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2010 Stat Shows That 89% of All Home Buyers Shopped Online

Monday, May 2, 2011
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

A recent statistic that came out from the National Association of Realtors shows that over 89% of all home sales last year originated by the seller using the internet to assist in finding their new home. It is no wonder that so many home buyers find the internet as the easiest place to view properties.  The type of searches with easy access to all properties along with photos and virtual tours enables buyers to do a cyber walk through of listed homes.  The one local web site that will offer anyone looking for homes in the Eugene and Springfield complete access to homes for sale which meet their search criteria is www.forhomeinfo.com.  Once you have signed up this site will e-mail all homes meeting your search criteria and also update you daily by e-mail as new home hit the market.  If you are wanting to keep a watch on bank owned and and foreclosed homes then www.eugenebankowned.com will furnish you with a complete weekly list of all bank owned and foreclosed homes listed for sale in the Eugene and Springfield market area.  

It's a great time to buy a home.  The affordability factor has never been better.  So, go on line and start exploring the great home buys that are available today.

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2055 Elanco Avenue
Price: $279,900 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 1856
Beautifully remodeled home with a spacious & modern floor plan featuring skylights, vaulted ceilings and high-end materials that include commercial-grade lam floors, well-padded new carpeting, custom lighting and so much more. With a space-efficient...



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Galand

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Video Update On National Housing Market

Monday, May 2, 2011
by Galand Haas
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Good Monday Morning!

Today you are receiving the first of a monthly National Real Estate video that is produced by Keller Williams Realty International.  I will be sending this very informative monthly video message out at the beginning of each month.

Have An Awesome Week!

Video Link: http://eugeneoregonhomesforsale.com/video/This-Month-In-Real-Estate-US-January-2011
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3615 Waterbrook Way
Price: $435,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Sq Ft: 2863
Gorgeous custom home in Ashley Estate offering a fantastic floor plan w/ lots of extras! Featuring Brazilian cherry wood floors, granite counters, vaulted ceilings, stainless steel appliances, formal dining w/ french doors, oversize 3-car garage, RV...



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Galand

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February 2011 Video Details National Real Estate Market

Monday, February 21, 2011
by Galand Haas
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Good Monday Morning!

You can't beat our Spring like weather.  Especially when you see what the rest of the nation is dealing with.  It certainly makes you feel very fortunate to live in the Eugene and Springfield area.

Although mortgage interest rates have ticked up slightly, they still remain at historic low levels.  We know that inflation is looming and at some time the bubble will burst and rates will go well above their current level.  Todays rates in combination with significantly lower home values is allowing large numbers of people who simply have not been able to purchase a home before to be able to jump in and become home owners.  The kind of opportunity that home buyers have today is rare and just like the sellers market of several years ago, it wont last forever.  

THIS MONTHS HOT HOME LISTING!

 

Video Link: http://eugeneoregonhomesforsale.com/video/This-Month-In-Real-Estate-US-February-2011
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1004 Leopold
Price: $257,500 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Partial Baths: 1 Sq Ft: 2715
A beautiful & luxurious home built along a wonderful park. This spacious home includes 2 master suites (1 upstairs & 1 downstairs), large kitchen, formal dining, open living room with gas fireplace, an upstairs bonus & plenty of storage throughout. ...



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Galand

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January 2011 Home Sales Stats For Eugene and Springfield

Monday, January 31, 2011
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

The monsoon rains have hit the Eugene and Springfield area and it looks like they are here for a few days!  We will certainly welcome the return of sunshine.

January showed a 2.7% increase in home sales nationally.  This is good news for a country starving for any signs of recovery from this long recession.  It will be even more exciting if this becomes a trend and if the increase jumps to 5% or higher.  The interesting fact is that at the same time that sales went up, home prices continued to decline nationally and even free fall in some markets.  The other interesting fact is that with home mortgages remaining hard to obtain the number of cash sales lead the way and were the true reason for the sales increase.  With home prices continuing their decline look for cash sales to become even a larger part of the purchase market in the months ahead.  

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THIS MONTHS HOT HOME LISTING!

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3615 Waterbrook Way
Price: $420,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Sq Ft: 2863
Gorgeous custom home in Ashley Estate offering a fantastic floor plan w/ lots of extras! Featuring Brazilian cherry wood floors, granite counters, vaulted ceilings, stainless steel appliances, formal dining w/ french doors, oversize 3-car garage, RV...



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Galand

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Things Never Stay The Same In The Real Estate World

Monday, December 20, 2010
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

Merry Christmas to all!  

One thing for sure is that events never sit still in the Real Estate world.  Over the past month, mortgage interest rates on both 30 year and 15 year financing have increased.  The increase has been about 1/2 of one percent.  Even with this, the rates are below where they were at this same time period last year and historically they remain extremely low.  With the increase though comes a potential slow down in home sales.  Increased rates mean that fewer people can qualify for financing and the higher rates also have a negative effect on consumer confidence.  The truth is that the higher rates will push home prices down even further and in most cases this will more than compensate for the slight increase in interest rates.  

Inflation or the fear of inflation may push rates even higher in the months ahead.  This would certainly have a negative effect on home sales and home inventories would build.  Pressure on home prices would be the immediate result.

If you are thinking of selling your home or have have a home on the market, your best bet is to cut to the chase and price your home to sell quickly before your homes value declines even further. Remember, that if you are buying on the other end of the transaction the home you are purchasing is going to have a lower value as well.

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THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

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29460 Awbrey Lane
Price: $258,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 1 ∏ Baths: 1 Sq Ft: 1845
Seemingly ageless 1910 home that has been completely refurbished featuring an open floor plan w/ gorgeous wood floors, large modern kitchen, formal dining, family room & huge laundry/utility. Upstairs master along with guest beds. Outside offers spa...



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Low Credit Scores Make Home Financing Difficult

Tuesday, November 30, 2010
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

Summer has returned for another round and it looks like a gorgeous Indian Summer week ahead of us.  Just keep it coming!

It appears that most  Americans now have credit scores that are too low for them to qualify for the lowest rates on a mortgage loan, and nearly one in three are unlikely to get a loan on any terms, according to an analysis by Zillow.

Zillow analyzed 25,000 loan quotes and requests on the Zillow Mortgage Marketplace during the first half of September, and found borrowers were unlikely to receive even one loan quote if they had a credit score of below 620 -- even if they offered to make large downpayments of 15 to 25 percent.

An even more concerning fact is that most Americans are not able to take advantage of the low mortgage interest rates for a home refinance either.  The fact is that with home values declining as far as they have, far too many homeowners just do not have the equity position to be able to qualify for a refinance.  What a shame with rates continuing to hold at historical low rates.

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THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!



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1110 Jayne Street
Price: $225,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 1458
Beautifully well-kept 1-level home with excellent improvements on large, lot tucked away at the end of a private drive. Inside offers a great floor plan with large kitchen & pantry, well-lit dining area, welcoming living room with ceiling fans, newl...



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Galand

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Homes Sales for August 2010 remain sluggish

Tuesday, November 30, 2010
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

The statistics are in for home sales in the Eugene and Springfield area for the month of August 2010.  Although there was little change from July, the market trend remains sluggish and an overall trend of decline remains. When comparing market activity in the Greater Lane County area in August 2010 with August 2009, closed sales fell 6.8%. Pending sales declined 13.9%, and new listings were down 1.5%. A comparison of August 2010 with July 2010 shows that closed sales increased 12.7% (248 v. 220). Pending sales grew by 4.3% (292 v. 280), while new listings decreased 15% (576 v. 678). At the month’s rate of sales, the 2,643 active residential properties would last 10.7 months.

When comparing August 2010 to August 2009, the average sale price decreased 1.7%, while the median sale price went up by 3.8%. On a month-to-month basis, when comparing August 2010 to the month prior, July 2010, average sale price went down 0.5% ($224,300 v. $225,500) Median sale price grew 1.5% ($206,800 v. $203,800) compared to July 2010. Month-to-month, the changes in average and median sale prices were slight.

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THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

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85770 Loop Lane
Price: $250,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 1 Sq Ft: 1705
Very nicely updated home including brand new roof, vinyl windows, 100% Alder cabinets, Hardie plank siding, granite countertops, new appliances, new carpet, fresh paint, gorgeous fixtures on large lot w/ great landscaping in front. W/ a cute deck, f...



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Galand

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Winter Preparation

Monday, November 29, 2010
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

This years Civil War football game takes place this coming Saturday between the University of Oregon Ducks and the Oregon State Beavers in Corvallis.  Never has this game meant more.  A win by the Ducks most likely puts them into the National Championship game and a win by the Beavers makes them bowl eligible.  It should be fun!!!!

Each year I see a large number of home inspections and as a result I also see problems that occur over and over again.  Many of the problems I see can be easily remedied with a little bit of precaution.  One problem that is very frequent in our area is that of moisture under homes.  Our local climate leads to moisture problems under homes and in many cases standing water may exist for parts of the year.  Home inspectors do not want to see any water under under homes, but most builders will disagree with this as long as the home has adequate ventilation underneath. Far too many times I see homeowners who block their foundation vents during the winter months thinking they are saving on heating bills.  This practice is actually very harmful and one that you do not want to do.  Maintaining adequate air flow under your home is extremely important, especially during the wet months of Fall, Winter and Spring.  By blocking air flow you will trap water vapor under the home and make the perfect climate for mold to grow and for dry rot to take hold.  Sealing the crawl space from ventilation can also trap other harmful gases such as radon.  So, if you have been thinking about blocking those foundation vents, think again.  

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THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

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2362 Sony Loop
Price: $219,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 1557
Immaculate home with fun floor plan in wonderful neighborhood. Featuring a light & bright kitchen with eat bar, open dining area, large vaulted living room with slider to deck & backyard. Each bedroom is nicely sized, fresh paint & great storage. Th...



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Should I Sell My Home Now?

Monday, October 25, 2010
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

Congratulations to the University of Oregon Duck football team for yet another milestone and their new #1 ranking in the BCS Poll. The Ducks are now #1 nationally in all polls.  

One of the questions that I hear on a daily basis is, "should I sell my home now?"  This is a question that of course varies significantly from person to person, but here are some things to consider if you are contemplating the sale of your existing residence.

1. Your home has lost value over the past several years, this is a known fact.  Your home most likely lose even more value over the next one to two years and it may be as many as 5-7 years before you reach back to the value that your home has today.  If you don't need to sell and you can wait this out, then maybe selling today is not best for you.

2. If you are selling and buying again in the same area, you are trading apples for apples.  In fact if you are upgrading to a larger more expensive home, chances are that the new home you are buying has taken a larger price hit than the one you are selling.  

3. Mortgage interest rates remain at historic lows.  This means that if you sell and buy again in this market then you can take advantage of these low rates. They won't hang around forever.

4. Long term, home ownership remains a great investment.  In these times of economic chaos there are few places that you can place your investment dollars that will have the security and the long term return.  

5. If you are selling in one market and moving to another, there is a chance that the market you are moving to may have taken a larger price hit than the one you are leaving.  This is something worth checking into, because many major Real Estate market areas have taken huge hits on home prices and it just might be a situation that you can easily take advantage of.

The decision to sell a home in this market is a large one for most people, but there are some advantages for many people that they may never see again.  If you are considering the sale of your home and would like some professional advice, please contact me.  I would be more than happy to go over the plus's and minus's of your particular situation with you.

Have An Awesome Week!

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

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5950 Barger Drive
Price: $310,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 3222
Wonderful, spacious house with attached studio/office with potential separate living area. Huge living room with fireplace, fantastic dining area, large kitchen, a light & bright upstairs master, large bonus, utility room, covered porch, beautifully...



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Sincerely,
Galand

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U.S. Homes Sales Decline 27% in July!

Tuesday, August 31, 2010
by Galand Haas

Our weather has certainly made a sudden change.  Not to say that a little rain is not a welcome site, it is hard to have the sun leave us even if it is just for a few days.

With sharp drops in sales of existing and new homes being broadcast in the newspaper and leading the nightly newscasts, it's it’s hard to keep a positive perspective about the housing market.

A surprising 27 percent decline in resales from June to July, and a 12 percent drop in sales of newly-built houses during the same period have done very little to build consumer confidence in the market.

Even with this news there are some positive things starting to happen in the national housing market. Housing affordability is at or near an all time high.  This has been created by the lower home prices and mortgage interest rates for thirty year fixed mortgages in the mid 4% range.  Right now 72 .3 percent of median-income American families can now afford to buy the median-priced house. Historically that number has stayed in the low 60 percent range, and sometimes slipped below 50 percent.  But the problem remains that even with the affordability factor being so great, consumers are holding back.  The overall lack of confidence is the reason and the employment figures just fuel the lack of confidence.  Look for a sharp rebound in the market when employment numbers begin increase and buyer confidence returns. 

We were all warned that there would be a sharp drop off in home sales following the tax credit.  We are witnessing what was predicted.  The good news is that the lull could be short lived.

Have an Awesome Week!

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

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3835 E Street
Price: $139,900 Beds: 3.00 Baths: 1 Sq Ft: 1200
Wonderfully updated home with Hardie-plank siding, granite countertops, new appliances, new carpet, fresh paint, and new fixtures. W/ a vaulted living room, light & bright kitchen and dining room set on a fun floor plan, a welcoming front porch, gre...



AND HERE'S YOUR MONDAY MORNING COFFEE!! 

Sincerely,
Galand

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