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Homes Sales for August 2010 remain sluggish

Tuesday, November 30, 2010
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

The statistics are in for home sales in the Eugene and Springfield area for the month of August 2010.  Although there was little change from July, the market trend remains sluggish and an overall trend of decline remains. When comparing market activity in the Greater Lane County area in August 2010 with August 2009, closed sales fell 6.8%. Pending sales declined 13.9%, and new listings were down 1.5%. A comparison of August 2010 with July 2010 shows that closed sales increased 12.7% (248 v. 220). Pending sales grew by 4.3% (292 v. 280), while new listings decreased 15% (576 v. 678). At the month’s rate of sales, the 2,643 active residential properties would last 10.7 months.

When comparing August 2010 to August 2009, the average sale price decreased 1.7%, while the median sale price went up by 3.8%. On a month-to-month basis, when comparing August 2010 to the month prior, July 2010, average sale price went down 0.5% ($224,300 v. $225,500) Median sale price grew 1.5% ($206,800 v. $203,800) compared to July 2010. Month-to-month, the changes in average and median sale prices were slight.

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Price: $250,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 1 Sq Ft: 1705
Very nicely updated home including brand new roof, vinyl windows, 100% Alder cabinets, Hardie plank siding, granite countertops, new appliances, new carpet, fresh paint, gorgeous fixtures on large lot w/ great landscaping in front. W/ a cute deck, f...



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Galand

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80% of U.S. Home Buyers Searched For New Home Online

Tuesday, August 31, 2010
by Galand Haas

Hot weather has returned to the Eugene and Springfield area.  Hold on it could get near 100 degrees today.  Stay cool and enjoy!

It is true, over 80% of home buyers in the country began their home home search online last year.  This is a significant number and yet the majority of the Real Estate agents continue to market homes with traditional methods that do not tap into this huge pool of prospective home buyers.  Today's technology allows agents easy access to the internet, yet few have learned the secrets that will truly give them access to the home buying public.  As I look around the Eugene and Springfield market area I see very few agents marketing homes in any other way than the same methods that were employed a decade or more ago.  The fact is that the purchasing habits of the consumer have changed and yet the industry that feeds potential home buyers their information lags painfully behind.  This trend is certainly not going to change in the future.  In fact new technology with video, etc. is going to attract even more potential home buyers to the internet for their home search.

My suggestion here is that if you are going to be selling a home, do your research.  Find an agent who understands internet marketing and has taken the time to build the systems that will truly put your home in front of millions of potential buyers on the internet.  Don't be fooled by the fact that some agents will try to convince you that traditional home marketing methods still work.  The true fact is that the agent who can serve you best most likely is no longer using traditional marketing methods. The numbers tell the story.  With 80%+ of all home buyers finding homes on the internet, if you want to sell in this market you need an expert who knows precisely how to tap into this growing buyer pool.

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING

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1142 56th Street
Price: $155,000 Beds: 3.00 Baths: 1 Sq Ft: 1116
Very cute home with lots of updates including newer vinyl windows, newer oven with built-in microwave and newer counters. Inside also features a large living room, a space-efficient kitchen and well-separated family room with fireplace. All bedrooms...



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Galand

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Weekly Bank Owned Home List For Eugene and Springfield 8/9/10

Tuesday, August 31, 2010
by Galand Haas

Here is your weekly list of Foreclosed homes for the Eugene/Springfield and surrounding areas.  If you would like further information on any one of these homes or wish to view any of these homes, please contact me.

Foreclosed Homes. Click on the following link to download this week's list.

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Galand


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2644 Suzanne Way, Eugene OR 97408 
Direct: 541-349-2620
Office: 541-431-6480

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Foreclosed Home List for Eugene and Springfield 7/30/10

Tuesday, August 31, 2010
by Galand Haas

Here is your weekly list of Foreclosed and Bank Owned properties listed for sale in the Eugene and Springfield market area.  If you should see any homes that you would like further information on or that you would like to view, please contact me.

 

Foreclosed Homes. Click on the following link to download this week's list.

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Sincerely,
Galand


Galand Haas, Keller Williams Realty
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What's your home worth? click here
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2644 Suzanne Way, Eugene OR 97408 
Direct: 541-349-2620
Office: 541-431-6480
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Foreclosed Home List Eugene and Springfield for 7/21/10

Tuesday, August 31, 2010
by Galand Haas

Here is this weeks list of Foreclosed and Bank Owned homes listed for sale in the Eugene and Springfield market area.  If you should want further information on any one of these homes or wish to view any of these homes, please contact me.  If you would like to receive complete information as new homes hit the market that meet your search criteria, log onto www.forhomeinfo.com.  This service will inform you even before the agents receive the information.

 

Foreclosed Homes. Click on the following link to download this week's list.

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Sincerely,
Galand


Galand Haas, Keller Williams Realty
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What's your home worth? click here
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2644 Suzanne Way, Eugene OR 97408 
Direct: 541-349-2620
Office: 541-431-6480
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Home Sales Numbers for Eugene and Springfield May 2010

Sunday, July 25, 2010
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

The statistics are in for home sale activity for the Eugene and Springfield area for the month of June 2010.  It is not surprising that home sales posted a gain over the same period in 2009.  Sales were up a whopping 14.3% over last June.  Pending sales also saw an increase and jumped by 22.2% over June of 2009.  At the same time new listings increased as well and were up by 7.7% with the overall home inventory remaining exactly the same as May of 2010 at 7.2 month of active inventory.  Also, closed sales in June were up over May of this year by 4.7%.  The median home price continues its decline and was down by 3.1% over June of 2009.

These numbers are not shocking as we watched homebuyers scurry to get their home sales completed before the tax credit deadline at the end of June.  The tax credit close date has been extended, but it was a last minute gesture.  My take on the current market is that we are now witnessing a sharp decline in sales following the tax credit offering.  Whether we see any kind of rebound or not in the near future is hard to determine.  

Look for an overall trend of slower home sales in all price ranges and a continuation of the decline in home prices.  This overall trend could continue for another 18 months to two years.  Look for home inventories to go on the rise again putting even further pressure on home prices.  Upper end home sales continue to lag well behind the sub $200,000 market and this trend will most likely continue as well.  Appraisals continue to be a problem.  This is common in a market with declining home prices and it puts an additional strain on values.

The bright spot is the fact that mortgage interest rates continue to be at historic low levels.  This trend should continue into the near future as well.

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THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

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Price: $299,000 Beds: 3.00 Baths: 1 Sq Ft: 1845
Seemingly ageless 1910 home that has been completely refurbished featuring an open floor plan w/ gorgeous wood floors, large modern kitchen, formal dining, family room & huge laundry/utility. Upstairs master along with guest beds. Outside offers spa...



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Galand

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Mortgage Interest Continue Their Decline

Sunday, July 25, 2010
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

Just when we thought that mortgage interest rates could not go any lower, look what happens, they drop even further.  In fact the declining rates received my full my attention about a week ago and as I monitored them I finally decided to lock in a rate for a refinance on my personal home.  Yes, I locked in at the rate of 3.8% on a 15 year fixed conventional loan.  I used to brag about my 4 1/2% rate, but never dreamed that I would ever see a mortgage rate at sub 4%.  

This window of opportunity will be short lived, so if you want to take advantage of these historical low rates you will need to act quickly.  The rule of thumb is that if you can drop your rate by 1% or more, then it is a sound idea to refi your existing loan.  In my case I was just short of the 1%, but the 3.8% was very attractive so I jumped at it.

If you do make the decision to refinance, check out the rates quoted by your lender and also compare them and closing costs with a competitor.  My suggestion is to always get more than one quote.  If you have a trusted mortgage broker then that would be a good place to start.  If you do not then ask a friend or relative if they have someone who has done a good job for them. My advice is to stay away from the online mortgage companies.  Speak directly with a broker who has an office in your market area.  If you should need someone on the Eugene and Springfield area, I would highly recommend my broker, JR Irwin at OMT Mortgage.  You can reach JR at 541-521-5577 or visit his web site atwww.teamirwin.com.

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Galand

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Closed Sales For Eugene/Springfield Homes Up

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

Have you had enough rain? April showers bring May flowers you know!

The statistics are in for February 2010 homes sales in the Eugene and Springfield market area. The sales statistics show a continuing changing market here.  Closed sales were up by 22.6% over February of 2009.  Most sales were in the price range of below $250,000, but there were slight gains in the upper end market.  Pending sales also rose by a whopping 40.9% over February of last year.  It appears that most of the increase in sales continues to be in the first time buyer area and most likely influenced by the $8,000 tax credit that ends on April 30 of this year.  New listings were also up by a whopping 45% over February of last year.  This has provided more homes for the increased numbers of home buyers.  Inventories do remain low in many areas in the sub $200,000 range.  The inventory of homes active on the market was at 10.9 months not only has this dropped from February of last year when it was at 13.1%, it also declined from January of this year when it was at 14.1%.  Remember that inventory at 6 months is an even market and half way between a buyers and sellers market.  At 10.9 months, we are clearly remaining in a buyers market.  

Even with increased sales activity, the average sales price continued to decline and now sits at $212,000.  This is down 7.9% from February of last year.  The combination of having lower home prices and mortgage interest rates at historical low levels gives home buyers what might be the best home buying opportunity they will see in their life time.

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3690 River Pointe Drive
Price: $465,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 2.5 Sq Ft: 2976
A beautiful home w/ fantastic floor plan featuring wood floors, wall-to-wall carpet, skylights, canned lights, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, surround sound system, security system, vaulted ceilings, large bonus room. The master suite...



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Galand

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2644 Suzanne Way, Eugene OR 97408 
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National Real Estate Woes not as severe in the Eugene and Springfield market area!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

It was another gorgeous Spring weekend in the Eugene and Springfield area. Everything is very green.  It's not hard to see how we got the name the Emerald Empire!

The Real Estate market in the Eugene and Springfield area continues to hold up better than the country in general.  It is good that we did not see the kind of inflation in prices here that many parts of the country experienced.  The result is that our down market has been much gentler than those areas which saw huge growth and inflation.  Nationally, there is currently $1.25 trillion in non performing mortgages. In fact 24% all all mortgages are underwater with negative balances and cities like Las Vegas have 75% of all outstanding mortgages underwater.  

In the Eugene and Springfield area we are not exempt from the current problems and the number of foreclosures and short sales are very high, but not even a drop in the bucket compared to cities like Las Vegas and Phoenix.  Look for our crash to be gentler and maybe our upswing to be slower, but we will be heading upwards from a far better position than many other national market areas.

Have An Awesome Week!

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965 Hiwan Ct.
Price: $225,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.5 Sq Ft: 1296
Great 1-level home with fun floor plan & deck on huge, fenced lot with lots of extras including fruit tress, berry bushes, grape arbor, plenty of room for storage and much more. Inside offers a cute kitchen & wonderful dining area, laundry access, a...



AND HERE'S YOUR MONDAY MORNING COFFEE!! 

Sincerely,
Galand

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2644 Suzanne Way, Eugene OR 97408 
Direct: (541) 349-2620
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April 19, 2010 Foreclosed Home List for Eugene and Springfield

Thursday, June 17, 2010
by Galand Haas

Here is your weekly list of Foreclosed and Bank Owned homes listed for sale in the Eugene and Springfield area.  If you would like further information or if you would like to view any of these homes, please contact me.

 

Foreclosed Homes. Click on the following link to download this week's list.

 Download Here

Sincerely,
Galand


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FREE automated reported Home Reports:
What's your home worth? click here
Thinking of buying? click here 

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