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A Great Market For Move Up Buyers

Monday, May 16, 2011
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

Christmas and New Year has passed and now we are back to the normal, only in the year of 2011. The economic experts continue to feel that 2011 for the most part will be a repeat of 2010 for the housing industry.  With this will come some hardship, but also a great deal of opportunity.

For move up home buyers, those buyers who want to upgrade their residence, there will be plenty of good opportunity.  Yes, the value of the move up buyers home is less than it was a few years ago, but the value of the homes they are looking to move up to have decreased as well.  In fact with most cases the move up home will have lost more value than the home that is being sold. This is just one of the reasons why this market is excellent for move up buyers.  Other considerations are historic low mortgage interest rates and availability of homes to purchase.  So, if you are considering an upgrade to a larger, newer or more prestigious neighborhood, then don't wait.  There may never be another opportunity as good as this one for move up home buyers. The one thing that any of us who watch the Real Estate market can tell you is that in Real Estate things don't stay the same for long.

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THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

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810 Cherry Avenue
Price: $140,000 Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Sq Ft: 720
Darling home with classic floor plan on large lot with huge backyard. Featuring a well-sized living room with hardwood floors and woodstove set on brick, a cute kitchen with breakfast nook and 2 tidy bedrooms with closet storage. Outside offers a la...



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Galand

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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!

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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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Graphic Video Details the Dangers of Texting While Driving

Monday, May 9, 2011
by Galand Haas


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Good Monday Morning!

As most of you know my weekly e-mail typically is about the local Real Estate market.  My message today is about a subject that is very close to home for many of us.  It is about TEXTING WHILE DRIVING.  I have 3 children who all have cell phones and over the years I have watched as their primary source of communication among each other and friends has converted to texting.  In fact I would say that a couple of my kids and many of their friends are what I would call text addicts. Constant text communication has become a way of life with most young people in this country and now even with many adults.  The following video is one that each one of you should watch and then watch it again with your kids.  Even if your child does not text, they may ride in a car with someone who does.  Pass this video on.  It may save many lives.

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Video Link: http://eugeneoregonhomesforsale.com/video/ATT-Dont-Text-While-Driving-Documentary



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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.

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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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December 2010 Real Estate Sales Numbers for Lane County

Monday, May 9, 2011
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

It was a bit soggy over the weekend.  The good news is that the weatherman is predicting improvement this week and some sun.

The numbers are in for our December Eugene and Springfield Real Estate market.  Yes, the market appears to continue it's slide, but with a little less steam.  Closed sales for December of 2010 were down 6.1% from December of 2009, while Pending sales were off only 2.2% for the same time period.  Closed sales were off just under 1% from the previous month while Pending sales were off by 13.2%.  New listings took a sharp decrease and were down 25.2% from the previous month.  The average sales price continued to drop and was down 6.7% from December of 2009 and now stands at $205,800.  There is currently 8.1 months of active home inventory, which indicates that we are clearly remaining as a buyer's market.  

The good news is that our market decline seems to have slowed some.  National economists predict that the housing market will continue it's decline over the first 3 quarters of 2011.  If the trend holds and the decline is low then the overall impact to our market may be minimal and hopefully we will see bottom sometime this year.  With mortgage interest rates remaining very low the opportunity for home buyers just continues to improve.

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THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

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3105 Herald Lane
Price: $575,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 2 ∏ Baths: 1 Sq Ft: 3507
Gorgeous luxury home featuring open design, vaulted ceilings, granite counters, Brazilian cherry wood floors, formal dining, office/den, lg kitchen & great rm, upstairs master suite, lg bonus & garage w/ options. Kitchen incl. cherry cab., gas, appl...



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Galand

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April Sees Slump In Homes Sales In Eugene And Springfield

Monday, May 2, 2011
by Galand Haas
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Good Monday Morning!

Real Estate sales in the Eugene and Springfield area continue to slump.  January saw 160 closed Real estate transactions in Lane County and February saw 161 closed sales.  This is an extremely low number in comparison to a normal market.  Just think, there are over 700 Real Estate Agents in the Eugene and Springfield area.  This low number of home sales is putting much more pressure on home prices, so as a result look for home values to continue their decline.

This is not such great news for home sellers, but for home buyers it means that there are some great opportunities in this market.  There are also more Foreclosure properties hitting the market and these also offer some potential for a great deal on a home.  If you would like to receive a weekly list of Foreclosure and Bank Owned homes by e-mail just visit the web site www.eugenebankowned.com.  By registering at this site you will receive a weekly list of the most recent homes to hit the foreclosure list.

Have An Awesome Week!

Video Link: http://eugeneoregonhomesforsale.com/video/This-Month-in-Real-Estate-US-March-2010



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Galand

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2010 Stat Shows That 89% of All Home Buyers Shopped Online

Monday, May 2, 2011
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

A recent statistic that came out from the National Association of Realtors shows that over 89% of all home sales last year originated by the seller using the internet to assist in finding their new home. It is no wonder that so many home buyers find the internet as the easiest place to view properties.  The type of searches with easy access to all properties along with photos and virtual tours enables buyers to do a cyber walk through of listed homes.  The one local web site that will offer anyone looking for homes in the Eugene and Springfield complete access to homes for sale which meet their search criteria is www.forhomeinfo.com.  Once you have signed up this site will e-mail all homes meeting your search criteria and also update you daily by e-mail as new home hit the market.  If you are wanting to keep a watch on bank owned and and foreclosed homes then www.eugenebankowned.com will furnish you with a complete weekly list of all bank owned and foreclosed homes listed for sale in the Eugene and Springfield market area.  

It's a great time to buy a home.  The affordability factor has never been better.  So, go on line and start exploring the great home buys that are available today.

Have An Awesome Week!

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2055 Elanco Avenue
Price: $279,900 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 1856
Beautifully remodeled home with a spacious & modern floor plan featuring skylights, vaulted ceilings and high-end materials that include commercial-grade lam floors, well-padded new carpeting, custom lighting and so much more. With a space-efficient...



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Video Update On National Housing Market

Monday, May 2, 2011
by Galand Haas
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Good Monday Morning!

Today you are receiving the first of a monthly National Real Estate video that is produced by Keller Williams Realty International.  I will be sending this very informative monthly video message out at the beginning of each month.

Have An Awesome Week!

Video Link: http://eugeneoregonhomesforsale.com/video/This-Month-In-Real-Estate-US-January-2011
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3615 Waterbrook Way
Price: $435,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Sq Ft: 2863
Gorgeous custom home in Ashley Estate offering a fantastic floor plan w/ lots of extras! Featuring Brazilian cherry wood floors, granite counters, vaulted ceilings, stainless steel appliances, formal dining w/ french doors, oversize 3-car garage, RV...



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February 2011 Market In Eugene Area Declines!

Monday, February 28, 2011
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

The statistics are in and yes the Real Estate market in the Eugene and Springfield area continues to change.  Here is what the month of February looked like in comparison to February of 2010.

Closed home sales were down 10.1% from February of 2010 and Pending home sales fell 19.9% for the same time period.  The number of new home listings hitting the market also declined by 27.5% over the same period in 2010. The average sales price dropped by 15.4% from February of 2010.  

The better news is that Closed sales were actually up from January of this year by 4.6% and Pending sales were up by 14.4%.  New listings were off by 12.1% from February of last year. 

The average sales price of  homes in the Eugene and Springfield area dropped from $197,800 in January 2011 to $179,400 in February of 2011.  This is a decline of 9.3% in one month.  There was 11.9 months of active home inventory in February of 2011 and this is in comparison to 10.9 months in February of 2010.  The average time it took for a home to sell in February of 2011 was 170 days and this compares to 136 days in February of 2010.

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1004 54th Street
Price: $345,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 1700
Enjoy a spacious .99 acre lot in the city! This charming home has many features including granite counters and cooking island in the kitchen, a fireplace in the living room, and a master bedroom with french doors and his-and-her closets. Relax in a ...



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Sincerely,
Galand

Galand Haas, Keller Williams Realty Eugene and Springfield
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February 2011 Video Details National Real Estate Market

Monday, February 21, 2011
by Galand Haas
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Good Monday Morning!

You can't beat our Spring like weather.  Especially when you see what the rest of the nation is dealing with.  It certainly makes you feel very fortunate to live in the Eugene and Springfield area.

Although mortgage interest rates have ticked up slightly, they still remain at historic low levels.  We know that inflation is looming and at some time the bubble will burst and rates will go well above their current level.  Todays rates in combination with significantly lower home values is allowing large numbers of people who simply have not been able to purchase a home before to be able to jump in and become home owners.  The kind of opportunity that home buyers have today is rare and just like the sellers market of several years ago, it wont last forever.  

THIS MONTHS HOT HOME LISTING!

 

Video Link: http://eugeneoregonhomesforsale.com/video/This-Month-In-Real-Estate-US-February-2011
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1004 Leopold
Price: $257,500 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Partial Baths: 1 Sq Ft: 2715
A beautiful & luxurious home built along a wonderful park. This spacious home includes 2 master suites (1 upstairs & 1 downstairs), large kitchen, formal dining, open living room with gas fireplace, an upstairs bonus & plenty of storage throughout. ...



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Sincerely,
Galand

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