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Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ Sunday, Sept 20, 2009

This Sunday we have 15 Open Houses in Lake Oswego according to RMLS.  Two of them are under $300,000. if that interests any of you first time home buyers out to find a great home & meet the $8,000. tax credit timeline.   As always, give Dianne or me a call if you need some assistance & are not already working with a Realtor. Enjoy!

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Open
4447 GOLDEN LN $229,000 2 2.1 1980 2PM-5PM
12868 BOONES FERRY RD $295,000 2 2.1 1136 1PM-3PM
34 HILLSHIRE DR $598,000 3 2.1 3822 12PM-2PM
7 CELLINI CT $659,000 5 3.1 3560 1PM-4PM
4380 UPPER DR $784,900 5 4.1 4071 1PM-4PM
16705 GLENWOOD CT $799,000 4 3 4243 1PM-3PM
2311 Oswego Glen CT $895,000 4 4 4410 1PM-4PM
1708 VILLAGE PARK LN $899,000 4 2.1 3211 1PM-3PM
12819 SW ALTO PARK RD $995,000 4 4.1 3944 1PM-4PM
2326 OSWEGO GLEN CT $995,000 4 4 4178 1PM-4PM
1809 HEADLEE LN $1,125,000 2 2.1 3836 1PM-3PM
18143 SIENA DR $1,197,000 5 4.1 4152 2PM-4:30PM
13010 KNAUS RD $1,199,000 4 3.1 4312 1PM-3PM
18246 BELLA TERRA DR $1,294,000 4 3.1 4052 2PM-4:30PM
18110 Siena DR $1,394,000 4 3.1 4311 2PM-4:30PM
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First Time Home Buyer?

DollarYou know, Dianne and I talk about this a lot, but I think it bears mentioning at this crucial moment when we have so little time before the $8,000. tax credit incentive has timed out (it expires on December 1st… that means that any transaction where there is the intention of taking advantage of this needs to close by November 30th).   What is it that Dianne and I harp on so often that comes into play here?  I’ll tell you- it’s “affordable homes in Lake Oswego”.   You know, the kind that many first time home buyers would be interested in…  homes under, let’s say, $350,000…  Homes in a great school district, in a community where all types of individuals tend to participate and make their voices heard, where there are farmers markets, art festivals, music in the park, great shops & services, where families are valued and supported with programs and activities specific to those needs… and on & on. Here is a link to the city’s website if you’d like to find out more: http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/

I think that Lake Oswego, as Dianne has pointed out time & time again, is sometimes overlooked by first-time home buyers due to a perception that they just would not be able to afford a home in L.O.  Now… each individual circumstance is of course different, but if you can qualify for any number of the great lender programs that I know are out there now, and are looking for a home under $350,000., according to RMLS there happen to be at this moment, today, 53  Detached Homes available in Lake Oswego… and the bottom end is $199,000.  In addition, there are 129 Condos & Townhomes available right now under $350,000… and the bottom end there is at $89,800.

If this is sparking some thinking on your part about looking into this idea for yourself, or someone you know, please do not wait to get going.  Talk to your Realtor, or give Dianne or myself a call *today* if you are not already working with a Realtor.   This is not me pushing  here, I am talking about the chance of a lifetime in prices, rates, and this $8,000. tax credit, and this is the moment.  Here are a few reasons why:

Now, more than ever, it is important to have a good understanding of the timelines involved in purchasing a home… especially if you want to take advantage of the first-time home buyer tax credit:
Fact: The average timeline from when you find a property until it closes is 30-45 days.
Fact: You will need some time to find the property that you wish to buy.  (Some buyers find their home right away, and some need more time.)
Fact: The week before November 30th is Thanksgiving! Many banks and title companies are traditionally closed for the last 3 days of that week.
Fact: November 30th is the Monday following the typical 3 day bank shutdowns.
Fact: There will surely be many, many buyers who will wait until the last minute to start looking for homes. This means that November 30th is sure to be an extremely busy day and many banks and title companies will not be equipped to handle all of the expected volume.
Fact: As more buyers start to frantically hit the market to take advantage of the tax credit, the selection of properties is sure to decrease.
Fact: Waiting too long is a gamble you should not take if you are truly interested. The best strategy is to work with a professional who has a great team and can develop a plan with you to hit the deadline.

Ok, I’ll get off my soapbox now  : )  I’ve at least done my part in getting the word out.

Happy house-hunting!  Please feel free to give me or Dianne a call if you’d like to get going. We are really enjoying working with as many of you as possible to ensure that you get to take advantage of this great opportunity.

Very Best,

Linda

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Market Activity for September 7th to 13th, 2009

Last week brought us 21 new listings, 8 pending sales, and 10 closed sales.   Please let Linda or I know if you would like any further information about any of these houses.  It is both easy and no trouble to send you information.  We are here to be of help.

Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):

NEWLY LISTED (September 7—September 13, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
 PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type List Date
100 KERR PKWY $99,990 1 1 775 CONDO 9/11/2009
4 TOUCHSTONE $119,900 2 2 984 CONDO 9/9/2009
1547 BOCA RATAN DR $219,900 2 1.1 1,008 ATTACHD 9/9/2009
16250 PACIFIC HWY $229,900 3 2 1,626 CONDO 9/8/2009
15 BLOCH TER $294,900 3 2.1 1,973 ATTACHD 9/10/2009
6015 FERNBROOK CIR $324,900 3 1.1 1,250 DETACHD 9/10/2009
1723 CONIFER DR $324,950 3 2 1,602 DETACHD 9/10/2009
15930 WALUGA DR $329,000 3 1.1 1,040 DETACHD 9/10/2009
17752 SCHALIT WAY 329900 3 2 1,463 DETACHD 9/9/2009
15 ORIOLE LN 345000 2 2 1,470 DETACHD 9/13/2009
1255 BAYBERRY RD 390000 3 2 1,901 DETACHD 9/8/2009
18 ABELARD ST 462000 4 3 2,101 DETACHD 9/11/2009
7 CELLINI CT 659000 5 3.1 3,560 DETACHD 9/10/2009
371 6TH ST 699900 3 3.1 2,258 ATTACHD 9/13/2009
2630 RIVENDELL RD 769900 4 3.1 4,611 DETACHD 9/9/2009
2235 GLEN HAVEN RD 779000 5 2 2,778 DETACHD 9/12/2009
1708 VILLAGE PARK LN 899000 4 2.1 3,211 DETACHD 9/11/2009
2757 LAKEVIEW BLVD 960000 4 3 3,321 DETACHD 9/9/2009
507 ASH ST 988000 2 3 2,700 DETACHD 9/8/2009
19575 35TH CT 1495000 – 1575000 4 3 6,081 DETACHD 9/10/2009
961 TERRACE DR 3495000 4 4.2 5,795 DETACHD 9/7/2009

PENDING SALES (September 7 -September 13, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
 PROP TYPE
DOM
Address List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type List Date CDOM
3688 SPRING LN $164,500 2 2 1,120 CONDO 6/19/2009 81
166 OSWEGO SMT $210,000 2 2 1,506 CONDO 3/13/2009 180
839 F AVE $325,000 3 1 1,516 DETACHD 4/17/2009 147
891 G AVE $419,000 5 2.1 2,420 DETACHD 6/11/2009 88
5044 GREENSBOROUGH CT $449,000 3 2.1 2,124 DETACHD 7/25/2009 49
1670 VILLAGE PARK LN $779,000 4 2.1 3,466 DETACHD 7/17/2009 53
2304 OSWEGO GLEN CT $850,000 4 2.1 3,896 DETACHD 8/15/2009 247
17960 SARAH HILL LN $1,079,000 5 3.1 4,800 DETACHD 4/1/2009 163

SOLD (September 7-September 13, 2009)

ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
 PROP TYPE
DOM
Address O/Price Close Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type CDOM
1057 C AVE $295,000 $250,000 2 1 1,048 DETACHD 81
800 WOODWAY CT $339,000 $322,000 4 3 2,066 DETACHD 107
13024 ROGERS RD $389,900 $327,000 4 1 1,826 DETACHD 83
6 NORTHVIEW CT $525,000 $450,000 4 3.1 3,188 ATTACHD 115
13500 TWIN CREEK LN $572,500 $517,500 4 2.1 3,049 DETACHD 77
5831 SUNCREEK DR $685,000 $620,000 4 2.1 2,733 DETACHD 27
4305 UPPER DR $749,000 $700,000 4 2.1 3,474 DETACHD 78
14135 EDENBERRY DR $799,900 $744,000 4 2.1 3,174 DETACHD 98
3270 LAKEVIEW BLVD 1399000 1125000 3 3 3,295 DETACHD 147
13770 CAMEO CT 2298000 1700000 4 5.1 6,669 DETACHD 198

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 Sunday, September 13th, 2009

There are 25 Open Houses scheduled to be held in Lake Oswego this Sunday, according to the RMLS:

1597 Bonniebrae Dr.,  $216,900.  2 BR, 1 BTH, open 1-3

4465 Golden Ln.,  $249,000.  2 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 1:30-3:30

19 Churchill Downs,  $379,000.  4 BR, 3 BTHS, open 1-4

17366 Cardinal Dr.,  $444,000.  4 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 12-2

17886 Tualata Ave.,  $468,500.  4 BR, 2 BTHS, open 2-4

17088 Rebecca Ln.,  $479,000.  4 BR, 3 BTHS, open 1:30-3:30

106 Greenridge Ct.,  $489,000.  4 BR, 3 BTHS, open 1-3

3254 Duncan Dr.,  $509,900.  4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 2-4

2525 Dellwood Dr.,  $519,000.  5 BR, 3 BTHS, open 2:30-4:00

1820 Kilkenny Dr.,  $588,000.  4 BR, 3 BTHS, open 11-1

13768 Knaus Rd.,  $649,000.  3 BR, 2 BTHS, open 12-2

7 Cellini Ct.,  $659,000.  5 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 12-4

2886 Upper Dr.,  $797,000.  3 BR, 2 BTHS, open 1-3

3030 Westview Ct.,  $849,000.  4 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 2:30-4

18246 Bella Terra Dr.,  $1,294,000.  4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 1-3

17464 Ridgeview Ln.,  $1,298,950.  4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 2-4

622 Oak Meadow Dr.,  $1,325,000.  4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 2-4

664 Oak Meadow Dr.,  $1,355,000.  4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 2-4

18110 Siena Dr.,  $1,394,000.  4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 1-3

657 Oak Meadow Dr.,  $1,395,000.  4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 2-4

17364 Ridgeview Ct.,  $1,425,000.  4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 2-4

17433 Ridgeview Ln.,  $1,495,000.  4 BR, 4.5 BTHS, open 2-4

2778 Glenmorrie Dr.,  $1,675,000.  5 BR, 4 full + 3 half BTHS, open 12-3

2572 Glen Eagles Pl.,  $2,395,000.  5 BR, 4 full + 2 half BTHS, open 12-3

13961 Knaus Rd.,  $2,450,000.  4 BR, 4 full + 2 half BTHS, open 3-5

Have a great weekend!

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Why Open Houses Work

open house signThe open house, a long standing tradition for marketing and selling a home, or a total waste of time?  It’s actually a pretty controversial subject among Realtors.  Some believe in them and others refuse to do them.  I fall into the first category.  I hold open a house pretty much every Sunday and some Sundays I will do a couple of open houses.  I make a commitment to people who list their homes with me that I will promise one advertised open per month, at a minimum.  I will do more if my time allows.  This commitment keeps me pretty busy.  It means that I do LOTS of open houses.  And that is probably why I think that they work.

I would estimate that I sell one house per year that is directly a result of my open house efforts.  In June I had an offer written by another Realtor after her clients found my listing at an open house.  That open house was how I sold my listing.  Last Sunday I had an open house and I am now in very strong verbal discussions with another Realtor, again because his buyer came through my open.

Please note that I said that I do “Advertised” opens.  Sure, I like meeting the neighbors, but I want people coming through who already know the price, how many bedrooms there are, and are actually buyers who are wanting a new home.  I think advertising is one reason that my opens are successful.  While I used to do a newspaper ad with each open, I have shifted my marketing to the Internet.  I advertise my open houses on Craigslist, on the RMLS, and when the house is in Lake Oswego, on the propertyblotter.

Let’ s put it this way.  If I didn’t believe in open houses, I’d never do them, right? And then it is a no brainer that I could honestly say that they don’t work.  How can something work that is never tried?

I also feel that in this economy, Realtors have to go back to basics.  In a hot market, where homes are selling quickly, homes will sell with just some simple Internet exposure in the RMLS.  In a slow market that is not enough.  There are so many houses for sale, and so few buyers, that just being a part of the inventory is not enough.  A Realtor has to use every possible tool to get exposure for a proprety.  I owe it to my clients to work on their behalf and use all of the tools in my arsenal.  And, as I have stated above, I know from experience that open houses work.

Watch for my signs.  I’ll see you on Sunday!

Dianne

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Lake Oswego Market Activity ~ August 31 – Sept. 6, 2009

Well, the school year has officially started, and we’re all back from our Labor Day festivities. From the look of things, real estate is still moving right along with 21 Pending sales this past week in Lake Oswego.  We had 12 New properties come on market, and just 5 get to Sold status.

Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):

NEWLY LISTED (August 31—Sept. 6, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
 PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type List Date
370 CERVANTES CIR $130,000 2 1 832 CONDO 8/31/2009
5051 FOOTHILLS DR $210,000 2 2 991 CONDO 8/31/2009
29 ORIOLE LN $299,990 3 2.1 1,644 DETACHD 9/4/2009
15139 Tree RD $315,000 3 2 1,328 DETACHD 8/31/2009
15112 QUARRY RD $325,000 4 2 1,968 DETACHD 9/4/2009
1625 CLOVERLEAF RD $364,900 3 2 1,996 DETACHD 9/3/2009
4774 OAKRIDGE RD $374,000 3 1 2,104 DETACHD 9/2/2009
5460 BAY CREEK DR $429,900 3 2.1 2,358 DETACHD 9/1/2009
19026 INDIAN SPRINGS RD 435000 5 3 2,971 DETACHD 8/31/2009
1025 C AVE 499500 3 2 2,261 DETACHD 9/2/2009
18842 BRYANT RD 850000 4 2.2 3,528 DETACHD 9/2/2009
1633 MAPLE ST 894950 3 3 3,405 DETACHD 9/4/2009

PENDING SALES (August 31 -Sept 6, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
 PROP TYPE
DOM
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
7202 SW MONTAUK CIR $109,900 2 1 968 CONDO 43
15938 QUARRY RD $129,900 2 1 991 CONDO 62
45 CRESTFIELD CT $138,900 2 1 923 CONDO 63
15868 PARKER RD $169,900 2 1 780 DETACHD 168
4 TOUCHSTONE $179,500 2 2 984 CONDO 19
668 MCVEY AVE $179,850 2 1.1 976 CONDO 1022
1432 LAUREL ST $269,500 2 1 920 DETACHD 85
3290 WEMBLEY PARK RD $278,910 5 3 2,614 DETACHD 29
6310 CARMAN DR 349900 3 2.2 1,270 DETACHD 86
14141 GOODALL RD 359900 3 2.1 1,754 DETACHD 91
2851 PARK RD 399000 4 2.1 2,674 DETACHD 137
126 CONDOLEA DR 449000 3 3 2,664 CONDO 680
13342 AUBURN CT 475000 3 2.1 2,389 ATTACHD 75
1921 GLENMORRIE LN 499000 3 3 2,395 DETACHD 49
2925 ORCHARD HILL PL 499900 3 2.1 2,418 DETACHD 148
13176 SANDALWOOD CT 589000 4 2.1 2,982 DETACHD 306
5421 Bay Creek DR 599000 4 2.1 3,241 DETACHD 138
799 COUNTRY CLUB RD 600000 6 2.1 4,410 DETACHD 784
17878 HILLSIDE DR 895000 5 3 3,462 DETACHD 34
17211 KELOK RD 1399000 3 3.1 5,384 DETACHD 91
16737 MAPLE CIR 1400000 3 3 1,683 DETACHD 144

SOLD (August 31-Sept. 6, 2009)

ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
 PROP TYPE
DOM
Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
1889 BOCA RATAN DR $229,900 $230,000 3 2 1,393 ATTACHD 7
3355 UPPER DR $470,000 $440,000 4 2 3,205 DETACHD 23
181 3RD ST $739,000 $635,000 2 2 1,523 CONDO 196
22 INDEPENDENCE AVE $724,000 $675,500 7 4.1 4,066 DETACHD 26
511 6TH ST $988,000 $825,000 5 3.1 4,000 DETACHD 146

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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Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ Sunday, Sept 6, 2009

Rainy Sunday on Labor Day Weekend… hmmm…  There ARE a few houses to enjoy on tour today however, and it looks like a nice grouping.  Here are the Lake Oswego houses being held Open according to RMLS:

Address L/Price Bdrms Total Bath Total SF Open
668 MCVEY AVE $249,000 3 1.1 985 1:00-3:00
5373 LAKEVIEW BLVD $349,000 3 1 2176 1:00-4:00
18246 BELLA TERRA DR $1,294,000 4 3.1 4052 1:00-4:00
17464 RIDGEVIEW LN $1,298,950 4 3.1 4407 2:00-4:00
622 OAK MEADOW DR $1,325,000 4 3.1 4171 2:00-4:00
664 OAK MEADOW DR $1,355,000 4 3.1 4198 2:00-4:00
18110 Siena DR $1,394,000 4 3.1 4311 1:00-4:00
657 OAK MEADOW DR. $1,395,000 4 3.1 4371 2:00-4:00
17364 RIDGEVIEW CT $1,425,000 4 3.1 4436 2:00-4:00
17433 RIDGEVIEW LN $1,495,000 4 4.1 4704 2:00-4:00
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More Random Tips:

Disclose, Disclose, Disclose!

Once upon a time there was a transaction wherein the Realtor representing the Buyer noticed some abnormalities in the Seller’s answers to questions on the Disclosures.  FYI, when you are selling a home, the best and only rule is “Disclose, disclose, disclose!”.  In this situation, the Seller, who had lived in the house for some time, seemed to have excellent knowledge of some things and no knowledge at all of things such as whether the roof had leaked while he/she lived there, whether there were any drainage problems on the property, and whether the main systems of the house were in good working order.  A quick call to the Seller’s agent resulted in answers forthcoming that the Seller had not experienced any leaking from the roof, nor noticed any drainage problems, and that the systems were all working just fine.  I think Seller’s get nervous when filling out these disclosures as they can seem like being asked to air your dirty laundry.  Disclosures, however, are really important to the Seller and the Buyer alike.  Basically, you just want to look at each question and answer to the best of your ability and knowledge.  Sometimes an “N/A” is in order.  Sometimes a “Yes” or a “No” is really called for, and sometimes an “Unknown” is absolutely fine.  If you are a  Seller and fail to disclose something about the property, and it becomes apparent after closing, you could possibly be liable for misrepresenting on your Disclosures… even if it was just a slip of the pen or a spat of bad memory.  It’s much better to just let it all hang out, and your Buyers will appreciate your obvious candor.  A Buyer feels much more comfortable seeing a few dings on the disclosures than they do wondering at odd answers or obvious misstatements… such as that all work was done with permits when the naked eye can tell that some was not.  Again, sometimes you have to take a moment to remember… especially if you’ve lived in a home for a long time.   So anyhoo, better just to lay it all out there.  Calms everyone right down, protects you as the Seller & sets the tone for a good transaction.

Oil Tanks & the DEQ

Speaking of instructional situations…  Make sure that when you are purchasing or selling a home whose heating system has been updated at some point, you check to find out if there was ever an underground oil tank on the property.  Dianne and I have written posts on this in the past and you can find them in the archives here, but it is very important to find out 1) If one was/is on the property, 2) If so, was it decommissioned?, and 3) If it was decommissioned, was a DEQ Certificate obtained?  (You can call DEQ, give them your address, and find out pretty quickly.) This last question is the kicker, and I find that people are confused about it.  If you are a Seller and bought your home with the understanding that it had an oil tank that was decommissioned, but you did not find out if there was a DEQ Certificate and there is NOT one… You will most certainly be required to provide one before closing (Your Buyer does not want to inherit this situation for themselves for when they sell in the future).  This involves calling a DEQ-licensed Environmental Services provider.  The process includes locating the underground tank, taking soil samples, checking the decommission job if one was done, and verifying that it was done to DEQ standards.  If all this checks out, you can get yourself a DEQ Certificate to pass on to your Buyer.  So… better to check this out before putting your property on the market rather than getting surprised during a transaction.  And Buyers… remember to ask your Realtor about this for more clarification.

Feel free to call Dianne or myself any time for more information on any of the tidbits we provide.  We love to help our Property Blotter readers and clients!  Hope this was helpful to you today.

Very Best,

Linda

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Market Activity for August 24th to 30th, 2009

It sure feels to me like summer is winding down with cooler evenings and the leaves starting to turn color.  However, that is not the case in the local housing market.  OK, I know it is still not as hot as it was before July of 2007, but compared to recent market activity, last week was HOT.  14 new listings, 12 pending sales, and 17 closed sales, what a relief it is to see houses selling at a greater number than they are coming on the market.

I see two particular items to make note of.  Out of 17 closed sales, 6 sold in 16 days or less.  That is fast.  It shows that when staged properly and priced right houses are selling in this market.  Buyers are smart.  They really look at what’s for sale and recognize value when they see it. Also worth noting is the sale at 13237 Knaus Rd.  Originally listed almost 2 years ago for $2,400,000, this house had 4909 square feet, Mt. Hood view, about an acre of land with a tennis court and a 4 car garage.  It became a short sale and closed for $750,750.  Wow!  That sale has earned a gold star from me for being the smokin’ hot deal of the summer.  Whoever bought it did very well.

So here is your market activity for last week:

(see below the tables for additional notes):

NEWLY LISTED (August 24—August 30, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
 PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type List Date CDOM
4615 LAKEVIEW BLVD $127,900 1 1 753 CONDO 8/30/2009
4000 CARMAN DR $128,900 1 1 767 CONDO 8/25/2009
4000 CARMAN DR $129,900 1 1 836 CONDO 8/24/2009
210 RIDGEWAY RD $192,500 1 1 778 CONDO 8/24/2009
192 RIDGEWAY RD $235,000 2 1 1,659 CONDO 8/24/2009
5958 KENNYCROFT WAY $264,900 3 2.1 1,450 DETACHD 8/27/2009
18690 DON LEE WAY $325,000 3 2 1,136 DETACHD 8/24/2009
1630 WOODLAND TER $399,900 4 2 2,131 DETACHD 8/25/2009
17366 CARDINAL DR 444000 4 2.1 2,107 DETACHD 8/24/2009
13395 VERMEER DR 485000 4 2.1 2,461 DETACHD 8/29/2009
1550 MAPLE ST 486000 3 2.1 2,136 DETACHD 8/28/2009
2525 DELLWOOD DR 549900 5 3 2,836 DETACHD 8/25/2009
460 BOCA RATAN DR 599000 3 2 2,238 DETACHD 8/26/2009
2335 OSWEGO GLEN CT 1150000 4 4 3,682 DETACHD 8/24/2009

PENDING SALES (August 24 -August 30, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
 PROP TYPE
DOM
Address List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type CDOM
4 TOUCHSTONE DR $106,000 2 2 984 CONDO 227
48 EAGLE CREST DR $164,900 2 2 1,443 CONDO 108
18121 TUALATA AVE $246,750 3 2 1,766 DETACHD 168
1057 C AVE $299,000 2 1 1,048 DETACHD 81
45 TANGLEWOOD DR $330,000 5 3.1 3,166 DETACHD 165
28 PREAKNESS CT $350,000 5 4 2,871 DETACHD 56
13899 MAJESTIC CT $375,000 3 2 2,357 DETACHD 86
17760 SW CARDINAL CT $395,000 3 2.1 2,147 DETACHD 60
17221 ROBB PL 427500 3 2 1,812 DETACHD 12
1250 Andrews RD 649000 4 2.1 3,137 DETACHD 277
5459 WESTFIELD CT 875000 5 3.1 3,670 DETACHD 23
511 6TH ST 896950 5 3.1 4,000 DETACHD 146

SOLD (August 24-August 30, 2009)

ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
 PROP TYPE
DOM
Address O/Price Close Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type CDOM
15210 BOONES WAY $175,000 $167,500 2 2 1,185 CONDO 50
4 TOUCHSTONE $179,900 $175,000 3 2.1 1,351 CONDO 23
750 1ST ST $264,500 $185,000 2 2 1,350 CONDO 327
12844 BOONES FERRY RD $257,000 $215,000 2 2.1 1,136 CONDO 135
4749 FIRWOOD RD $229,900 $222,000 3 1.1 1,440 DETACHD 13
6137 CHILDS RD $240,000 $236,500 3 1 946 DETACHD 10
17570 MARDEE AVE $324,950 $256,250 3 1 1,050 DETACHD 284
655 HEMLOCK ST $314,900 $307,000 3 1.1 1,352 DETACHD 16
802 SUNNY HILL DR 429000 410000 4 2.1 2,508 DETACHD 16
20 HOTSPUR ST 425000 417000 4 2.1 2,456 DETACHD 5
5807 RIDGETOP CT $589,900 474400 4 2.1 2,650 DETACHD 190
16439 LEXINGTON CT $514,950 479900 2 2 1,563 DETACHD 237
686 SUNNY HILL DR 569500 569500 4 2.1 2,300 DETACHD 67
2130 HILLSIDE CT 675000 675000 5 2.2 3,954 DETACHD 8
13237 KNAUS RD $2,400,00 750750 3 3.1 4,909 DETACHD 560
17178 CEDAR RD 1195000 1049000 5 3.1 4,209 DETACHD 92
16359 CHAPIN WAY 1429000 1259000 4 3.1 4,158 DETACHD 404

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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Lake Oswego Open Houses for August 30, 2009

There will be 29 open houses in Lake Oswego this Sunday, according to the RMLS:

562 State St., $174,000.  778 sq. feet, 1 BR, 1 BTH, open 1-3

1597 BonnieBrae Dr, $216,900.  998 sq. feet, 2 BR, 1 BTH, open 1-3

1581 Bonnie Brae Dr, $265,000.  1393 sq. feet, 2 BR, 2 BTHS, open 1-3

5096 Tree St, $334,900.  1410 sq. feet, 3 BR, 1.5 BTHS, open 2-5

26 Briarwood Rd, $344,900.  2554 sq. feet, 4 BR, 2 full + 2 half BTHS, open 11-2

9 Da Vinci St, $399,900.  1768 sq. feet, 3 BR, 2 BTHS, open 12-2:30

623 Atwater Rd, $409,995. 2009 sq. feet, 3 BR, 3 BTHS, open 12-2

31 Da Vinci St, $424,900.  2232 sq. feet, 4 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 3-5

1565 Bedford Ct, $429,000.  1978 sq. feet, 2 BR, 2 BTHS, open 1:30-4

138 Kingsgate Rd, $435,000.  1600 sq. feet, 3 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 1-3

566 5th St, $459,000.  2177 sq. feet, 3 BR, 2 BTHS, open 10-1

14371 Sherbrook Pl, $495,000.  2550 sq. feet, 3 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 2-4

3254 Duncan, $509,900.  3997 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 2-4

939 Sunnyhill Dr, $515,000.  3254 sq feet. 4 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 1-3

15837 Allison Pl, $649,000.  3534 sq. feet, 4 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 1-4

18280 Delenka Ln, $780,000.  4405 sq. feet, 5 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 1-3

3030 Westview Ct, $849,000.  3415 sq. feet, 4 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 1:30-3:30

18360 Delenka Ln, $898,000.  4346 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 1-3

1920 Glenmorrie Dr, $995,000.  4284 sq. feet, 3 BR, 2 full + 2 half BTHS, open 1-4

624 Atwater Rd, $1,249,000.  4465 sq. feet, 5 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 2-4

18246 Bella Terra Dr, $1,294,000. 4052 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 1-4

17464 Ridgeview Ln, $1,298,950. 4407 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 2-4

622 Oak Meadow Dr, $1,325,000. 4171 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 2-4

664 Oak Meadow Dr, $1,355,000.  4198 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 2-4

18110 Siena Dr, $1,394,000.  4311 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 1-4

657 Oak Meadow Dr, $1,395,000. 4371 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 2-4

17364 Ridgeview Ct, $1,425,000.  4436 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 2-4

17433 Ridgeview Ln, $1,495,000.  4704 sq. feet, 4 BR, 4.5 BTHS, open 2-4

1115 Northshore Rd, $1,599,000.  4330 sq. feet, 4 BR, 4.5 BTHS, open 11-2

Have a great weekend!