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Fall Celebration Run - Eugene, Oregon

Thursday, September 8, 2011
by Galand Haas

Fall Celebration Run

Fall Celebration RunThere’s no better way to celebrate the coming of fall than at the Fall Celebration Run. The Oregon Track Club Masters are hosting the 2011 edition of the event, which will be held Sunday, September 25th at 9:00 a.m. near Pre’s Trail in Eugene, Oregon. The event, featuring an 8k run, 5k run and 5k walk, will start near the parking area of Alton Baker Park. Racers will run through trails on both sides of the Willamette River and will enjoy beautiful views of wildlife and the park, along with a great workout. Entry fees are $15 for Masters members and $20 for non-members. Runners can register online at http://www.runnerspace.com/CelebrationRun, in person at the Eugene Running Company or by mailing in an entry form. Participants can also register the day of the race, but it will cost them an extra $5.

Changes to this year’s event can be seen in its awards. This year’s Fall Celebration Run will hand out awards based on age-graded results, giving everyone a chance to take home a ribbon or trophy. There will also be a non-competitive run, which will take place at 9:45 a.m. for children 12 and under. All kids in the fun run will receive a ribbon just for participating, so bring the entire family and have a wonderful day of fun in the great outdoors!

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Freddie Mac survey

Monday, August 29, 2011
by Galand Haas

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) today. The study showed that mortgage rates moved higher from the previous week's record lows as Treasury bond yields also moved higher and other housing data showed some signs of improvement. However, the 5-year ARM did decline to 3.07 percent thereby setting a new all-time record low.

Mortgage rates have been following this trend of up slightly, down slightly for months.  Don't look for any large changes soon as the Fed has committed to keeping rates low for near future anyway.  

The affordability factor for a home purchase is going to remain fantastic as home prices continue to trend downwards in the Eugene and Springfield market and mortgage interest rates remain at or near historic low levels.

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THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

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Price: $675,000 Beds: 2 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 2013
Amazing log cabin with classy appeal. Private, paved driveway leads to the carport. Great room offers stone fireplace & wonderful view of the valley with windows to exposed wooded beams. Adorable kitchen with island. Master suite offers amazing view...



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Statistics in for July Home Sales

Monday, August 22, 2011
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

The statistics are in for July home sales and it shows little change with the Real Estate market in the Eugene and Springfield area.  For July of 2011 closed sales were actually up by 15% from July of 2010, but down by 14.8% from June of 2011.  Pending sales were also up from July of last year by 7.9%, but were also off from June of this year by 9.4%.  If you compare the time period of January through July of 2011 to that same time period in 2010 closed sales dropped by9.3%. There was 8.6 months of active home inventory on the market in July of this year and that is in comparison to 7 months for the month of June.  The average time it took for a home to sell in July was 128 days.

If we compare the Eugene and Springfield market to the national market it is holding very close to national trends.  Most economists are predicting another year or more of this same kind of market and a potential for market declines to last for up to two more years.  Time will tell.  The good news is that there are some great purchase opportunities in this market and mortgage interest rates continue to decline. We are in an extraordinary buyers market!

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

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447 Brookside Drive
Price: $195,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 ∏ Baths: 1 Sq Ft: 1584
Settle into this 2-level S. Hills home w/ outer rustic charm and relaxing feeling inside. Large windows allow for natural light & wonderful views of trees. Open living rm offers fp & deck, master ste offers 2 cl & private deck. Great separation of s...



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Real Estate Update

Monday, August 15, 2011
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

Without a doubt the home market here in the Eugene and Springfield area just continues to improve for those who wish to upgrade or move to a more expensive or larger home.  With home prices continuing to decline the percentage of decrease in value typically is higher with more expensive homes.  This means that if you are a move up buyer, you will typically have lost less on the value of your home than the one you are purchasing.  It makes sense that if you are wanting to upgrade that you strongly consider making your move now.  As our local Real Estate market changes and begins to level off and home prices even begin to rise again, you will be very happy that you made this move when you did.  To add to the attractiveness of taking this action now is the fact that mortgage interest rates remain at historic low levels.  This makes for a move up potential that you may never see again.

Have An Awesome Week!

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

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Price: $145,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 1 Sq Ft: 1069
Delightful home updated inside and out! Light and bright inside, large windows, living room with fireplace, dining area with slider to backyard, master bedroom connects to bath. Long driveway leads you along manicured landscaping to a parking pad in...



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Monday, August 8, 2011
by Galand Haas
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Good Monday Morning!

If you have not checked out our new Facebook Real Estate Business Page you can do so at www.facebook.com/galandhaasteam. Here you will find posts and tips about buying and selling homes both locally and nationally and many hot new home listings. You can also conduct home searches from here and request a home value analysis.  While you are there make sure that you click on "Like It".

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4085 Eddystone Place
Price: $305,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Sq Ft: 2518
Stylish and spacious! Vaulted ceilings, skylights, open floor plan, well-sized bedrooms and large windows make it very light and bright inside. Living and family room, fireplace, utility, plus bonus room. Master suite with his and her sinks, shower ...



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Market Conditions Report - July 25th, 2011

Monday, July 25, 2011
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

Yeah!  We actually had a Summer weekend here in the Eugene and Springfield area.  I hope that you were able to enjoy it!

The market statistics are in for the month of June for home sales in the Eugene and Springfield and surrounding areas.  Closed sales were down for June of 2011 from June of 2010 by 11.3% and pending sales for the same period were up by 0.7%.  New listings declined for the same period by 17.7%.  

Comparing June of 2011 to May of 2011, closed sales were up by 10.8%. For the same period pending sales decreased by 18.6%. New listing also fell by 5% from May to June of 2011.  Currently there is 7 months of listing inventory on the market and the average time it took a home to sell was 132 days.

Over the past 12 months the average sales price has decreased by 6.5%. This indicates that the market remains in decline.  My thought is that this trend will continue for no less than the rest of this year.

If you have not checked out the new Galand Haas Real Estate Teams Facebook Business page you need to do so.  This page was built with home buyers, sellers and homeowners in mind.  It is updated with new listings, market reports and general information on the Eugene and Springfield Real Estate market.  Check it out at http://facebook.com/galandhaasteam  While you are there make sure that you click on "LIKE IT".

Have An Awesome Week!

THIS WEEKS HOT NEW HOME LISTING!

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Price: $325,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 1700
A great home on a spacious .99 acre dividable lot! This charming home has many features including granite counters and cooking island in the kitchen, a fireplace in the living room, and a master bedroom with french doors and his-and-her closets. Rel...



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Richardson Park

Friday, July 22, 2011
by Galand Haas

Richardson Park is part of the Fern Ridge District of parks maintained by the Lane County Parks Division and is located on Fern Ridge Lake in Junction City. The 157-acre space is 16 miles west of Eugene is available for day and overnight use. Campers, sportsmen and nature lovers will admire Richardson Park for its 88-site campground, ample amount of play areas and breathtaking views of Fern Ridge Lake. Visitors can do more than look at the lake, however, since Richardson Park has a swimming area and marina with a boat ramp.

The play areas are great for the whole family, as they include play structures and swing sets. While the kids are at play, the rest of the bunch can participate in a heated game of volleyball at the sand court. After working up a good appetite, families can head over to the concessions stand for a delicious lunch. Richardson Park provides a full day of good old-fashioned outdoor recreation plus an affordable overnight stay at the campground.

The 88-site campground is open from mid-April through mid-October and reservations must be made three days prior to the day you plan to arrive. Booking a reservation costs only $10 plus a site fee of $20 per night and the process is simple. Contact the Lane County Parks office at 541-935-2000 or book online at www.ecomm.lanecounty.org/parks. You can also reserve one of three picnic areas for a group of up to 150 for $150. The areas come with picnic tables, running water, a barbeque, serving counter and electrical outlets.

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Mortgage Interest Rates - July 18th, 2011

Monday, July 18, 2011
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

Mortgage interest rates continue to be at all time record lows.  For those of you who have not taken advantage of these low rates it might be time to consider a refinance of your home. I personally refinanced my home slightly over 2 years ago at the outstanding rate of 4 1/2% on a 15 year conventional loan.  Recently, I decided to refinance again at 3.5% with a conventional 15 year loan.  The difference of 1% will have a huge impact on the amount of interest I pay over the life of my loan.  If your current interest rate is 1 percent or more than the current rate then you should also consider taking advantage of the current low rates.  If you need a competitive mortgage professional to do an evaluation for you, please contact  me and I can furnish you with a list of competitive mortgage brokers.

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THIS WEEKS HOT NEW HOME LISTING!

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Price: $155,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 1404
Wonderfully maintained home inside and out! Manufactured home sits in quiet culdesac, offering open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, large kitchen, master suite includes bath with his-and-her sinks. Second bedroom has walk-in closet. Outside includes pa...



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Splash! at Lively Park

Friday, July 15, 2011
by Galand Haas

Summer is here and the time is now to enjoy the season’s wettest and wildest fun! Splash! Lively Park Swim Center is the best place in Lane County to do it. The indoor waterpark and municipal pool, located at 6100 Thurston Rd. in the Thurston area of Springfield offers fun for the entire family. With a 144-foot water slide, wave pool, kiddie pool, water basketball hoop, hot tub, concessions stand and sundeck, Splash will not only keep visitors cool, but also busy all day long. Families can enjoy a full day at the waterpark and keep their wallets fat at the same time since admission is affordable, even more so for in-district residents and kids. There are also Splash Fun Packets available, so groups can save money by coming back all summer. Check out these low rates!

Admission Fees In-District Out-Of-District
Toddler (Under 3 yrs) $4 $4.50
Single $5.50 $6.50
Family of 4 $17 $20
Groups of 6 or more $4.50 (each) $5.50 (each)
Splash! Fun Packet (10 visits) $42.50 $52.50

 

The summer also brings special offers, as if the prices weren’t good enough. Parents can teach their kids swimming skills, as well as simply splash around during Kiddie Pool Play Swims, which take place from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 5 p.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The kiddie pool will be reserved during these times for parents and kids less than six years of age. In-district kids get in for just $3.50 and parents get in for free. So what are you waiting for? Come on in, the water is just fine!

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2011 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Wednesday, July 13, 2011
by Galand Haas

The fireworks in Eugene started over a week before Independence Day when on June 23-26 a record attendance of 40,351 at Hayward Field watched record-breaking performances at the 2011 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Track Town USA and legendary Hayward Field hosted the event for a 7th time since 1986 and with all the fanfare and fantastic athletes; it would be easy to argue that 2011 was the best one yet.

The event got off to a fast start, as two women athletes set new event records on the first day. Shalane Flanagan of Oregon Track Club Elite in Portland clocked in at 30:59.97 in the 10,000 meters, breaking the previous mark of 31:22.69 set by Amy Yoder Begley in 2008 at Hayward Field. Michelle Carter broke the record for women’s shot put when her 62-foot 2-inch throw edged out Jill Camarena-Williams’ 62-foot 1 and ½ inch effort.

Current and former Ducks represented their school and the host city well as several captured event titles. Former University of Oregon star and Olympian, Galen Rupp, returned to Hayward field and won his third consecutive title in the men’s 10,000 on day one. Other winners with UO ties included Ashton Eaton, a UO alumnus who won the decathlon, and Oregon Junior Matthew Centrowitz, who won the 1,500 meter event. In the process, Centrowitz also became the first UO undergraduate to win a U.S. title since Steve Prefontaine in 1971.

On the final day of the event Trevor Barron broke four USA Junior records in the 20 km race walk and became the youngest winner (18 years old) in the event’s history. He will be the youngest member of the USA team headed to Daegu, South Korea to compete in the IAAF World Championships, which will run Aug.27-Sept.4.

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