HOMES FOR SALE - Active Listings, Closed Sales, Average Price - EAST EUGENE RMLS Market Area REAL ESTATE - Months of SEPTEMBER, 2001-2012 - Jim Hale, Principal Broker, ACTIONAGENTS.NET     THE MOST MEANINGFUL (SEASONALLY ADJUSTED) LOOK AT DATA FOR         HOMES FOR SALE IN EUGENE, OR          IS TO COMPARE     THE CURRENT MONTH WITH THE SAME MONTH IN PRIOR YEARS    The number of Closed Sales in EAST EUGENE during SEPTEMBER was merely near the historical average and  the inventory of Active Listings remains very high.   Meanwhile Average Price was up again as mid to higher price ranges are beginning to move.      Now for the          EAST EUGENE           RMLS Market Area, HERE ARE:    A decade's worth of supply (Active Listings) and demand (Closed Sales) for the          Months of SEPTE... 02/10/2013

HOMES FOR SALE - Active Listings, Closed Sales, Average Price - SOUTHWEST EUGENE RMLS Market Area REAL ESTATE - Months of SEPTEMBER, 2001-2012 - Jim Hale, Principal Broker, ACTIONAGENTS.NET     THE MOST MEANINGFUL (SEASONALLY ADJUSTED) LOOK AT DATA FOR          HOMES FOR SALE IN EUGENE, OR           IS TO COMPARE      THE CURRENT MONTH WITH THE SAME MONTH IN PRIOR YEARS    The number of Closed Sales in SOUTHWEST EUGENE during SEPTEMBER was up  but so was the inventory of Active Listings.  Meanwhile Average Price was also down - low end houses continue to move.      Now for the          SOUTHWEST EUGENE           RMLS Market Area, HERE ARE:    A decade's worth of supply (Active Listings) and demand (Closed Sales) for the          Months of SEPTEMBER          2001 - 2012:        And a dec... 02/10/2013

HOMES FOR SALE - Active Listings, Closed Sales, Average Price - WEST EUGENE RMLS Market Area REAL ESTATE - Months of SEPTEMBER, 2001-2012 - Jim Hale, Principal Broker, ACTIONAGENTS.NET     THE MOST MEANINGFUL (SEASONALLY ADJUSTED) LOOK AT DATA FOR         HOMES FOR SALE IN EUGENE, OR           IS TO COMPARE      THE CURRENT MONTH WITH THE SAME MONTH IN PRIOR YEARS    The number of Closed Sales in WEST EUGENE during SEPTEMBER was up but so was the inventory of Active Listings.   Meanwhile Average Price was also down - low end houses continue to move.      Now for the          WEST EUGENE          RMLS Market Area, HERE ARE:    A decade's worth of supply (Active Listings) and demand (Closed Sales) for the          Months of SEPTEMBER          2001 - 2012:        And a decade of Average Pr... 02/10/2013

  Lori Spohn | RE/MAX Integrity | (541) 914-6920 1292 Sonoma Dr., Eugene, OR SOLD - Affordable Ryan Meadows Home With Home Warranty 3BR/2BA Single Family House   offered at $234,000 Year Built 1997 Sq Footage 1,571 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 6,098 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This affordable Santa Clara home at 1292 Sonoma Drive is ready for its new owners! Enjoy the quiet street and nice neighborhood in the Ryan Meadows area. Stay comfortable year round with the central air conditioning, forced air heat and ceiling fans. Prepare delicious meals in the nice sized kitchen with appliances. Worried about major repairs? The purchase comes with a one-year home warranty from First American. For more information on this home contac... 02/03/2013

 MOST POPULAR -EUGENE SINGLE FAMILY HOMES Arica Song Realtor Keller Williams Realty Harpole Real Estate Group Phone: 541-736-6314 www.eugenehomefinder.com    For a complete list of the most popular single family homes in Eugene, Oregon "click above".  Search shortsales, foreclosures, condos, manufactured homes and more!      Arica Song Realtor Keller Williams Realty Harpole Real Estate Group Phone: 541-736-6314 www.eugenehomefinder.com 01/26/2013

What is My Eugene Home Worth?  Arica Song Call: 541-736-6314 Keller Williams Realty EugeneHomeFinder.com   Receive a custom evaluation for your home, including comparisons to other homes that have recently sold or are on the market. This guarantees you receive the most accurate information available. To find out what your home is worth, fill out the information below:   WHEN YOUR LOOKING FOR A PROFESSIONAL to help you negotiate the complexities of selling your home, you've come to the right place. The experience, dedication and strong communication you'll receive from me will help ensure the successful and profitable sale of your home: 1. The Technological Advantage - Take advantage of a broad spectrum of technologies and tools to support the sale of your home from start to close. 2. I... 01/09/2013

How Much Does a Realtor Cost?     Arica Song Call: 541-736-6314 Buyers Specialist- Harpole Real Estate Group Keller Williams Realty- Eugene & Springfield Eugene Home Finder       Last year I stated educating my clients on the home buying process.  I have since, developed a short, easy to ready buyer consultation packet.  This packet sets my clients up for success as they start their home buying journey.   My packet explains the difference from a buyers market and a sellers market.  It covers macro-economics and the average sales price ratios to expect when shopping for a home.  This sets proper expectations with my clients so they do not get upset writing countless “low ball” offers that do not get accepted.   In addition, we go over the pre approval process, an earnest money agreement,... 01/05/2013

  Tips for Purchasing Bare Land- Eugene, OR     Arica Song 541-736-6314 Keller Williams Realty- Eugene & Springfield Eugene Home Finder   I have been helping clients negotiate an offer on a bare piece of land.  The property has septic approval and no well at this time.  I have been able to negotiate that the “seller carry” the contract for two years at a low fixed interest rate and a low down payment.  In addition I have negotiated terms on building a large shop, installing utilities and building a fence on the property prior to the contracts pay off. I have contacted a local title company who will prepare a note and trust deed drawing up the terms of our agreement.  Monthly payments will be sent to the buyers from a third party agency and everything will be legally agreed upon at closi... 01/02/2013

  Options when a seller will not move out of a shortsale?   Arica Song Buyers Specialist- Harpole Real Estate Group Call: 541-736-6314 Keller Williams Realty Eugene & Springfield Eugene Home Finder   I recently helped a couple purchase a shortsale as an investment property.  Being cash buyers they were set to close the minute we had bank approval on our offer.  Unfortunately, the seller should have probably went through a foreclosure so he could have been able to stay in his home longer.  He had absolutely no savings, not enough to drive to the title company to sign loan documents and not enough to move out a couple days early.  His Realtor purchased   some of his property to help him pay for gas in his car on the close date.  The seller had not did his due diligence in seeking funds fr... 12/31/2012

What Is The Difference Between an Appraisal & a Home Inspection?     Arica Song Call: 541-736-6314 Keller Williams Realty- Eugene & Springfield Eugene Home Finder      When purchasing a home your loan officer will assist you with ordering an appraisal.  You can never pay more for a home than what it is worth simply because a bank will not loan you money on a property that does not appraise for the agreed upon sales price.  Often when a home does not appraise for the sales price the seller either reduces his/ her sales price, the buyer pays the difference of the appraised price versus the agreed amount "out of pocket" or the sale is cancelled and the seller keeps his property. I always encourage cash buyers working with me to get an appraisal.  It is nice to know what a 3rd party feels ... 12/24/2012

Looking for a delicious and filling pizza in Eugene, Oregon?  Try the Pizza Research Institute (PRI) in the Whiteaker neighborhood at 530 Blair Blvd.  The pizza combinations may sound strange, but the owners have done their research when it comes to creating great tasting pizzas. The business outgrew its earlier location and is now in a renovated garage with a train car inside serving as the kitchen.  This isn't your Domino's or Papa Murphy's pizzas.  It takes a visit here to discover why so many people give it good reviews. The slices are filling, so there is usually plenty of pizza to take home.  The wait staff and fellow customers have always been friendly and helpful when I've eaten there. PRI is just one of many nice, locally owned restaurants and small businesses in the Whiteaker... 12/14/2012

BUYERS BEWARE... Do YOUR HOMEWORK!   ARICA SONG Call: 541-736-6314 Keller Williams Realty- Eugene & Springfield Eugene Home Finder   Buyers typically have a negotiated amount of time to conduct inspections after mutual acceptance in an earnest money agreement is reached.  In Eugene, Oregon 5-10 days is the typical time frame given for this.  The Oregon residential real estate agreement goes into further detail on page 4- line 199-202. Recently I helped a first time buyer couple try to purchase a rural property.  After writing the offer I stressed the importance of them doing any due diligence they felt necessary during our 10 day inspection period.  I metioned visiting the city offices to confirm easements,  zoning, approximate property lines, permits, septic tank/ well locations, shar... 12/12/2012

Imagine yourself traveling to another country and being invited into a local resident's home to enjoy a traditional holiday meal with their family and friends.  University of Oregon international students have that opportunitiy as part of the Friendship Foundation for International Students' Share Thanksgiving program.  The program matches students with local families willing to open their homes and their hearts to young adults far from home.  For most, it's the first time for them to eat turkey and many of the side dishes. Students get to see firsthand how American's celebrate Thanksgiving.  They participate in family games, watch or play football, study the Black Friday ads, and experience how Americans live. The day becomes another treasured memory for them to remember and share with... 12/08/2012

 Buying a Home in Eugene, OR- Tax Deductions & Equity Arica Song Call: 541-736-6314 arica@harpolehomes.com Realtor- Keller Williams Realty Eugene & Springfield http://www.eugenehomefinder.com/    Your mortgage payment typically includes a principal payment, mortgage interest, property taxes and insurance.  The interest your pay on your primary residence and second home can be a tax deduction. Tax Deduction- Take Your Fair Share The amount of tax deduction depends on the size of your mortgage and your income bracket.  In order for it to make financial sense to itemize tax deductions, you must exceed the standard deduction, standard deductions depend on how you are filing. The current 2012 standard deductions are: single ($5,950), head of household ($8,700) or married filing joint ($11,90... 12/08/2012

Inflation and rising food prices are causing many Eugene, Oregon residents to shop more carefully so that there is enough in the paycheck to last through the month. Fortunately, fast food prices haven't risen to the level advertised on a street sign in front of a Burger King on West 11th Avenue in west Eugene.  Only a king could afford a $499 meal deal every weekday that this sign promotes.  Even if fries came with the meal, I don't think my budget can handle many of these meal deals! In spite of the price tag on the sign, the cashier only charged me $4.99 when I ordered my King Meal Deal.  The dollar still has value here after all.   12/07/2012

Do You Know a Homeowner Facing Foreclosure? Here's A Way Out.   Call Me: Arica Song 541-736-6314 Realtor, Keller Williams Realty     Our Team at the Harpole Real Estate Group, Keller Williams Realty specializes in helping homeowners who are facing foreclosure. To speak with an experienced short sale specialist and learn how to avoid foreclosure, call me today!   Arica Song Keller Williams Realty 541-736-6314   11/27/2012

If you're looking to save money on your grocery bill in Eugene, Oregon, you should regularly shop at Cash & Carry near Bertelsen and 5th Avenue in west Eugene. Local restaurant owners are well aware that this is the place to shop for great deals on a complete selection of products, fresh and smoked meat, produce, dairy, deli, groceries, beverages, culinary supplies, sanitation products, packaging and to-go, frozen food, candy and bakery items. Smart shoppers know that prices are better than in the grocery store, especially if the desired items are one of the hot sheet specials.  You don’t have to buy huge quantities of one item just to get a special price. You can buy by the case or even as single items. Shoppers pick up a flatbed pushcart and cardboard boxes outside the store, shop at... 11/25/2012

BRAND NEW HOMES EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 2012   CALL: ARICA SONG 541-736-6314 REALTOR, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY  EUGENE HOME FINDER       There are several quality home builders in Eugene, Oregon that have been busy building this year.  For a list of all new construction listings in Eugene, Oregon, click the link above. Have questions about local builders, would like to view model homes and communities? I can help!   Call: Arica Song, Keller Williams Realty 541-736-6314           11/24/2012

HOMES FOR SALE - Active Listings, Closed Sales, Average Price - DANEBO RMLS Market Area REAL ESTATE - Months of SEPTEMBER, 2001-2012 - Jim Hale, Principal Broker, ACTIONAGENTS.NET     THE MOST MEANINGFUL (SEASONALLY ADJUSTED) LOOK AT DATA FOR         HOMES FOR SALE IN EUGENE, OR          IS TO COMPARE     THE CURRENT MONTH WITH THE SAME MONTH IN PRIOR YEARS      The number of Closed Sales in DANEBO during SEPTEMBER was up but so was the inventory of Active Listings.    Meanwhile Average Price was also down - low end houses continue to move.      Now for the         DANEBO          RMLS Market Area, HERE ARE:    A decade's worth of supply (Active Listings) and demand (Closed Sales) for the         Months of SEPTEMBER         2001 - 2012:       And a decade of Average Prices for Closed Sa... 11/18/2012

HOMES FOR SALE - Active Listings, Closed Sales, Average Price - RIVER ROAD RMLS Market Area REAL ESTATE - Months of SEPTEMBER, 2001-2012 - Jim Hale, Principal Broker, ACTIONAGENTS.NET     THE MOST MEANINGFUL (SEASONALLY ADJUSTED) LOOK AT DATA FOR        HOMES FOR SALE IN EUGENE, OR         IS TO COMPARE    THE CURRENT MONTH WITH THE SAME MONTH IN PRIOR YEARS      The number of Closed Sales in RIVER ROAD during SEPTEMBER held steady from the prior year while the inventory of Active Listings went up, defying the city-wide trend.    Meanwhile Average Price took a fall, unlike other areas in the city.      Now for the        RIVER ROAD         RMLS Market Area, HERE ARE:    A decade's worth of supply (Active Listings) and demand (Closed Sales) for the        Months of SEPTEMBER        2001 ... 11/18/2012