Acres of Seclusion & Mountain Views! Wonderful property with pond, gazebo, deck, greenhouse, shop, water feature and lots of storage! Home has an open floor plan, skylights, vaulted ceiling, large windows for amazing views, wood stove, kitchen with pantry and cooking island, and laundry. Master suite has walk-in closet and access to deck.  Great separation of space with additional entrance for bedrooms and bath downstairs.

Good Monday Morning!

What a gourgeous weekend for the Eugene and Springfield area!  It was truly a touch of Summer.

Nationally, median price range homes are beginning to sell at a much stronger pace according to the National Association of Realtors.  This is good news because the stongest home sale activity has been in the lower price ranges.  An increase in the sale of median priced homes could indicate some further recovery for our national housing market.  

The last several months have indicated some movement towards recovery in the national housing market.  The continuation of historic low mortgage interest rates has certainly helped. Even with this good news the housing market both nationally and locally remains extremely fragile.  Any kind of economic blip could have severe consequiences and send home sales into a tail spin.  Let's all hope that the worst is far behind us.

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

2035 Elanco Ave Price: $185,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 1436 Ranch style home features updated windows, great separation of space with private master suite on upper level, living room with fireplace and closet, bedrooms with built-in storage, laundry room with sink and storage, kitchen with updated range and ... View this property >>

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Sincerely,
Galand

Ready to build large flagpole lot in highly desirable North Gilham neighborhood. In close proximity to schools and shopping.

Ranch style home features updated windows,  great separation of space with private master suite on upper level, living room with fireplace and closet, bedrooms with built-in storage, laundry room with sink and storage, kitchen with updated range and dining area. Outside features large front yard, large porch, garden, covered patio and good-sized backyard.

Good Monday Morning! If you are considering the sale of your home you will want to watch this video.  As a very good friend of mine who is one of the top Real Estate agents in the country says, "selling your home in this market is a combination between a price war and a beauty contest."  She is so right!  Not only does your home need to be priced at a value that is accepted by the current market, but your home has to look better and show better than your competition.  If you do these two things right your home will sell at top marlet value. I see many sellers who do not know what to do to get their  home ready for the market and I also see them spending money in ways that they may not need to.  With a simple visit to your home I can give you pointers on the best things to do to get your home sold and which fix ups or upgrades will give you the very best return on your investment.   Have An Awesome Week!

Video Link: http://eugeneoregonhomesforsale.com/video/This-Month-in-Real-Estate-US-May-2012

1086 S. 41st Street Price: $239,900 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 1537 Lovely newer home! Wonderful corner lot with mountain views! Spacious living area with fireplace, vaulted ceilings, dining room with slider to backyard, kitchen with maple cabinets, eating bar and pantry, and laundry room with cabinets. Well-sized m... View this property >>

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Sincerely,
Galand

Amazing Home with Amazing Views! Concrete block construction, high ceilings, natural light, living room, media room, library, office, family room, formal dining room. Huge kitchen with 40” gas/electric stove, 2 sinks, island with eating bar, pantry. Large master suite includes large walk-in closet, fireplace, walk-in shower, soaking tub, and laundry room. Each bedroom has walk-in closet and bath. Outside features huge front porch offering great view of the mountains, large patio, and outbuilding.

Good Monday Morning!

If you think that the number of foreclosed homes we are seeing is going away soon, think again.  The truth is that not only is there a shadow inventory of foreclosed homes that has not hit the market yet, but foreclosure rates remain fairly high both locally and nationally.  The one thing that might change soon is that we may be seeing a larger number of short sales than forclosures.  In March the number of short sales exceeded the number of foreclosures nationwide for the first time.  This is due to the fact that the banks are now much more eager to deal with a short sale that a foreclosure.  This is wise on the part of the banks and certainly better news for distressed home owners.

If you or anyone you know is having trouble making their house payment, facing foreclosure or just confused as to what their options might be.  Please, have them contact me. There are some great alternatives that distressed home owners should explore.  I deal with a large number of home owners who are having problems and I can give them some good advice that will help them make the best decision.

Have An Awesome Week!

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

3600 Wood Ave Price: $182,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 1 ∏ Baths: 1 Sq Ft: 1546 Great Home with Large Backyard! Spacious living room with fireplace, kitchen opens up to dining room, well-sized master with his-and-her closets, laundry room. Third bedroom being used as an office. Garage with built-in cabinets. Outside features co... View this property >>

AND HERE'S YOUR MONDAY MORNING COFFEE!!

Sincerely,
Galand

Lovely newer home! Wonderful corner lot with mountain views! Spacious living area with fireplace, vaulted ceilings, dining room with slider to backyard, kitchen with maple cabinets, eating bar and pantry, and laundry room with cabinets. Well-sized master suite with walk-in closet, his-and-her sinks, and walk-in shower.  Lots of storage. Outside features fenced backyard, nice landscaping, patio area and sprinkler system. Come see it today!

Good Monday Morning!

Wow!  What a weekend for the Eugene and Springfield area.  That was a welcome taste of Summer!

The housing affordability index as reported by NAR is currently at it's highest point since 1970 when records began.  This situation is the result of the long decline in home values nationally and the continuation of historic low mortgage interest rates.  The only thing holding back a huge surge in the national housing market is job creation.  In areas of the country where the jobless rate declines there may be a large increase in home sales.  NAR goes on to predict that the home affordability index will remain high for no less than most of 2012.  

This index indicates that right now is possibly the best time to purchase a home in the history of this country and that many great opportunities are still out there for home buyers.  

Have An Awesome Week!

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

3600 Wood Ave Price: $182,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 1 ∏ Baths: 1 Sq Ft: 1546 Great Home with Large Backyard! Spacious living room with fireplace, kitchen opens up to dining room, well-sized master with his-and-her closets, laundry room. Third bedroom being used as an office. Garage with built-in cabinets. Outside features co... View this property >>

AND HERE'S YOUR MONDAY MORNING COFFEE!!

Sincerely,
Galand

Great Home with Large Backyard! Spacious living room with fireplace, kitchen opens up to dining room, well-sized master with his-and-her closets, laundry room. Third bedroom being used as an office. Garage with built-in cabinets. Outside features covered patio, garden, private park-like yard, area for hot tub, plus a new outbuilding! This won’t last long!

Good Monday Morning!

It was a wonderful Western Oregon Spring weekend and it was well deserved.  

The statistics are in for the March 2012 Real Estate market in the Eugene and Springfield area.  March showed a continuation of an improving Real Estate market here.  New listings were dowm 16.1% from March of 2011, but were up 6% from February of 2012. Pending home sales were up 11.5% from March of last year and also up 7.1% from this February. Closed home sales were also up 9.3% from March of 2011 and were up a whopping 42.5% from February of 2012.  The inventory of homes listed for sale continues it's decline and now stands at 6.3 months.  This is much improved from the 8.6 months of inventory in March of 2011 and the 8.8 months of inventory in February of this year.  Remember that 6 months of inventory is the dividing point between a buyers and sellers market.

The majority of the sales activity was in the the $200,000 and below price range. Price ranges above this are still experiencing a pretty sluggish market.  

The average sales price has also gone up slightly and is now at $195,300 in comparison to $193,500 in March of 2011.

The next several months may be interesting as we expect to begin seeing a higher number of foreclosed homes hit the market as banks begin to dump their shadow inventory.

Have An Awesome Week!

THIS WEEKS HOT NEW HOME LISTING!

4125 Alder St Price: $339,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 2627 Nestled in the Hills! Wonderful views of the trees. Light and bright, spacious living areas, well-sized bedrooms with large closets, master bath with two sinks, living room with slider to large 2 level deck, kitchen with eating area, dining room, 2 ... View this property >>

AND HERE'S YOUR MONDAY MORNING COFFEE!!

Sincerely,
Galand

Beautiful Home tucked away in the trees. Great room features large kitchen with maple cabinets, eating bar and island, dining room with deck access, and livng room with large windows and custom fireplace with marble surround. Large master suite with skylights, bay window, walk-in closet, his and her sinks, huge shower with 2 shower heads, and large soaking tub. Large family room downstairs. Outside features yard, firepit, large deck, RV parking, plus garage with built-in cabinets. Settle into this home today!

Both nationally and locally it looks like the Real Estate market is heating up. All of the fire however is in the price ranges that are either available to first time buyers or investors.  This is certainly the situation here in the Eugene and Springfield market area.  Homes under $150,000 that are in good areas and cash flow as rentals are moving quickly.  Multiple offers are even taking place on many of these homes, especially those under $100,000.  It is my observation that at this time, homes that fit into these categories are no longer subject to a buyers market. This fact is proven by the fact that inventories of homes in the under $125,000 price range are well under 6 months.  6 months of inventory is the division between a sellers and buyer market.  Over six months and it is a buyers market, under it is a sellers market.  Don't look for this trend to change at any time soon.  Investors who are late to jump in, just may have missed the best part this market.  

Have An Awesome Week!

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTINGS!

	2848 Metolius Drive Price: $299,900 Beds: 4 Baths: 2 ∏ Baths: 1 Sq Ft: 2104 Fantastic home! Inside features open floor plan, vaulted ceiling living room with fireplace, large family room with slider to backyard, dining room with slider to deck, well-sized bedrooms, laundry, great updates throughout! Large master suite with ... View this property >>
	704 Sprague St Price: $290,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 1955 Light & Bright Charming Home! High ceilings in living and family room, large windows for lots of natural light, fireplace with marble surround, travertine stone floors, kitchen with granite counters and slate backsplash overlooking family room, dini... View this property >>

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Sincerely,
Galand

Good Monday Morning! Today more than ever it is very important to make sure that you are represented by a Buyers Agent when purchasing a home. The truth is that all agents are not created equal and you will want to make sure that you are represented by an agent who is a professional with a strong track record.  Your Buyers Agent needs to know the market that you are interested in very well.  They need to know both the available inventory of homes for sale and at what prices homes are selling at.  Your Buyers agent will also need to be knowledgeable about home financing options, have a list of reputable inspectors and repair professionals and be a strong and solid negotiator.  I strongly suggest that before you commit to working with a Real Estate agent that you meet them at their office and interview them.  Meeting them in their professional environement will tell you a great deal.  Don't be afraid to ask questions and also ask for a list of references.  Once you have selected an agent you will want to work solely with that one agent.  Most Buyers Agents will ask you to sign a Buyer Broker contract.  Choosing the right agent will insure that you purchase the right home at the right price and don't have problems along the way. Have An Awesome Week!

Video Link: http://eugeneoregonhomesforsale.com/video/This-Month-in-Real-Estate-US-April-2012

2848 Metolius Drive Price: $299,900 Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Partial Baths: 1 Sq Ft: 2104 Fantastic home! Inside features open floor plan, vaulted ceiling living room with fireplace, large family room with slider to backyard, dining room with slider to deck, well-sized bedrooms, laundry, great updates throughout! Large master suite with ... View this property >>

AND HERE'S YOUR MONDAY MORNING COFFEE!!

Sincerely,
Galand

Light & Bright Charming Home! High ceilings in living and family room, large windows for lots of natural light, fireplace with marble surround, travertine stone floors, kitchen with granite counters and slate backsplash overlooking family room, dining room with wonderful built-ins. Huge master suite with walk-in closet, vanity, plus slider to balcony! 4th bedroom could be used as an office. Outside offers 3 levels of stone rock walls with beautiful landscaping, large covered deck in back with fenced yard, landscaping, and tool shed.

Stunning custom home on lake! High ceilings in dining room and living room with fireplace, open family room with fireplace, office, bonus room, laundry with sink and storage. Large master suite with travertine tile and walk-in closet.  Gourmet kitchen has granite counters, cherry cabinets, large island with eating bar, double oven, stainless steel appliances, and pull-out drawers! Backyard includes iron fenced yard, landscaping, patio, wired for hot tub and water feature, plus lake! Too much to list!!

Fantastic home! Inside features open floor plan, vaulted ceiling living room with fireplace, large family room with slider to backyard, dining room with slider to deck, well-sized bedrooms, laundry, great updates throughout! Large master suite with walk-in closet and sitting area. Outside features fenced backyard, large deck, RV parking, tool shed, plus access to canal.

Good Monday Morning!

The Real Estate market never rests.  Nationally, home sales were down in February after several months of improvement.  Locally, we will wait for another week or so to see what the trend looks like.  My guess is that our local market has also slowed some.  The inventory of homes for sale is beginning to build again after reaching a low of 6.4 months of inventory in January of this year.  I don't think there is any question that we have a ways to go before we see any long periods of steady improvement in the housing market both locally and nationally. 

If you are considering the sale of your home and you think that you just might wait this out, think again.  It will most likely be 7 to 8 years before your home reaches back to the price point it is at today and maybe 15 to 20 years before we see home prices reach where they were at the peak of the market several years ago.  Make sure you consider this if you are thinking about selling your home soon.

Have An Awesome Week!

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

82590 Barbre Rd Price: $475,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 2754 Custom Creek Front Oasis! Open floor plan with wonderful views of the creek and mountains. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, gourmet kitchen with Cherry & Hickory cabinets and walk-in pantry, laundry room, master suite with walk-in closet and access to p... View this property >>

AND HERE'S YOUR MONDAY MORNING COFFEE!!

Sincerely,
Galand

Good Monday Morning!

One of the most common questions that I am asked is about foreclosure homes.  If I am in the market for a great deal on a home purchase should I only be looking at foreclosure homes?  The answer to this question is simple. No!  If you really want to take advantage of our current market you need to be looking at all homes that meet your needs, conventional listings, foreclosure listings and even short sales.  By doing this you will be able to not only have a great idea of what's out there but you will soon be able to tell what is a good buy and what is not.  Foreclosure homes are not always a great deal.  The truth is that in this market we find more great purchase opportunities with conventional listings than with the bank owned properties.  There are many good buys out there right now and many more coming in the months ahead.  For those buyers who are smart with their home search process and who have patience there will be some great opportunities.

Two very easy ways to stay on top of the home purchase market are to sign up at these two web sites.  www.forhomeinfo.com will allow you to search live for all homes for sale in the Eugene and Springfield areas and save your search criteria to update you daily by e-mail as new homes meeting your needs hit the market.  www.eugenebankowned.com will send you a weekly e-mail list of all bank owned and foreclosure homes for sale in the Eugene and Springfield market areas.

Have An Awesome Week!

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

1355 Pleasant St Price: $160,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 1470 Delightful home in great location. Inside features newly renovated master bedroom with private bath. Good layout, open kitchen, great oak floors, plus large family room with slider to backyard. Outside features lawn with sprinkler system and huge fe... View this property >>

AND HERE'S YOUR MONDAY MORNING COFFEE!!

Sincerely,
Galand