Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ Sunday, August 23, 2009

There are 22 great properties being held Open on Sunday according to RMLS. Enjoy your tour of homes & feel free to call Dianne or myself if you need a little help! Here you go:

Address L/Price Bdrms Total Bath Total SF Open
343 5TH ST $279,999 2 1 910 1-3 PM
16573 BONAIRE AVE $284,900 4 2 1560 1-4 PM
16443 LAKE FOREST BLVD $345,000 3 2 1474 1-3 PM
2161 CREST DR $417,500 4 2.1 2648 11:45-2:30 PM
17221 ROBB PL $427,500 3 2 1812 1-4 PM
138 KINGSGATE RD $435,000 3 2.1 1600 12 -2 PM
5644 WINDFIELD LOOP $450,000 3 3 1800 1-3 PM
3254 DUNCAN DR $509,900 4 3.1 3997 2-4 PM
4908 MULHOLLAND DR $549,900 3 2.1 2498 1-3 PM
4691 CHELSEA LN $564,900 4 2.1 3102 1-3 PM
3030 WESTVIEW CT $849,000 4 2.1 3415 1:30-3:30 PM
2300 SW CHILDS RD $899,000 4 2 3183 1-3 PM
14480 KRUSE OAKS BLVD $995,000 4 3.1 4661 2-4 PM
1225 LAKE GARDEN CT $995,000 4 3.2 3558 1-3 PM
18246 BELLA TERRA DR $1,294,000 4 3.1 4052 1-4 PM
17464 RIDGEVIEW LN $1,298,950 4 3.1 4407 2-4 PM
622 OAK MEADOW DR $1,325,000 4 3.1 4171 2-4 PM
664 OAK MEADOW DR $1,355,000 4 3.1 4198 2-4 PM
18110 Siena DR $1,394,000 4 3.1 4311 1-4 PM
657 OAK MEADOW DR. $1,395,000 4 3.1 4371 2-4 PM
17364 RIDGEVIEW CT $1,425,000 4 3.1 4436 2-4 PM
17433 RIDGEVIEW LN $1,495,000 4 4.1 4704 2-4 PM

Summer Real Estate Tidbits

  • DucksAccording to the latest Market Action Report for the Portland area “Closed sales in the Portland metro area for July 2009 eclipsed last July’s total by 8.6%, marking the first time same-month closed sales have increased since April 2007.  Pending sales also grew 8.3%.  New listings dropped 25.4% .  Comparing July 2009 with June 2009, closed sales increased 11.9% (1,988 v. 1,776) and pending sales were up a slight 0.3% (2,170 v. 2,164). New listings fell 8.2% (3,907 v. 4,257).”
  • RMLS now offers a “Short Sale” search field for Agents to search using this criteria.  It seems as though Agents are slow to be updating their listings to reflect this, but once all records are updated, this should be a helpful tool.
  • Amtrak may soon be cruising through Lake Oswego if feasibility and other studies yield positive results. The opportunity has come about as a direct result of avaiable funds from the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which has earmarked $8 billion for high-speed rail.  It appears that going this route would be less expensive than repairing the line AMTRAK is currently using, which takes it through Oregon City.  The benefits also reportedly include projected increased ridership, increased timliness, and reduced carbon emissions. This change would replace the Oregon City stop with one in Tualatin.  ODOT has decided to apply for the funds to do a 2-year Environmental Impact Study.
  • The NW Natural 2009 Street of Dreams is underway, running from August 1 – 30.  This year is a little different than most in that it showcases four premier condo home developments in Portland’s “Pearl District”, including nine incredible penthouses ranging in price ffrom $1 to $2.5 million.  This year also focuses on LEED standard and eco-friendly building.  Check it out and buy your tickets at: http://www.streetofdreamspdx.com/home/home.php
  • Lake Oswego is in the middle of discussions with citizens regarding proposed “Sensitive Lands” changes.  To learn more about sensitive lands & view an FAQ page on this subject, visit: http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/plan/Nature/FAQ_Handout_080609.pdf Opinions run the gamut and there is currently lively debate on all sides.

Market Activity for August 10-16, 2009

Last week brought 11 new listings to Lake Oswego, 12 Pending sales, and 12 closed sales. Interesting to me was that all of the new listings are around 500k or less. That is the price range that is selling best. There is a very direct impact, in my opinion, on the sales activity that has been created by the First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit that is part the Federal Government’s stimulus package. No, I don’t think a first-time buyer will be buying a $500,000 house. But I do think the houses that are $350,000 or less will be in large part purchased by first-time buyers. And the homeowners who sell those will either buy again or choose to rent. So there may be some push up to the homes priced just up from the $350,000 range. The tax credit requires that buyers close on their purchase by the end of November. So for this week’s new listings, I would think that they are well positioned for a quick sale if they a in nice condition and priced correctly.

Having said all of that about last week’s new listings, I also make note of the sale at 890 Lakeshore: $2,275,000 and it sold in just 13 days, for full price.

(see below the tables for additional notes):

NEWLY LISTED (August 10—August 16, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type List Date
4 TOUCHSTONE $179,500 2 2 984 CONDO 8/13/2009
5354 LOWER DR $309,000 3 1 1,565 DETACHD 8/10/2009
406 8th ST $365,000 3 1.1 2,437 DETACHD 8/13/2009
16240 PARKER RD $374,700 3 2 1,454 DETACHD 8/15/2009
18922 REDWING WAY $379,900 4 2 2,076 DETACHD 8/12/2009
15580 PARTRIDGE DR $398,000 4 2.1 2,245 DETACHD 8/13/2009
31 DA VINCI ST $424,900 4 2.1 2,232 DETACHD 8/13/2009
17221 ROBB PL $427,500 3 2 1,812 DETACHD 8/13/2009
138 KINGSGATE RD 435000 3 2.1 1,600 DETACHD 8/12/2009
17886 TUALATA AVE 468500 4 2 1,994 DETACHD 8/10/2009
939 SUNNY HILL DR 515000 4 2.1 3,254 DETACHD 8/15/2009

PENDING SALES (August 10-August 16, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address List Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type CDOM
14431 SHERBROOK PL $249,900 4 3 2,605 DETACHD 254
17928 ROYAL CT $269,900 3 2 1,272 DETACHD 111
5 PEACOCK PL $299,950 4 2.1 1,760 DETACHD 135
4 WHEATHERSTONE $334,950 3 2.1 1,692 CONDO 86
16695 GLENWOOD CT $449,000 4 3 3,104 DETACHD 336
3355 UPPER DR $470,000 4 2 3,205 DETACHD 23
2981 VALE CT $475,000 5 2.1 3,516 DETACHD 436
14121 GABRIELLE CT $609,000 4 2.1 3,006 DETACHD 55
5501 RACHEL LN 679900 4 2.2 3,509 DETACHD 623
5831 SUNCREEK DR 685000 4 2.1 2,733 DETACHD 27
18051 KELOK RD 799000 5 3.1 3,670 DETACHD 401
1149 LAKESHORE RD 1150000 4 2.1 2,660 DETACHD 143

SOLD (August 10-August 16, 2009)

ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address O/Price Close Price # BR # BTHS Total SF Prop Type CDOM
82 OSWEGO SMT $220,000 $210,000 2 2 1,212 CONDO 82
16501 LAKE FOREST BLVD $319,900 $299,900 3 1 1,429 DETACHD 52
5214 LOWER DR $659,000 $356,000 4 2.1 2,904 DETACHD 547
12537 27TH PL $369,000 $369,500 4 2.1 2,375 DETACHD 12
1462 Worthington ST $424,000 $395,000 4 3 1,800 DETACHD 108
17144 Warren CT $585,000 $500,000 4 2.1 2,725 DETACHD 335
2161 HILLSIDE CT $699,900 $519,900 4 3 3,347 DETACHD 357
645 COUNTRY CLUB RD $975,000 $750,000 4 2.1 3,262 DETACHD 570
17259 LOWENBERG TER $999,900 770000 4 2.1 2,955 DETACHD 662
943 SW ATWATER RD $1,435,000 930000 4 2.1 3,874 DETACHD 331
3155 DOUGLAS CIR $1,379,000 965000 5 3.2 4,517 DETACHD 385
890 LAKESHORE RD 2275000 2275000 3 3.1 3,200 DETACHD 0

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings.

Open Houses for Sunday, August 16, 2009

The RMLS is currently showing 20 homes that will be held open this Sunday in Lake Oswego.  I will be at two of them.  I will be holding open 13638 SW 62nd from 11-1:30 and 4447 Golden Lane from 2-4.

41 Greenridge Ct, $225,000.  1652 sq. feet, 3 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 1-4

4447 Golden Ln, $239,000.  1980 sq. feet, 2 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 2-4

13638 SW 62nd, $319,900.  2268 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3 BTHS, open 11-1:30

1023 Lund St, $399,000.  2313 sq. feet, 4 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 1-4

3 Cellini Ct, $429,000.  2531 sq. feet, 4 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 1-3

5299 Lakeview Blvd, $429,900.  2165 sq. feet, 3 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 1-3

41 Hillshire Dr, $459,000.  2670 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3 BTHS, open 12:30-3:30

3254 Duncan Dr, $509,900.  3997 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 2-4

644 7th St, $530,000.  1658 sq. feet, 3 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 1-3

17393 Grandview Ct, $624,900.  3672 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 1-3

12748 SW 22nd Ave, $625,000.  3052 sq. feet, 3 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 1-4

570 7th St, $665,000.  2528 sq. feet, 4 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 1-3

16705 Glenwood Ct, $799,000.  4243 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3 BTHS, open 1-3

3030 Westview Ct, $849,000.  3415 sq. feet, 4 BR, 2.5 BTHS, open 1:30-3:30

5250 Dawn Ave, $855,000.  4333 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 2-3

1225 Lake Garden Ct, $995,000.  3558 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3 full + 2 half BTHS, open 1-3

12439 SW 22nd Ave, $998,800.  4118 sq. feet, 4 BR, 2 half baths?, open 1-3

18246 Bella Terra Dr, $1,294,000.  4052 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 1-4

18110 Siena Dr., $1,394,000.  4311 sq. feet, 4 BR, 3.5 BTHS, open 1-4

2778 Glenmorrie Dr., $1,750,000.  6263 sq. feet, 5 BR, 4 full + 3half baths, open 1-3

I hope to see you on Sunday!

Lake Oswego Market Activity ~ August 3 – 9, 2009

Last week Lake Oswego saw 15 New properties hit the market, while 12 went Pending and 9 Sold.

Of the 9 that sold, 7 were under $500,000. 7 of the 12 Pending sales were also priced under $500,000. While, of the 15 coming on the market fresh, 5 are priced under $500,000.

Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):

NEWLY LISTED (August 3—August 9, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type List Date
4749 FIRWOOD RD $229,900 3 1.1 1,440 DETACHD 8/4/2009
6137 CHILDS RD $240,000 3 1 946 DETACHD 8/7/2009
5424 WASHINGTON CT $299,900 2 1 1,296 DETACHD 8/6/2009
3290 WEMBLEY PARK RD $309,900 5 3 2,614 DETACHD 8/5/2009
8 BUCKINGHAM TER $465,000 4 2.1 3,186 DETACHD 8/7/2009
676 9TH ST $525,000 2 1 1,850 DETACHD 8/6/2009
644 7TH ST $530,000 3 2.1 1,658 DETACHD 8/7/2009
1570 WOODLAND TER $569,500 3 2.1 2,212 DETACHD 8/3/2009
17479 BROOKHURST DR $699,000 4 2.1 3,551 DETACHD 8/6/2009
4380 UPPER DR $784,900 4 4.1 4,071 DETACHD 8/5/2009
16705 GLENWOOD CT $799,000 4 3 4,243 DETACHD 8/9/2009
5459 WESTFIELD CT $875,000 5 3.1 3,670 DETACHD 8/3/2009
1920 GLENMORRIE DR $995,000 3 3.1 4,284 DETACHD 8/7/2009
3136 DOUGLAS CIR $1,125,000 4 3.1 4,022 DETACHD 8/5/2009
1101 Crestline CT $3,995,000 4 4.3 7,226 DETACHD 8/7/2009

PENDING SALES (August 3-August 9, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
45 EAGLE CREST DR $139,900 1 1 768 CONDO 78
23 MOUNTAIN CIR $285,000 2 2 1,300 DETACHD 17
4090 WESTBAY RD $299,900 2 1 917 DETACHD 34
17860 Sundown CT $310,000 4 3.1 3,480 DETACHD 136
13024 ROGERS RD $369,900 4 1 1,826 DETACHD 83
802 SUNNY HILL DR $429,000 4 2.1 2,508 DETACHD 16
5807 RIDGETOP CT $479,900 4 2.1 2,650 DETACHD 15
6 NORTHVIEW CT $500,000 4 3.1 3,188 ATTACHD 115
745 4TH ST $500,000 3 2 2,662 DETACHD 206
20 DA VINCI ST $599,900 5 3 3,089 DETACHD 25
4305 UPPER DR $749,000 4 2.1 3,474 DETACHD 78
16359 CHAPIN WAY $1,289,000 4 3.1 4,158 DETACHD 404

SOLD (August 3-August 9, 2009)

ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
82 GREENRIDGE CT $249,900 $218,000 3 2.1 2,868 CONDO 79
2071 BONNIEBRAE DR $295,000 $279,900 3 2 1,611 CONDO 392
15265 BOONES WAY $349,900 $338,500 2 2.1 1,560 ATTACHD 46
108 RIDGEWAY RD $499,000 $379,000 3 1 1,468 DETACHD 112
16919 LAKERIDGE DR $425,000 $400,000 4 3 2,710 DETACHD 295
2802 GREENTREE RD $449,500 $449,500 3 2.1 2,280 DETACHD 3
15195 LILY BAY CT $524,900 $730,000 4 2.1 4,099 DETACHD 163
320 CHANDLER PL $1,900,000 $1,800,000 5 3.1 4,675 DETACHD 38
2793 POPLAR WAY $2,395,000 $1,825,000 5 5.1 6,300 DETACHD 1290

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings.

Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ Sunday, August 9, 2009

We’ve got 36 properties to see in Lake Oswego on Sunday.

Here are those that will be held open according to RMLS:

Address L/Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Open
45 OSWEGO Summit $129,900 1 1 764 1-4 PM
65 OSWEGO SMT $169,900 2 2 1140 1-4 PM
141 OSWEGO SMT $169,900 2 2 1140 1-4 PM
11 OSWEGO SMT $179,900 2 2 1212 1-4 PM
109 OSWEGO SMT $179,900 2 2 1212 1-4 PM
3433 MCNARY PKWY #401 $199,950 2 2.1 1208 12 – 4 PM
166 OSWEGO SMT $229,900 2 2 1506 1-4 PM
4465 GOLDEN LN $249,000 2 2.1 1980 1-4 PM
150 KINGSGATE RD $324,900 3 2 1502 11-1 PM
5 ORIOLE LN $387,000 3 2.5 2024 1-3 PM
1531 WOODLAND TER $429,000 3 2.1 1895 1-4 PM
3745 TEMPEST DR $479,500 4 3 2573 12-2PM
2405 Dellwood DR $505,000 5 3 2336 11-2 PM
14371 SHERBROOK PL $509,900 3 2.1 2550 3-5 PM
340 8TH ST $535,000 3 2 1992 12-2 PM
11 MORNINGVIEW CIR $547,000 3 2.1 2921 1-3 PM
24 INDEPENDENCE AVE $549,950 6 3.1 3561 1-3 PM
475 10TH ST $593,950 4 2.1 2932 1-3 PM
38 DA VINCI ST $649,000 4 2.1 2932 12 – 4 PM
4380 UPPER DR $784,900 4 4.1 4071 11-2 PM
1836 PALISADES LAKE CT $795,000 5 3 4251 2-4 PM
2886 UPPER DR $797,000 3 2 2674 1-3 PM
18132 WESTVIEW RD $849,000 4 3.1 3871 11-2 PM
3030 WESTVIEW CT $874,000 4 2.1 3415 1:30-3:30 PM
1785 PALISADES TERRACE DR $879,000 5 4.1 5052 2-4 PM
17878 HILLSIDE DR $895,000 5 3 3462 1-3 PM
16461 CHAPIN WAY $947,500 4 2.1 4271 1-3 PM
1839 PALISADES LAKE CT $985,000 4 3.1 4570 2-4 PM
17464 RIDGEVIEW LN $1,298,950 4 3.1 4407 2-4 PM
622 OAK MEADOW DR $1,325,000 4 3.1 4171 2-4 PM
664 OAK MEADOW DR $1,355,000 4 3.1 4198 2-4 PM
18110 Siena DR $1,394,000 4 3.1 4311 2-4 PM
657 OAK MEADOW DR. $1,395,000 4 3.1 4371 2-4 PM
17433 RIDGEVIEW LN $1,495,000 4 4.1 4704 2-4 PM
18024 SKYLAND CIR $1,699,000 4 3.2 4131 2-4 PM
1835 PALISADES TERRACE DR $1,899,500 4 3 3380 2:30-4:30 PM

Market Activity Report ~ July 20 – 26 2009

Now we’re cookin’… in more ways than one!  Last week Lake Oswego saw 25 New properties hit the market, while 15 went Pending and 15 Sold.

Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):

NEWLY LISTED (July 20—July 26, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type List Date
7202 SW MONTAUK CIR $99,900 2 1 968 CONDO 7/23/2009
45 EAGLE CREST DR $199,000 3 2 1,348 CONDO 7/20/2009
1889 BOCA RATAN DR $229,900 3 2 1,393 ATTACHD 7/20/2009
4610 LAMONT WAY $299,900 3 2 1,750 DETACHD 7/20/2009
595 6TH ST $349,900 3 2 893 DETACHD 7/23/2009
18407 DEER OAK CIR $365,000 4 2 1,812 DETACHD 7/23/2009
17501 HILL WAY $369,900 3 2 1,694 DETACHD 7/23/2009
1520 LABURNUM WAY $419,000 4 2 1,724 DETACHD 7/23/2009
36 NOVA CT $425,000 4 2.1 2,256 DETACHD 7/25/2009
802 SUNNY HILL DR $429,000 4 2.1 2,508 DETACHD 7/20/2009
5 FALSTAFF ST $430,650 4 2.1 2,433 DETACHD 7/23/2009
14 MONTICELLO DR $434,500 4 2 2,766 DETACHD 7/20/2009
5044 GREENSBOROUGH CT $449,000 4 2.1 2,124 DETACHD 7/25/2009
566 5TH ST $459,000 3 2 2,177 DETACHD 7/20/2009
3355 UPPER DR $470,000 4 2 3,205 DETACHD 7/22/2009
5587 CARMAN DR $519,000 4 3.1 2,617 DETACHD 7/24/2009
24 INDEPENDENCE AVE $549,950 6 3.1 3,561 DETACHD 7/23/2009
14867 TWIN FIR CT $579,000 6 3.1 3,641 DETACHD 7/25/2009
14175 TAYLORS CREST LN $649,900 3 3 3,250 DETACHD 7/23/2009
13504 STREAMSIDE DR $679,000 4 2.1 3,467 DETACHD 7/21/2009
12748 SW 22ND AVE $699,000 3 2.1 3,052 DETACHD 7/22/2009
363 Sixth ST $699,900 3 3.1 2,258 ATTACHD 7/22/2009
135 FURNACE ST $709,900 2 2.1 1,927 CONDO 7/22/2009
1876 PALISADES LAKE CT $779,900 3 2.1 3,178 DETACHD 7/20/2009
5587 CARMAN DR $850,000 4 3.1 2,617 DETACHD 7/24/2009

PENDING SALES (July 20-July 26, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
86 KINGSGATE RD $139,900 2 2 849 CONDO 419
668 MCVEY AVE $249,850 3 1.1 985 CONDO 982
17570 MARDEE AVE $264,900 3 1 1,050 DETACHD 47
805 SW COUNTRY CLUB RD $279,900 3 2 1,981 DETACHD 10
5318 RED LEAF ST $309,950 3 2 1,460 DETACHD 4
705 ELLIS AVE $374,500 3 2.1 1,872 DETACHD 366
20 HOTSPUR ST $425,000 4 2.1 2,456 DETACHD 5
11 CELLINI CT $569,950 5 3 3,392 DETACHD 76
2130 HILLSIDE CT $675,000 5 2.2 3,954 DETACHD 8
17386 BLUE HERON RD $679,000 4 3.1 4,063 DETACHD 796
799 COUNTRY CLUB RD $700,000 6 2.1 4,410 DETACHD 742
645 COUNTRY CLUB RD $769,000 4 2.1 3,262 DETACHD 175
950 OAK TER $999,950 4 2.1 3,714 DETACHD 595
17178 CEDAR RD $1,095,000 5 3.1 4,209 DETACHD 92
2625 SUMMIT DR $1,289,900 4 3.1 4,212 DETACHD 72

SOLD (July 20-July 26, 2009)

ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
44 EAGLE CREST DR $165,000 $162,000 3 2 1,085 CONDO 20
3876 BOTTICELLI ST $169,900 $165,000 2 2 1,275 ATTACHD 202
4705 LAKEVIEW BLVD $425,000 $200,000 3 0.1 1,208 DETACHD 143
1897 BOCA RATAN DR $249,480 $221,500 3 2.1 1,739 ATTACHD 77
6025 SW CARMAN DR $299,900 $238,900 3 1.1 1,346 DETACHD 86
4325 COUNTRY WOODS CT $334,900 $285,000 3 2 1,346 DETACHD 40
907 BULLOCK ST $369,950 $313,800 4 2 2,020 DETACHD 125
1695 MEADOWS DR $407,500 $320,000 4 3 2,185 DETACHD 396
15 MASARYK ST $349,900 $349,900 3 3 3,680 DETACHD 131
131 WILBUR ST $450,000 $350,000 2 2 1,312 DETACHD 106
14371 HOLLY SPRINGS RD $414,900 $385,500 4 2.1 1,939 DETACHD 354
762 LAKE FOREST DR $412,125 $412,000 4 3 1,970 DETACHD 9
14232 MEADOW GRASS ST $530,000 $495,000 4 3 2,965 DETACHD 298
17090 FERNWOOD DR $949,900 $730,000 4 3.1 3,998 DETACHD 302
1340 CHERRY LN $1,950,000 $1,200,000 4 4.1 5,795 DETACHD 445

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings.

Lake Oswego Open Houses ~ Sunday, July 26, 2009

We’ve got 23 properties to see in Lake Oswego on Sunday.  This time out we are nearly half & half under & at/over a million.

Get out there and enjoy this glorious Sunday in Lake Oswego!  Dianne and I are here to help if you need assistance & are not already working with a Realtor.

Here are those that will be held open according to RMLS:

4000 Carman Dr #47   $181,900  2 Bd, 2  Ba Open 1-3

4433 Thunder Vista Ln $275,000  2 Bd, 2  1/2  Ba Open 12-2

5318 Red Leaf  St  $309,950 3 Bd, 2  Ba Open 1-3

655 Hemlock St  $314,900 3 Bd, 1  1/2 Ba Open 3-5

17501 Hill Way  $369,900 3 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-4

1023 Lund St  $399,000 4 Bd,  2  1/2 Ba Open 1-4

3 Cellini Ct  $429,000 4 Bd, 2  1/2 Ba Open 1-4

1565 Bedford Ct $429,000 2 Bd, 2  Ba Open 1-4

2802 Greentree Rd $449,500  3 Bd 2  1/2 Ba Open 12-3

566 5th St  $459,000 3 Bd, 2 Ba Open 1-4

13342 Auburn Ct  $489,900 3 Bd, 2  1/2 Ba Open 2-4

5830 Sunbrook Dr. $549,000 5 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba Open 12-2

220 Greenwood Rd $749,900 3 Bd, 4 Ba   Open 1-3

17537 Cardinal Dr  $995,000 5 Bd, 4 Ba Open 1-3

3270 Lakeview Blvd  $1,275,000 3 Bd, 3 Ba Open 1-3

17464 Ridgeview Ln $1,298,950 4 Bd, 3  1/2 Ba Open 2-4

622 Oak Meadow Dr  $1,325,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2Ba Open 2-4

664 Oak Meadow Dr  $1,355,000 4 Bd, 3  1/2 Ba Open 2-4

18110 Siena Dr  $1,394,000 4 Bd, 3  1/2 Ba Open 1-3

657 Oak Meadow Dr $1,395,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

17364 Ridgeview Ct  $1,425,000 4 Bd, 3 1/2 Ba Open 2-4

17433 Ridgeview Ln  $1,495,000 4 Bd, 4  1/2 Ba Open 2-4

1835 Palisasdes Terrace Dr  $1,899,500 4 Bd, 3 Ba Open 1-3

Running, Running, and….. Running Jokes : )

Free Clipart Picture of a Happy StarI was going to write this spectacular post on insulation today… but I am too busy with, well… Real Estate!  Nose to the grindstone & all that… but that made me think, Hey! We all need a little time out for laughter, so please accept my modest “jokes” post today.  Happy House Adventures to you all!  (I’ll tell you all about insulation next time : )

Communication styles

How do mathematicians communicate?
Sine language.

How do chiropractors communicate?
Spine language.

How do astrologers communicate?
Star Sign language.

How do naval cadets communicate?
Ensign language.

How do shoe repairmen communicate?
Shine language.

How do real estate closers communicate?
Sign Here and Sign Here and Sign Here and Sign Here and sign… language.

The trouble with owning a home is that no matter where you sit, you’re looking at something you should be doing.

Two women were walking through the woods when a frog called out to them and said: “Help me, ladies! I am a real estate agent who, through a curse, has been transformed into a frog. If one of you will kiss me, I’ll be returned to my former state!”

One woman took out her purse, grabbed the frog, and stuffed it inside her handbag. The other woman said, “Didn’t you hear him? If you kiss him, he’ll turn into a real estate agent!”

The second woman replied, “Sure, but I’m taking him home first… I want to make sure I get my Free Market Analysis!”

A real estate agent was driving around with a new trainee when she spotted a charming little farmhouse with a hand-lettered “For Sale” sign out front.

After politely introducing herself and her associate to the occupant, the agent proceeded from room to room, opening closets and cupboards, testing faucets, and pointing out where a “new light fixture here and a little paint there” would help. Pleased with her demonstration for her new trainee’s benefit, the woman was hopeful that the owner would offer her the listing.

“Ma’am,” the man said, “I appreciate the home-improvement tips and all, but I think you read my sign wrong. It says,  ‘HORSE for sale.’’

Hope you’re smiling!

Lake Oswego Market Activity Report ~ July 6 – 12, 2009

Activity in all price ranges holds steady with 35 New properties placed on the market, Pending sales at 12 and 9 Sold/closed.

Here is the latest market activity for Lake Oswego (see below the tables for additional notes):

NEWLY LISTED (July 6—July 12, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
LIST DATE
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type List Date
15938 QUARRY RD $139,900 2 1 991 CONDO 7/6/2009
86 KINGSGATE RD $139,900 2 2 849 CONDO 7/7/2009
4000 CARMAN DR $162,500 2 2 836 CONDO 7/8/2009
48 EAGLE CREST DR $175,000 2 2 1,443 CONDO 7/7/2009
4000 CARMAN DR $181,900 2 2 1,100 CONDO 7/10/2009
562 S STATE ST $184,000 1 1 778 CONDO 7/6/2009
82 OSWEGO SMT $220,000 2 2 1,212 CONDO 7/8/2009
655 HEMLOCK ST $314,900 3 1.1 1,352 DETACHD 7/12/2009
16200 PACIFIC HWY $329,698 2 2 1,200 CONDO 7/6/2009
105 KINGSGATE RD $348,000 2 2 1,500 DETACHD 7/7/2009
17650 ARBOR LN $369,500 3 3 2,043 DETACHD 7/12/2009
1728 ASPEN CT $375,000 3 2.1 1,852 DETACHD 7/8/2009
534 D AVE $379,900 3 2 1,400 DETACHD 7/8/2009
5845 MCEWAN RD $385,000 3 1 1,824 DETACHD 7/9/2009
1032 LAUREL ST $424,000 4 2 2,384 DETACHD 7/7/2009
4700 LOWER DR $439,900 3 2.1 1,587 DETACHD 7/9/2009
5644 WINDFIELD LOOP $450,000 3 3 1,800 DETACHD 7/6/2009
3225 TEMPEST DR $469,000 3 2.1 2,231 DETACHD 7/6/2009
386 LIVINGOOD LN $469,900 4 3 2,480 DETACHD 7/8/2009
18893 INDIAN SPRINGS CIR $519,900 5 3 2,841 DETACHD 7/6/2009
13 WINDSOR CT $523,900 3 2 2,212 DETACHD 7/9/2009
4787 WILDWOOD ST $544,500 5 3 3,081 DETACHD 7/11/2009
4949 MULHOLLAND DR $550,000 2 2.1 2,403 ATTACHD 7/6/2009
95 D AVE $608,500 3 2 1,809 DETACHD 7/9/2009
725 10TH ST $619,900 4 2 2,000 DETACHD 7/10/2009
13460 SNOWBERRY CT $649,999 3 2.1 3,327 DETACHD 7/8/2009
712 LAKE FOREST DR $695,000 3 2 1,640 DETACHD 7/7/2009
799 COUNTRY CLUB RD $700,000 6 2.1 4,410 DETACHD 7/8/2009
17332 Lake Haven DR $749,000 4 2 2,484 DETACHD 7/12/2009
462 9TH ST $769,950 3 2 2,016 DETACHD 7/10/2009
13825 MELROSE PL $825,000 5 4.1 4,757 DETACHD 7/12/2009
12439 SW 22ND AVE $998,800 4 3.1 4,118 DETACHD 7/6/2009
639 CARRERA LN $1,195,000 5 3.1 4,305 DETACHD 7/11/2009
4063 CANAL WOODS CT $1,199,900 4 3.1 4,563 DETACHD 7/11/2009
3109 DOUGLAS CIR $1,250,000 3 2.1 3,386 DETACHD 7/7/2009

PENDING SALES (July 6-July 12, 2009)

ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address List Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
4 TOUCHSTONE DR $153,900 3 2.1 1,350 CONDO 121
212 RIDGEWAY RD $204,900 1 1 778 CONDO 24
12822 BOONES FERRY RD $234,900 2 2.1 1,136 CONDO 25
668 MCVEY AVE $399,850 3 1.1 985 CONDO 19
14412 MEADOW GRASS ST $500,000 4 2.1 3,563 DETACHD 412
2161 HILLSIDE CT $519,900 4 3 3,347 DETACHD 46
14121 GABRIELLE CT $624,900 4 2.1 3,006 DETACHD 23
691 G AVE $639,000 4 2.1 2,791 DETACHD 10
17212 CHAPIN WAY $850,000 3 2.1 2,541 DETACHD 113
17251 CEDAR RD $899,900 3 3.1 3,175 DETACHD 637
943 SW ATWATER RD $975,000 4 2.1 3,874 DETACHD 331
2200 PRESTWICK RD $1,095,000 4 2.1 3,356 DETACHD 450

SOLD (July 6-July 12, 2009)

ADDRESS ORIG. PRICE SALE PRICE
TOT. BEDS
TOT. BATHS
TOT. SQ FT
PROP TYPE
DOM
Address O/Price Close Price # Beds # Baths Total SF Prop Type CDOM
45 EAGLE CREST DR $119,900 $115,000 1 1 600 CONDO 94
4 TOUCHSTONE $134,900 $132,000 3 2.1 1,350 CONDO 0
45 EAGLE CREST DR $134,900 $133,650 2 1.1 1,056 CONDO 6
18929 TERRY AVE $374,950 $355,000 4 2 2,065 DETACHD 44
147 6TH ST $425,000 $419,900 3 1 1,584 DETACHD 11
2 PIMLICO TER $479,900 $470,000 4 2.1 2,301 DETACHD 21
17141 WALL ST $619,000 $582,000 4 3 3,540 DETACHD 354
1699 VILLAGE PARK LN $675,000 $610,000 3 2.2 2,936 DETACHD 44
4076 Orchard DR $719,000 $700,000 4 3.1 3,991 DETACHD 34

Criteria: Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings.