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How House Color Affects Your Selling Price

October 24, 2024 By Roy Widing

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When paint time arrives, did you know some homesellers risk leaving ‘money on the table’ later by not taking advantage of ‘market-friendly’ house paint colors to more effectively attract homebuyers?

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Oregon Real Estate Update

October 10, 2022 By Roy Widing

Here’s your Oregon real estate update in just 40 seconds! Just click below.

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Oregon’s Land Use Tug Of War

September 21, 2022 By Roy Widing

Since the 1970’s, an ongoing ‘tug of war’ has been at the center of Oregon politics. On one side is a coalition of environmentalists, some ardently anti-growth. On the other side is an equally diverse cross-section of private property rights advocates. So how does 1970’s Oregon relate to today?  Ever since then, Oregon’s ‘urban-rural divide’ has […]

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Oregon’s Real Estate Sky Isn’t Falling Yet

September 8, 2022 By Roy Widing

News outlets benefit from sensationalism, so sometimes it’s difficult to accurately assess headlines.  No one can predict the future of Oregon real estate with 100% accuracy, yet there are basic facts for context about what some might presume is ‘clickbait’ news. The Long Game Depending on where in Oregon you live, our market has seen […]

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Have Oregon Homesellers Missed The Mark(et)?

August 2, 2022 By Roy Widing

Given a recent rise in interest rates, some Oregon homeowners who planned on selling this year are now wondering about holding off. One reason given is that interest rates have dampened buyer activity. While it’s true higher interest rates make home loans more expensive, a key ingredient to selling any home is property inventory. The […]

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How Your Home Price & Market Time Are Related

January 31, 2020 By Roy Widing

How Home Price Market Time Are Related, Oregon Real Estate

With rare exception, most home sellers hope to sell their property for the most money possible, a perfectly reasonable approach. Yet if you overprice your property in an attempt to maximize your return, you’re likely to sabotage your home selling efforts, have your property on the market longer and receive less at the closing table.  […]

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Real Estate Soft Landing or Crash?

December 2, 2019 By Roy Widing

Real estate isn’t always predictable. Given changing conditions, language used to describe housing is rife with lingo from other industries that experience constantly shifting events—some catastrophic—like aviation. While housing is axiomatically ‘grounded’ compared to the aircraft industry, from time to time Oregon real estate market activity is described as akin to a ‘bumpy recovery,’ ‘hard […]

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The Perfect Home Sale: Fact or Fairytale?

May 1, 2019 By Roy Widing

Most residential real estate transactions are ultimately successful, meaning they actually ‘close.’ Such a ‘happily ever after’ scenario has sellers receiving their money and buyers, their new house. However, given the many steps along the way, many real estate transactions have a few ‘bumps in the road.’ Sometimes it’s a home inspection defect. At other […]

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How to Take Advantage of Your Realtor

June 21, 2018 By Roy Widing

Gaining Advantage When buying or selling a home, any advantage could be helpful to make your decisions easier and more profitable. Few are more experienced and better positioned to provide homebuyers and homesellers with a meaningful advantage than an expert Realtor. That’s because seasoned real estate agents hold access to a literal wealth of information, which […]

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Realtor ‘Stress-Busting’ Tips for Homebuyers & Homesellers

May 3, 2018 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

Did you know the profession of real estate agent consistently ranks as one of the most stressful occupations? Yet, some Realtors seemingly deal with stress as if their work is a breeze. Ever wonder what their secret is? Burnout What is it that causes some real estate agents to ‘burn out?’  And as a homebuyer […]

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I Have An Offer On My House – Now What?

October 9, 2017 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

Selling a home usually involves a considerable amount of planning. And like many activities, with homeselling there is a beginning, middle and an end. So somewhere approaching the mid-way point in the homeselling process and well before the end, you’ll receive at least one offer. But what happens then? Questions 67 And 68 There are […]

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Finding Your Oregon Real Estate Superhero

April 19, 2017 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

To adults and kids alike, superheroes seem to have time-tested appeal. Some think it’s because they look different. Indeed, some superheroes dress uniquely. Others believe superheroes represent the ‘good guy’ and these days, we can always use more good guys and gals.  Yet others suggest that superheroes are in the rescue business and we all […]

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Oregon’s ‘Magic’ Real Estate Number

February 14, 2017 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Homes, Oregon Housing, Oregon Properties

Sometimes absorbing the sea of Oregon real estate information is more like drinking from a fire hydrant. Yet, out of all the seemingly helpful real estate data bandied about, there is one especially helpful number, which when understood, can provide near-magical clarity to both homebuyers and homesellers.

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10 Reasons Oregon Homesellers Hire A Realtor

January 23, 2017 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate Podcast

There are many good reasons why Oregon homesellers hire a Realtor, including the handful of sellers who first try the ‘for sale by owner’ or ‘FSBO’ route. Here are ten of the most common reasons why Oregon homesellers hire a Realtor to get the job done right.  Click here to hear the audio podcast version […]

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7 Strategies to Sell Your House Sooner!

September 7, 2016 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

Homeselling Strategies Sellers can employ certain key strategies to more successfully sell their home. What are these strategies and as an Oregon homeseller, what is it that you might need to know? As an Oregon homebuyer, it can be helpful to learn strategic insights on the homeselling process from an ‘insider’s’ view. Click here or […]

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3 Key Steps to an Oregon Home Sale

June 30, 2016 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Properties, Oregon Homes

Click here or on the ‘play’ button below to hear the audio podcast version of this presentation. Selling an Oregon home can sometimes seem overwhelming and complicated. Yet there is a logical framework to the entire process. Once grasped, this makes the task far less daunting.  Easy As 1-2-3 There is usually a very logical progression to […]

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5 Little-Known Oregon Real Estate ‘Insider Tips’

June 9, 2016 By Roy Widing

Oregon

As with any occupation, there are ‘insider tips’ in real estate. Exactly what are these little-discussed pointers and how can they benefit non-Realtors? In this edition of the Oregon Real Estate Podcast, we’ll briefly note why this little-known information can be so important, then we’ll get to these 5 little known ‘insider tips.’ Hear the podcast […]

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Is Oregon a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?

May 25, 2016 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

Two common real estate terms are ‘seller’s market’ and ‘buyer’s market.’ What exactly do these terms mean and how do they apply to our current Oregon real estate climate? First, let’s define a ‘normal’ real estate market. Terms like equilibrium and stasis describe real estate climates favoring neither buyers or sellers. For example, let’s imagine a […]

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Add Oregon Homes to Endangered List

April 16, 2016 By Roy Widing

While we’re not quite at Passenger Pigeon or Dodo Bird levels yet, among the more scarce items in Oregon right now are available homes for sale. Scarcity By The NumbersNew figures for greater Portland and Salem show no sign of Oregon’s white hot real estate market slowing down, at least yet. The inventory, or housing supply […]

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Real Estate Secret Revealed

April 15, 2016 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

For many, the sale of a home is somewhat of a mystery. What exactly is it that Realtors do to sell properties, sometimes in the dark of night?  The ‘Secret’The answer is that Realtors do a lot of things, though some of them are not so well known. Today we’ll examine one of these ‘secrets’ […]

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5 Reasons For Sunny Oregon Real Estate Skies

April 6, 2016 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Homes, Oregon Homeseller, Oregon Homeselling, Oregon Properties, Oregon Realty, Oregon Housing, Willamette Valley, Willamette Valley Oregon, Oregon, Realty, Home Seller

Now that Spring Break, Winter weather and ‘tax time’ are largely behind us, the forecast for Oregon real estate is sunny, indeed. Here are five key reasons for an optimistic 2016 Oregon real estate forecast, which are explained further below: 1. Interest Rates Remain Very Low2. Housing Inventory Is Very Low 3. Better Weather4. The ‘School […]

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Oregon Housing: Holding Steady

March 11, 2016 By Roy Widing

Willamette Valley, Willamette Valley Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate, Willamette Valley Homes, Oregon Economy, Oregon Housing

Fresh figures were just released on Oregon’s real estate market by the Regional Multiple Listing Service, or RMLS. To put the results in a nautical vernacular, we remain ‘steady as she goes.’ Portland MetroLet’s begin with greater Portland, where our backlog of home supply is unchanged at 1.8 months. This means our housing supply remains […]

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Tide Rises For Willamette Valley Real Estate

February 15, 2016 By Roy Widing

Willamette Valley, Willamette Valley Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate, Willamette Valley Homes, Oregon Economy, Oregon Housing

A Rising Tide Raises All BoatsReal estate activity in parts of the Willamette Valley may not be an economic tsunami, like greater Portland. However, since ‘a rising tide raises all boats,’ the effect of the Portland metro’s buoyant market continues to help ensure all Oregon real estate remains afloat. The reason? For one, the sheer […]

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Portland Homes: Fade To Red

February 11, 2016 By Roy Widing

Oregon, Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Homes, Portland, Portland Oregon, Portland Oregon Real Estate, Portland Homes, Oregon Homes

New figures from the Regional Multiple Listing Service suggest our current hot real estate market recently transitioned from white to red.  No, that’s not wine we’re talking about. Instead, we’ve gone from white hot to red hot, because home supply just increased from a shockingly low 1.2 months to a slightly less alarming 1.8 months. […]

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Oregon Real Estate: Breathtaking

January 15, 2016 By Roy Widing

There are many possible words to describe people, places, things and events. A recent shift in Oregon real estate brings to mind the word ‘breathtaking.’ And while that’s a term normally reserved for the Grand Canyon or certain Hollywood starlets, it also conjures the notion of astonishment, breaking fresh ground, entering a new phase, being […]

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Oregon Farm Selling Made Easy

January 8, 2016 By Roy Widing

Oregon Farm Selling

The sale of Oregon farms, ranches and similar rural properties usually has many ‘working parts.’ Yet there are seven basic steps to selling your Oregon farm. Since you won’t want to leave any money on the table, it’s best to do this right the first time. Here are those seven key steps to selling your Oregon farm, […]

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Improve Your Credit

January 4, 2016 By Roy Widing

Thinking about improving your credit score in the New Year? It’s a great goal, especially if you may buy a home. While the path to a better credit score can take some work, those who make an effort to improve their credit agree it’s worthwhile. Here are two very easy…and very free…steps to help you get […]

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Oregon Real Estate Strengthens

November 17, 2015 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Properties, Oregon Homes, Oregon Homeseller, Oregon Homeselling

New figures for real estate throughout our region confirm a sustained strong Oregon real estate market.

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Oregon Homeselling: Easy As Waltzing, 1-2-3!

October 9, 2015 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Properties, Oregon Homes, Oregon Homeseller, Oregon Homeselling

While real estate can seem complicated, there is a logical progression helpful to selling an Oregon home and it’s truly as simple as 1-2-3. The process between buyers and sellers is routinely described as a kind of dance, so let the waltzing begin. Fundamentals There are plenty of related tasks associated with any real estate […]

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Portland Metro: Still A Seller’s Market

September 22, 2015 By Roy Widing

Recently released housing figures confirm a continued “seller’s market” throughout the greater Portland metro area, which includes Multnomah, Clackamas, Clark, Washington and Yamhill counties. Multiple Market Factors  Our sustained strong market is characterized by (1). Low inventory, (2). Short market times and (3). Rising prices. We currently have less than a two month supply of […]

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Willamette Valley Real Estate Update

August 7, 2015 By Roy Widing

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So while greater Salem’s market improvement hasn’t been ‘flashy,’ it is chugging along. This translates into a lower inventory of homes, generally higher prices and shorter market times.

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Sing It Way Down Low, Portland

July 15, 2015 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Housing, Oregon Real Estate Supply, Oregon Homes, Oregon Properties

Perhaps even more surprising than a meager 1.6 months of housing backlog is our region’s five straight month trend of lowering home supply.

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Is Seller Financing For You?

July 7, 2015 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Homes, Oregon Properties

Oregon homebuyers avoid traditional lenders for many reasons and one mechanism they frequently turn to is known as seller financing.

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Countdown to Ecstasy?

June 22, 2015 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon Homes, Oregon Properties, Oregon Real Estate

1.9…1.8…1.7… Curious about those numbers? The ‘What’Those are greater Portland’s dwindling home supply figures over the past three months. Our area would now ‘run out of homes’ in a miniscule 1.7 months. Homesellers may describe this phenomenon as the ‘countdown to ecstasy.’ That’s because a shortage of homes boosts demand for what they’re selling. As […]

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Oregon Real Estate Market News

March 17, 2015 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Properties, Oregon Homes, Willamette Valley, Portland Oregon, Oregon Realty

Fresh figures on our real estate market were recently released by the Regional Multiple Listing Service, RMLS. Thanks in part to our continued low inventory of homes for sale, our housing market remains strong, with price increases the rule, not the exception. At our current rate of home sales, our market would now run out […]

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Secret Weapon For Oregon Homesellers-Part I

March 5, 2015 By Roy Widing

Certified Realty Company, Oregon

In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes – Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin sure seems correct about the two items noted in his well-known quote above. However, something else in this world is just about as certain and it involves a ‘secret weapon’ for homeselling success.  But while this sure-fire ‘secret […]

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Oregon Home Inventories & Prices Rise

February 12, 2015 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Homes, Oregon Properties, Willamette Valley Real Estate, Oregon Property

New figures from the Regional Multiple Listing Service known as RMLS reveal an increase in home inventory throughout the Willamette Valley. Even though the housing supply has increased lately, year-to-date home prices have also risen in our region’s major markets of Portland and Salem.Portland Area Real Estate Greater Portland home inventory bumped up by almost half. […]

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Oregon Real Estate: What’s Ahead In 2015

December 30, 2014 By Roy Widing

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Predictions well into the future are difficult to make with accuracy. Consider your local weather forecast. Even given advanced technology like satellite imagery, plus wind, barometric and temperature data, weather forecasters can get it wrong…and that’s for predictions merely a week or two away!  Predicting Real Estate TrendsNow imagine the difficulty in predicting real estate […]

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Why Use A Realtor, In 30 Seconds

October 27, 2014 By Roy Widing

A very telling article was recently released in a national real estate journal. In just two images, it explains why the vast majority of homesellers work with a Realtor.

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Musical Houses

September 8, 2014 By Roy Widing

Moving toward Autumn and the new school year, it’s reasonable to expect a somewhat slower pace for Oregon home sales. That’s because many, though certainly not all, 2014 homebuyers have purchased by now. Due to considerations like weather and school, a sizable number of Oregon homebuyers target September as a good date to have completed […]

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