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Once again, it’s Rose Festival time. Yearly, Portland Oregon has Rose Festival featuring parades, roses, rides, events, races, live music, kid’s events, carnival games and more. The Festival kicks-off tonight with fireworks and has events up until June 16 at various locations in Portland. Call 50...

Banks say they are reaching the end of their obligation to help homeowners but how much did they really help? “Forgiveness of principal on a primary mortgage is the third most common form of relief tallied in the settlement, which at $8.6 billion makes up just 17 percent of the aid extended” Appr...

Every now and then, I do a Facebook page giveaway for my client readers.  Today is one of those days. Go to my Facebook page and “Like” and “Share” my page and today’s post about the free book for a chance to win: The Pathway To Your New Home. A roadmap of the home buying process. The 55 page boo...

It’s a seller’s market in much of the United States and Portland Oregon real estate is no different. I sat an open house this weekend on a home in Oregon City that was listed on Saturday and there were three offers by Sunday night. So what are sellers looking for from an offer in a seller’s marke...

To rank schools, ZipRealty used test scores, student - teacher ratio and median price per square foot and the formula put Lake Oswego, Oregon on the map again. According to the study, Lake Oswego schools ranked third best in the country for schools. Many buyers already target Lake Oswego primaril...

Come see this gorgeous 3bd, 2ba, one-level home on a corner lot with a fully fenced back yard. The vaulted ceilings accentuate the spaciousness of this fabulous GREAT ROOM floor plan with a separate formal dining room. A beautiful gem in Oregon City! And, with lots of storage!  Click Link For Ful...

RMLS, (Oregon- Regional Multiple Listing Service) has reported that for April, the average home value has moved over the $300,000 price range. These home values haven’t been observed in about 4 years. Additionally, this reflects an increase of about 15% over last year. The market is back! Click L...

According to Refin, the 97034 zip code in Lake Oswego, ranks with the busiest million dollar home sales markets with 54 sales during the past 12 months. I’m also seeing investors buy lower end homes in Lake Oswego, gut and remodel them, then flip for more than $150k difference. The market is back...

Call Jen Woodbury, 808-936-8957, MBA, Portland Oregon, Lake Oswego Oregon, West Linn Oregon, Principal Real Estate Broker and Realtor, experienced professional, to buy or sell Portland, Oregon homes. According to Zillow, Portland Oregon home values are at a $237,100 median for March, up 10.4% fro...

Call Jen Woodbury, 808-936-8957, MBA, Portland Oregon, Lake Oswego Oregon, West Linn Oregon, Principal Real Estate Broker and Realtor, experienced professional, to buy or sell Portland, Oregon homes. After much discussion, anticipation and a few false starts, Cabela’s outdoors retail store will o...