This year we’ve seen several major trends rock the real estate market here in Portland, and for the next week we’ll be looking back at the big real estate trends and concepts that have made 2011 a great year for the McDonald Group Portland Real Estate experts. Next up, the trend that’s not really a trend–great real estate agents sell great homes to great people.
This year we’ve seen several major trends rock the real estate market here in Portland, and for the next week we’ll be looking back at the big real estate trends and concepts that have made 2011 a great year for the McDonald Group Portland Real Estate experts. Next up, the trend of renovating fixer-uppers with potential into eco-friendly dream homes.
This year we’ve seen several major trends rock the real estate market here in Portland, and for the next week we’ll be looking back at the big real estate trends and concepts that have made 2011 a great year for the McDonald Group Portland Real Estate experts. Next up, the trend of kitchens being a deciding factor for homeowners.
This year we’ve seen several major trends rock the real estate market here in Portland, and for the next week we’ll be looking back at the big real estate trends and concepts that have made 2011 a great year for the McDonald Group Portland Real Estate experts. Next up, the trend of renting out homes that just aren’t selling in this economy.
This year we’ve seen several major trends rock the real estate market here in Portland, and for the next week we’ll be looking back at the big real estate trends and concepts that have made 2011 a great year for the McDonald Group Portland Real Estate experts. Next up, the trend of New Construction.
This year we’ve seen several major trends rock the real estate market here in Portland, and for the next week we’ll be looking back at the big real estate trends and concepts that have made 2011 a great year for the McDonald Group Portland Real Estate experts. Next up, the trend of mortgage rates that have everyone asking “how low can they go”?
This year we’ve seen several major trends rock the real estate market here in Portland, and for the next week we’ll be looking back at the big real estate trends and concepts that have made 2011 a great year for the McDonald Group Portland Real Estate experts. Next up, the trend of homebuyers caring more about location than square footage, style, and modern amenities.
This year we’ve seen several major trends rock the real estate market here in Portland, and for the next week we’ll be looking back at the big real estate trends and concepts that have made 2011 a great year for the McDonald Group Portland Real Estate experts. Next up, the trend of homebuyers thinking of their real estate investments in the long term.
This year we’ve seen several major trends rock the real estate market here in Portland, and for the next week we’ll be looking back at the big real estate trends and concepts that have made 2011 a great year for the McDonald Group Portland Real Estate experts. First up, the trend of compact housing that is taking over Portland’s new construction in a big way.
Here in Portland, we’re so well known for the many bridges crossing the Willamette and Columbia Rivers that our unofficial nickname is Bridgetown, and one bridge in particular remains infamous. The Sellwood Bridge, connecting the southernmost regions of east Portland with the southern West Hills and Lake Oswego, has been derided as one of the worst bridges in America. Though it’s location is important, conveniently connecting areas like the South Waterfront real estate and OHSU homes and commutes, many people take the long way around, using the Marquam Bridge or Ross Island Bridge to avoid the Sellwood Bridge altogether. Luckily, committees have been working diligently to come up with a viable replacement bridge, and today, the Sellwood Bridge project is finally underway!
Great news for everyone looking at homes for sale in Northeast Portland – there’s a winter farmers market in the Hollywood neighborhood. Hollywood is known for its family friendly atmosphere and cute historic bungalows, and now it’ll be known for fresh fruits, veggies, and artisan foods, all winter long!
Two rivers wind through Portland, Oregon: the north-flowing Willamette, separating the city into East and West Portland, and the mighty Columbia, the fourth largest river in the US, which divides Oregon and Washington. Portland is called Bridgetown for a reason: the twelve bridges crossing these rivers (each an example of a unique architectural style and six that must open for tall sailboats and giant cargo ships) are a vital part of life for most Portlanders.
Here at the McDonald Group Portland Real Estate blog, we’re getting truly excited for the traditional events that take place in Portland around the holidays. Last week, we told you about Peacock Lane, Portland’s traditional Christmas Street, but there is a lot more sparkling fun throughout the city.
The latest RMLS Market Action Report is out for November 2011. For three months running, closed and pending sales throughout the Portland metropolitan real estate market showed real improvements compared with the same months in 2010. Inventory is also much lower than the same time a year ago, which means the market is balancing out for sellers as well as buyers.
Working in the Portland Real Estate Market means we get to share traditions and celebrations of the area with new residents. There’s nothing better than helping new home-owners get to know their neighborhoods, area history, and seasonal festivities to make the transition to Portland as exciting and easy as possible. Here at the McDonald Group real estate blog, we try to keep you up-to-date on Portland events and activities, and this time of year is filled with traditional celebrations of winter holidays around town.