West Linn, Lake Oswego and Portland Real Estate

When taking a look at West Linn real estate for single family homes (detached homes), we can see the Median List Price $467,900 with a price per square foot holding at $163. The median house size is 2926 sq feet with 4 beds and 2 baths. The average Days on Market (DOM) for West Linn real [...]

According to Livibility.com, Portland, Oregon ranks #1 in Pet friendly cities. The cities that made the list obviously had to have most of the amenities a pet would want, good and available veterinary care and facilities, stores for all of their toys, food and other needs, and places to go like trails, parks, open spaces and restaurant seating (outdoors of [...]

Here is the latest market update for Portland including Lake Oswego Real Estate. When comparing September 2010 to September 2009, closed sales decreased by 22.3%. Pending sales and new listings also fell by 30.7% and 1.4%, respectively. A comparison of September 2010 with the previous month, August 2010, shows closed sales increased by 1.3% (1,399 v. 1,381). However, pending sales dropped by 6.2% (1,584 [...]

With speculation that West Linn real estate  prices may continue to fall, why is now the time to buy? The sale price of a home is not the only driving force in your decision to purchase a home.  Interest rates and closing costs are a big part of the process.  Here are two scenarios which [...]

According to the Oregonian, lawmakers here in Oregon are looking at banning all disposable plastic bags at checkout for all retailers.  In addition, charging 5 cents for every paper bag.  If passed, the disposable bag ban law could be as soon in 2011 and the pay for paper bag aspect could be in 2012. The city of [...]

Come for the $1 latte’s and great baked goods, stay for the customer service and atmosphere! Just west of 217 and Washington Square Mall in the city of Tigard, is a little coffee shop that is making a name for itself.  You name the drink, latte/mocha, cappuccino/expresso, extra hot/ice blended, you get the picture, and the [...]