This is the second installment of my article looking back over the past five years at Portland housing statistics. Part One examined the real reason
Background – 3Q 2007. Looking back, August 2007 was a memorable month, filled with good news and bad. Based upon RMLS™ numbers, it was a
Introduction. Recently there have been some anecdotal reports that real estate licensees, presumably with the knowledge and consent of sellers and buyers, have engaged in
As a follow-up to my last post on difficult short sales (here), it occurs to me that I should mention the small, but persistent complaint
Over the course of the past two and one-half years, I’ve met with hundreds of folks experiencing the trauma of dealing with huge negative equity
“Language and speech are the means by which people communicate with one another. However, with the Big Banks, their silence conveys the loudest message.” [Anonymous
Economist [e·con·o·mist; noun] – An expert in the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services, but is a complete idiot when it comes to
Introduction. For those Realtors® who were in the business in 2005 – 2007, multiple offers occurred fairly frequently. Today, we are seeing them again. However
On July 11, 2012, Oregon’s mandatory mediation law will go into effect. For a summary of the law and time lines, go to my posts
Introduction. On February 9, 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a press release announcing the “landmark” $25 billion dollar settlement with five of the
