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At Prudential Northwest Properties, we are setting a new standard of service excellence within our industry.

I am committed to serving your Real Estate needs.    I will help you locate a home or help you sell your home here because I am Licensed in both Oregon and Washington.  I grew up and worked in the Portland area all my life (see my Bio under the About Tom Tab).  If you are looking to Sell or Buy outside of this area I can refer you to a great agent. 

Please feel free to check out my Website.  It is full of interesting and valuable information such as "Buyer Market" Information, (the Condition of the national market does NOT represent the local market) as well as what is going on in the Real Estate World.   I want to help you be informed so I have a lot of information here.  I will provide you with top quality service and am committed to your Real Estate goals.  My core values are Integrity, passion, success, excellence & Loyalty.  I use the best Technology in the industry (eg. Home Services, eServices, Transaction Platform (the envy of other top companies), FormsOnLine to name a few).  I will provide you with a free current Home Analysis, 360 Degree Virtual Tours on all the Websites 24 / 7,  Internet Marketing of your Listed Property as well as many other services.  My Website will also help you search, view and locate your next home as well as:

Do your OWN Searches using Property Watch (see above).  This allows you to DEFINE your Search Criteria, SAVE Searches, SAVE Favorites, Save your own NOTES and RECEIVE Automated Email Updates.  Do all your Real Estate Research right here.

See FOR SALE & SOLD Properties using a brand new Mapping Program & Property Investment Profile & Market Tracker Programs.   These programs are the envy of other Real Estate Companies. 

I also have other FREE Services and FREE stuff.  Check it out.  You will be glad you did. 

Please select the TABS ABOVE for Properties, Services, Community Information, About Tom (My Profile), etc. 

NEW HOMEOWNERSHIP Programs (CLICK HERE)! 

Reduced Priced Homes from HUD! (Click HERE). 

Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers (Click HERE). 

Also ask me about FREE LANDLORD Training Classes after you buy that Rental Property.  

Please call, write or email me and let me and my Team be a part of your next transaction.   I want to be your Real Estate Broker.  I value your trust and business and would welcome your personal referrals of family, friends and business associates.

I am in the Business of Creating a Great and memorable Experience

Your friend in Real Estate helping you move ahead!

 

 QSC Quality Service Certified Guarantee - CLICK HERE for my Rating Numbers

This Guarantee is my written commitment assuring the delivery of all 16 services.  After your house closes you’ll get a survey which goes to an independent organization  that will post the results online for my future customers to see.  This is for Buyers as well as for Sellers.  Click on QSC (above) or see me for details.  I have received the QSC Platinum Award for a rating of 4.7 or higher.  I actually received a 5 out of a possible 5.

Hear what my most recent customer had to say about me at Customer Testimonials under the Profile Tab!

Whether it is a "Fixer"that you are looking for,  land,  investment  property,  weekly Foreclosure list, Starker 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange information, FOR 1031 Tenants in Common (TIC) Replacement Properties information,  Business Opportunities for sale, or your Dream home  - call me today.   I  will be your resource for Real Estate.   

MISSION STATEMENT:    

I help my customers to meet their Life & Retirement goals using Real Estate as their vehicle along with an affiliated team of Home Service Professionals with highest integrity and committed to accountability & personal responsibility.

 

View Properties for Sale_See Featured Property above

 

Melody Lane Development

Contact me for your reservation to this new 29 Home Cedar Mill Subdivision.  Application APPROVED with Washington County!

Map it HERE!!!

 

Click on Melody Lane Plat Map above for LARGER Map and more Details!

 

 

 

 

 

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Please contact me for a FREE Home Market Analysis.  There is no obligation.

 

Got Rental?  In addition to helping you list or buy your next home I also help buyers & sellers of Rental Properties. (See Investors Corner under the Properties Tab above).  Invest in your future!  Give me a call today.

 

Contact me for your ONE STOP for Real Estate Needs!

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Columbia Mortgage-Gail Roberts- (Washington)

Home Services  - (over 150 Vendor Partners) - Click HERE!

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Other Partners and Services as needed

Real Estate Market Action Report

May Residential Highlights

Sales activity in May for the Portland Metro area continued to march upward compared to the prior month, but lagged behind 2008 levels.

Comparing May 2009 with the same month in 2008, pending sales were down 7.4% and closed sales decreased 23.4%.  New listings also dropped 25.1%.

On the other hand, when comparing May 2009 with April 2009, pending sales grew 5.8%.  Closed sales also rose 9.6%.  New listings increased 1.9%.

 

Housing inventory dropped to 10.2 months down from 11 months in April the fourth straight month of decline.  Active residential listings in May rose 10 14,493 – up from 14,328 in April.  Active Listings appear to be increasing at a slower rate than usual for this time of year.

 

Sales Prices

The average sales price for May 2009 was down 13.% compared to May 2008, while the median sale price dropped 13%.

Month-to-month, the average sales price & median sale price posted small gains when compared to with April levels; the average sale price was up 0.1% and the median sale price was up 0.04%.

 

Residential Market Highlights

Total market time: 147 days

Average sales price:  $291,400

New listings:  3,879

Closed sales:  1427

 

Condo Appreciation

                Average    Change from

 

                   Sale Price      Prior Year

March 2008   $336,500          34%

March 2007   $251,300           4%

March 2006   $242,800          14%

March 2005   $210,600          13%

March 2004   $173,600            8%

 

Counties

           Average    Change from

 

          Sale Price      Prior Year

Clackamas  $375,800      -6%

Columbia    $230,700      -9%

Multnomah $331,400      -1%

Washington $317,100     -5%

Yamhill        $270,700     -5%

 

 

 

 This information provided by RMLS Oregon

Available Inventory in Months

<5 Months indicates a Seller's Market

5-6 Months indicate a Neutral Market

>6+ Months indicates a Buyer's Market

 

It is a BUYER's Market!  It is a GREAT Time to Buy right now!

           2007             2008             2009 

Jan     6.2              12.8               19.2

Feb     5.2              10.4               16.6

March  3.8               9.1               12

April   4.4              10.3                11

May    4.5               9.2                 10.2

June   5.0              9.5

July    5.7             10.0

Aug    6.2               9.9

Sept   8.6              10.4

Oct     8.4              11.1

Nov    8.3              15.0

Dec    8.5              14.1

 

Ave    6.23              10.98               13.8 

Contact me for any other data you may want.