This summer presents a lot of opportunity for Sellers in the Mid-Willamette Valley. Inventory is LOW and there are buyers anxious to buy. It is a great time to sell. Monmouth/Independence, Oregon is a community that is very desirable. People are moving to upsize, downsize, relocate for a job or to be close to family.Continue reading “Advice for Selling-Summer 2023”
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June is National Home Ownership Month
June is National Home Ownership Month. It is a time to celebrate the accomplishment and honor the dream of home ownership. Home ownership is an opportunity to accomplish a major achievement, create financial stability and establish roots in a community. There is a great sense of pride and accomplishment when achieving the goal of homeContinue reading “June is National Home Ownership Month”
Tips for Getting Your Home Show Ready
It is spring! And it is the perfect time of year to sell your home. Flowers are in bloom. The grass is green. It is the best time of year for your home to sparkle and shine. Let’s take a look at somethings you can do to really show off your home and give prospectiveContinue reading “Tips for Getting Your Home Show Ready”
Should I Purchase in Today’s Market
“Should I purchase in today’s market?” is the #1 questions I am fielding. There has been a rise in interest rates and it has people wondering if it is foolish to purchase in this market. Here are my thoughts on that… What if the payment isn’t comfortable or even possible? Am I ever going toContinue reading “Should I Purchase in Today’s Market”
Options for Senior Living
Cost of housing has an impact on people at all stages of life. A new article came out in my Seniors Real Estate Specialist® newsletter: Older homeowners, who want to sell, have difficulties finding a new place to live (see below). It tells of the stressful situations seniors face in trying to achieve suitable housingContinue reading “Options for Senior Living”
What Do Statistics Really Say?
Numbers and analysis are a big part of real estate. Percentage above asking price. Days on market. Price per square foot. I love math and I love numbers, but the truth is statistics can be very unreliable. I just had someone ask me how much over asking price homes are selling for in my market.Continue reading “What Do Statistics Really Say?”
Real Estate Market in 2022
The real estate market in the Willamette Valley is off to a very interesting start in 2022. As expected, interest rates have started to bounce up. Not surprising to economists, lenders and real estate agents. We knew the record low interest rates of 2020-2021 would not stick around forever. What is crazy is the wayContinue reading “Real Estate Market in 2022”
Introduction
Welcome to my real estate blog! I am excited to share my love of the Willamette Valley, tips for buying and selling, home improvement ideas, history and so much more. I have been a Realtor in Independence, Oregon since 2004. Monmouth/Independence is where I grew up, where all of my family lives and the communityContinue reading “Introduction”
