The Latest Real Estate News

by John DeCosta, Keller Williams Portland Premiere
As we move forward in this ever improving economic environment, we need the most current information to make our decisions.
Should I sell my present home and purchase a home that better fits my needs?
Should I move some money out of the stock market, and where should I next invest my nest egg?

Well the answer may be to take a look at Real Estate. There is a great shortage of available homes for sale. For many families, this is a perfect time to right size the home they are living in. Some families trade up into larger homes, and many of the baby boomers need less space and more quality.

One of the best ways to stay up on the market is to get a daily or weekly email report on the available homes in your area of interest. We send hundreds of reports to our best clients. They are fully informed on the market for their home, or the homes in the market where they wish to move. To get your reports, just drop us an email at [email protected]. Tell us what area you are interested in, and like magic, the information will appear.

Also, enjoy the positive news that follows: Oregon is on a roll, and we hope you benefit !

Portland-Area Home Sales, Prices Rise in July — The Oregonian

Homebuilding Homework: Students Help Out Habitat for Humanity — The Columbian

Four Good Things About Rising Interest Rates–and Four Bad — MSN Real Estate

Best Places to Live: America’s Best Small Towns (Sherwood, OR, is on the list!)– Money Magazine/CNN Money

America’s 10 Hottest Housing Markets (Portland and Seattle are on the list!) — MarketWatch

More Signs of Strength in the Housing Market — Seeking Alpha

Ten Happiest States (Washington and Oregon are on the list!) — MSN Real Estate

Police Track Down Man Accused of Being Bogus McMinnville Landlord — The Oregonian

Pent-Up Demand is Boosting Home Sales, But Can it Last? — NPR