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Excited About Buying A Home This Year? Here’s What to Watch

As we kick off the new year, you may be considering buying a home in 2019. Here's what you need to know. Whether you are thinking of finally ditching your landlord and buying your first home or selling your starter home to move into your forever home, there are two pieces of the real estate puzzle you need to watch carefully: interest rates & inventory. Interest Rates Mortgage interest rates were on the rise for much of 2018, but they made a welcome reversal at the end of the year. According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, rates climbed … Continue reading...

Further Proof It’s NOT 2008 All Over Again

Finally, here in the Portland market and across the country home sales numbers are leveling off. The rate of price appreciation is trending towards historically normal averages, and inventory is on the rise. In other words, we are headed into a more normal housing market. This is good news for buyers and seller alike. Some, however, see these adjustments as red flags and suggest that we are headed towards a repeat of what we experienced in 2008. Let’s take a look at one set of statistics that prove the current market is nothing like the one that preceded the housing … Continue reading...

1265 SE Regan Hill Loop – Just Listed for Sale in Estacada OR 97023

Be the first to see our new listing in Estacada’s lovely Regan Hill Heights neighborhood. 1265 SE Regan Hill Loop – Just Listed for Sale in Estacada OR 97023 Stylish open floor plan with wrap-around kitchen island and breakfast nook opening to informal dining room, vaulted living room, and covered patio? Private, beautifully fenced yard with entertaining patio and garden/tool/bike shed? OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND 1/27 & 1/28 (12:00-2:00) Two-car garage with room on the side for secure, out-of-sight RV parking? How about all the space you need for a … Continue reading...

13276 SE Jordan Ct. – Now Pending in Happy Valley OR 97086

13276 SE Jordan Ct. – Just Listed in Happy Valley OR 97086 | SkyBlue Portland

This GORGEOUS home is now pending! Three levels and space to spare in this light-filled, fully renovated dream home in an upscale cul-de-sac of beautiful homes--with wall-to-wall territorial views of stunning Happy Valley. Priced to sell at $594,950. Gracious living at its finest with well-designed separation of living areas--so the entire family can spread out and relax. Two levels of deck/patio, with a spacious back yard bring the outdoors in. Game room with bar, perfect for lounging and entertaining. And there's even a lux mudroom. Tastefully renovated … Continue reading...

12248 SE Market St.– Now Pending in Portland OR 97333

12248 SE Market St.– Just Listed for Sale in Portland OR 97333 | SkyBlue Portland

Now pending in Portland’s hip Mill Park neighborhood. Looking for a mid-century-chic ranch close to the amenities of the city, with private outdoor space for lounging, entertaining, crafting, or gardening? This Mill Park home, near Ventura Park and all the amenities of downtown Montavilla has everything you need. Remodeled kitchen and bathroom feature granite and travertine upgrades. Flexible, spacious third bedroom/family room/office features a walk-through closet and its own sliding glass door entrance. Oversized, fully fenced backyard with covered patio. Plus, a … Continue reading...

13231 SE Jordan Ct. – Now Pending in Happy Valley OR 97086

13231 SE Jordan Ct. Happy Valley OR 97086 – Just Listed for Sale in Beaverton OR 97006 | SkyBlue Portland

Now Pending in Happy Valley's panoramic Woodland View neighborhood. Imagine this: a beautifully crafted, family-friendly, light-filled country-style home with soaring ceilings, lush territorial views, classic wood railings, curved doorways, and sunken living room. Plus, double French doors leading from formal dining room to open kitchen/breakfast nook/family room combo with wood-burning fireplace—just steps to a tranquil, spacious, very private, terraced backyard. WANT TO TOUR THIS CLASSIC HOME? CALL JAMES AT 971-804-4618. This well-designed, livable home … Continue reading...

17125 SW Lisa St. – Now Pending in Beaverton OR 97006

17125 SW LISA ST. – Just Listed in Beaverton OR 97006 | SkyBlue Portland

Now pending in Beaverton’s lovely Five Oaks-Triple Creek neighborhood. Charming bungalow in Beaverton’s Five Oaks-Triple Creek neighborhood with lovely outdoor space and gated side yard for your RV. Looking for a beautifully maintained bungalow with plenty of vintage charm, expansive, manicured outdoor space, separate master suite, and secure parking for your RV? This is it! VIDEO & VIRTUAL TOURS Spacious, light-filled living room features a soaring vaulted ceiling and large bay window with wood shutters. Upper level master suite with adjacent living area, … Continue reading...

9312 SE Washington St. – Now Pending in Portland OR 97216

9312 SE Washington St. – Just Listed in Portland OR 97216 | SkyBlue Portland

This charming bungalow in hip Montavilla is now pending. Looking for a charming bungalow close to the amenities of the city, with plenty of outdoor space for all your entertaining, craft, or agricultural activities? This is YOUR home! Imagine a huge lot and the possibility of building a craft studio or detached ADU. (Buyer to do due diligence.) While living the good life in a cozy-chic vintage home with new roof, chimney, and double-pane windows. VIDEO & VIRTUAL TOURS So much opportunity with this lovely home. Perfect for the first-time home buyer/investor. … Continue reading...

13285 SE Jordan Ct. – Current Listing in Happy Valley OR 97086

13285 SE Jordan Ct. – Just Listed in Happy Valley OR 97086 | SkyBlue Portland

This luxury estate now listed in Happy Valley’s Panoramic Woodland View neighborhood. Imagine a beautifully crafted, light-filled custom estate with soaring ceilings and lush territorial views of the valley from nearly every room. With ample space for the entire family and a variety of simultaneous activities. An entertainer’s dream, this gorgeous home is a welcoming oasis with tiled terraces and graceful iron railings. Lower level den/office, bonus room, and full bath offer privacy for work or hobbies--or separate living quarters for family or guests. Move-in … Continue reading...

Tune Your Funky Monkey Credit Score in Five Easy Pieces

Does a flat credit score have you singing off key? Tune that score with these 5 easy pieces. Monitor your credit score. If you’re like a lot of folks, you don’t know your credit score. No worries, we’ve all been there. To orchestrate a credit score tune-up, you need to know your current score, credit history, and which accounts (if any) are negatively affecting your score. Check out this recent comparison of top credit monitoring services to see which services best fit your needs. Many of them provide a free credit report, as well as daily credit … Continue reading...