August 11, 2014 Catching up on the news……

By, John DeCosta, Keller Williams, Portland Premiere

Catching up on all the real estate news…..

Homes Less Affordable Than Historical Average in Portland, Other Parts of Oregon — The Oregonian

Realtor.com® Report: Surging Home Sales Predicted for Ten Metro Markets — Realtor.com®

Portland’s 25 Hottest Neighborhoods (Q2 2014)

Portland’s 25 Most Expensive Neighborhoods (Q2 2014)

The 25 Portland Neighborhoods Where Homes Sell the Fastest (Q2 2014)

— Portland Business Journal

Construction Spending Drops in Biggest Setback in Three Years — The Oregonian

Market Ready: How Important is a Perfect Lawn When You’re Selling Your Home? — The New York Times

Cash Strapped and Out of Work: Why Fewer Americans Own a Home — Business Cheat Sheet

Local Habitat to Dedicate 30th Home on August 24 — The Columbian