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The McCredie Team, Realty Trust Group, Inc.- Lake Oswego Branch, Don McCredie, Cameron McCredie, Jo Rice

Portland Market Report

Posted on May 15, 2013
Hi Folks,
Here's the latest Portland Metro market report. 
Market Action Summary Portland Metro
Latest Month April
Previous Month March 2013
% Change
Previous Year April 2012
% Change
Inventory (Months)
3.1
3.2
-3.13%
7.2
-56.94%
Market Time (Days)
91
112
-18.75%
123
-26.02%
Average Sale Price
$302,600
$299,000
1.20%
$262,400
15.32%
Median Sale Price
$257,000
$250,000
2.80%
$225,000
14.22%
New Listings
3,623
3,002
20.69%
3,038
19.26%
Closed Sales
2,125
1,935
9.82%
1,822
16.63%
 
 
 
 
 
 
We've seen a significant jump of 14% in median home prices compared to last year. In the 97202 zipcode area of inner SE Portland, April's "Months of Inventory" was less than one month! However, more homes have recently entered the market which will hopefully prevent super-heating of the local market. In the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood there were only 9 houses on the market at one point in March. Today we see 32 properties for sale.  If you know of anyone thinking of selling please send them my way.  It's a good time to sell!
Cameron

My New Web Page

Posted on April 20, 2013

Although the PortlandRealEstate.com office is at Realty Trust in Lake Oswego, my other office is on Hawthorne and I live, work and play in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood in inner-southeast Portland where I've lived for many years.  I just posted my new Sellwood-Moreland webpage selling myself as the local expert.  See what you think.  As always, comments are most appreciated.  http://www.portlandrealestate.com/sellwood
Cameron

Metro Market Report

Posted on February 6, 2013

December's numbers are in. Metro Portland's real estate market.

Market Action Summary Portland Metro

Current Month December 2012

Last Month November 2012

% Change

Previous Year Dec. 2011

% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory (Months)

3.6

4.2

-14.29%

5.3

-32.08%

Market Time (Days)

111

101

9.90%

142

-21.83%

Average Sale Price

$290,200

$279,400

3.87%

$260,800

11.27%

Median Sale Price

$247,900

$241,000

2.86%

$216,600

14.45%

New Listings

1,286

1,675

-23.22%

1,700

-24.35%

Closed Sales

1,760

1,733

1.56%

1,612

9.18%

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Source: RMLS Market Action Report)

 

 

 

 

 

The federal Mortgage Debt Relief Act has been extended and continues to include assistance to those involved in a short sale. In most cases, the amount a bank "forgives" the seller will not be viewed as taxable income. If you know of someone owing more than their home is worth and they are considering selling short, please let me know. I'll be happy to follow up and answer any questions they may have. 
                                                   Cameron

Market Report

Posted on December 18, 2012
 Below is November's activity report for Metro Portland.

Market Action Summary Portland Metro

Current Month November 2012

Last Month October 2012

% Change

Last Year Nov. 2011

% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory (Months)

4.2

3.8

10.53%

6.2

-32.26%

Market Time (Days)

101

102

-0.98%

135

-25.19%

Average Sale Price

$279,400

$284,600

-1.83%

$259,400

7.71%

Median Sale Price

$241,000

$243,300

-0.95%

$225,000

7.11%

New Listings

1,675

2,414

-30.61%

2,026

-17.32%

Closed Sales

1,733

2,103

-17.59%

1,521

13.94%

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Source: RMLS Market Action Report)

 

 

 

 

 Good tidings! We see a continuing improvement in the local real estate market as home values climb, more sales closing and, with fewer listings, sellers gaining influence as we move away from a "buyers" market.

 Best Wishes,

Cameron McCredie

Licensed Residential Broker

600 "A" Avenue - Lake Oswego. Oregon 97034

Direct 503-488-1018

Fax 503-675-3303

 

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Buyer's Video

Posted on November 30, 2012
Introducing our new video, "Buying a Home in Portland".
This three minute covers three essential characteristics
you should look for when choosing a Buyer's Agent to
represent you when hunting for and purchasing a home.

http://youtu.be/w5_Oe3Gw9rc

 

October Market Report

Posted on October 25, 2012

Here's our newest Real Estate Activity Report (September's numbers)-
 

Market Action Summary Portland Metro

Current Month September 2012

Last Month August 2012

% Change

Last Year Sept 2011

% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory (Months)

4.6

3.9

17.95%

6.7

-31.34%

Market Time (Days)

102

97

5.15%

131

-22.14%

Average Sale Price

$281,400

$281,700

-0.11%

$268,200

4.92%

Median Sale Price

$238,300

$241,000

-1.12%

$230,800

3.25%

New Listings

2,451

3,099

-20.91%

2,501

-2.00%

Closed Sales

1,894

2,311

-18.04%

1,586

19.42%

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Source: RMLS Market Action Report)

 

 

 

 

 

Compared to September 2011 we see local improvements all across the board. In national news, there’s been an unexpected jump in new housing construction. According to The Washington Post, “New housing starts rose 15 percent last month... analysts were predicting a mere 1.1 percent rise in permits. There’s also been a significant improvement since last year, with permits now up 45.1 percent over their level in September 2011.”

Feel free to contact us for more information on what’s happening in a specific Portland neighborhood.

Best Regards,
Cameron

More Blog Entries
Marketing Your Home in a Digital World - Posted on September 13, 2012
August Local Market Report - Posted on August 21, 2012
July Local Market Report - Posted on July 30, 2012
Portland Market Report - Posted on June 22, 2012
How I work for you- Realtor in Metro Portland - Posted on May 27, 2012
Portland Oregon Video - Posted on April 12, 2012
Homes- Can we just move on? - Posted on April 4, 2012
Local Market Activity - Posted on March 24, 2012
National figures indicate improving market - Posted on February 11, 2012
Our new video - Posted on January 18, 2012
 
Don McCredie, CRS, Principal Broker - Realty Trust Group - Specializing in distressed property, bank owned homes, and Portland Oregon real estate. Licensed in the state of Oregon. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified
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