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2010 

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What is escow? An escrow is an arrangement in which a neutral  third party holds legal documents and funds on behalf of the Buyer and Seller and completes the transaction in strict accordance with the mutually consistent instructions all of the involved parties.  It is this neutral third party th...
01/24/2010
How do reverse mortgages work? Many Seniors have trouble making ends meet because of depleted retirement savings or unexpected medical bills. A reverse mortgage can supply a homeowner with funds and they do not have to move. The Tigard Public Library is sponsoring a seminar on reverse mortgages, ...
01/13/2010
Stop Scamming Tigard Seniors Senior citizens are common targets for scams. Frauds against the senior population happen on a greater frequency than the general population. Learning how to recognize when you are being scammed, can help protect you from becoming a victim. On Wednesday, February 3, 2...
01/12/2010
Tigard Home Sales Statistics for Dec. 2009 single family homes These figures are deemed accurate, but they are not guaranteed. The average sales price for Tigard homes was down 17% from a year ago. For a more in depth analysis of this data, go to Tigard OR Homes. If you wish to discuss this data ...
01/06/2010
Tigard market report Dec. 2009 single family homes These figures are deemed accurate, but they are not guaranteed. There were 33 single family homes sold in Tigard in Dec. 2009, the same as a year ago. For a more in depth analysis, go to Tigard OR Homes. If you wish to discuss this data or if you...
01/06/2010
Tigard home sales activity Dec. 09 single family homes These figures are deemed accurate, but they are not guaranteed. Most of the homes sold, 88%, were in the $200,000 - $400,000 price range. For a more indepth analysis, go to Tigard OR Homes. If you have any questions about Tigard real estate, ...
01/06/2010
What is a short sale? We have been hearing this term a lot lately and some first time home buyers are not sure what a "short sale" is. Basically a short sale happens when the Bank allows the Seller to sell the property for less than what is owed to the Bank. If the Seller can't continue making th...
01/05/2010
Take Advantage of the "Winter Tax Credit" If you are thinking of buying a home in Tigard Oregon, start looking now. Typically Buyers wait until Spring to get serious about house hunting and this year that would be a big mistake. The Federal Housing Tax Credit expires April 30,2010. That is why I ...
01/03/2010
Tigard home sales activity for Nov. 2009   Most of the sales activity is in the $200,000 - $300,000 range.  For a more in depth analysis, go to TigardORHomes.com To discuss these statistics or if you have any questions about Tigard real estate, give me a call. You will get straight answers and no...
01/01/2010
  Tigard Market Report for Nov. 2009 Homes sales are up 55% over this time last year. For a more in depth analysis, go to TigardORHomes.com To discuss these statistics or if you have any questions about Tigard real estate, give me a call. You will get straight answers and no sales pressure.  Wayn...
01/01/2010