News Headlines for Portland, Oregon : 2013 Quarter 3

9/24/2013

How You Can Creative Positive Remodeling Experiences

Let’s be honest, remodeling can be a very difficult process. Start, by hiring a good design consultant, plan to live without during the process and finally, pick a quiet spot during the chaos!

To read the full www.allthingsrealestatepdx.com article

9/16/2013

A House is a Home, Not an Investment

Homes are places where you live. They are not – and should never have been investment vehicles. The minute they are seen as investments, that reality gets dangerous.

To read the full www.theatlantic.com article

9/9/2013

8 Money Savings Improvements

With energy costs on the rise, here are 8 money saving renovations to consider.

1. Anything Low-Flow
2. Fiberglass Insulation
3. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
4. A Clean Dishwasher
5. A Programmable Thermostat
6. Weather Stripping
7. A Tankless Water Heater
8. Ceiling Fans

To read the full AOL blog article

9/2/2013

Should You Renovate or Rebuild?

Blu Homes, a builder of prefab green homes offers an infographic to help homeowners research a decision on whether or not to renovate or rebuild.

To read the full Realtor.org article

8/26/2013

Create Optimal Curb Appeal by Cleaning Your Roof

If you are looking to revamp your home’s curb appeal, you might be wondering what simple things you can do besides reviving your landscaping and gardens. Updating or repairing your roof can immensely boost your curb appeal instantly.

8/19/2013

Confidence in Home Builders Hits a 7 Year High

According to the National Association of Home Builders, builder confidence rose 6 points to 57 on the House Market Index. New, single family homes are on the rise and confidence in builders in increasing.

8/12/2013

FHA is Failing in Selling it’s REO’s

When compared to its mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, the Federal Housing Administration is lagging on its performance in selling its inventory of REO properties. The Government Accountability Office analyzed more than 400,000 repossessed homes that FHA sold from 2007-2012.

To read the full Realtor Magazine article

8/4/2013

Middle-Aged Women are Real Estate’s New Big Buyers

According to real estate brokerage, Redfin, women between the ages of 45-54 have become the fastest growing group of homeowners soaring 120% since 1982.

To read the full Realtor Magazine article

7/28/2013

It’s Still a Good Time to Buy…Say’s 71%

With inventories at a historic low and home prices on the rise, nearly three quarters of American’s say it’s a good time to buy a home.

7/19/2013

Ideas for Staging Your Home

Often times when sellers think about staging their home for a sale dollar signs cross their minds. The reality it, that doesn’t have to be the case. Here are a few options for staging that sellers should consider before listing their home.

1. Schedule a one time consultation
2. Partial Staging
3. Fluff Staging
4. Full Staging
5. Full Staging plus renovation

Overall, the goal is to put your best foot forward if you are serious about selling your home.

To read the full Zillow article

7/12/2013

A Major Detour for Sellwood Bridge Riders

As part of the Sellwood Bridge Project, Multnomah County announced a major detour that will effect bike rides who ride between downtown Portland and the Sellwood Bridge. This detour will impact riders of the Westside Trail until at least early 2014 as the contractor replaces the culvert that crosses Stephens Creek under the trolley tracks.

To read the full Bike Portland article

7/3/2013

Centennial Mills...What Does its Future Hold?

Harsch Investment Properties and the Portland Development Commission opened the Centennial Mills site to fellow developers and community leaders to solicit ideas for the future of the former mill. One this is for sure, the redevelopment of the crumbling 11 building site won't be an easy task. Though a formal proposal is months away, the beginning ideas of office spaces, housing and retail development will attempt to preserve this historical site.

To read the full Oregonlive article

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