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Win Using These 5 Real Estate Negotiation Secrets

June 15, 2023 By Roy Widing

So Why Negotiate? Buying or selling a home is a rare opportunity to significantly improve your situation quickly. Since homes are ‘big ticket’ items, negotiating your next transaction more effectively could significantly save you time, money and stress. Examples might include ‘trading up’ to a home that’s newer, bigger, or having a better location. Financially […]

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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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Homebuying In A Pandemic

July 10, 2020 By Roy Widing

Oregon, Real Estate, Pandemic, Homebuying, Covid-19

Pandemics can provide unique home buying opportunities. That’s because market disruptions often propel motivated home sellers to action. Yet outbreaks like the Covid-19 virus don’t automatically favor home buyers. So what’s the real scoop on buying a home during the Covid-19 pandemic? Do home buyers have more, or less of an influence in today’s real […]

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Corona Virus And Real Estate in Oregon

March 17, 2020 By Roy Widing

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Given concerns about the COVID-19 or Corona virus, many Oregon home buyers and home sellers are concerned about how it may affect their next real estate transaction. Related questions include “Will I be able to get a loan?” to “Are buyers still interested in buying?” and “Is the market going to improve, worsen, or stay […]

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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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Power Homeselling: 4 Steps to Winning with Multiple Offers

August 31, 2019 By Roy Widing

Many homesellers are intent on either the hope of selling fast, or at the highest price. Yet there’s a way to help you accomplish both of these goals. How is this possible? The secret is getting homebuyers to compete for your property. Curious? Find out more…in this helpful real estate podcast! https://episodes.castos.com/Helpful-Interesting-Information-on-Oregon-Real-Estate/Power-Homeselling-4-Steps-to-Winning-with-Multiple-Offers-.mp3 Click here or […]

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When’s Too Soon to List My House for Sale?

March 8, 2019 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

  ‘When’s too soon to list my house for sale?’ is a common homeseller question Realtors are asked. To be sure, there are a host of factors that influence the optimum time of year to sell. When considering the best time to sell your home, several factors stand out. One is the amount of homeseller […]

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What Agent 007 Can Teach You About Oregon Real Estate

March 7, 2017 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

Compared to the life of famed superspy James Bond, buying or selling Oregon real estate is dull and monotonous, right? Au contraire. You might be surprised to see how such a  comparison actually sizes up. Click here or on the play button above to hear the audio podcast of this article. Not So Mundane, After […]

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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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The ‘Art of War’ for Homesellers

August 22, 2016 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

“The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” ― Sun Tzu, The Art of War Click here or on the ‘play’ button below to hear the audio podcast of this presentation. The ‘Home Front’ Without being overly dramatic, it’s helpful to realize that as a homeseller, you are in a ‘war’ […]

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What’s An Oregon Acre Worth?

August 5, 2016 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

One frequent Oregon real estate question is ‘What’s an acre worth?’ When you think about it, this question is not so different than ‘What’s a car worth?’ since in each situation there are variables. With a car, the mileage and condition are very important to arrive at an accurate value. Land, too has unique variables. What are these variables and as an Oregon property buyer or seller, what is it that you may need to know? Find out here!

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3 Questions Your Oregon Realtor Can’t Answer

July 27, 2016 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

Listen to the audio podcast of this presentation by clicking here or on the ‘play button’ above. When making the biggest financial decision of their lives, many homebuyers and homesellers understandably ask their Realtor to provide a professional opinion on a range of topics. Some common questions include if adding a bathroom will boost resale value, […]

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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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Farm Selling Basics

May 6, 2016 By Roy Widing

Farm Selling, Farm Sales, Oregon Farm Sales, Selling My Farm

This helpful podcast from experienced Oregon Realtor Roy Widing outlines the basics of farm selling.  Click on the above media player for the 8 key steps to a successful farm sale. Thinking of buying or selling an Oregon farm, ranch or rural property? Contact Roy with Certified Realty using the convenient contact form below, or […]

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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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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

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

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

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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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