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A Gentler Market for Eugene and Springfield

Thursday, June 17, 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...



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Galand

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February 2010 Home Sales Statistics for Eugene and Springfield

Thursday, June 17, 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.

Have An Awesome Week!

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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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Sincerely,
Galand

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April 2010 Closed Home Sales In Eugene and Springfield UP!st Title

Friday, April 30, 2010
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

Wow!  This weekend was a true taste of Summer!  We will take all that we can get.  

Congratulations to the University of Oregon Men's and Women's track teams for winning the Pac 10 championships over the weekend.

The statistics are in for the April 2010 Real Estate market in the Eugene and Springfield area.  April of 2010 saw closed sales increase by a whopping 67.6% over April of 2009.  Pending sales were also up and were 48.9% higher than the previous April.  New listings hitting the market were up as well and rose by 29.9%.  April closed sales were also up over March closed sales by 12.7%.  The inventory of homes on the market for sale stood at 7.3 months and this was down considerably from 10.5 months in April of 2009.  The Median home price continues to drop and was down by 4.2% from April of last year and now stands at $199,000.  The average time it now takes a home to sell is 109 days, which was down from 143 days in April of 2009.

The question now is, how much of this market upswing was created by the tax credits?  Now that the tax credits are gone, we will get an indication.  Low interest rates and continuing lower home prices are also adding to increased sales activity.

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING

 
 
 
 
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3114 Riverbend Avenue
Price: $389,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 2160
Beautiful, custom-built home w/ fantastic floor plan in quiet neighborhood. Featuring a vaulted living room w/ fireplace, open light & bright kitchen & dining area, huge, main-level master w/ bath w/ jet tub & WI closet & patio access, plus a large ...



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Sincerely,
Galand

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2644 Suzanne Way, Eugene OR 97408 
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foreclosed Homes List as of 4/2/10

Friday, April 2, 2010
by Galand Haas

Here is your weekly Foreclosed and Bank Owned home list for the Eugene and Springfield market area.  Please remember that if you would like further information on any of these homes or wish to view any of these homes, just 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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foreclosed Homes List as of 3/26/10

Friday, April 2, 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 wish to view please contact me. 

Here is your weekly list!

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

Download Here

Sincerely,
Galand


Galand Haas, Keller Williams Realty
FREE automated reported Home Reports:
What's your home worth? click here
Thinking of buying? click here 

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Slower Than Anticipated Recovery In Housing Market

Friday, April 2, 2010
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning,

Nationally, the home sale numbers for new homes have fallen short from predicted levels.  This could indicate a slower than anticipated recovery for the national housing industry.  This is not great news for the economic recovery that we are all hoping for. Consumer confidence in the housing industry is also suffering and this may not turn around for another year to 18 months. While many remain cautious in this market, it may be the best time possible for making an Real Estate investment.  Most fortunes are made during times of adversity and this market will see many fortunes made for savvy investors who are willing to accept risk in this market.  This will certainly hold true for Real Estate investors in the Eugene and Springfield area. The risk for purchasing Real Estate in this market is far less than investing in the stock market.  For casual investors or even buyers looking to move up to a larger, more expensive home the current risk is also certainly lower now than it was during the hot market of several years ago.

If you would like to learn how you can make this market work for you and make low risk Real Estate investments in this current market, please contact us.

Have An Awesome Week!

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2050 Terresa Avenue
Price: $225,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 1374
A wonderful home w/ an open floor plan, natural lighting, a private backyard w/ schools & shopping nearby. Featuring a spacious family rm w/ brick fireplace, a light & bright kitchen w/ garden window & brkfst bar, a cozy living rm, a patio, sprinkle...



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Galand

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Obtaining Mortgage Financing In This Difficult Market

Friday, April 2, 2010
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

One of the largest obstacles in purchasing a home today is obtaining financing.  Whether you are purchasing a home for your personal residence or for investment, the mortgage loan process can be difficult.  We are in a whole different world now than we were several years back when anyone who could fog a mirror could also obtain mortgage financing.  Today, there are no stated income or no doc loan programs.  Only buyers with good credit and sufficient debt to income ratios can even think about obtaining mortgage financing.  Even the good buyers today will be under the strict scrutiny of the mortgage loan underwriter.  

As a result of todays tough mortgage world it is more important now than ever to make sure that you are dealing with a mortgage professional who really knows the current market.  Anything less could end in disaster.  If you are thinking about either a purchase mortgage loan or a refinance the list of top mortgage professionals who really understand today's mortgage climate is limited in our area.  One suggestion is to contact me and I can furnish you with a list of the best mortgage professionals in the Eugene and Springfield market area.  This just may save you a great deal of time and money.

Have An Awesome Week!

 

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING

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39640 DEERHORN RD
Price: $340,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Sq Ft: 1652
Classy country home on acreage with park-like setting in the Mckenzie River Valley featuring hardwood floors, spacious living room with fireplace, large dining room & kitchen with laundry access. Large bedrooms & lots of storage. Master bed includes...



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Sincerely,
Galand

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Eugene and Springfield Foreclosed Home list 3/12/1010

Friday, March 12, 2010
by Galand Haas

Here is your weekly list of Foreclosed and Bank Owned properties for sale in the Eugene/Springfield and surrounding areas.  If you should want further information on any one of these homes or wish to view any of them, please contact me.

 

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

 

 Download Here

Sincerely,
Galand


Galand Haas, Keller Williams Realty
FREE automated reported Home Reports:
What's your home worth? click here
Thinking of buying? click here 

Licensed in the State of Oregon

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Potential Problems In The Commercial Real Estate Market!

Monday, March 8, 2010
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

If you have not been to an Oregon Duck baseball game at the brand new PK Park you need to do so. What a fantastic facility this is and how much fun is it to watch a college baseball game? This is a great addition to the Eugene and Springfield area!

Most of the Real Estate news over the past several years has focused on the residential Real Estate market and it's continual slide both nationally and locally.  The situation with the residential market has certainly had an effect on the lives of most.  Now coming on the scene is a situation with commercial Real Estate that is going to also have a significant impact on most of us.  Loans for commercial Real Estate are typically much shorter in term than those made for residential Real Estate. Most commercial loans have a duration of seven years.  What we are seeing in both the local and national commercial Real Estate market is that lease rates are declining sharply. The value for commercial property is determined primarily by what the lease value is.  As a result of the lower lease rates, the value of most commercial property has dropped significantly. Over the next 3 years hundreds of thousands of commercial notes are going to be coming due all over the country. As these notes come due the commercial property owners are going to have to find new financing. Due to the lower lease rates, many of these commercial properties values will be less than what is currently owed on them.  The problem will come from the fact that the banks will not be able to loan on the buildings for the amount the owners need and historic numbers of commercial Real Estate owners will now go into default.  This has the potential for a huge economic disaster as thousands of commercial property investors lose their money.  The investor groups are broad as many of the nations largest insurance company's etc. are invested heavily in commercial Real Estate.  

Have An Awesome Week!

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

 

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3547 River Pointe Drive

Price: $445,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 2.5 Sq Ft: 3026
Beautiful home on large lot with lots of extras. Featuring a covered front porch, a living room with hardwood floors & fireplace, a lg. kitchen with center island, pantry & BI-desk, a dining area w/ bay window, an office/den, utility rm. & oversized...
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When Is The Best Time To Purchase Investment Real Estate In The Eugene and Springfield Area?

Friday, March 5, 2010
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

If you have not been to an Oregon Duck baseball game at the brand new PK Park you need to do so. What a fantastic facility this is and how much fun is it to watch a college baseball game? This is a great addition to the Eugene and Springfield area!

Most of the Real Estate news over the past several years has focused on the residential Real Estate market and it's continual slide both nationally and locally.  The situation with the residential market has certainly had an effect on the lives of most.  Now coming on the scene is a situation with commercial Real Estate that is going to also have a significant impact on most of us.  Loans for commercial Real Estate are typically much shorter in term than those made for residential Real Estate. Most commercial loans have a duration of seven years.  What we are seeing in both the local and national commercial Real Estate market is that lease rates are declining sharply. The value for commercial property is determined primarily by what the lease value is.  As a result of the lower lease rates, the value of most commercial property has dropped significantly. Over the next 3 years hundreds of thousands of commercial notes are going to be coming due all over the country. As these notes come due the commercial property owners are going to have to find new financing. Due to the lower lease rates, many of these commercial properties values will be less than what is currently owed on them.  The problem will come from the fact that the banks will not be able to loan on the buildings for the amount the owners need and historic numbers of commercial Real Estate owners will now go into default.  This has the potential for a huge economic disaster as thousands of commercial property investors lose their money.  The investor groups are broad as many of the nations largest insurance company's etc. are invested heavily in commercial Real Estate. 

Have An Awesome Week!

THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!
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6906 A Street
Price: $169,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.5 Sq Ft: 1244
Charming newer home located on the banks of city-maintained wetlands with a seasonal pond, wildlife & walking paths. The main level features a living & dining room with lam floor & woodstove, a space-efficient kitchen with lots of lots of storage, a...



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Sincerely,
Galand
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