Award Winning “Earth Smart” Legend Home. Incredible contemporary home in park like setting just minutes from Lake Oswego & Downtown Portland. Nothing was overlooked in this home that features an open 2-Story Great Room, Formal Dining, Guest Suite on the main floor, Vaulted Master and so much more. This home offers a 6 CAR tandem attached garage.
It seems hard to imagine, but between 2007 and 2010, the average American family saw their net worth drop 40%, according to the Fed’s Survey of Consumer Finances, reported CNN.In those three years, net worth dropped from $126,400 to $77,300, down to levels not seen since 1992. Much of the reason for the drop is blamed on the sharp decline... Read More »
This is a special in Portland Oregon. It’s Rose Festival Time. Make your plans to enjoy the events. John DeCosta, Keller Williams Buying-Selling-Real Estate http://www.rosefestival.org/events/ MENU App Auction Band Program Blog Calendar of Events CityFair Clown Corps Clown Prince Contact Us Court Creative Youth Awards Donations Dragon Boat Race eNewsletter – SIGN UP here! Fireworks Fleet Friends of the... Read More »
When it comes to getting ones financial affairs back on track, find appropriate tools. We have been using BankRate financial calculators for years. They seem to be a great tool for planning and implementing financial control of our busy lives. We have included a link to the BankRate Financial Calculators. http://www.bankrate.com/calculators.aspx
For properties in Oregon, please use the following links to the Oregon Revised Statutes. Purchasing a foreclosed property in Oregon may be a great idea, but do your homework to make the best transaction possible. Oregon Foreclosure Process Start of the foreclosure process and sets the initial auction date. The Notice of Default and Election to Sell is recorded... Read More »
If you are interested in the Foreclosure Market, the following may be of interest. This information is from ForeclosureRadar. John DeCosta Non-Judicial Foreclosure Process Prerequisite: Deed of Trust With Power of Sale Contrary to popular belief, banks can’t just take back a property when an owner stops making payments. In non-judicial foreclosure states, the right to foreclose and sell the... Read More »
With al leader like Gary Keller, it is very easy to see why the Fastest Growing and most successful Real Estate Brokerage Firm in America is the Keller Williams Company. Enjoy his thoughtful vision of the coming year. John DeCosta, Keller Williams Portland Premiere
With the better weather, we always get more traffic on the weekends through Open Houses. This is true again this year. But something is much different from the past 4 years. Not only is traffic up, but pending sales are up 26% in Southwest Portland. Closing are up 17%. Listings are down 13%. What has made this happen. Well for... Read More »
Check out the newest Data on the National Economy. The economy and real estate market are finally heading in a positive direction. It is remarkable that the stock market has almost recovered its entire loss, and the real estate market has just stopped the bleeding. The economy should progress at a slow increase. That is not all bad. Maybe this... Read More »
Foreclosure Or Short Sale…Do You OWE TAXES? | Mortgage Debt Relief Act Of 2007 It is important for clients to get the best information possible. If you have a short sale or other canceled debt, be sure to review the Mortgage Debt Relief Acto of 2007. John DeCosta, Keller Williams Portland Premeire A tax tip from IRS.gov Canceled debt is... Read More »
One of my favorite Economist’s just released his view of the economy. Boring is how he sees it. We hope you can navigate this economy and win! John DeCosta Bill Conerly, Contributor Connecting the dots between the economy . . . and business decisions. + Follow on Forbes STRATEGIES 2/21/2012 Economic Forecast 2012-2013This I’ve updated my economic forecast, and it’s... Read More »
The National Association of Realtors is an extensive source of market stats. This video is robust with information Please enjoy the video ! John and Priscilla DeCosta View the Economic Presentation from NAR on Video
This new program could be a game changer, and bring the market out of the doldrums…… John DeCosta, Keller Williams Officials from more than 40 states have signed onto a record $25 billion settlement with the five biggest banks related to foreclosure abuses including “robo-signing” of documents. The settlement would require banks to provide billions of dollars in aid to... Read More »
This could be a great time to buy, Be Ready If you’re one of the millions who has an eye on 2012 as the year in which you’ll buy a home (first or not), here are five things you can do now to put yourself on the right path: 1. Check your credit. Take my word for it: there is... Read More »
Check out this KXL radio interview with John DeCosta & Pat Stone Pat Stone with WFG Title talks about local & worldwide economics and John DeCosta talks about the local Real Estate Market & property Tax Appeals. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO INTERVIEW
We have looked forward to the release of the Wall Street Journal Housing Survey. It is now out, and it is very comprehensive. Enjoy, John DeCosta.
The Vote is In: Americans Place High Value on Homeownership See what Americans say about Home Ownership, in their own words. No other purchase can deliver the benefits that living in the right home affords a family. We are proud to bring this information to your attention, John DeCosta, Keller Williams Portland Premiere.
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