Tualatin, OregonLocated approximately 12 miles south of Portland. Demographics:Estimated zip code population in 2008: 27,797Estimated median household income in 2008: $70,111Dec. 2009 cost of living index in zip code 97062: 102.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100) Market Trend Report:There were 227 detached residential homes sold in the last 12 months.The average sales price was $375,283.The average days on market was 184.There are currently 148 detached residential homes listed for sale.Based on the absorption rate of the last 12 months there is approximately 8.2 months of inventory. See the graphs and chart below of my research results for additional details: For more information about Tualatin, Oregon or any of the other local markets I provide help in, feel free to contact me. Best... 05/06/2010

This stately new Hedges Park home in Tualatin OR has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths in 3,830 sq ft.;  MLS# 10065661 This home has exceptional finish work and fixtures!  The exterior is brick and cedar with a tile roof.  3 Decks overlook a beautifully landscaped fenced yard to enjoy the outdoor spaces. The gorgeous master suite has an adjoining deck and spa bath with huge walk-in closet. For more details on this exceptional home contact Leon Simms of Windermere/Bridgeport Realty @ 503-201-8868. 03/20/2010

Our Portland-based home staging company was contracted to stage this gorgeous custom-built home in Tualatin Oregon last month.  This was another foreclosed property ~ and we were delighted to hear that after lingering on the market as a vacant new home since 2008 without a sale, it's now under contract just one month after staging! This smart and savvy bank knows that staging works!  All of the homes we've staged for them have been on the market for one to three years, and all of them sell quickly after staging.  The bank wins because they liquidate their inventory, the neighborhoods win because property values are maintained, and the buyers win because they get a gorgeous home for a great price. Here are some Before & After photos of this beautiful home ... it seems to "come to life" o... 03/05/2010

This stately new Hedges Park home in Tualatin Oregon was staged and SOLD 4,039 sq ft; 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths with a gorgeous master suite on the main floor Beautiful hardwood floors thoughout the great room, kitchen & nook,  & dining room The gourmet Dacor kitchen is an entertainer's dream! Spacious Dining room with custom woodwork The gorgeous Master suite is conveniently located on the main floor French doors set off the Den from the main hallway Bonus Family room offers great space for everyone to enjoy TV, movies, & games Cedar and natural stone exterior with a tile roof;  exceptional finish work and fixtures 02/03/2010

This gorgeous move in ready home in Tualatin SOLD in just 12 days after staging and listing! It's been carefully and beautifully updated and sports a gorgeous new kitchen with eveything today's buyers are looking for including slab granite, large travertine tiles, superb cabinets, S/S appliances, and French doors opening to the deck and landscaped yard.  Related Post About This Home 09/05/2009

Update:  This home sold in just 12 days after staging and listing!  Another home staging success story in Portland OR I've worked with a lot of bachelors as well as "flippers" to help them prepare their homes for sale in Portland Oregon ... but this recent project may take the top prize.  Why was this Seller so successful?  Because he made a plan, did the work, hired a professional home stager, and also asked me for a referral for a great Realtor whose track record is awesome! My client planned this "flip" in a home he's been living in for several years.  He contacted me 3 months ago and asked for my recommendations for final cosmetic improvements like paint color, cabinet hardware, landscaping, etc.  We also discussed staging each room to show the best use of each space for potential b... 09/04/2009

Synergy Staging recently staged this beautiful home in Tualatin, Oregon.  After only 7 days on the market the home has an accepted offer and is scheduled to close.  The owners understood the impact staging can have in this challening real estate market.  They took the three most important steps before listing their property. 1)  The property was prepared very well.  The home was professionally cleaned (carpets, windows, interior) and looked immaculate.  There were no outstanding cosmetic issues or eyesores that distracted from the home. 2)  The property was professionally staged.  A staged home always looks better than a vacant home.  This is a business of first impressions and staging creates the right atmosphere that welcomes potential buyers. 3)  The property was priced appropriately... 09/01/2009

I've been so consumed with blogging my series on Why Hire a Professional Stager? that I've neglected to post some pictures of one of our recent stagings.  This is a beautiful property in Tualatin, Oregon, just outside Portland, in an incredible neighborhood.  It's a fully updated home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with tremendous appeal.  Hope you like the photos:                               For more details about this home please visit the Staged Listings page on our website. For more information about this property please contactCindy Westfall of Prudential NW Properties at 503-819-5241 ========================================================================================= Join the Realtors, Investors, and Homeowners who call Synergy Staging to make their properties irresistible. ... 08/21/2009

About Tualatin Oregon The City of Tualatin was incorporated in 1961 has grown into a progressive modern City. It is located about 10 miles southwest of  Portland, OR in Washington County. A preliminary 2008 estimates population of 47,150. Tualatin takes pride in being a family oriented community. City government and school leaders, neighborhood associations, citizen groups, and business owners work together to make Tualatin a wonderful community and "A Place to Call Home." A vibrant, mixed-use Urban Village is the vision of The Downtown Tualatin Improvement Plan. It is a long term blueprint that will guide development in Downtown Tualatin. A low tax rate lends to growth, for commercial and industrial business. The state's first commuter rail line opened February 2, 2008. Tri Met WES Com... 07/17/2009

There is a new restaurant in town and I will be heading over to try it out as soon as I possibly can.  A BBQ chain call Famous Dave's has just opened up in Tualatin, Oregon that is not only adding 150 jobs but providing much needed BBQ to the SW area of Portland Metro. Oregon has always had far too few BBQ joints so it makes sense for one of the chains to finally make it's way out here because if they are any good, I guarantee it will be extremely popular.  http://tigardtimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=124287187716194400 http://www.famousdaves.com/ PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST ON THE HOMEPAGE OF OUR WEBSITE http//:www.TonyandLibby.com & OUR NEW PORTLAND METRO BLOG AT http//:www.TonyandLibby.blogspot.com & pdxrealtynews.com (make sure you leave comments) 05/26/2009

A couple months ago I wrote a post about cleaning a property for a seller that didn't live close to the property I was selling for them. I cleaned it just to try to get it to sell faster and that if I had to do it all over again that I would.Well, I had a potential seller call me because they had a home that they wanted to sell that was just getting out of probate. They lived in another state and they knew the house belonged to a packrat. This person was willing to sign a 2% extra commission and a long term contract to have me take the listing and do my magic with it and get it sold.I am heading out to the property next month when it is officially out of probate when all the liens and possible disputes have been resolved on the property, but I am going to take pictures and send them to ... 12/08/2008

That is the theme for the 58th annual Crawfish Festival in Tualatin on Friday and Saturday August 8th & 9th.  This year there is a Crawfish of the Caribbean Treasure Hunt.  Clues will lead participants to various locations with a grand prize of a 42-inch flat-screen TV donated by West Coast Bank. Also new this year will be the “Teen Scene” activities.  Events such as a skate demonstration by members of the official Exit Real World team, an urban dance performance by Hip Hop Handbook and a free basketball clinic for pre-high school students by the Trail Blazer organization. And just when you thought it wasn't exciting enough, the festival will be incorporating the TualaFest Battle of the Bands on Friday night at the Tualatin Community Park where local teenage bands compete for the TualaF... 07/11/2008

For more information, contact:Shelly Jones, 503. 692.0780   MEDIA ALERT     Tualatin Community Supports Celebrate Tualatin  March 11, 2008 (Tualatin, OR) Several local companies sponsor the "Celebrate Tualatin" volunteer recognition dinner on April 17, 2008 at the Tualatin Country Club (9145 SW Tualatin Road, Tualatin, OR 97062).  The presenting sponsor of the awards dinner will be Portland General Electric.  Table sponsors include A Group Real Estate, Bridgeport Village, City of Tualatin, Emerge Medical Spa, IDG Lending, Mary Kay, Pre Paid Legal Services, Tigard/Tualatin School District, West Coast Bank, and Wetlands Conservancy.  Table sponsors are encouraged to produce a table centerpiece in the "Going Green" theme.   Award categories include Outstanding Chamber Volunteer, Business E... 03/11/2008

For more information, contact:Shelly Jones, 503. 692.0780  MEDIA ALERT     18th Annual Tualatin Chamber of Commerce Crawdaddy OpenFebruary 13, 2008 (Tualatin, OR) The Tualatin Chamber of Commerce will host the 18th annual Crawdaddy Open on May 19, 2008 at the Tualatin Country Club (9145 SW Tualatin Road, Tualatin, OR 97062).  Registration for the golf tournament will begin at 10:00 am.  Players and tournament volunteers will gather immediately following play for a dinner buffet, no-host bar, awards and raffle.  An entry fee of $125 per person includes: 18 holes of golf in scramble format with cart, competition, raffle prizes, lunch, post-play awards party and dinner.  The field is limited to 144 participants.  Proceeds from the event will support programs and services of the chamber.Tit... 02/26/2008

2 BR/1.5 BTH. 950 sf approx. Newer paint inside, new laminate wood floor and carpet. End unit with fireplace, attached garage and washer & dryer hook-up. Private backyard. 2 additional assigned parking spaces. Monthly lawn service provided. Pets ok w/ deposit. 1 yr lease. Will be ready for move in 2/13. Lisa Balmes PCChris Balmes PropertiesProeprty Management Divisionwww.chrisbalmesproperties.com503.427.0372  01/21/2008

Thank you to all of the Tualatin Chamber of Commerce members that came to our Alive After 5 event this week.  We made some good contacts.  We appreciate the kind words and the time taken to come join us.  We will be returning the favor to other members hosting events.  We are pleased to be members of the chamber and look forward to attending other events in the city of Tualatin.Lisa Balmes PCChris Balmes Propertieswww.chrisbalmesproeprties.com503.427.0372 10/12/2007

Alive After 5 Hosted by CBP Moved to Rumors in TualatinOctober 8, 2007 (Tualatin, OR) Chris Balmes Properties (CBP) will sponsor Tualatin Chamber of Commerce's Alive After 5 on October 10, 2007 from 5:00 - 7:30 pm.  This networking event has been moved to Rumors (19245 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin, OR 97062).For more company information visit, http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/www.chrisbalmesproperties.com.    10/09/2007

Monday night the Tualatin City Council decided to move forward with an evaluation on red-light cameras.  Assuming all goes well they will then discuss whether Tualatin's busiest intersections would benefit from the extra attention.   Running red lights is the most common traffic violation people complain to the Tualatin Police about.  Especially now with the increase in traffic the accidents have pretty much tripled from 2005-2006 at the Tualatin-Sherwood Rd. and Boones Ferry Rd. intersection.   Many have said that red-light cameras cause more accidents than they prevent because people will slam on their breaks to avoid a ticket, but that's also been said to be a myth.  Beaverton has had it's red-light violations decrease since adding red-light cameras to it's busy intersections.   But ... 09/27/2007

For more information, contact:Lisa Balmes, 503.427.0372   MEDIA ALERT     CBP named in Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy Special Edition  September 21, 2007 (Tualatin, OR) Portland Business Journal to list Chris Balmes Properties in their Corporate Philanthropy special edition on October 12, 2007.  The Corporate Philanthropy program culminates in October with an awards dinner at the Rose Garden Arena on Monday, October 8th.  This will be the Business Journal's first philanthropy event, which will recognize the top ten companies in each category.    "I have been very involved with the Oregon Humane Society for many years.  I have also enjoyed volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.  My partner, Lisa Balmes PC has volunteered for the Special Olympics since 1991 and has walked in the... 09/23/2007

The Mortgage Mess - Don't Talk Yourself Out of BusinessBrett Reichel - Senior Loan Officer - Pacific Residential Mortgage, LLCIs the sky falling?  Your favorite loan officer may tell you so.  A local REALTOR® was overheard recently telling a client that this is the worst market since 1983!  Is that true?Here's the scoop from someone who has been in the market since 1979.  The sky is not falling.  It's true that we are seeing unprecedented changes in the mortgage market.  American Home, New Century, Own It, Accredited, and on and on are out of business.  What's that mean to you and to your clients?  It means that now, more than ever, it's important that your buyer's work with an experienced, savvy, positive mortgage professional.   Whatever you do, do not allow your buyers to bring a mor... 09/10/2007