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Portland OR Market Report

kellyton — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:10:23 +0000

April Residential Highlights

While sales activity continued a steady month-over-month increase in the Portland metro area, it still fell short of 2008’s same month marks for April. Comparing April 2009 with the same month in 2008, pending sales were down 10.1% and closed sales decreased 17.7%. New listings also dropped 28.1%. On the other hand, comparing April 2009 with March 2009, pending sales grew 13.6% (1,860 v. 1,637). Closed sales also rose 10% (1,302 v.1,184). New listings increased 3.3% (3,808 v. 3,685). Pending sales continue to rise month-over-month at a steeper than usual rate (13.6% in 2009 vs. 6.8% in 2008 and -2.3% in 2007). Inventory also dropped to 11 months and this is the first time it has dropped from March to April since 2004. Active residential listings in April numbered 14,328 – up from 14,158 in March.

Sale Prices

The average sale price for April 2009 was down 10.4% compared to April 2008, while the median sale price dropped 9.1%. Month-to-month, the average sale price and median sale price were mixed when compared with March levels; the average sale price decreased 2% ($291,100 v. $297,000) and the median sale price was up 1.4% ($249,900 v. $246,400).

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A Sign of the Times

kellyton — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:45:05 +0000

Unemployment is sky high now-a-days and getting a plain ol’ part-time receptionist job will have you competing with hundreds of other applicants. What can you do to stand out from a crowd of overqualified job-seekers? Now is the time to get a little creative and get people to remember you. It’s common knowledge that you tend to get a job through who you know. Nick Willard decided he needed to expand his network and get his face out there. He stood at the freeway exit and handed out his resume and cover letter to those who showed interest. With a family at home to support he thought it was time for potential employees to see Nick, not just a piece of paper. Those who overcome in tough times are those who don’t sit at home feeling sorry for themselves.

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kellyton — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:59:57 +0000

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kellyton — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:37:57 +0000

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