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Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ Sunday, August 9, 2009

We’ve got 36 properties to see in Lake Oswego on Sunday.

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

Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Open
45 OSWEGO Summit $129,900 1 1 764 1-4 PM
65 OSWEGO SMT $169,900 2 2 1140 1-4 PM
141 OSWEGO SMT $169,900 2 2 1140 1-4 PM
11 OSWEGO SMT $179,900 2 2 1212 1-4 PM
109 OSWEGO SMT $179,900 2 2 1212 1-4 PM
3433 MCNARY PKWY #401 $199,950 2 2.1 1208 12 – 4 PM
166 OSWEGO SMT $229,900 2 2 1506 1-4 PM
4465 GOLDEN LN $249,000 2 2.1 1980 1-4 PM
150 KINGSGATE RD $324,900 3 2 1502 11-1 PM
5 ORIOLE LN $387,000 3 2.5 2024 1-3 PM
1531 WOODLAND TER $429,000 3 2.1 1895 1-4 PM
3745 TEMPEST DR $479,500 4 3 2573 12-2PM
2405 Dellwood DR $505,000 5 3 2336 11-2 PM
14371 SHERBROOK PL $509,900 3 2.1 2550 3-5 PM
340 8TH ST $535,000 3 2 1992 12-2 PM
11 MORNINGVIEW CIR $547,000 3 2.1 2921 1-3 PM
24 INDEPENDENCE AVE $549,950 6 3.1 3561 1-3 PM
475 10TH ST $593,950 4 2.1 2932 1-3 PM
38 DA VINCI ST $649,000 4 2.1 2932 12 – 4 PM
4380 UPPER DR $784,900 4 4.1 4071 11-2 PM
1836 PALISADES LAKE CT $795,000 5 3 4251 2-4 PM
2886 UPPER DR $797,000 3 2 2674 1-3 PM
18132 WESTVIEW RD $849,000 4 3.1 3871 11-2 PM
3030 WESTVIEW CT $874,000 4 2.1 3415 1:30-3:30 PM
1785 PALISADES TERRACE DR $879,000 5 4.1 5052 2-4 PM
17878 HILLSIDE DR $895,000 5 3 3462 1-3 PM
16461 CHAPIN WAY $947,500 4 2.1 4271 1-3 PM
1839 PALISADES LAKE CT $985,000 4 3.1 4570 2-4 PM
17464 RIDGEVIEW LN $1,298,950 4 3.1 4407 2-4 PM
622 OAK MEADOW DR $1,325,000 4 3.1 4171 2-4 PM
664 OAK MEADOW DR $1,355,000 4 3.1 4198 2-4 PM
18110 Siena DR $1,394,000 4 3.1 4311 2-4 PM
657 OAK MEADOW DR. $1,395,000 4 3.1 4371 2-4 PM
17433 RIDGEVIEW LN $1,495,000 4 4.1 4704 2-4 PM
18024 SKYLAND CIR $1,699,000 4 3.2 4131 2-4 PM
1835 PALISADES TERRACE DR $1,899,500 4 3 3380 2:30-4:30 PM
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Insulation Anyone?

Insulation 1-1So…. you’re moving, or getting ready to sell, or in the middle of a home inspection on either end of the transaction.  One of the myriad things that may cross your path is the issue of insulation.  Some homes have it, some don’t.  Some have it in the walls but nowhere else, some have it in the floors and ceilings.  A lot depends on the era of the home and whether and how much updating has been done.   If you are selling your home and your home has insulation, say underneath, that has been damaged (squirrels, etc), you may be asked to repair or replace it.  If you have an older home with blown-in insulation in the attic, you may want to know what the material consists of.  If you are buying a home without insulation in the walls, you may be wanting to add some after the purchase is complete.   Here are some hopefully helpful tidbits on insulation:

  • Insulation is one of the lowest-cost options for improving energy efficiency (saving money : )  You can reduce your heating and cooling needs by up to 30% just by investing a few hundred dollars in insulation and weatherization products.
  • Should you insulate your home? Well, only 20% of homes built before 1980 are said to be well insulated, so you may want to investigate whether yours fits into this category.
  • How does insulation work?  Heat moves naturally from a warmer to a cooler space. So, in winter, it is trying to move to the outdoors through walls, ceilings, floors etc.  In the summer, the hot air outside is trying to make it indoors.
  • Insulation comes in a variety of forms:  in blankets, in batts, bagged & pour-ready, and “blown-in” material.
  • An important consideration when choosing a form of insulation is flammability. Keep insulation at least 3 inches from light fixture wiring and other heat-producing equipment unless it is marked “IC” allowing for direct insulation contact.
  • Insulation is made of either:
  1. “Mineral Wool” (which includes rock & fibrous glass).  These can be blown-in or purchased in blankets or batts with foil or paper vapor barrier.  Rock Wool can also be purchased in bagged form.  *This material is inherently non-flammable, but the products that have paper vapor barrier attached may be flammable.
  2. “Plastic Foam Resin” (made of polystyrene, polyurethane, or urea formaldehyde).  It can be purchased in sheets or bolts, or a contractor may spray the foam in place. *These products are generally not ‘Fire-Proof”, but check to find out whether the product you are using is “Flame Retardant”, “Flame Resistant” or neither.  Also ask about the ignition temperature… depending on the area in which you live, and other factors, some products, when approaching high ignition temperatures, can emit toxic gases.  Additionally, polystyrene and polyurethane cannot be used safely unless enclosed in a flame and heat-resistant material such as gypsum board.
  3. “Cellulose Insulation” (made of finely ground cellulose such as recycled newspaper).  This can be blown in place. *Flame-retardant chemicals are usually added to reduce flammability. One thing to ask about is the type of chemical that may be part of this product as the use, for instance, of too much sulfate can cause potential corrosion of pipes and other metal material.

(NOTE: Bottom line, talk to your contractor or supplier to discuss which type of insulation is right for your home in whatever location and for whatever use you are employing it.  This is ONLY meant as a primer to give you a better understanding of your options.)

  • The US Dept of Energy (DOE) measures insulation in R-Values, which are different for different areas of the country, and dependent on weather & temperature variations etc.  Here is a link that will take you to a map allowing you to find your particular area & check the recommended R-Values:        http://www.naima.org/pages/resources/library/pdf/BI487.PDF
  • When using fiberglass insulation remember that “looser is better”. Tightly packed fiberglass reduces the R-Value.
  • Do not block vents with insulation.
  • Use high density insulation such as rigid foam boards on areas such as cathedral ceilings and exterior walls.
  • Contrary to popular belief, when installing fiberglass insulation under the flooring in a crawlspace, you attach the paper or foil vapor barrier toward the heated area, not YOU.  Secure with rope or wire. Also, remember to insulate piping and ducting if you are opting for insulating under the floor. (NOTE: Consult your contractor or supplier as there are different ways of insulating a crawlspace depending on whether it is vented or un-vented.)
  • When installing this fiberglass insulation w/backing in walls under construction you will again face the backing material toward the heated space… so this time it will be facing YOU.
  • When insulating walls in already-built homes lacking it, you will again want to consult with a contractor as there are varying opinions about whether to blow in insulation or not.  Should you decide to do this, it is generally done through holes punched in the walls from the exterior of the home, and obviously is the material is blowin-in insulation of the kind you and your contractor have agreed-upon.
  • It is amazing how much energy can be saved by insulating around doors and windows (Having energy-efficient doors and windows also obviously helps too).  Usually you are using a foam insulation here that can be applied directly into any cracks & openings.
  • There is a lot of talk about the environmental pluses and minuses of insulating.  Obviously saving energy use is good for the planet, AND it can be argued that insulating too much creates an environment where a house cannot breathe, and the potential for toxic buildup inside the home of various substances can exist. Here are several links to more information on this issue so that you can decide for yourself : http://www.utilitybillbusters.com/articles/do-it-yourself-projects/hidden-dangers-of-home-repairs-over-insulating-and-weatherproofing/ ,   http://www.greenhomebuilding.com/QandA/natural/insulation.htm ,  http://www.greenfootsteps.com/best-insulation-for-homes.html , http://www.ehow.com/how_5197129_install-fiber-insulation-attic-walls.html
  • Here is a link to the DOE’s fact sheet and other helpful information regarding insulation and energy-efficiency: http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/insulation/ins_01.html

I hope this information has proven helpful to you in your individual situation.  Obviously this is a large subject, and so maybe we’ll cover some specific issues in the future.  Feel free to comment and add your own information, and/or request information directly relating to your needs.

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Market Activity for July 27th to August 2nd, 2009

Last week was really interesting as far as market activity. We had 20 new listings and 21 pending sales. I think that’s the first week that I’ve seen in months where we actually had more houses sold than houses coming onto the market. Also interesting is that key box activity was down. This means that fewer key boxes were being opened. As you are probably aware, we had a heat wave with pretty much every day over 90 and several in a row over 100. So people were not out in large numbers getting into houses, but those who did were serious buyers and making offers. We had 13 closed sales.

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

NEWLY LISTED (July 27—August 2, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
 PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address List Price # BR # BHTS Total SF Prop Type List Date
100 KERR PKWY $91,800 1 1 671 CONDO 7/31/2009
48 EAGLE CREST DR $248,900 3 2 1,623 CONDO 7/28/2009
18231 TERRY AVE $399,900 3 2 1,764 DETACHD 7/31/2009
13045 PRINCETON CT $449,000 3 2.1 2,900 DETACHD 7/26/2009
13821 REGENCY CT $450,000 4 2.1 2,139 DETACHD 7/31/2009
18410 DEERBRUSH AVE $495,000 4 2.1 2,217 DETACHD 7/27/2009
4673 Lakeview ST $499,000 3 2.1 1,900 DETACHD 7/31/2009
4018 COHO LN $539,000 3 2 2,489 DETACHD 7/31/2009
149 DEL PRADO ST 585000 4 3.1 3,266 DETACHD 7/30/2009
18116 PIONEER CT 589900 5 3 3,500 DETACHD 8/1/2009
1970 GREENTREE RD 624900 4 3 2,428 DETACHD 7/30/2009
844 5TH ST 849900 3 3 2,590 DETACHD 7/28/2009
17606 WOODHURST PL 850000 5 3.1 4,488 DETACHD 7/27/2009
18360 DELENKA LN 898000 4 3.1 4,346 DETACHD 7/30/2009
4211 CHAD DR 949000 5 3.1 3,937 DETACHD 7/29/2009
737 COUNTRY CLUB RD 1095000 4 2.1 3,100 DETACHD 7/31/2009
1560 COUNTRY COMMONS LN 1099000 4 3.5 4,638 DETACHD 7/30/2009
17677 WESTVIEW DR 1423000 5 4.1 5,031 DETACHD 7/27/2009
16764 ALDER CIR 1679000 4 4.1 3,456 DETACHD 7/30/2009
1790 SKYLAND DR 1695000 5 4.1 6,033 DETACHD 7/29/2009

PENDING SALES (July 27-August 2, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
 PROP TYPE
DOM
Address Close Price List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type CDOM
15210 BOONES WAY $170,000 2 2 1,185 CONDO 50
12844 BOONES FERRY RD $229,900 2 2.1 1,136 CONDO 135
1889 BOCA RATAN DR $229,900 3 2 1,393 ATTACHD 7
16651 LAKE FOREST BLVD $257,900 3 1 1,230 DETACHD 184
68 TOUCHSTONE $299,000 5 4.1 3,148 DETACHD 104
655 HEMLOCK ST $314,900 3 1.1 1,352 DETACHD 16
800 WOODWAY CT $325,000 4 3 2,066 DETACHD 107
1307 CEDAR ST $350,000 4 3 2,054 DETACHD 253
17501 HILL WAY 369900 3 2 1,694 DETACHD 6
6109 SUMMER WOODS 390000 4 2.1 2,331 DETACHD 254
2802 GREENTREE RD 449500 3 2.1 2,280 DETACHD 3
16439 LEXINGTON CT 474900 2 2 1,563 DETACHD 49
101 3RD ST 474900 3 2 1,447 CONDO 376
686 SUNNY HILL DR 569500 4 2.1 2,300 DETACHD 67
5568 KODERRA AVE 599000 4 2.1 3,072 DETACHD 196
14135 EDENBERRY DR 775000 4 2.1 3,174 DETACHD 98
755 6TH ST 1185000 4 3.1 3,973 DETACHD 639
3270 LAKEVIEW BLVD 1275000 3 3 3,295 DETACHD 147
14062 Goodall RD 1419000 4 3.1 4,220 DETACHD 404
13770 CAMEO CT 1998000 4 5.1 6,669 DETACHD 198
890 LAKESHORE RD 2275000 3 3.1 3,200 DETACHD 0

SOLD (July 27-August 2, 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
100 SW KERR PKWY $97,900 $96,000 1 1 617 CONDO 70
86 KINGSGATE RD $139,900 $169,900 2 2 849 CONDO 419
47 EAGLE CREST DR $137,500 $135,200 2 1 932 CONDO 52
668 MCVEY AVE $383,500 $200,000 3 1.1 985 CONDO 982
5063 Foothills DR $259,000 $225,000 2 2 1,031 CONDO 213
4366 WOODSIDE CIR $349,000 $309,000 3 2.1 1,762 ATTACHD 97
17280 WESTVIEW DR $399,900 $340,000 3 2.1 2,324 DETACHD 31
4959 BILFORD LN $547,500 $499,900 3 2.1 2,456 DETACHD 45
4114 GLACIER LILY ST $559,000 515000 4 2.1 2,470 DETACHD 65
17215 LOWENBERG TER $850,000 804000 4 2.1 2,819 DETACHD 550
14067 GOODALL RD $1,249,000 950000 4 3.1 3,784 DETACHD 759
975 LAKE FRONT RD $2,100,000 1500000 3 3 3,232 DETACHD 293
1915 SW CHILDS RD $2,199,000 1500000 5 5.2 5,689 DETACHD 397

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, August 2nd, 2009

62nd frontThis 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.

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Preparing Your House for the Home Inspection

blog flowersThe 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.

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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.

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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

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

Free Clipart Picture of a Happy StarI 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!

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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
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
 PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
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)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
 PROP TYPE
DOM

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 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
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

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 July 19th

goldendiningroom2While 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