News Headlines for Portland, Oregon : 2017 Quarter 3
September, 2017
Impact of Floods on the Housing Market
Thirty nine percent of the United States lives in a county on the coast line and is only projected to increase by 2020. What are the risks of damage from storms and what is being done about it.
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September 28, 2017
Is Fall the Best Time To Purchase a Home
Fall can be the best time for a first time home buyer to buy because there is less inventory during the winter months which means less competition between buyers. Sellers are more motivated because there curb appeal might not be as strong as others in the spring with flowers blooming and grass green and heathy. Get in now!
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September 11, 2017
Hurricane Irma strikes Florida hard, putting millions out of power.
Hurricane Irma swept through Florida leaving millions of people without power and no word on when it would be turned back on. Extra crews were sent out to try and restore power quickly but it was said to be weeks in some parts.
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August 31, 2017
Hurricane Harvey has a Destructive Impact on Mortgage Market
It is estimated that Hurricane Harvey in Texas will have four times as many unpaid mortgages as did Katrina on the Gulf Coast.
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August 14, 2017
First impressions of your home from an Interior Designers perspective.
If you’re thinking of selling your home anytime soon read these eight interior designer tips and tricks first. With just couple small improvements your home could really stand out against the rest.
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July 22, 2017
New 24-Story Tower is Going to be Developed in West Downtown Portland
A 225 unit apartment with office space, retail, and underground parking will be built in the next three years along Washington St between 11th and 12th. While there will be a swimming pool on the 8th floor, there will be no affordable housing since the building permit was submitted before Feb 1st.
Location of Building courtesy of Oregon Live
July 19, 2017
Five Most Undervalued Places in the Country
According to the Fitch Rating, which uses nominal income, population, rents, unemployment, and home prices for its criteria, Detroit came in #1, followed by New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Cincinnati as the most undervalued places in the country.
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