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Eugene-Springfield Homes Sales Continue to Climb

Monday, April 4, 2016

by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

It is Spring in the Eugene and Springfield area and this time of year typically brings higher interest by buyers looking to purchase a home. This year is certainly no exception as home sales in the Eugene and Springfield area continue to climb. In fact at this time I believe that there may be more buyers out there in certain price ranges than there are homes for sale. We are currently seeing multiple offers on many homes and this is especially true in price ranges under $300,000. Our overall inventory of homes for sale is quite low and buyers are scurrying to make offers as soon as many homes hit the market.

For home buyers wishing to purchase a home right now, this can be a challenge and having a top buyers agent who firmly understands the market can make all the difference in the world with regards to being successful in finding a home. Also, a word of caution to home buyers is that there are bidding wars taking place, so be cautious not to over-pay for a home. Again a professional buyers agent can help you here.

For home sellers, if you are going to sell this year, don't hesitate another day in getting your home on the market. Your chances for a quick sale at top market value are better now than at any time I have seen in years. There are lots of home buyers out there looking and struggling to find a home to buy.

This is a true sellers market and one thing that has always been true is that strong markets like the current Eugene-Springfield real estate market one don't last forever.

If you are thinking about selling and want an easy and accurate look at your homes aproximate market value, don't trust Zillow. Go to www.forhomesellers-nonSmartZip.com. At this site, you just enter in a few details about your home and it will generate an in depth market report on your home. You might be pleasantly surprised as to how much the value of your home has increased!

Have An Awesome Week!

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

1058 E 19th Ave

Price: $472,000 Beds: 5 Baths: 3 Sq Ft: 3034

Tudor-style home in sought after University of Oregon neighborhood! Living room with wood-burning fireplace. Formal dining with built-ins adjacent to kitchen. Five bedrooms with huge master suite on main level. Plus a sunroom. Wheelchair access. Pri...
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Smart Phones and Real Estate

Monday, May 16, 2011

by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

It has certainly become the age of the Smartphone. A recent national survey indicates that the use of Smartphone's has increased dramatically over the past several years and that all indications are the this trend will continue and even pick up steam. Both personal and business Smartphone use is skyrocketing. As this takes place providers of Smartphone"s are scurrying to secure market share. Along with this thousands of business's are also working hard to develop apps for their services and products that can be used on the Smartphone devices. This is a billion dollar industry that really is in it's infancy. Not to be left out, the Real Estate industry is joining in with a variety of apps offered by many company's that help consumers locate homes for sale and receive helpful information for both home buyers and sellers. There are many great apps available today and look for many more in the days ahead.

If you are a Smartphone user, check out our home search app at www.eugeneoregonhomesforsale.com. Our app will be very useful if you are looking at homes for sale in the Eugene and Springfield areas.

Have An Awesome Week!

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

1499 Larkspur Avenue

Price: $180,000

Beds: 3

Baths: 1

∏ Baths: 1

Sq Ft: 960

Charming, ranch-style home with modern feel and centrally located. Featuring rich hardwood floors, newer roof, countertops and vinyl windows. Other special features include a cozy living rm with wood-burning fireplace, a large bath, laundry area & c...

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Sincerely,
Galand

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Has The Recession Really Ever Ended?

Monday, May 9, 2011

by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

Nothing like a touch of Spring to get everyone out and about. The gorgeous weather we have enjoyed recently has certainly had the bike and walking paths full of people out soaking up the great Eugene environment. It looks like lots more of the same to come!

Has the recession really ever ended? If you look at what is taking place in home sales, this might be questionable. And if it did end, things are shaping up for a double dip in home prices. Recent numbers show that nationally we are seeing home prices decline again. Predictions by most economists are that this trend may stretch through the 3d quarter of 2011 or even longer.

This is great news for home buyers, but if you are selling a home or thinking about selling a home this is a warning sign. Clearly for home sellers who are on the market, it's time for you to do what it takes to get your home sold (adjust your price). For those not on the market who need to sell a home, don't procrastinate. Every day that passes, your home is worth less money. Don't even think about waiting until Spring flowers bloom to get your home on the market. Waiting could be costly.

If you live in the Eugene and Springfield area and would like a current assessment of your homes market value, log onto www.forhomesellers-nonSmartZip.com. This website offers a FREE market analysis for your home by e-mail with a detailed report of what the market is like in your neighborhood. Best of all, you are updated monthly with a new e-mail report. It is a great FREE service that you should take advantage of.

Have An Awesome Week!

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

38920 Wendling Road

Price: $280,000

Beds: 3

Baths: 2

Sq Ft: 2456

Spacious home tucked away in the country with wonderful views of nature filled with meadows, pasture, forest & stream. Inside features a welcoming living, main-level master, large dining area, light & bright kitchen, vaulted family room and fantasti...

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Galand

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Monday Morning Real Estate Update 9/3.07

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

Happy Labor Day! What a gorgeous 3 day weekend it has been. Also, congratulations to the ducks and Beavers for their wins in their season openers. It should be a great season for local college football fans.

The housing market continues to tighten for sellers in the Eugene and Springfield area. Time on the market is rising again and the inventory of homes for sale is continuing to swing up-wards. The good news is that mortgage loan interest rates have decreased and certainly may drop some more. This has made an extremely good environment for home buyers. If you are considering purchasing a home don't let this current market slip away. You have a good inventory of homes to choose from, soft pricing and great interest rates.

Have An Awesome Week!

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Sincerely,
Galand

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Market Trends 4/11/07

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

by Galand Haas

Presented by: Galand Haas Team

Lane County Real Estate

RMLS February 2007 Reporting Period

February Residential Highlights

Comparing February 2007 to February 2006 closed sales increased 7.4%. Further, new listings increased 24.8%. However, pending sales decreased 2.2%. The 1,508 active residential listings at month's end would last approximately 4.9 months given the month's rate of sales.

Year-to-Date

Comparing market activity for January-February 2007 to the same time period in 2006, closed sales increased 4.2%. Further, new listings were up 16.4%. Meanwhile, pending sales decreased 2.7%

Appreciation

Comparing the 12 months ending with February 2007 to the 12 immediately prior, the average sale price climbed 11.3% ($256,000 v. $230,000). Using the same formula we can see that the median sale price increased 13.4% ($225,200 v. $198,600).

To-do list for spring, summer home sellers.

If you plan to sell your house in 2007, in most communities the peak sales months are April, May, June and July. The reason is the largest number of prospective buyers are in the market during this time of the year. That means now is the time to get your home ready for sale. If you want to earn top dollar, careful preparation and planning are essential. The four key steps are:

1. GET YOUR HOME INTO "MODEL HOME" CONDITION.

The best way to get your house ready for sale is to take a critical look at it. Pretend you are a critical buyer. Ask yourself, "Would I buy this home?" If your honest answer is "no," then do your best to correct its deficiencies. Getting your home into "model home" condition doesn’t mean making major renovations, such as installing a new kitchen or new bathrooms. That is usually a waste of money because buyers might not like your tastes.

Instead, cleaning, repairing and painting are all that is usually needed. Inexpensive cosmetic improvements usually pay off handsomely.Even if your home really doesn’t need it, fresh paint is the most profitable improvement you can make. It gives that "new feeling" to even old houses. For every $1 spent painting the interior and exterior, the return in the form of a higher sales price is often 10 times its cost. Other profitable improvements that usually return more than their modest costs include new light fixtures, new floor coverings (carpets, kitchen and bathroom tile or vinyl, refinishing wood floors, etc.) and a landscaping spruce-up with colorful flowering plants.

Pretend you are a photographer from one of the home magazines, such as House Beautiful or Sunset. Aim to make your house worthy of a low-cost home makeover feature article.

2. HAVE YOUR HOME PROFESSIONALLY INSPECTED.

Another alternative is to repair or replace the deficient item, such as a bad furnace, but ask the supplier to delay payment until the sale closes. Most suppliers are eager to make sales and will readily agree to delayed payment without extra cost.

The reason a pre-listing professional inspection is so vital is that most of today’s savvy buyers insist on these inspections. By having your own pre-listing inspection, you will already be aware of any serious drawbacks. In addition, wise home sellers have customary local inspections such as for termites, energy efficiency, radon and building code compliance. Such inspections avoid later surprises. Smart sellers have repairs made before putting their home on the market, thus thwarting buyer objections.3. ESTIMATE YOUR HOME’S MARKET VALUE.

Home sales prices are based on the recent sales (not asking) prices of nearby similar houses within the last three months. A good place to start is on the Internet to determine your home’s approximate market value. For a FREE, no obligation, current market analysis of your home, log onto www.forhomesellers-nonSmartZip.com, fill out the form and a current market analysis of your home will be emailed directly to your inbox.

To find out the asking prices of similar homes listed for sale in your community, the best source is www.forhomeinfo.com. This Web site searches homes directly from the Multiple Listing Service. It is also FREE to sign up for and homes will be emailed directly to your inbox that meet your specific criteria. It will give you a good idea of comparable nearby houses now listed for sale. Please remember these are asking price, not sales prices. You can also obtain a home value analysis by email by logging onto www.forhomesellers-nonSmartZip.com. Here, you simply enter in the information pertaining to your home and within about 24 to 48 hours you will receive this analysis by email.

4. INTERVIEWING A REAL ESTATE AGENT.

1. Ask how long the agent has been in the business.

2. How many homes they list and sell annually? (more is good).

3. What kind of marketing do they provide? (extensive Internet is good).

4. Get at least 3 references.

6. How long is the listing period?

7. How long do they follow up on showings?

8. What systems do they have for regular communication?

9. Are they a single agent or do they have a team? Teams are typically better.

Never, never choose an agent solely based on the fee they charge or on a potentially inflated sales price. Follow these simple suggestions and you should maximize on your homes sale price and have a great selling experience.