Archive for June, 2010

Posted on June 17

Annual Laurelhurst Garage Sale Saturday 6/19

The Laurelhurst neighborhood is known for many things. But it's annual 'don't miss it' garage sale is in T-minus 2 days! Can you feel it? Did you even know it was coming? Well clear your schedule because you are going to want to be on deck for this one. This is one of those 'let'…

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Posted on June 17

Portland Housing Reports for May 2010

Wonder what is REALLY happening in real estate.... In Portland? In our market? In your neighborhood?  'The Market' varies, literally from neighborhood to neighborhood.  And I'm betting you are like every other normal home owner: 'What is happening in my area and which way is …

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Posted on June 17

Downtown Vancouver & River Neighborhoods Market Report May ’10

Downtown Vancouver & River View Neighborhoods are glommed together because usually when I show clients one, they want to see the other. Buyers love these areas for the same reasons the sellers do...revitalized downtown area and lots of homes and condos on the river or with r…

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Posted on June 17

Ridgefield Housing Market Report for May ’10

Ridgefield Washington is really too huge of a space to be considered a neighborhood in my view. And with all that land, it's beautifully spread out and many homes have great access to the I-5 corridor without giving up the farm.  This month showed 125 active listings with 8 sold…

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Posted on June 17

Southwest Slope Housing Report for May ’10

The neighborhoods included in the SW Slope include Raleighwood & Greenhills. So for these two areas, having 64 listings with only one successful closing is an eye opener. Let's dig a little deeper: 1.…

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Posted on June 17

Northwest Slope Housing Report for May ’10

Westhaven, Catlin Crest, Sylvan Heights, Windemere & Hillside are so perfectly situated for a quick glide down the hill into Portland, yet with crisp access to Hwy 26, 217 etc.  It's hard to see 185 active homes on the market with only 10 selling in May. 5.4% sell through r…

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