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The Other Blotter

Thank you to the Lake Oswego Review for being the namesake of The Property Blotter.  Here, for your reading enjoyment, is a reproduction of the best of the Police Blotter from 2011, as appeared in the December 29, 2011 Lake Oswego Review:

Best of the blotter
Look back at 2011′s reports from the Lake Oswego Police Department

The [...]

Market Activity Dec 19-25, 2011

In the week that included Christmas Day, there were 5 New Listings, 11 Pending Sales, and 9 Closed Sales. I consider that to be a very strong performance for the holiday week. Also of note was very strong sales among condos.
See below for further details:

NEWLY LISTED (Dec 19-25, 2011)

Address
Type
Price
Sq FT
BR
Baths

12459 Boones Ferry Rd
Mfg
$149,900 [...]

Happy Holidays!

Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, or any of a number of faith celebrations, Linda and I want to extend our good wishes to you this season.

Faith is a very personal consideration. I have had a client moving in from out of the area ask me if there is a prevalent church in [...]

Market Activity Dec. 5-11, 2011

Our Market Activity has been strong, considering that we are in the full throws of the Holidays. Last week there were 14 New Listings, 11 Pending Sales, and 11 Closed Sales. Also of note, of the 11 Closed Sales 5 were either condos or attached townhouses, and 3 were sold for over $1,000,000. [...]

Open Houses for 12/11/11

Amongst the hussle and bussle of Holiday preparations, perhaps you’ll find the time to visit one of these ten open houses:

Address
Price
Bedrooms
Baths
Type
Open

5055 Foothills Dr
$187,000
2
2
Attached
1 to 3

5054 Foothills Dr H
$187,000
3
2
Attached
1 to 3

5220 Firwood Rd
$234,900
3
3
Detached
1 to 4

6380 Washington Ct
$239,500
3
2
Detached
12:30 to 2:30

4251 Woodside Circle
$304,900
3
2
Attached
1 to 3

21 Britten Ct
$310,000
3
2.5
Attached
1 to 3

765 Maple St
$349,900
3
2
Detached
1 to 3

15633 Fieldstone Dr
$618,950
4
2.5
Detached
 12 to 2

5533 Fieldstone [...]

The Repair Addendum

There are two major points of negotiations when you are buying or selling a house. The first happens when the offer is made. At this point things like price, closing date, disclosure of financing, and other items are worked out. The second happens about a week later when the buyer has completed [...]

Market Activity for Nov 21-27, 2011

With the Thanksgiving holiday last week, activity was mixed. Just 4 new listings came onto the market, but 14 homes went pending, and 8 sales closed.
See below for further details:

NEWLY LISTED (Nov 21-27, 2011

Address
Type
Price
Sq FT
BR
Baths

45 Eagle Crest Dr
Condo
$144,900
1046
2
2

5063 Foothills Dr C
Condo
$159,900
991
2
2

3433 McNary Parkway #703
Condo
$159,900
1008
2
2

13795 Cameo Ct
Detached
$1,760,000
7190
4
5.5+.5

PENDING SALES (Nov 21-27, 2011)

Address
Type
Price
Sq Ft
BR
Baths
CDOM

34 Oswego Summit #34
Condo
$55,900
764
1
1
35

86 Kingsgate [...]

Open Houses 11/26/11

There are just two scheduled open houses this Sunday, November 26, 2011.

4050 Virginia Way will be open from 1:30 to 5:00pm. A 1984 built house, it has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. It’s a one-level home with beautifully updated kitchen that includes slab granite and stainless steel appliances. The asking price [...]

Counting Our Blessings

Thanksgiving is far and above my favorite holiday of the year. I think I love it so because it hasn’t been commercially hijacked (although the lines at Costco this morning does put some holes in this thought), and it revolves around giving thanks, being with our loved ones, and pausing to reflect on our [...]

Market Activity for Nov. 7-13, 2011

It feels like we are falling into a pattern for the fall and winter. Sales are not gangbuster, but they are steady with about the same number of sales this week as last, and as the week before. New listings seem to be falling off, which is normal at this time of year. [...]