Open Houses ~ Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011

What a lovely weekend!  Put some ice & lemonade in your water bottle & head out to enjoy some of these beautiful homes being held Open!

Here is what’s going on according to RMLS:

Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Style Open
7 BRITTEN CT $250,000 4 2 2046 TOWNHSE 1-3PM
55 NORTHSHORE RD #4 $289,000 1 1 1554 TOWNHSE 1-3PM
1050 SUNNINGDALE RD $375,000 3 1.2 1616 DETACHD 2-5PM
29 BECKET ST $384,900 3 2.1 2354 DETACHD 1-3PM
1991 GREENTREE RD $399,999 4 3 2655 DETACHD 1:30-4PM
1645 ASPEN ST $419,999 3 2.1 1916 DETACHD 1-3PM
14361 SHERBROOK PL $449,900 3 2.1 2100 DETACHD 2-4PM
12 SCARBOROUGH DR $464,900 4 2.1 2892 DETACHD 1-3PM
4 NANSEN SMT $479,900 4 2.1 3255 DETACHD 12-2PM
29 SPINOSA $525,000 3 2.2 3254 DETACHD 1-4PM
919 LAKE SHORE RD $569,000 3 2 1817 DETACHD 1-3PM
629 IRON MOUNTAIN BLVD $615,000 3 2 1988 DETACHD 1-4PM
17997 BRAEDEN CT $619,749 3 3 2984 DETACHD 1-4PM
5533 FIELDSTONE CT $633,950 4 2.1 3115 DETACHD 12-2PM
1931 PARK FOREST CT $649,900 6 4.1 3866 DETACHD 12-3PM
15622 FIELDSTONE DR $678,950 3 2.1 3113 DETACHD 12-2PM
14231 Dolph CT $685,000 4 2 2580 DETACHD 1-4PM
17090 CHAPIN WAY $839,500 3 3 3480 DETACHD 12-3:30PM
1104 FOREST MEADOWS WAY $1,495,000 4 3.1 5756 DETACHD 2-4PM

News & Notes

  • September 11th Memorial – The city will be holding a Memorial at Millennium Plaza Park on Sunday, September 11th from 1 – 2PM.  Fire and police personnel will recite all the names of all the public safety people who perished that day.  Fire stations will all set off tones at the precise moment the towers fell 10 years ago as well.  This is a time of remembrance and respect as the city offers a way for citizens to join together and participate.
  • “Organically Grown in Oregon” Week – Luscher Farms will be holding an Open House on Saturday, September 17th from 10AM – 3PM.  There will be a Tilth plant sale, kids activities, tours, free demos and organic treats!  This is an opportunity to visit with farmers from the Community Supported Agriculture program and to hear from Tilth experts.  Check out the chickens, the tractor and the Children’s Garden!
  • The Mayor’s First Annual Community Bike Ride – The new Chief of Police, Don Johnson and Mayor Hoffman will take families on a 12-mile ride around Lake Oswego Sunday, September 18th.  They promise to show participants a new perspective on the city.  Sounds like fun!  Click HERE for more info.
  • Why Do You Attend the Lake Oswego Farmers Market? – How does the market impact your life?  Click HERE to join in the conversation and read others’ comments.

According to the RMLS Market Action Report for July 2011, the combined area of Lake Oswego and West Linn  reported:

  • 870 Active Listings
  • 173 New Listings
  • 109 Pending Sales
  • 94 Closed Sales
  • An average Sale Price of $494,000.
  • Average Time on the Market: 149 Days

Market Activity for Aug 29 to Sept 4, 2011

Even with the Labor Day weekend last week, Lake Oswego saw quite a bit of real estate activity. 15 new listings came onto the market, 14 houses went pending, and 20 houses became closed sales. The high volume of closed sales versus new listings is likely a reflection of people wanting to move in before the start of the school year.

Also interesting, to me, was the percentage of the activity that was condos and attached homes. Condos and attached homes were 33% of the new listings, 57% of the pending sales, and 45% of the closed sales.

Last, I have to point out the 2 closed sales at $1,400,000 and $1,422,500 that sold in just 51 days and 2 days.

These are some rather positive numbers.

See below for further details:

NEWLY LISTED (August 28 to September 4, 2011)

Address Type Price Sq FT BR Baths
47 Eagle Crest Dr #26 Condo $74,900 932 2 1
3 Oswego Summit #3 Condo $124,900 1212 2 2
19221 Redwing Ct Detached $329,500 1374 3 2
4946 Mulholland Dr Attached $389,900 2584 3 2.5
1238 Hemlock St Detached $399,900 1548 3 2
510 2nd St Condo $410,000 1520 2 2.5
4725 Cambridge Ct Attached $425,000 3056 2 2.5
5842 Meadowcreek Ct Detached $449,900 2309 3 2.5
5686 Charles Circle Detached $499,900 3246 4 3
33 Westridge Dr Detached $538,000 3864 5 3.5
1278 Hida A Way Ln Detached $549,000 2632 4 2.5
13354 Twin Creek Ln Detached 579,000 3134 5 2.5
18175 Pilkington Rd Detached $635,000 3164 4 3.5
1495 Woodland Terr Detached $725,000 3960 4 2.5
18202 Bella Terra Dr Detached $1,145,000 3863 4 3.5

PENDING SALES (August 29 to September 4, 2011, 2011)

Address Type Price Sq Ft BR Baths CDOM
12 Crestfield Ct Condo $48,100 552 1 1 50
47 Eagle Crest Dr #3 Condo $56,000 932 2 1 491
58 Galen St Condo $70,000 689 1 1 375
169 Oswego Summit Condo $89,900 1383 2 2 486
215 Cervantes Condo $134,999 1100 2 2 44
23 Wheatherstone Attached $135,000 1692 3 2.5 32
3924 Carman Dr Attached $145,000 1139 2 2.5 363
16443 Inverurie Rd Detached $180,000 1480 4 2 5
191 Oswego Summit #191 Condo $189,000 1506 2 2 115
16546 Bonaire Ave Detached $219,900 1064 3 1 5
1510 Spruce St Detached $269,000 1242 3 2 47
4405 Oakridge Rd Lot 20 Attached $410,160 2004 3 2.5 0
3811 Childs Rd Detached $417,000 2006 3 2.5 101
19330 Riverwood Ln Detached $618,900 3367 4 3.5 0

SOLD (August 29 to September 4, 2011, 2011)

Address Orig. Price Sold Price Type Sq Ft CDOM
47 Eagle Crest Dr #48 $89,500 $47,900 Condo 696 351
4000 Carmen Dr #101 $119,000 $112,000 Condo 869 5
5225 Jean Rd #307 $165,000 $140,000 Condo 1100 210
5061 Foothills Dr G $199,000 $163,000 Condo 991 272
4316 Botticelli St $209,000 $167,000 Condo 2098 114
4322 Botticelli St $315,000 $230,000 Condo 2043 440
55 Northshore Rd #7 $500,000 $267,500 Condo 1478 1193
5368 Tree St $269,000 $279,000 Detached 1850 121
880 Boca Ratan Dr $399,900 $280,000 Detached 2364 281
2089 Glenmorrie Dr $425,000 $329,500 Detached 1551 412
16 Grouse Terr $395,000 $378,000 Detached 2532 11
4958 Bilford Ln $379,900 $386,000 Detached 1968 3
1677 Laurel St $425,000 $420,000 Detached 2445 117
173 Furnace St $619,900 $505,000 Condo 2220 334
17911 Hillside Dr $569,000 $550,000 Detached 3330 11
554 5th St $699,000 $625,000 Attached 2166 177
4155 Canal Rd $850,000 $750,000 Detached 3736 56
3168 Douglas Circle $899,900 $899,900 Detached 4331 0
17860 Crestline Dr $1,475,000 $1,400,000 Detached 6810 51
17313 Blue Heron Rd $1,495,000 $1,422,500 Detached 3480 2

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

Market Activity ~ Aug. 22-28, 2011

There were 21 New properties entering the market, 17 in Pending status, and 11 marked as Sold during the last week according to RMLS.  5 out of the 11 Sold were priced at over one million.
See below for further details:

NEWLY LISTED (August 22-28 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
99 OSWEGO SMT $89,900 2 1.1 1116 CONDO
48 EAGLE CREST DR 3B $134,900 2 2 1489 CONDO
87 OSWEGO SMT $179,900 2 1.1 1116 CONDO
16546 BONAIRE AVE $219,900 3 1 1064 DETACHD
4342 SUNSET DR $224,900 2 2 1055 DETACHD
8 WHEATHERSTONE $239,950 2 2.1 1692 ATTACHD
16430 LAKE FOREST BLVD $249,999 4 1 1342 DETACHD
55 NORTHSHORE RD $279,000 1 1 1574 ATTACHD
55 NORTHSHORE RD $289,000 1 1 1554 CONDO
16700 GARY LN $319,000 3 2.1 1529 DETACHD
1260 LARCH ST $339,500 3 2.1 2310 DETACHD
48 AQUINAS ST $375,000 4 2 2635 DETACHD
1050 SUNNINGDALE RD $375,000 3 1.2 1616 DETACHD
14331 SHERBROOK PL $397,950 3 2 1475 DETACHD
4667 WINTHROP CT $509,000 4 2.1 2235 DETACHD
197 FURNACE ST $535,000 2 2.1 2091 CONDO
2370 PALISADES CREST DR $849,000 4 3.1 4445 DETACHD
17930 BLUE HERON DR $899,000 5 4.1 5069 DETACHD
17655 KELOK RD $979,000 3 2 1820 DETACHD
18253 SIENA DR $1,149,000 5 4 4310 DETACHD
17255 CANAL CIR $1,200,000 5 4 4256 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (August 22-28, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
86 KINGSGATE RD F103 $70,000 2 2 849 CONDO 40
86 KINGSGATE RD F106 $77,900 2 2 849 CONDO 867
582 S STATE ST $115,000 2 1 752 CONDO 133
222 RIDGEWAY RD $127,500 2 1 756 CONDO 19
908 LAKE FRONT RD $229,000 3 1 1398 DETACHD 3
16443 LAKE FOREST BLVD $239,900 3 2 1474 DETACHD 47
839 F AVE $240,000 3 1 1516 DETACHD 8
5139 TUALATA LN $257,900 3 2 1524 DETACHD 6
5368 TREE ST $269,000 3 2.1 1850 DETACHD 121
17653 SCHALIT WAY $299,900 3 2 1463 DETACHD 10
1162 LAKE SHORE RD $349,000 2 1.1 1248 DETACHD 548
312 4TH ST $399,000 2 2.1 1731 ATTACHD 101
5530 BAY CREEK DR $499,900 4 2.1 2958 DETACHD 12
17981 MEADOWLARK LN $529,900 3 2.1 3250 DETACHD 120
4158 CASEY CT $719,000 4 2.1 3385 DETACHD 392
13074 SW KNAUS RD $899,000 5 3.1 4244 DETACHD 25
2936 SW LAKEVIEW BLVD $1,888,000 5 3.1 4179 DETACHD 85

SOLD (August 22-28, 2011)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
3684 RED CEDAR WAY $269,900 $255,000 3 2.1 1830 DETACHD 308
2701 GLEN HAVEN RD $375,000 $361,735 2 2 3134 DETACHD 356
29 DEL PRADO ST $384,900 $384,900 4 2 2972 DETACHD 10
45 MORNINGVIEW CIR $475,000 $460,000 3 2.1 2505 DETACHD 7
10 MORNINGVIEW CIR $519,900 $495,000 4 2.1 2850 DETACHD 43
2400 DELLWOOD DR $549,900 $525,000 4 3 3180 DETACHD 875
590 OAK MEADOW DR $1,190,000 $1,050,000 4 4.1 4584 DETACHD 73
1780 RIDGECREST DR $1,200,000 $1,100,000 4 2.1 2694 DETACHD 47
1870 CREST DR $1,450,000 $1,210,000 4 3.1 4598 DETACHD 137
3258 LAKEVIEW BLVD $1,795,000 $1,600,000 3 4.1 4235 DETACHD 33
13961 KNAUS RD $1,999,000 $1,700,000 4 4.2 6614 DETACHD 583

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

Enjoy These Last Days Of Summertime

The kids are getting ready for school, and even though Lake Oswego has such fantastic schools and we love them so much…. you can hear the sighs and see the minivans hitting the road packed to the gills, and last-minute weekend trips to the coast or elsewhere taking precedence over “normal life”.  Here in Lake Oswego, we are taking advantage of every last minute of precious summertime, and we hope that you are too!

Happy Summertime, and be safe in your travels!

Market Activity for August 15-21, 2011

Last week 13 homes were put onto the market for sale in Lake Oswego, 10 homes accepted offers and became pending, and 12 homes closed escrow to be fully sold.
See below for further details:

NEWLY LISTED (August 15-21, 2011)

Address Type Price Sq FT BR Baths
4390 Sunset Dr Detached $197,500 942 3 1
839 F Ave Detached $240,000 1516 3 1
5139 Tualata Ln Detached $257,900 1524 3 2
5051 Tualata Ln Detached $369,900 1591 4 2
4403 Oakridge Rd Lot 21 Attached $399,900 2004 3 2.5
1193 Troon Rd Detached $415,000 2558 3 2.5
15200 Lily Bay Ct Detached $488,000 3260 4 2.5
17930 Meadowlark Ln Detached $525,000 3300 4 4
48 Becket St Detached $525,000 2485 3 2.5
18009 Braeden Ct Detached $639,000 3224 4 2.5
2941 Westview Circle Detached $689,000 3075 5 2.5
15468 Boones Way Detached 749,000 2425 4 2.5
1647 Englewood Dr Detached $1,595,000 4101 4 5

PENDING SALES (August 15-21, 2011)

Address Type Price Sq Ft BR Baths CDOM
5225 Jean Rd #307 Condo $156,900 1100 2 2 210
13985 Sundeleaf Dr Detached $279,000 1278 3 2 83
5795 Langford Ln Detached $349,500 1687 2 2 9
17737 Overlook Circle Detached $359,900 2250 4 2.5 65
2360 Greentree Rd Detached $379,900 2211 3 2.5 139
17095 Rebecca Ln Detached $379,900 2350 4 3 84
605 4th St Detached $525,000 1880 4 3 30
17682 Marylbrook Dr Detached $529,900 3799 4 2.5 339
19 Juarez St Detached $550,000 3584 3 2.5 169
3168 Douglas Circle Detached $899,900 4331 4 3.5 0

SOLD (August 15-21, 2011)

Address Orig. Price Sold Price Type Sq Ft CDOM
322 Cervantes $99,990 $99,900 Condo 832 57
668 McVey Ave #74 $145,000 $145,000 Condo 636 139
5 Britten Ct $235,000 $225,000 Attached 1394 57
1981 Mapleleaf Rd $320,000 $300,000 Detached 2015 38
518 5th St $369,000 $305,000 Detached 1426 150
4398 Glacier Lily St $425,000 $318,500 Detached 2936 127
2825 Vale Ct $417,000 $401,000 Detached 2304 31
18132 Westview Dr $620,000 $500,000 Detached 3871 471
17645 Oak Meadow Ln $510,000 $515,000 Detached 3510 392
5115 Denton Dr $719,000 $665,000 Detached 3069 99
528 7th St $999,999 $950,000 Detached 3678 90
1954 Egan Way $1,050,000 $950,000 Detached 3748 323

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

Market Activity ~ July 4 – 10, 2011

Right out of the Fourth of July “gate” there are 18 New properties that have come on the market, 10 in Pending status, and 10 marked as Sold during last week’s 7-day span.
See below for further details (data derived from RMLS):

NEWLY LISTED (July 4-10, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
44 EAGLE CREST DR 2 $99,900 1 1 798 CONDO
16250 S PACIFIC HWY 58 $108,000 2 1 1305 CONDO
3802 BOTTICELLI ST $189,900 3 2 1224 ATTACHD
16443 LAKE FOREST BLVD $249,900 3 2 1474 DETACHD
15 CONDOLEA DR $275,000 3 3 2388 CONDO
6301 ALYSSA TER $279,900 3 2.1 1546 CONDO
660 HEMLOCK ST $309,000 3 1.1 1648 DETACHD
18150 BRYANT RD $349,950 3 2 1468 DETACHD
13125 VERMEER DR $359,000 4 2.1 2046 DETACHD
2360 GREENTREE RD $379,900 4 2.1 2211 DETACHD
2125 WEMBLEY PL $399,000 3 2.1 2193 DETACHD
18538 DEERBRUSH AVE $429,900 4 3 2593 DETACHD
2775 VALE CT $479,000 4 2.1 2994 DETACHD
6 DA VINCI ST $499,950 4 3 3261 DETACHD
661 6TH ST $795,000 4 2.1 2741 DETACHD
18231 SIENA DR $994,000 4 3.1 3655 DETACHD
17344 CEDAR RD $995,000 4 2.1 2831 DETACHD
3258 LAKEVIEW BLVD $1,795,000 3 4.1 4235 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (July 4-10, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
45 EAGLE CREST DR 520 $129,900 1 1 768 CONDO 108
12828 SW BOONES FERRY RD $164,500 2 2.1 1136 ATTACHD 103
785 3RD ST $248,000 2 1 1856 DETACHD 11
14 HILLSHIRE DR $350,000 3 2.1 2800 DETACHD 206
1435 NELSON CT $359,900 4 2.1 1989 DETACHD 15
1249 LARCH ST $421,900 4 4 3644 DETACHD 21
1021 YATES $469,900 3 2.1 1985 DETACHD
1210 WELLS ST $475,000 6 3.1 4494 DETACHD 132
2400 DELLWOOD DR $549,900 4 3 3180 DETACHD 875
220 5TH ST $898,000 4 3 3187 DETACHD 271

SOLD (July 4-10, 2011)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Prop Type Total SF CDOM
8 CONDOLEA DR $279,000 $220,000 2 2 CONDO 1312 121
5110 LAKEVIEW BLVD $239,500 $235,000 3 2 DETACHD 1340 455
6367 HIAWATHA CT $329,900 $317,000 3 2 DETACHD 2230 3
9 CHURCHILL DOWNS $339,900 $335,000 3 0.2 DETACHD 1914 13
4869 SAGE HEN WAY $609,900 $498,000 5 2.1 DETACHD 2863 150
4018 COHO LN $899,900 $750,000 4 4.1 DETACHD 4777 302
620 9TH ST $799,000 $765,000 3 3.1 DETACHD 2780 213
4679 DOGWOOD DR $799,900 $774,485 5 3.2 DETACHD 4351 409
13136 Knaus RD Lot 3 $794,900 $876,324 4 3.1 DETACHD 3504
17330 CEDAR RD $1,195,000 $1,104,491 4 3.1 DETACHD 2655 5

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

Market Activity for June 27-July 3, 2011

Even with the holiday weekend, the real estate market was fairly active. We tend to slow down when we compete with the nice weather. Last week brought 11 new listings, 10 pending sales, and 14 closed sales.
See below for further details (data derived from RMLS):

NEWLY LISTED (June 27-July 3, 2011)

Address Type Price Sq FT BR Baths
47 Greenridge Ct Attached $124,500 1176 2 1.5
4 Touchstone #120 Condo $129,900 1351 3 2.5
5052 Foothills Dr E Condo $200,000 1370 2 2
5880 Rockwood Ct Detached $300,000 1763 3 2
4401 Oakridge Rd Lot 22 Attached $323,010 1692 2 2.5
14204 Kimberly Circle Detached $498,800 2904 3 3
17261 Kelok Rd Detached $599,900 2340 3 2
919 Lake Shore Rd Detached $625,000 1817 3 2
12808 Elk Rock Rd Detached $924,000 3980 4 3.5
16661 Phantom Bluff Ct Detached $4,900,000 5143 6 6.5
1024 N Shore Rd Detached $5,250,000 7000 5 5.5

PENDING SALES (June 27-July 3, 2011)

Address Type Price Sq Ft BR Baths CDOM
194 Ridgeway Rd 11B Condo $169,900 1659 3 1 237
5311 Tualata Ct Detached $249,000 1387 3 1.5 73
122 Kingsgate Rd Detached $289,950 1846 3 2.5 5
1960 Mapleleaf Rd Detached $299,900 1426 3 2 244
16950 Lakeridge Dr Detached $399,000 2346 4 2.5 53
187 Furnace St Condo $469,000 1927 2 2.5 67
18034 Westview Dr Detached $548,950 3619 4 2.5 120
13254 Twin Creek Ct Detached $599,500 3470 3 2.5 56
4169 Casey Ct Detached $749,000 3770 4 3.5 83
1954 Egan Way Detached $1,050,000 3748 3 2.5 323

SOLD (June 27-July 3, 2011)

Address Orig. Price Sold Price Type Sq Ft CDOM
16250 Pacific Hwy #81 $99,000 $80,000 Condo 841 167
200 Burnham Rd #201 $110,000 $90,000 Condo 897 167
246 Ridgeway Rd 17B $125,000 $112,000 Condo 753 59
4235 Harvey Way $395,000 $250,000 Detached 1384 588
1740 Kilkenny Dr $299,950 $253,000 Detached 2000 45
8 Mountain Circle $267,000 $267,000 Attached 1316 45
11 Condolea Dr $385,000 $372,000 Condo 2157 265
4699 Oakridge Rd lot 6 $376,380 $375,000 Attached 1738 78
150 Iron Mountain $449,900 $396,000 Detached 2868 25
5321 Amberwood Ct $676,000 $575,000 Detached 3315 288
1969 Palisades Terrace $725,000 $685,000 Detached 3930 228
520 C Ave $700,000 $700,000 Attached 3242 0
2133 Hazel Rd $1,090,000 $1,025,000 Detached 4099 380
14001 Goodall Rd $1,329,000 $1,245,000 Detached 5397 48

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

Market Activity June 20 – 26, 2011

There are 20 New properties that have come on the market, 12 in Pending status, and 12 Sold during last week’s 7-day span. 
See below for further details (data derived from RMLS):

NEWLY LISTED (June 20-26, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type
100 KERR PKWY 43 $77,380.0 2 3 822 CONDO
26 CERVANTES CIR $139,900.0 2 1.1 912 CONDO
785 3RD ST $248,000.0 2 1 1856 DETACHD
6218 NOKOMIS CT $267,900.0 4 2 1512 DETACHD
16784 ROOSEVELT AVE $279,900.0 4 2 1787 DETACHD
1674 FIRCREST DR $309,000.0 4 2 1998 DETACHD
2803 ORCHARD HILL PL $329,900.0 3 2.1 1856 DETACHD
1685 CLOVERLEAF RD $389,000.0 3 2.1 1718 DETACHD
5108 GREENSBOROUGH CT $399,900.0 3 2.1 2396 DETACHD
2825 VALE CT $417,000.0 4 2 2304 DETACHD
16695 GLENWOOD CT $469,900.0 4 3 3060 DETACHD
13070 BOONES FERRY RD $499,900.0 3 1 1297 DETACHD
4098 BUCK BRUSH LN $539,900.0 5 4 4672 DETACHD
149 DEL PRADO ST $550,725.0 4 3.1 3266 DETACHD
1159 TYNDALL CT $639,000.0 3 3.1 4334 DETACHD
6 SHERWOOD CT $675,000.0 4 3 3133 DETACHD
14124 HEATHROW LN $725,000.0 4 3.1 3812 DETACHD
705 10TH ST $1,399,000.0 4 3.1 4818 DETACHD
17860 CRESTLINE DR $1,500,000.0 4 5.2 6810 DETACHD
13455 KNAUS RD $2,495,000.0 5 5.1 7634 DETACHD

PENDING SALES (June 20-26, 2011)

Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
6062 BURMA RD $231,480.00 3 2 1875 DETACHD 309
4235 HARVEY WAY $259,000.00 3 2 1384 DETACHD 588
3077 DIANE DR $299,000.00 4 1.1 2634 DETACHD 23
19200 MAREE CT $300,000.00 3 2 1563 DETACHD 113
14372 CAMDEN LN $399,900.00 3 2.1 2348 DETACHD 74
133 FURNACE ST $469,000.00 2 2.1 1927 CONDO 429
573 2ND ST 308 $635,000.00 2 2.1 1748 CONDO 504
657 9TH ST $689,000.00 3 2.1 2812 DETACHD 13
190 FURNACE ST $700,000.00 5 4.1 4022 DETACHD 414
520 C AVE $700,000.00 4 4 3242 ATTACHD 0
18020 SKYLAND CIR $895,000.00 4 3.1 3210 DETACHD 98
17700 UPPER CHERRY LN $2,375,000.00 5 5.1 6907 DETACHD 315

SOLD (June 20-26, 2011)

Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
44 EAGLE CREST DR 8 $87,000 $52,000 2 1 908 CONDO 140
200 BURNHAM RD 406 $124,900 $105,000 2 1 1216 CONDO 990
16250 PACIFIC HWY 71 $129,900 $106,000 2 2 1305 CONDO 50
20 CERVANTES CIR $136,500 $130,000 2 1.1 912 CONDO 34
16200 PACIFIC HWY 17 $275,000 $160,000 2 2 1200 CONDO 626
5215 MADRONA ST $250,000 $205,000 3 2 1325 DETACHD 105
14588 WILMOT WAY $369,900 $360,000 5 3 2238 DETACHD 1
17017 CANAL CIR $375,000 $375,000 4 2.1 2665 DETACHD 48
36 NORTHVIEW CT $449,000 $410,000 3 3.1 2573 ATTACHD 176
39 BECKET ST $429,000 $429,000 4 3.1 4746 DETACHD 6
18260 RIVER EDGE CT $789,000 $750,000 4 3.1 4711 DETACHD 160
842 6TH ST $919,500 $850,000 4 3.1 3840 DETACHD 180

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

~Make Your Momma Proud~ (or… How To Act in an Open House)

It’s summertime and we’re all kicking off our shoes enjoying the warmer temperatures & the feeling of less restriction overall.  Kids are lounging, we’re eating later & the sun is out… till 9:00!!  I love summertime…  something about the relaxed feeling of everyday life (while we’re not rushing around that is…) is just so pleasing. Reminds me of childhood I suppose, and the absence of school for a few months.

While we’re all a bit more laid-back, there are a few things to remember when you’re out on a Sunday (or Saturday) and touring Open Houses.  I thought it might be helpful to list some do’s & don’ts just for fun:

* You may be encountering a Realtor, or an Owner.  Either way, get out your best manners and make sure to ask if you may entere with shoes.

* If shoes are welcomed, please remember to wipe your feet, and if wearing stiletto heels, take them off anyway as a courtesy. Some wood floors will receive permanent indents from heels… pine, other soft woods, etc… and what a horrible feeling that would be to notice as you look backward!

* When meeting the Owner, remember that this is his or her beloved “home”, and keep any negative comments to yourself.  Leave that kind of delicate conversation to the Realtors.

* When meeting the Listing Agent, make sure to announce if you are already working with your own Realtor.  They will not mind at all, and in fact will appreciate your information greatly (Your Realtor will appreciate it too!).

* Remember not to divulge your innermost secrets to the Agent or Owner.  Your motivations for your own home sale & your subsequent purchase and other personal details are your own business, and sometimes information divulged in this preliminary stage while your Realtor is not there with you can come back to haunt you when you are in the negotiating phase.  You have every right to know all kinds of things pertinent to the home itself, and they have a right to know basically who you are, and that perhaps you might be interested in the home and plan to talk with your agent about another showing with him or her. Alternately, perhaps you think it’s a lovely home but it will just not suit your particular needs., and this is perfectly fine to communicate, and appreciated by Sellers and Agents alike.

* If you have voiced that the home will not work for you (don’t forget to to throw in a compliment or two anyway!) and are asked to share feedback on the home, feel free to do so.  Just remember to be polite.  Good feedback can come in handy for their selling process.

* If you are a neighbor and “just looking”, let this be known as well.  No one will mind at all, and you may want to mention that you are happy to pass information about this great home on to friends of yours whom you might enjoy having nearer to you.

* If you are looking for a home for yourself, bring a notepad and do ask pertinent questions about the home.  If you forget a notepad, utilize a flyer to make notes.  This comes in handy later when you are trying to remember characteristics of various homes.  When you see a lot of homes our brains have a difficult time distinguishing important details without this kind of reference.

* Ask before snapping photos or taking videos.

* Do not bring food or drinks into the home with you, and do not assume that beverages in the refrigerator are there for your consumption.

* Speaking of opening cabinets, closets and refrigerators, this is a really good idea so that you can see how much space there really is for storage. Some bedrooms look as though they have a lot of closet space until you open the doors and find that the closet is a foot deep and doesn’t span all the way from side to side.  The same is true for pantries etc.

* Opening drawers is fine as well, let’s say, in the kitchen… but when in peoples’ bedrooms and personal bathrooms, use your good judgment and do not open drawers and medicine cabinets at all.  Privacy is to be respected, and you do not want to be accused of taking anything such as jewelry or medicines either (this has been known to happen). Most Sellers will remove personal items, but some will not.  Just mind your P’s & Q’s and respect privacy in these areas.  If you decide you want to make an offer on this home, there will be plenty of time to inspect drawers in these areas further down the line.

* Refrain from using the restroom unless it is absolutely necessary.  If it is, remember that people will be following you with the idea of possibly purchasing this home after you exit.  Be kind to the Seller and leave everything tidy & fresh.

* If you are bringing children into the home, be extra vigilant and do not allow them to run through it or play on the couches or take food or drink from the refrigerator.  Treat the experience with the care you would appreciate if it were your home, and keep the environment welcoming for others who are also there & perhaps pondering purchase.

* No pets, please.

I hope these ideas were helpful & good food for thought.

Happy house-hunting!

Linda

PS- I am holding my listing at 979 Devon Lane Open this SATURDAY from 1 4 PM with LIVE MUSIC and hopfully clear skies for views of Mt Hood & Mt Adams!  Come say hi & listen to some great tunes with Michael MandrellMimy, and Jimmy Free.  I can’t wait!!