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July 31, 2009

Open Houses for Sunday, August 2nd, 2009

62nd front This Sunday there are currently 25 houses scheduled in the RMLS to be held open, including my listing at 13638 SW 62nd in Southwood Park. It’s a big, family home with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2 family rooms for just $319,900. Yes, it does need some cosmetic updating, but it has a newer 50 year roof, new windows, and new paint in and out. I’ll be there from noon to 3pm. I’d love to have you stop by. Look for my signs on Westlake Dr and Southwood Dr and follow them in to SW 62nd.

Here are the open houses scheduled for this Sunday:

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

1581 Bonniebrae Dr, $265,000. 2 BR, 2 BTHS, 1393 sq. feet, open 11:30-1:30

343 5th St, $279,999. 2 BR, 1 BTH, 910 sq. feet, open 1-3

13638 SW 62nd Dr, $313,900, 4 BR, 3 BTHS, 2268 sq. feet, open noon-3

17311 Ashley Ct, $350,000. 4 BR, 2.5 BTHS, 2160 sq. feet, open 2-4

18407 Deer Oak Cir, $365,000. 4 BR, 2 BHTS, 1812 sq. feet, open 1-3

5845 McEwan Rd, $379,000. 3 BR, 1 BTH, 1824 sq. feet, open 2-4

41 Hillshire Dr, $459,000. 4 BR, 3 BHTS, 2670 sq. feet, open 1:30-3:30

18410 Deerbrush Ave, $495,000. 4 BR, 2.5 BTHS, 2217 sq. feet, open 1-3

4040 Virginia Way, $560,000. 3 BR, 2.5 BTHS, 2623 sq. feet, open 1-4

1508 Pine St, $579,000. 3 BR, 2.5 BTHS, 2300 sq. feet, open 1-3

475 10th St, $593,950. 4 BR, 2.5 BTHS, 2932 sq. feet, open 1-3

20 Da Vinci St, $599,900. 5 BR, 3 BTHS, 3089 sq. feet, open 1-4

570 7th St, $665,000. 4 BR, 2.5 BTHS, 2528 sq. feet, open 1-3

5218 Westfield Ct, $765,000. 3 BR, 2.5 BTHS, 3125 sq. feet, open 1-4

18360 Delanka Ln, $898,000. 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, 4346 sq. feet, open noon-2

1015 Andrews Rd, $999,900. 4 BR, 3 BTHS, 3367 sq. feet, open 2-4

14480 Kruse Oaks Blvd, $1,049,000. 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, 4661 sq. feet, open 1-3

17464 Ridgeview Ln, $1298,950. 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, 4407 sq. feet, open 2-4

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

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

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

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

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

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

It’s going to be another beautiful summer weekend. Come on out and see some houses, and please don’t forget to come and see me at open house on SW 62nd.

July 29, 2009

Preparing Your House for the Home Inspection

The last 12 months have been a pretty rough time to be selling a home. Your home may have even been on the market for a period of time longer than you ever thought possible. But now you’ve gotten a good offer that you have accepted. This is a key time in any home sale. You must now get your home to pass the home inspection. I want to give you a list of 10 simple repairs you can do to prepare your home as well as a few things to do on the day of the inspection.

10 simple repairs to do before the home inspection:

1. Prune vegetation away from the house.

2. Clean the gutters.

3. Replace or clean any dirty furnace filters.

4. Install missing covers on electrical switches, outlets, and junction boxes.

5. Replace all smoke alarms installed before January 1, 2002 to comply with current standards.

6. Replace burned out light bulbs.

7. Pull soil 6″ away from the siding, basement windows, foundation vents, and decks.

8. Install 6mil. black, plastic vapor barrier in the crawlspace over exposed soil.

9. Install earthquake straps on the water heater.

10. Repair leaking faucets.

On the day of the inspection:

1. Remove any belongings that block access to the furnace, water heater, electrical panel, attic and crawl spaces so the inspector may get to these areas.

2. Verify the gas, water, and electricity are on, even in vacant homes.

3. Make sure all gas pilot lights are lit.

4. Make sure that all appliances normally operated by you can be tested as needed.

It is normal to feel a bit stressed when your home is inspected, but you can greatly increase a positive outcome on the inspection if you do a little prior planning. And a good home inspection directly affects your ability to maximize the proceeds that you will receive from the sale of your home. It is worth the time, effort, and a few dollars that it takes to get your home ready.

July 28, 2009

Market Activity Report ~ July 20 – 26 2009

Now we’re cookin’… in more ways than one! Last week Lake Oswego saw 25 New properties hit the market, while 15 went Pending and 15 Sold.

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

NEWLY LISTED (July 20—July 26, 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
7202 SW MONTAUK CIR	$99,900	2	1	968	CONDO	7/23/2009
45 EAGLE CREST DR	$199,000	3	2	1,348	CONDO	7/20/2009
1889 BOCA RATAN DR	$229,900	3	2	1,393	ATTACHD	7/20/2009
4610 LAMONT WAY	$299,900	3	2	1,750	DETACHD	7/20/2009
595 6TH ST	$349,900	3	2	893	DETACHD	7/23/2009
18407 DEER OAK CIR	$365,000	4	2	1,812	DETACHD	7/23/2009
17501 HILL WAY	$369,900	3	2	1,694	DETACHD	7/23/2009
1520 LABURNUM WAY	$419,000	4	2	1,724	DETACHD	7/23/2009
36 NOVA CT	$425,000	4	2.1	2,256	DETACHD	7/25/2009
802 SUNNY HILL DR	$429,000	4	2.1	2,508	DETACHD	7/20/2009
5 FALSTAFF ST	$430,650	4	2.1	2,433	DETACHD	7/23/2009
14 MONTICELLO DR	$434,500	4	2	2,766	DETACHD	7/20/2009
5044 GREENSBOROUGH CT	$449,000	4	2.1	2,124	DETACHD	7/25/2009
566 5TH ST	$459,000	3	2	2,177	DETACHD	7/20/2009
3355 UPPER DR	$470,000	4	2	3,205	DETACHD	7/22/2009
5587 CARMAN DR	$519,000	4	3.1	2,617	DETACHD	7/24/2009
24 INDEPENDENCE AVE	$549,950	6	3.1	3,561	DETACHD	7/23/2009
14867 TWIN FIR CT	$579,000	6	3.1	3,641	DETACHD	7/25/2009
14175 TAYLORS CREST LN	$649,900	3	3	3,250	DETACHD	7/23/2009
13504 STREAMSIDE DR	$679,000	4	2.1	3,467	DETACHD	7/21/2009
12748 SW 22ND AVE	$699,000	3	2.1	3,052	DETACHD	7/22/2009
363 Sixth ST	$699,900	3	3.1	2,258	ATTACHD	7/22/2009
135 FURNACE ST	$709,900	2	2.1	1,927	CONDO	7/22/2009
1876 PALISADES LAKE CT	$779,900	3	2.1	3,178	DETACHD	7/20/2009
5587 CARMAN DR	$850,000	4	3.1	2,617	DETACHD	7/24/2009

PENDING SALES (July 20-July 26, 2009)

ADDRESS

LIST PRICE

TOT. BEDS

TOT. BATHS

TOT. SQ FT

PROP TYPE

DOM

Address	List Price	# Beds	# Baths	Total SF	Prop Type	CDOM
86 KINGSGATE RD	$139,900	2	2	849	CONDO	419
668 MCVEY AVE	$249,850	3	1.1	985	CONDO	982
17570 MARDEE AVE	$264,900	3	1	1,050	DETACHD	47
805 SW COUNTRY CLUB RD	$279,900	3	2	1,981	DETACHD	10
5318 RED LEAF ST	$309,950	3	2	1,460	DETACHD	4
705 ELLIS AVE	$374,500	3	2.1	1,872	DETACHD	366
20 HOTSPUR ST	$425,000	4	2.1	2,456	DETACHD	5
11 CELLINI CT	$569,950	5	3	3,392	DETACHD	76
2130 HILLSIDE CT	$675,000	5	2.2	3,954	DETACHD	8
17386 BLUE HERON RD	$679,000	4	3.1	4,063	DETACHD	796
799 COUNTRY CLUB RD	$700,000	6	2.1	4,410	DETACHD	742
645 COUNTRY CLUB RD	$769,000	4	2.1	3,262	DETACHD	175
950 OAK TER	$999,950	4	2.1	3,714	DETACHD	595
17178 CEDAR RD	$1,095,000	5	3.1	4,209	DETACHD	92
2625 SUMMIT DR	$1,289,900	4	3.1	4,212	DETACHD	72

SOLD (July 20-July 26, 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
44 EAGLE CREST DR	$165,000	$162,000	3	2	1,085	CONDO	20
3876 BOTTICELLI ST	$169,900	$165,000	2	2	1,275	ATTACHD	202
4705 LAKEVIEW BLVD	$425,000	$200,000	3	0.1	1,208	DETACHD	143
1897 BOCA RATAN DR	$249,480	$221,500	3	2.1	1,739	ATTACHD	77
6025 SW CARMAN DR	$299,900	$238,900	3	1.1	1,346	DETACHD	86
4325 COUNTRY WOODS CT	$334,900	$285,000	3	2	1,346	DETACHD	40
907 BULLOCK ST	$369,950	$313,800	4	2	2,020	DETACHD	125
1695 MEADOWS DR	$407,500	$320,000	4	3	2,185	DETACHD	396
15 MASARYK ST	$349,900	$349,900	3	3	3,680	DETACHD	131
131 WILBUR ST	$450,000	$350,000	2	2	1,312	DETACHD	106
14371 HOLLY SPRINGS RD	$414,900	$385,500	4	2.1	1,939	DETACHD	354
762 LAKE FOREST DR	$412,125	$412,000	4	3	1,970	DETACHD	9
14232 MEADOW GRASS ST	$530,000	$495,000	4	3	2,965	DETACHD	298
17090 FERNWOOD DR	$949,900	$730,000	4	3.1	3,998	DETACHD	302
1340 CHERRY LN	$1,950,000	$1,200,000	4	4.1	5,795	DETACHD	445

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.

July 25, 2009July 25, 2009

Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ Sunday, July 26, 2009

We’ve got 23 properties to see in Lake Oswego on Sunday. This time out we are nearly half & half under & at/over a million.

Get out there and enjoy this glorious Sunday in Lake Oswego! Dianne and I are here to help if you need assistance & are not already working with a Realtor.

Here are those that will be held open according to RMLS:

4000 Carman Dr #47 $181,900 2 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-3

4433 Thunder Vista Ln $275,000 2 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 12-2

5318 Red Leaf St $309,950 3 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-3

655 Hemlock St $314,900 3 Bd, 1 1/2 Ba Open 3-5

17501 Hill Way $369,900 3 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-4

1023 Lund St $399,000 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 1-4

3 Cellini Ct $429,000 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 1-4

1565 Bedford Ct $429,000 2 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-4

2802 Greentree Rd $449,500 3 Bd 2 1/2 Ba Open 12-3

566 5th St $459,000 3 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-4

13342 Auburn Ct $489,900 3 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

5830 Sunbrook Dr. $549,000 5 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 12-2

220 Greenwood Rd $749,900 3 Bd, 4 Ba Open 1-3

17537 Cardinal Dr $995,000 5 Bd, 4 Ba Open 1-3

3270 Lakeview Blvd $1,275,000 3 Bd, 3 Ba Open 1-3

17464 Ridgeview Ln $1,298,950 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

622 Oak Meadow Dr $1,325,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2Ba Open 2-4

664 Oak Meadow Dr $1,355,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

18110 Siena Dr $1,394,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 1-3

657 Oak Meadow Dr $1,395,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

17364 Ridgeview Ct $1,425,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

17433 Ridgeview Ln $1,495,000 4 Bd, 4 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

1835 Palisasdes Terrace Dr $1,899,500 4 Bd, 3 Ba Open 1-3

July 23, 2009

Running, Running, and….. Running Jokes : )

Free Clipart Picture of a Happy Star I was going to write this spectacular post on insulation today… but I am too busy with, well… Real Estate! Nose to the grindstone & all that… but that made me think, Hey! We all need a little time out for laughter, so please accept my modest “jokes” post today. Happy House Adventures to you all! (I’ll tell you all about insulation next time : )

Communication styles

How do mathematicians communicate?
Sine language.

How do chiropractors communicate?
Spine language.

How do astrologers communicate?
Star Sign language.

How do naval cadets communicate?
Ensign language.

How do shoe repairmen communicate?
Shine language.

How do real estate closers communicate?
Sign Here and Sign Here and Sign Here and Sign Here and sign… language.

The trouble with owning a home is that no matter where you sit, you’re looking at something you should be doing.

Two women were walking through the woods when a frog called out to them and said: “Help me, ladies! I am a real estate agent who, through a curse, has been transformed into a frog. If one of you will kiss me, I’ll be returned to my former state!”

One woman took out her purse, grabbed the frog, and stuffed it inside her handbag. The other woman said, “Didn’t you hear him? If you kiss him, he’ll turn into a real estate agent!”

The second woman replied, “Sure, but I’m taking him home first… I want to make sure I get my Free Market Analysis!”

A real estate agent was driving around with a new trainee when she spotted a charming little farmhouse with a hand-lettered “For Sale” sign out front.

After politely introducing herself and her associate to the occupant, the agent proceeded from room to room, opening closets and cupboards, testing faucets, and pointing out where a “new light fixture here and a little paint there” would help. Pleased with her demonstration for her new trainee’s benefit, the woman was hopeful that the owner would offer her the listing.

“Ma’am,” the man said, “I appreciate the home-improvement tips and all, but I think you read my sign wrong. It says, ‘HORSE for sale.’’

Hope you’re smiling!

July 20, 2009July 20, 2009

Market Activity for July 13-19, 2009

Last week continued to set a nice summer pace with 29 new listings, 16 pending sales, and 7 closed sales.

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

NEWLY LISTED (July 13—July 19, 2009)

Address	List Price	# BR	# BTHS	Total SF	Prop Type	List Date
47 EAGLE CREST DR	$119,900	2	1	932	CONDO	7/16/2009
44 EAGLE CREST DR	$139,900	2	1	908	CONDO	7/13/2009
15230 BOONES WAY	$164,900	2	2	1,185	CONDO	7/17/2009
141 OSWEGO SMT	$169,900	2	2	1,140	CONDO	7/17/2009
4330 COUNTRY WOODS CT	$239,900	3	1	1,200	DETACHD	7/13/2009
26 WHEATHERSTONE	$265,000	3	2.1	1,692	CONDO	7/15/2009
805 SW COUNTRY CLUB RD	$279,900	3	2	1,981	DETACHD	7/13/2009
23 MOUNTAIN CIR	$279,900	2	2	1,300	DETACHD	7/18/2009
25 ORIOLE LN	320000	3	2	1,460	DETACHD	7/18/2009
150 KINGSGATE RD	324900	3	2	1,502	DETACHD	7/17/2009
116 TOUCHSTONE TER	350000	3	2.1	1,856	ATTACHD	7/15/2009
10 Oriole LN	369000	2	2	1,654	ATTACHD	7/14/2009
44 ORIOLE LN	379800	3	2.1	2,224	DETACHD	7/15/2009
9 DA VINCI ST	399900	3	2	1,768	DETACHD	7/16/2009
16953 KARA LN	409900	4	2.1	2,614	DETACHD	7/18/2009
20 HOTSPUR ST	425000	4	2.1	2,456	DETACHD	7/17/2009
5807 RIDGETOP CT	479900	4	2.1	2,650	DETACHD	7/19/2009
1921 GLENMORRIE LN	499000	3	3	2,395	DETACHD	7/13/2009
1508 PINE ST	599000	3	2.1	2,300	DETACHD	7/15/2009
20 DA VINCI ST	599900	5	3	3,089	DETACHD	7/15/2009
2130 HILLSIDE CT	675000	5	2.2	3,954	DETACHD	7/13/2009
5831 SUNCREEK DR	685000	4	2.1	2,733	PUD	7/14/2009
108 3RD ST	829000	1	1	975	DETACHD	7/15/2009
106 3RD ST	875000	2	2	1,495	DETACHD	7/16/2009
1151 CHERRY CIR	895000	4	3.1	4,009	DETACHD	7/16/2009
1687 VILLAGE PARK LN	975000	4	3	3,362	DETACHD	7/18/2009
17537 CARDINAL DR	995000	5	4	5,282	DETACHD	7/14/2009
18000 EASTRIDGE LN	2350000	4	5.1	5,554	DETACHD	7/15/2009
14242 BRIDGE CT	2395000	5	3.2	6,139	DETACHD	7/16/2009

PENDING SALES (July 13-July 19, 2009)

SOLD (July 13-July 19, 2009)

Address	List Price	# BR	# BTHS	Total SF	Prop Type	List Date	CDOM
4 TOUCHSTONE DR	$133,500	3	2.1	1,351	CONDO	1/26/2009	170
4 TOUCHSTONE	$179,900	3	2.1	1,351	CONDO	6/24/2009	23
4041 JEFFERSON PKWY	$210,000	1	1.1	1,041	CONDO	7/1/2009	14
16250 PACIFIC HWY	$228,850	2	2	1,311	CONDO	9/24/2007	664
2071 BONNIEBRAE DR	$295,000	3	2	1,611	CONDO	7/1/2009	392
1140 HALLINAN CT	$339,895	3	2	1,875	DETACHD	6/21/2009	127
15265 BOONES WAY	$349,900	2	2.1	1,560	ATTACHD	6/1/2009	46
6310 CARMAN DR	$349,900	3	2.2	1,270	DETACHD	6/9/2009	36
12537 27TH PL	369000	4	2.1	2,375	DETACHD	7/2/2009	12
5214 LOWER DR	419900	4	2.1	2,904	DETACHD	3/19/2009	116
13500 TWIN CREEK LN	564900	4	2.1	3,049	DETACHD	5/2/2009	77
22 INDEPENDENCE AVE	699000	7	4.1	4,066	DETACHD	6/21/2009	26
17259 LOWENBERG TER	799000	4	2.1	2,955	DETACHD	6/9/2009	297
2 GROUSE TER	799000 – 850000	4	3	4,446	DETACHD	3/17/2009	119
3973 CHILDS RD	950000	4	3.1	3,861	DETACHD	5/29/2009	49
1933 SUMMIT DR	1675000	5	4.1	4,925	DETACHD	6/18/2009	26

Address	O/Price	Close Price	#BR	# BTHS	Total SF	Prop Type	CDOM
44 EAGLE CREST DR	$149,500	$130,000	1	1	798	CONDO	122
668 MCVEY AVE	$399,850	$365,000	3	1.1	985	CONDO	19
4181 COBB WAY	$429,000	$405,000	4	3	2,248	DETACHD	28
815 10TH ST	$589,900	$406,500	3	2	2,190	DETACHD	298
2860 DELLWOOD DR	$505,000	$500,000	4	2.1	2,966	DETACHD	34
17751 MARYLCREEK DR	$719,000	$692,000	4	3	3,505	DETACHD	112
15535 VILLAGE DR	$1,195,000	$760,000	5	3	3,421	DETACHD	411

July 17, 2009July 17, 2009

Lake Oswego Open Houses for July 19th

goldendiningroom2 While today I am posting our regular list of the Lake Oswego Open Houses as advertised in the RMLS, I want to take a moment to discuss open houses in general. Open houses are probably one area in which Realtors really differ on their opinions. I have known agents who absolutely refuse to do them. One man in particular had a sign he took to listing appointments that had the words “Open House” with a big red circle and a diagonal line across the words. He was making it very clear that there was no way he would ever do an open house. I happen to have the exact opposite opinion. I happen to think that they work. Sure, you get the neighbors and the “Lookie Lou’s”, but you also get lots of great exposure to a property that needs to be sold. I think the key is to advertise the open house so that a good percentage of the people who show up are real buyers who know the price and size of the property before they get there. I hold homes open pretty much every Sunday. I believe that on average I sell at least one listing a year off of my open houses. In fact, I sold a house in Lake Oswego about 3 weeks ago as a result of my open house. So I think that open houses do have value.

With that in mind, here are the homes that you will find open this Sunday in Lake Oswego. Please make special note of 4447 Golden Lane, my listing, which I will be holding open from 2 to 5pm.

89 Galen St, $102,500. 1 BR, 1 BTH, 550 square feet, open noon-4

1597 Bonniebrae Dr, $230,000. 2 BR, 1 BTH, 998 square feet, open 1-3

4447 Golden Ln, $239,000. 2 BR, 2.5 BTHS, 1980 square feet, open 2-5

4 Weatherstone, $334,950. 3 BR, 2.5 BTHS, 1692 square feet, open 1-3

13448 61st, $335,000. 3 BR, 3 BTHS, 1911 square feet, open 1-4

17088 Rebecca Ln, $479,000. 4 BR, 3 BTHS, 2554 square feet, open 1:30-3:30

624 Livingood Ln, $534,000. 4 BR, 3 BTHS, 2596 square feet, open 1:30-3:30

11 Morningview Cir, $547,000. 3 BR, 2.5 BTHS, 2921 square feet, open 1-3

535 B Ave, $649,000. 2 BR, 2.5 BTHS, 1691 square feet, open 2-4

580 Weidman Ct, $659,000. 5 BR, 3.5 BTHS, 3952 square feet, open 2-4

220 Greenwood Rd, $749,900. 3 BR, 4 BTHS, 2639 square feet, open 1-3

3270 Lakeview Blvd. $1,275,000. 3 BR, 3 BTHS, 3295 square feet, open 3-5

624 Atwater Rd, $1,338,000. 5 BR, 3.5 BTHS, 4465 square feet, open 12:30-2:30

17642 Upper Cherry Ln, $1,375,000. 3 BR, 3.5 BTHS, 3936 square feet, open 3-5

2811 Arrowhead Ct, $1,399,000. 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, 3740 square feet, open noon-2

18024 Skyland Cir, $1,699,000. 4 BR, 3 full+2 half BTHS, 4131 sq. feet. open 2-5

I’ll hope to see you on Sunday!

Dianne

July 16, 2009

Featured Home in Southwood Park

62nd-park Are you wanting to enroll your children in the Lake Oswego School District, but are concerned about finding a home that is large enough, that you can also afford? Look no further. A home that fits this profile has come onto the market.

Southwood Park

The Southwood Park neighborhood is actually an area of unincorporated Clackamas County. It is just North of Westlake and just West of Mountain Park. The street boundaries are Kruse Ridge Dr to the North, Sierra Vista/Twin Creek to the East, Pamela to the South and I-5 to the West. At the South end is Southwood Park, a City of Lake Oswego Park with 2.5 acres of woods and grassy open areas.

Because it is an unincorporated part of Clackamas County, it tends to have lower property taxes. But because it is in the Lake Oswego School District, it is highly desirable and popular for all manner of families. One important note: not all houses in Southwood Park are in the LO School District. At the North end some homes are in the Portland School District. So be sure to confirm the school attendance for the home you are interested in.

You should also be aware that it has extremely easy access to I-5, Hwy 217 and the Kruse Way business community. It is also close enough to Portland Community College Sylvania Campus that the school can be accessed via trails on foot or on bike.

As for real estate, when I think of Southwood Park, I think of great value for the dollar that you spend. An excellent example of this is in today’s Featured Property: 13638 SW 62nd.

Featured Home

This new listing has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. With2268 square feet, it also has a formal living room and 2 family rooms, all of which have either got a wood burning fireplace or a wood stove. The roof was replaced in 1998 with a 50-year metal roof. The windows were replaced in 2003, the deck in 2007, and the gutters in 2008. This summer the house has been totally repainted both inside and out. The lot is about 7000 square feet and is extremely private with mature landscaping. It sits just a short distance from Southwood Park.

I have confirmed that this home is located within the Lake Oswego School District. The elementary school is Oak Creek, the junior high is Lake Oswego Junior High School, and the high school is Lake Oswego High School.

Think about all of that space with lots of bedrooms and plenty of living areas. That’s a nice big house that could easily house 4 to 6 people. And the list price is just $319,900! It is just a great home for the money. Please let me know if you have any interest in further information. I’d be happy to send you a copy of the listing or to arrange for you to see the interior. E-mail me at jdgregoire@earthlink.net .

If you’d like to do a drive through the neighborhood, feel free to take a swing past this house. From Kruse Way in Lake Oswego go North on Westlake Dr. Turn West on Southwood Dr and then left again on SW 62nd. The house is all the way down the street, on your left, near the park: 13638 SW 62nd Ave.

Happy house hunting,

Dianne

July 13, 2009March 10, 2011

Lake Oswego Market Activity Report ~ July 6 – 12, 2009

Activity in all price ranges holds steady with 35 New properties placed on the market, Pending sales at 12 and 9 Sold/closed.

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

NEWLY LISTED (July 6—July 12, 2009)

Address	List Price	# Beds	# Baths	Total SF	Prop Type	List Date
15938 QUARRY RD	$139,900	2	1	991	CONDO	7/6/2009
86 KINGSGATE RD	$139,900	2	2	849	CONDO	7/7/2009
4000 CARMAN DR	$162,500	2	2	836	CONDO	7/8/2009
48 EAGLE CREST DR	$175,000	2	2	1,443	CONDO	7/7/2009
4000 CARMAN DR	$181,900	2	2	1,100	CONDO	7/10/2009
562 S STATE ST	$184,000	1	1	778	CONDO	7/6/2009
82 OSWEGO SMT	$220,000	2	2	1,212	CONDO	7/8/2009
655 HEMLOCK ST	$314,900	3	1.1	1,352	DETACHD	7/12/2009
16200 PACIFIC HWY	$329,698	2	2	1,200	CONDO	7/6/2009
105 KINGSGATE RD	$348,000	2	2	1,500	DETACHD	7/7/2009
17650 ARBOR LN	$369,500	3	3	2,043	DETACHD	7/12/2009
1728 ASPEN CT	$375,000	3	2.1	1,852	DETACHD	7/8/2009
534 D AVE	$379,900	3	2	1,400	DETACHD	7/8/2009
5845 MCEWAN RD	$385,000	3	1	1,824	DETACHD	7/9/2009
1032 LAUREL ST	$424,000	4	2	2,384	DETACHD	7/7/2009
4700 LOWER DR	$439,900	3	2.1	1,587	DETACHD	7/9/2009
5644 WINDFIELD LOOP	$450,000	3	3	1,800	DETACHD	7/6/2009
3225 TEMPEST DR	$469,000	3	2.1	2,231	DETACHD	7/6/2009
386 LIVINGOOD LN	$469,900	4	3	2,480	DETACHD	7/8/2009
18893 INDIAN SPRINGS CIR	$519,900	5	3	2,841	DETACHD	7/6/2009
13 WINDSOR CT	$523,900	3	2	2,212	DETACHD	7/9/2009
4787 WILDWOOD ST	$544,500	5	3	3,081	DETACHD	7/11/2009
4949 MULHOLLAND DR	$550,000	2	2.1	2,403	ATTACHD	7/6/2009
95 D AVE	$608,500	3	2	1,809	DETACHD	7/9/2009
725 10TH ST	$619,900	4	2	2,000	DETACHD	7/10/2009
13460 SNOWBERRY CT	$649,999	3	2.1	3,327	DETACHD	7/8/2009
712 LAKE FOREST DR	$695,000	3	2	1,640	DETACHD	7/7/2009
799 COUNTRY CLUB RD	$700,000	6	2.1	4,410	DETACHD	7/8/2009
17332 Lake Haven DR	$749,000	4	2	2,484	DETACHD	7/12/2009
462 9TH ST	$769,950	3	2	2,016	DETACHD	7/10/2009
13825 MELROSE PL	$825,000	5	4.1	4,757	DETACHD	7/12/2009
12439 SW 22ND AVE	$998,800	4	3.1	4,118	DETACHD	7/6/2009
639 CARRERA LN	$1,195,000	5	3.1	4,305	DETACHD	7/11/2009
4063 CANAL WOODS CT	$1,199,900	4	3.1	4,563	DETACHD	7/11/2009
3109 DOUGLAS CIR	$1,250,000	3	2.1	3,386	DETACHD	7/7/2009

PENDING SALES (July 6-July 12, 2009)

Address	List Price	# Beds	# Baths	Total SF	Prop Type	CDOM
4 TOUCHSTONE DR	$153,900	3	2.1	1,350	CONDO	121
212 RIDGEWAY RD	$204,900	1	1	778	CONDO	24
12822 BOONES FERRY RD	$234,900	2	2.1	1,136	CONDO	25
668 MCVEY AVE	$399,850	3	1.1	985	CONDO	19
14412 MEADOW GRASS ST	$500,000	4	2.1	3,563	DETACHD	412
2161 HILLSIDE CT	$519,900	4	3	3,347	DETACHD	46
14121 GABRIELLE CT	$624,900	4	2.1	3,006	DETACHD	23
691 G AVE	$639,000	4	2.1	2,791	DETACHD	10
17212 CHAPIN WAY	$850,000	3	2.1	2,541	DETACHD	113
17251 CEDAR RD	$899,900	3	3.1	3,175	DETACHD	637
943 SW ATWATER RD	$975,000	4	2.1	3,874	DETACHD	331
2200 PRESTWICK RD	$1,095,000	4	2.1	3,356	DETACHD	450

SOLD (July 6-July 12, 2009)

Address	O/Price	Close Price	# Beds	# Baths	Total SF	Prop Type	CDOM
45 EAGLE CREST DR	$119,900	$115,000	1	1	600	CONDO	94
4 TOUCHSTONE	$134,900	$132,000	3	2.1	1,350	CONDO	0
45 EAGLE CREST DR	$134,900	$133,650	2	1.1	1,056	CONDO	6
18929 TERRY AVE	$374,950	$355,000	4	2	2,065	DETACHD	44
147 6TH ST	$425,000	$419,900	3	1	1,584	DETACHD	11
2 PIMLICO TER	$479,900	$470,000	4	2.1	2,301	DETACHD	21
17141 WALL ST	$619,000	$582,000	4	3	3,540	DETACHD	354
1699 VILLAGE PARK LN	$675,000	$610,000	3	2.2	2,936	DETACHD	44
4076 Orchard DR	$719,000	$700,000	4	3.1	3,991	DETACHD	34

July 11, 2009

Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ Sunday, July 12, 2009

We’ve got 31 properties to see in Lake Oswego this Sunday. Interesting breakdown- roughly speaking (I rounded ‘up’ where obviously indicated), there are 3 from 300,000. to $400,000., 3 over $400,000. to $500,000., 8 over $500,000. to $600,000., 5 over $600,000. to $800,000., 2 over $800,000. to $900,000., and a whopping 10 at one million & up.

Who knows… you might find “the one” you’ve been looking for… Wouldn’t that be great! Give us a call if you do! (That is if you do not already have a Realtor : )

Here are those that will be held open according to RMLS:

343 5th St. 31 $299,999 2 Bd, 1 Ba Open 1-3

1140 Hallinan Ct $339,895 3 Bd, 2 Ba Open 12:30-2:30

14431 Orchard Springs Rd. $399,900 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 1-4

3 Cellini Ct $429,000 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 1:30-3:30

41 Hillshire Dr. $472,500 4 Bd, 3 Ba Open 1:30-3:30

16439 Lexington Ct. $474,900 2 Bd, 2 Ba Open 12-2

624 Livingood Ln. $534,000 4 Bd, 3 Ba Open 1-3

11 Morningview Cir $547,000 3 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 1-3

11 Cellini Ct. $569,950 5 Bd 3 Ba Open 2-4

4040 Virginia Way $574,900 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

16920 Greentree Ave. $579,000 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

4691 Chelsea Ln $579,000 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 1-3

5709 Charles Cir. $593,500 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 1-3

475 10th St. $593,950 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

725 10th St. $619,900 4 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-4

22 Independence Ave. $699,000 7 Bd, 4 1/2 Ba Open 12-2

14136 Heathrow Ln. $734,000 4 Bd, 2 1/2Ba Open 12-2

5218 Westfield Ct. $765,000 3 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

2886 Upper Dr. $797,000 3 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-3

3030 Westview Ct. $879,000 4 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 2:30-4

511 6th St. $896,950 5 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 12-2

1015 Andrews Rd. $999,900 4 Bd, 3 Ba Open 1-4

17464 Ridgeview Ln $1,298,950 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

622 Oak Meadow Dr. $1,325,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

664 Oak Meadow Dr. $1,355,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

18110 Siena Dr. $1,394,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

657 Oak Meadow Dr. $1,395,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

2811 Arrowhead Ct. $1,399,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 3-5

16737 Maple Cir $1,400,000 3 Bd, 3 Ba Open 12-2

17364 Ridgeview Ct. $1,425,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

17433 Ridgeview Ln. $1,495,000 4 Bd, 4 1/2 Ba Open 2-4