What we discuss: 

The Portland Market slowing down for the holidays. 

Whether we can expect lower interest rates in 2024. 

And what lower rates will mean for both future home buyers and home sellers. 

Selling your home is not always a straightforward process, in this tumultuous market that is even more true.

But the key to success today is creativity, the right marketing, and often patience.

For this seller we faced multiple hurdles but were able to get through to the finish line by implementing quick thinking, a creative marketing strategy, and by taking the time needed.

If you are looking for a realtor who will stick it through with you, even when times get tough, and who will explore every avenue to get your home sold I am here for you.

What we discuss: 

The major decrease in activity we saw last month but then Portland finally seeing its normal Fall boost in activity NOW. 

Home buyers having high levels of success in today's market. 

How home sellers are still having success in today's market. 

What we discuss:

• If Portland has seen its typical Fall boost in real estate activity.

• What opportunities are out there for home buyers right now.

• How some home sellers are having success in this market.

What we discuss: 

• The Portland Oregon Real Estate Market being super slow right now. 

• How another interest rate hike is affecting the market. 

• That we could see another raise in rates before the end of the year. 

• How some homebuyers are getting lower interest rates and higher negotiation power in today’s market. 

• How home sellers can still be successful in today’s market and which homes are getting multiple offers again. 

What we discuss: 

The Portland Oregon Real Estate Market trends being hyper local.

How buyer motivation is up. 

That we may see two more interest rate hikes before the end of the year. 

How pricing and extensive preparation is key to a home seller's success. 

What we discuss: 

Spring weather finally showing up and the market heating up too.

The steady increase in demand from home buyers. 

Seller’s finally coming to the market. 

What we discuss: 

The Spring Portland Oregon Real Estate Market being in full swing. 

Home buyers buying up homes.

Home sellers coming back to the market SLOWLY. 

How to prepare for the hot market.

One of the most significant benefits of being a realtor is having the ability to buy and sell property on your own and therefore avoid paying one side of the commission. 

So when I decided to sell my condo and chose to hire another agent in my office to assist me in the sale I got questions. 

Why didn't I just do it myself? 

Light-filled two-story condo with vaulted ceilings, views from Mt Hood, and deeded parking. Updates throughout. New furnace & A/C. Updated primary bath. Two large balconies with views of Mt Hood plus room to entertain, and garden. Close proximity to OHSU and Downtown PDX.

What we discuss:

The numbers from December.

How mortgage applications doubled in the first two weeks of January and what this means for the market.

How the market has shifted dramatically in the last week.

What we discuss:

How the Winter real estate market is performing.

How we are seeing the positive signs of a robust Spring real estate market.

What we discuss:

How real estate activity is down across the board.

What this means for timing your real estate moves.

How interest rates going down this month, gives us hope for the spring.

When we met Rocio and Diego over on Instagram, they weren't sure how they were going to buy a home, but they knew they wanted to take the steps to do so.

They were able to come to one of our first-time home buyer classes, learn about the buying process, and within a few weeks were pre-approved for a home loan and out shopping for properties.

After looking at a good amount of homes, we were able to narrow down what they wanted and were able to find a home they loved!

They were able to achieve homeownership at the height of the real estate market which was not easy to do for anyone!

So I figured I would share a few strategies that aided in their success:

If you are thinking of buying your first home, or have not bought a home in a while and would like a step-by-step overview of the process…

You are in luck!

Our next Home Buying like a Boss class has been scheduled!

December 6th, 12:00 pm, on Zoom

What we discuss:

• Interest Rates

• How high rates are affecting the Portland Oregon real estate market

• What the market will look like if rates go down in the spring

Portland Oregon Real Estate Market Update - October 2022

What we discuss:

How dramatically increasing interest rates have decreased activity overall.

What this means for home buyers and home sellers.

And what opportunities are out there for both buyers and sellers in this shifting market.

Okay, this might sound wild, but with everyone talking about the negatives of high-interest rates, let's talk a bit about how there are some benefits to a shifting market due to high rates.

What we discuss:

How rising interest rates are affecting the market.

Expectations both home sellers and buyers should have of the fall market.

If you should wait to buy until rates go down as a home buyer.

First off the real estate market is shifting NOT crashing.

If you are a home buyer or especially if you are a home seller I want to make it clear from the beginning, that while we are seeing some uncertainty in the market it is nothing new and more so a sign of a normal and much-needed shift in the market than it is a sign of a crash.