​Spending a day without leaving the house may have sounded like fun three months ago, but now that it’s our new normal, it’s a different story. By now, you and your family might be feeling a bit jumpy at home all day. If that’s the case, check out the information below — you’ll find five ways to liven up your time social distancing with games, crafts and cooking. These outside-of-the-box ideas will keep you and your family entertained at home, and even lead to a few positive memories.
It can be a little scary to check the markets right now, wouldn’t you agree? But before you start to stress, we want to encourage you to take a step back. Now more than ever, it’s important to cut through the noise and seek out wisdom from industry experts whose research explains exactly what is going on with our economy. Check out the attached fact sheet — in an exclusive interview on The Brian Buffini Show podcast, real estate leader Brian Buffini spoke with Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS®, to separate market fact from fiction during these unusual times. The state of the market is constantly changing, but we hope this gives you some peace-of-mind as you navigate it. This too shall pass!
​Listen to the full interview, HERE!
We are living in unprecedented times! Far more people are working from home than ever before. And many kids are spending far more time online with the rise in online education programs and (let's be honest) entertainment to curb those hours stuck at home with limited access to outdoor activities.
With all this added online activity, it is more important than ever to be focused on cyber security! Check out these tips below to help keep your business and family safe online while you follow the states protocol on physical distancing.
​As always, if there is anything we can do to help you, please give us a call!
March 2020 - Market Action Report - Portland, OR
Here are the latest Real Estate market statistics for Portland and the Surrounding Areas.
We have 1.8 months of inventory which is still very, very low and the median sales price is up 4.4% at $425,000.
Closed Sales are up 7.9%
Homes are typically selling about a week faster than this period last year.
​This released report shows that the coronavirus and Stay-at-Home order are both having a bit of an affect on our market but that doesn't show the whole story.
If you are interested in viewing the full detailed report ​click on the image to the left!
Check out the video below to see Rick's full market update including what we have been seeing in the first two weeks of April!
To invest or not to invest, that is the question! An investment in real estate, if done responsibly, can significantly build your financial portfolio. It can be difficult to know where to start, but once you dive in, the return on investment can be quite lucrative.
This month, we're sending you information to help you understand investment properties — the things to know before you decide to buy. Get insights on choosing the right property, understanding the costs and working with tenants. You will also learn about the benefits of owning an investment home and the wonders it can work for your equity.
If you’re considering buying a second property in the near future, give us a call! We're happy to discuss what that process would look like for you, and offer some potential places to look into so that you make the smartest possible investment.
To hear about how the current COVID 19 situation is affecting the local market, Click Here to see Rick's message.