produce, plants, poultry, chicken, eggs, cheeses, honey, salsa, lavender…. way too much to list here!

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Market Activity Report ~ May 9-15, 2011

There are 19 New properties that have come on the market, 16 in Pending status, and 5 Sold during last week’s 7-day span.
See below for further details (data derived from RMLS):

NEWLY LISTED (May 9-15, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
572 S STATE ST $114,900 2 1 914 CONDO
100 KERR PKWY $119,500 2 1.1 822 CONDO
48 EAGLE CREST DR 3B $169,000 2 2 1489 CONDO
750 1ST ST D22 $173,000 2 2 1350 CONDO
3797 LANEWOOD ST $259,000 3 1 2560 DETACHD
15119 QUARRY RD $264,900 3 2 2106 DETACHD
710 BRIERCLIFF LN $325,000 3 2.1 1906 DETACHD
62 WHEATHERSTONE CT $325,000 4 3.1 2465 CONDO
534 2ND ST $349,000 2 2.1 1394 CONDO
1502 COUNTRY CLUB RD $365,000 3 3 2748 DETACHD
1051 TIMBERLINE DR $399,950 4 3 2273 DETACHD
525 2ND ST mmm102 $415,000 2 2 1120 CONDO
312 4TH ST $424,950 2 2.1 1731 ATTACHD
1831 KILKENNY DR $425,000 5 3 2597 DETACHD
1021 YATES ST $499,900 3 2.1 1985 DETACHD
5670 MERIDIAN CT $549,000 4 2.1 2779 DETACHD
1033 YATES ST $549,900 4 3.1 2889 DETACHD
13254 DEERFIELD CT $724,900 4 2.1 3118 DETACHD
17590 Kelok RD $1,499,000 5 4 5650 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (May 9-15, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
91 GALEN ST $65,000 1 1 680 CONDO 24
4263 WOODSIDE CIR $234,900 3 2 2026 ATTACHD 64
2294 CREST DR $269,900 3 0.2 1300 DETACHD 18
1459 GREENTREE CIR $310,000 3 2 1683 DETACHD 156
661 6TH ST $329,000 3 0.1 1824 DETACHD 8
1952 PARK FOREST AVE $359,900 5 3 2856 DETACHD 157
12139 ORCHARD HILL WAY $389,000 4 2.1 2632 DETACHD 25
1970 GREENTREE RD $399,900 4 3 2428 DETACHD 72
15434 PARTRIDGE DR $422,000 4 2.1 2334 DETACHD 57
39 BECKET ST $429,000 4 3.1 4746 DETACHD 6
5428 SOUTHWOOD DR $619,000 4 3 3302 DETACHD 17
649 9TH ST $679,000 3 2.1 2812 DETACHD 327
762 3RD ST $795,000 3 2.1 2590 DETACHD 0
454 9th ST $838,950 3 4 2878 DETACHD 672
18209 SIENA DR $994,000 5 3.1 3839 DETACHD 1127
18222 SIENA DR $1,189,000 4 3.1 3998 DETACHD 179

SOLD (May 9-15, 2011)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
73 GALEN ST 73 $109,900 $105,000 2 2 995 CONDO 197
785 5TH ST $445,000 $425,000 3 2 2112 DETACHD 55
17791 HILL WAY $449,000 $433,000 4 2.1 2506 DETACHD 286
6435 MCDUFF CT $759,950 $730,000 4 3.1 3206 DETACHD 23
2990 GLEN EAGLES RD $795,000 $795,000 4 2.1 3650 DETACHD 125

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 ~ May 15, 2011

38 Beautiful Homes to be held Open in Lake Oswego Sunday.

Here is what’s on tap according to RMLS.

Enjoy!

Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Style Open
20 CERVANTES CIR $136,500 2 1.1 912 TOWNHSE 1-4PM
5061 FOOTHILLS DR G $169,000 2 2 991 CONDO 1-3PM
8 CONDOLEA DR $239,900 2 2 1312 CONDO 1-3PM
17401 HILL WAY $249,900 3 2 1597 DETACHD 1-3PM
14423 ORCHARD SPRINGS RD $379,900 3 2.1 1730 CONDO 2-4:30PM
26 BRIARWOOD RD $399,000 4 2.2 2554 DETACHD 1-3PM
1831 KILKENNY DR $425,000 5 3 2597 DETACHD 1-3PM
4750 Auburn LN $439,000 4 3.1 2679 TOWNHSE 1-4PM
19521 SW DOGWOOD CT $469,900 5 2.1 2953 DETACHD 10AM-5PM
19443 KOKANEE CT $474,000 4 2.1 2807 DETACHD 12-4PM
12 SCARBOROUGH DR $479,900 4 2.1 2892 DETACHD 1-4PM
1021 YATES ST $499,900 3 2.1 1985 DETACHD 11AM-5PM
19333 SW DOGWOOD CT $529,900 5 3 3234 DETACHD 10AM-5PM
19285 MEGLY CT $539,900 5 3 3275 DETACHD 10AM-5PM
3815 SOUTHSHORE BLVD $548,000 4 2 2638 DETACHD 2-4PM
1217 TYNDALL CT $549,000 4 4 5181 DETACHD 2-4PM
5670 MERIDIAN CT $549,000 4 2.1 2779 DETACHD 2-4PM
1033 YATES ST $549,900 4 3.1 2889 DETACHD 11AM-5PM
29 SPINOSA $549,999 3 2.2 3254 DETACHD 11AM-12:45PM
19240 MEGLY CT $579,900 5 3.1 3633 DETACHD 10AM-5PM
5542 DUNMIRE DR $599,900 4 2.1 3204 DETACHD 10AM-5PM
5515 DUNMIRE DR $629,900 4 3 3287 DETACHD 10AM-5PM
5511 FIELDSTONE CT $638,950 4 2.1 3037 DETACHD 1-4PM
17997 BRAEDEN CT $644,800 3 3 2984 DETACHD 1-3PM
2011 RIDGEWOOD LN $648,850 5 3.1 3012 DETACHD 1-3PM
5533 FIELDSTONE CT $648,950 4 2.1 3115 DETACHD 1-4PM
14136 HEATHROW LN $649,000 4 2.1 2955 DETACHD 1:30-5PM
5321 AMBERWOOD CT $649,900 4 3 3315 DETACHD 1-3PM
4081 PFEIFER CT $659,000 5 3.1 4070 DETACHD 12-2PM
15622 FIELDSTONE DR $688,950 3 2.1 3113 DETACHD 1-4PM
629 IRON MOUNTAIN BLVD $745,000 3 2 1988 DETACHD 2-4PM
1990 INDIAN TRL $749,000 4 3 3632 DETACHD 1:15-4PM
13679 MELROSE PL $750,000 6 3.1 4752 DETACHD 12:30-2:30PM
4018 COHO LN $829,900 4 4.1 4777 DETACHD 11AM-2PM
16818 SYLVAN CT $849,000 4 2.1 3209 DETACHD 1-4PM
850 SCHUKART LN $875,000 4 3 4378 DETACHD 1-4PM
18020 SKYLAND CIR $895,000 4 3.1 3210 DETACHD 12-2PM
667 LAKE BAY CT $899,900 4 4 3361 DETACHD 12-3PM
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Selling Tips & Tidbits

“When selling your home pay attention to pets.” Aristocratopholous

Yes… I just made that up. The puffy clouds & Oregon sunshine are making me a bit silly!  The idea was that it might sound more believable coming from an ancient philosopher than a Realtor, though (?)

It’s interesting to note that the truth is:  Realtors can sometimes be experienced as school-marm figures by Sellers already so overwhelmed with preparatory “chores”.  We get it.  You’re being asked to consider doing things you perhaps don’t really want to do, & therefore… hmmm… “Maybe we don’t really need to:  _______.”  Fill in the blank. You know what I mean.  When overwhelmed we all try to cut down the “list”.   Some items on that list are critical, however. And some are so normal to us as individuals that we may be tempted to cross them off.  Remember, though, that what is normal to you in everyday living is not necessarily normal to others. You know this from walking into a friend’s home for the first time and recognizing the difference in how people live:  Smells from ethnic or unfamiliar cooking.  Crumbs on the counter or stove that are invisible to them but not to you. Weeds along the front walk that they pass everyday & therefore do not notice.  That big, brown crack in the white tile right as you enter the home.

Today I wanted to talk a bit about pets and how they can affect the process of selling your home.  Here we go-

  • Odors- Some people are very sensitive to any pet odor, others are just sensitive to BAD pet odors.  Either way, when it comes to selling your home, there actually is no good pet odor.  Now, I have a dog and a cat, and have had more numerous and elaborate combinations of animals in the past as I love them… This is one area where you really need to check yourself as a Homeowner/Seller.   You can’t let your emotions get the best of you.  We all know that saying: “Love me, love my pet.”  …Throw it out the window if you’re selling (I mean the saying of course : ).  If there are odors, the best solution is to find the source and eliminate it.  Quickly.  I.e., if your cat thinks that the shag carpeting in your bathroom is just like cat litter (first of all… don’t have shag carpet in your bathroom… : )  PLEASE cut it out and put in tile or some other hard surface.  If the cat comes back out of habit, at least you can quickly eliminate the problem with paper towels and Nature’s Miracle.
  • “Accoutrement”– Don’t leave pet toys strewn about… at least if you know you are having a showing.  I know that my dog is much happier if I leave him some toys, or a rawhide bone to have on hand while I’m gone.  Some people absolutely love those corrugated cardboard scratching thingies for cats, and granted, you’d rather have your kitty scratching on that than on your living room furniture.  HOWEVER, if you are selling your home, the last thing you want is bits of cardboard lying all around the dining room table, or for people to trip unexpectedly over a rawhide bone, or to have the showing Realtor moving slimy toys to facilitate easy passage through hallways etc.  Besides… it is  drawing the eye and attention to plastic rib-eyes instead of your home!   Buy a basket (with a lid) where you keep dog & kitty toys, and if you must leave something out, limit it to one, please.
  • Pets at Home- Leave instructions if your pet will be there during showings.  This is assuming that you would not have a vicious dog or cat at your home if you were expecting potential Buyers to view it… I don’t think I need to go into the negative legal impact it could have on you as a Homeowner.  That said, let’s assume you have a gentle dog at home, or cat, and you need them to stay indoors.  Please say so on your listing.  First of all, I have had clients who had serious dog phobias from former attacks etc., and we have been surprised in the past when opening a door and having a dog there to greet us that we were not expecting… That potential Buyer will never see your home- They’re headed to the car before ever going inside.  Your Realtor will tell you these things of course, but I just wanted to make the point that, first of all, people need to know if they will be encountering a pet, and secondly, when people (Realtors and potential Buyers) enter your home and an animal is at the door wanting out, they can sometimes be persuasive! (They’re so cute and sneaky that way  : )  So… please leave instructions as to whether the pet must stay indoors or can be let out.
  • Pets Not At Home- If at all possible, remove your pet (especially dogs) for showings.   Sometimes you can leave them in the backyard, but know that your main aim is for people to really concentrate on your home & how their furniture will look there etc. If a pet is in the backyard, not only will they command precious attention, the potential Buyers will very possibly never enter your gorgeous backyard… never walk under that pergola or see the detail work on the back of the home.  Also, bottom line, you want to make it as easy as possible, and remove as many inhibitors as possible for a potential Buyer who might want to see your home *today*.  I have said in this forum before that my advice is most always to opt for showing instructions that say “Call 1st” if the home is not vacant.  This allows for a call & a voice mail message with an expected showing time or time “range”  if no one answers the phone (i.e. if you’re at work or not home etc.)  Maybe your sweet dog has a doggie friend who he or she would love to play with during the daytime, or maybe a human friend who works from home and would love the company while you’re at work.  Think out of the box! My clients who have pets to remove and therefore require “appointment only” showing instructions inevitably experience less frequent showings and this just translates to taking longer to sell.

Hope this has been helpful information for you.

As always, thank you for reading the Property Blotter!

Very Best,

Linda

 

 

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Market Activity ~ April 25 – May 1, 2011

Check out the details from this last week! We have some nice action in the market with 10 New properties, 21 going to Pending status, and 12 Sold. It looks like we have a good spread as well in lower to higher-dollar interest.
See below for further details (data derived from RMLS):

NEWLY LISTED (April 25-May 1, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
6173 WASHINGTON CT $324,900 2 2 1440 DETACHD
1270 HIDE A WAY LN $350,000 3 2.1 1907 DETACHD
2665 Glen Eagles Road $499,950 4 3 2642 DETACHD
17981 MEADOWLARK LN $529,900 3 2.1 3250 DETACHD
1700 Meadows DR $544,500 3 3 2465 DETACHD
187 FURNACE ST $569,000 2 2.1 1927 CONDO
5428 SOUTHWOOD DR $619,000 4 3 3302 DETACHD
19124 MEGAN PL $699,000 4 2.1 3584 DETACHD
17610 BROOKHURST DR $729,000 5 3.1 4160 DETACHD
12387 CLARA LN $750,000 4 3 3547 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (April 25-May1)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
44 EAGLE CREST DR 8 $60,900 2 1 908 CONDO 140
15938 QUARRY RD 8A $80,000 2 1 991 CONDO 127
73 GALEN ST 73 $110,000 2 2 995 CONDO 197
16870 FERNWOOD DR $289,000 3 1.1 1412 DETACHD 17
12 HOTSPUR ST $325,000 3 2 1876 DETACHD 27
1866 KILKENNY DR $330,000 3 3 3600 DETACHD 309
3265 DUNCAN DR $359,900 3 3 2136 DETACHD 3
14588 WILMOT WAY $369,900 5 3 2238 DETACHD 1
4160 CHAPMAN WAY $389,900 3 2 1800 DETACHD 3
2355 GREENTREE RD $399,900 3 2 2016 DETACHD 249
16266 INVERURIE RD $399,900 3 2 2503 DETACHD 21
777 BERWICK CT $400,000 3 2 2324 DETACHD 226
17791 HILL WAY $425,000 4 2.1 2506 DETACHD 286
36 NORTHVIEW CT $429,000 3 3.1 2573 ATTACHD 176
4978 BILFORD LN $449,000 3 2.1 2456 DETACHD 19
2301 HILLSIDE LN $519,000 5 3 3579 DETACHD 67
19200 MEGLY CT $569,900 6 3 3490 DETACHD 73
13576 PETERS RD $600,000 4 3.1 3284 DETACHD 112
5320 SOUTHWOOD DR $695,000 4 3 3646 DETACHD 248
17960 CRESTLINE DR $1,375,000 4 3.1 3251 DETACHD 16
14242 BRIDGE CT $1,899,950 5 4.2 6139 DETACHD 649

SOLD (April 25-May 1, 2011)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
19431 TUALAMERE AVE $234,900 $221,000 3 1.1 1200 DETACHD 249
1723 CONIFER DR $289,500 $223,000 3 2 1602 DETACHD 578
151 KINGSGATE RD $275,000 $239,000 3 2 1585 DETACHD 61
720 TIMBERLINE DR $359,900 $350,000 3 2.1 1906 DETACHD 15
675 10TH ST $565,000 $387,500 4 2 2280 DETACHD 593
775 BOCA RATAN DR $269,000 $410,000 4 3.1 2727 DETACHD 162
1711 HIGHLAND DR $459,000 $415,000 3 2.1 1926 DETACHD 147
2310 STONEHURST CT $559,000 $530,000 4 2.1 3365 DETACHD 38
1635 VILLAGE PARK LN $649,000 $599,000 4 3.1 3338 DETACHD 76
100 GARIBALDI ST $899,000 $785,000 5 3.2 4572 DETACHD 50
587 2ND ST 403 $949,000 $825,000 2 2.1 2360 CONDO 396
721 7TH ST $969,000 $897,000 4 3.1 4228 DETACHD 75

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