Below are the latest Real Estate market statistics for Portland and the Surrounding Areas for the full month of April 2020. Click on the image below to see the full seven page detailed report.
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Recently, we have been receiving much information regarding COVID-19. As we continue to navigate uncertainty together, it is important to remember that THIS TOO SHALL PASS. That’s why this month, we want to share information to help you prepare for life after these trying times.
Credit is one subject that will always be important, which is why this Item of Value is helping separate credit facts from fiction. No matter what your current financial situation is, you can use this information to become a credit master and strengthen your own score down the line. There is also a breakdown of the different scoring models to highlight habits that will help you achieve credit success. Even though the world seems to be on pause right now, the situation will pass. When it does, you will be ready to view your credit situation with fresh eyes and come out stronger, no matter where you started. In the meantime, please know that we are here for you and your family during these challenging times. If there’s anything we can do to help, do not hesitate to call. Stay healthy! With all the changes in the real estate market as a result of restrictions and guidelines pertaining to the Covid-19 situation we want to provide updates a little more frequently with real time statistics. Check out our video below to see how the last half of April compared to the first half of April 2020. Loan Qualifications are tightening some, but not so much that we can’t get loans. If you need a good lender, please reach out for our recommendation! Houses are sold everyday in good markets and bad. The reasons people move doesn’t change. • Moving to a different school district • Needing a home office • Upsizing or downsizing • Kids have moved away • Grandparents moving closer to grandkids **Now may be a good time for you to sell as there isn’t as much competition for sellers! **Now may be a good time for you to buy to take advantage of the low interest rates! If there is anything we can do to help, please reach out to Jimmy or myself. We are hear to help in any way that we can! Stay Safe and Stay Healthy!
Spending a day without leaving the house may have sounded like fun three months ago, but now that it’s our new normal, it’s a different story. By now, you and your family might be feeling a bit jumpy at home all day. If that’s the case, check out the information below — you’ll find five ways to liven up your time social distancing with games, crafts and cooking. These outside-of-the-box ideas will keep you and your family entertained at home, and even lead to a few positive memories.
It can be a little scary to check the markets right now, wouldn’t you agree? But before you start to stress, we want to encourage you to take a step back. Now more than ever, it’s important to cut through the noise and seek out wisdom from industry experts whose research explains exactly what is going on with our economy. Check out the attached fact sheet — in an exclusive interview on The Brian Buffini Show podcast, real estate leader Brian Buffini spoke with Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS®, to separate market fact from fiction during these unusual times. The state of the market is constantly changing, but we hope this gives you some peace-of-mind as you navigate it. This too shall pass!
Listen to the full interview, HERE! We are living in unprecedented times! Far more people are working from home than ever before. And many kids are spending far more time online with the rise in online education programs and (let's be honest) entertainment to curb those hours stuck at home with limited access to outdoor activities.
With all this added online activity, it is more important than ever to be focused on cyber security! Check out these tips below to help keep your business and family safe online while you follow the states protocol on physical distancing. As always, if there is anything we can do to help you, please give us a call! Here are the latest Real Estate market statistics for Portland and the Surrounding Areas.
To invest or not to invest, that is the question! An investment in real estate, if done responsibly, can significantly build your financial portfolio. It can be difficult to know where to start, but once you dive in, the return on investment can be quite lucrative.
This month, we're sending you information to help you understand investment properties — the things to know before you decide to buy. Get insights on choosing the right property, understanding the costs and working with tenants. You will also learn about the benefits of owning an investment home and the wonders it can work for your equity. If you’re considering buying a second property in the near future, give us a call! We're happy to discuss what that process would look like for you, and offer some potential places to look into so that you make the smartest possible investment. To hear about how the current COVID 19 situation is affecting the local market, Click Here to see Rick's message. Live and in person from my home office! There are a few things I’d like you to know during the Coronavirus Shutdown!
You've probably heard of discount and online brokerages - the mostly digital real estate operations that advertise lower commissions and listing fees. While these may seem convenient at first, there are several factors that could end up costing you more time and money down the road. Get the real deal on discount and online brokerages for both sellers and buyers in the information below - and if you're thinking of buying or selling and want to score the best deal with great service, give us a call!
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