For your Blog:

Buy V. Rent?   Actually this article doesn’t hit that topic head on, but instead looks at the statistics that actually DRIVE those numbers. Nice charts and a clear explanation from Oregon gov. Go figure! http://goo.gl/uukPEF

We love home prices going up, but if we could just have a LITTLE sanity!  26% increase in home prices in Multnomah County the past year? WOW! http://goo.gl/CFNvWh

Do you make enough money in Portland to afford a home?  If you want a commute from Cleveland, I think most could. And even at Portland costs, we’re still strong in affordability. http://goo.gl/k5ZIk1

Listings:  (There were a lot today- I’m sorry if something was missed!)                                                                        

Linda: -3021 NW Fairfax 3BD/3.5BA

Julianna: -On 35^th Place near Fernhill Park will be active. 2BD/1BA, $300,000, great landscaping & newer roof. Will be ready to be active on Monday.

  -In Milwaukie , 3BD/2.5BA, ~2000SF w/fenced yard, $250,000

               -NE 67^th (south of Glisan) 3BD/1BA, mid $300,000. 20s or 30s Cape Cod style w/remod kitchen

    -Off Holgate . 2BD, ~$170,000. In Cleveland school district. Being cleaned up; ready soon.

:      -Oregon City house 2200SF, $350,000, with 1/3 AC

               -Wilsonville house 3BD/1BA, 7000 SF lot, $235,000

: -on SE Flavel & ~, ~$599,000, ready in April

               -on SE 49^th Ave. near Division, 3BD/1BA, $430,000

: -new construction near  SE 34^th. 5BD + bonus, 2 car gar. $790,000

 -new construction in deep SE off SE Cora . 3BD, 1.5BA, tax abatement area. $200,000

Needs & Wants:
:     – in Milwaukie or Beaverton on decent sized lot, 3BD/2BA, up to $250,000

               -in SE or Clackamas, 3BD/2BA, up to $250,000

               -in Oregon City up to $200,000

               -inner SE or Lake Oswego need separate living space or duplex/triplex

: -close in, near good elementary school, 3BD, up to $350,000

  -a few needed in Sellwood/Eastmoreland up to $700,000. One needs to have a space for metal working.

:   -in Eastmoreland; need master on main; pool a plus

Branch Stuff:

• American Home Shield made 9 repairs for a total of $1,493. Appliances, heating and plumbing, oh my! (Reminder- keep turning in those Home Appliance forms to Katie when client accepts AHS home warranty)
• 3/12  Springwater Corridor Meeting – Last one! 7:00 @ SMILE
• CANDACE is a finalist!!! PLEASE VOTE!! http://goo.gl/kR5rJL Nordic Vintage Garden Studio
• Pool Party – Who’s in?
• Paaaar-tay! http://goo.gl/v5nIHw

Office pre-party gathering hopefully at Scooters (dive bar right behind Crystal Ballroom). Also, please make sure to RSVP to Elisha or Katie!

Education Opportunities

• 3-6     Get Organized 2:00 to 3:00 @ MO  (BB)
• 3-13 RMLS Trade Fair
• 3-14 to 3-18 Ninja Installation in Eugene REGISTER
• 3-14  Premier Breakfast ‘The Art of Selling Real Estate – 8:15 to 10:30 @ MAC $30
• 3-19  Mail Chimp and Outlook Mail Merge 1:00 to 2:30 @ MO
• 3-19  First Time Buyer Seminar with Clayton Scott 6:00 to 7:30 @ MO
• 3-26  Red Flags on Prelims 1:00 to 2:00 @ MO 1 CE

Business Savvy:

• Licensing Change May 1^st. (Well, a procedural change May 1^st) PLUS big ticket ‘oops’.
• Just a reminder on Ethics Training requirements
• Docusign and Cartavi – Don’t stress……yet. J

Expert Advisor:

• Septic Smart (Attachment)
• CO v. CO2 J

Listing Specialist:

• Office Exclusives – A Big Deal AND IT’S ON HOLD Also, here’s why they are doing it http://goo.gl/KeQncL
• Tenant Occupied Property – A BIGGER deal, and it definitely isn’t on hold. (Attached one more time! J)
• Interesting what NAR says you should provide an Appraiser. (Attached)

Transaction Master:

• What do YOU say? You have two buyers for the same property that’s perfect for both of them?