What’s in Store for Portland Metro Buyers in 2013?
There is no crystal ball in real estate. As a local, practicing Exclusive Buyers Agent in the Portland Metro area I do not predict markets. I deal in the here and now. Markets change and they can change at a snail’s pace, or rather rapidly. Toss in to the mix the various, distinct and varied locations, areas, neighborhoods and while one local market might be moving briskly, another type of market may be languishing.
Example: Right now the Luxury Home Market of Portland Metro is a BUYERS’ MARKET. However, the overall trend in the Portland Metro market place tends to favor a Sellers’ Market.
My experience has included representing buyers in ALL different types of markets:
- The stable markets
- The Buyers’ markets
- The Boom markets
- The Bust markets
- The Sellers’ markets
In ALL markets, my consultation, advice and real estate services are relevant to the CURRENT MARKET at the time.
Do Markets Change and How Does That Affect Portland Metro Buyers?
Do Markets Change: YES!
Related Article: North Portland Market Report
How does that affect Portland Metro Buyers?
Market trends are important to Portland Metro Buyers when making the large financial decision to purchase a home. In play are a myriad of things:
- Current interest rates
- Market traffic
- Inventory
- Condition of properties
- Ability to finance
Buyers may not like what I have to tell them, but I don’t sugar coat. Never have, never will. As we all know, time waits for no one. This is true in real estate, which is one of the reasons real estate is known as a “Time is of the Esssence” business.
Of the trends I am seeing, inventory has been low in the Portland Metro area for over a year. Actually, I noticed the trend back in October 2011. I’m not making it up, please see . . .
Related Article: October 2011 — Portland Inventory is Down
When we are seeing a trend of low inventory, Buyers need to be aware and work the market accordingly. When consulting with Buyers, I take in to account the CURRENT MARKET. Not what’s has happened, even six months ago, the market was different. The first of 2012 was SLOW, then it picked up considerably during March – September. Then is slacked off for a few months, but by year’s end (2012) properties that were sitting on the market for months and months were SELLING.
Could You Be Priced Out of the Housing Market in 2013?
This was a recent article I read on MSN: Could You Be Priced Out of the Housing Market in 2013?
The article is about what is going on, overall, in the nation.
For Buyers:
- Looking for property may not be slim pickings . . . but the level of condition, price and location will mean COMPETITION
- The more “wants / needs” (criteria) you have, the less inventory there will be.
For Sellers:
- Perhaps it’s time to put your property on the market. If you have a property in good condition, good location and price it right . . . it will sell!
- Serious Buyers ARE OUT THERE!!
Current Homes for Sale in Portland
Showing properties
1 - 10 of 500+.
See more Real estate in the city of Portland.
(all data current as of
5/21/2013)
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$219,900 : 7029 SE Hazel ST, Portland3 beds, 2 full baths
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$359,000 : 4210 SE Cora ST, Portland3 beds, 2 full baths
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$159,900 : 250 NE 202nd AVE, Portland4 beds, 3 full baths
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$199,900 : 8836 SE Yamhill ST, Portland3 beds, 1 full bath
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$559,900 : 11355 NW Pumpkin CT, Portland4 beds, 3 full baths
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$244,900 : 7130 E Burnside ST, Portland3 beds, 1 full bath
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$419,000 : 8143 SW Ruby TER, Portland4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$99,900 : 9906 SE Grant CT, Portland2 beds, 1 full bath
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$620,000 : 2710 NW Pinnacle DR, Portland4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$229,000 : 138 NE 162nd AVE, Portland4 beds, 1 full bath
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
Portland Buyers Agent – Real Estate Expert in the Portland Metro Area
EBAPortland, LLC is an Exclusive Buyer Agency serving the Metro Portland real estate market since 1999. I only represent Home Buyers and never home sellers. If you’re looking for a home anywhere in the Portland Metro area, there is no better representation than an Exclusive Buyers Agent. I assist investors, folks relocating to Portland area, those moving to the Portland area in-state, home buyers who are looking to down-size or move-up and of course . . . love working with first-time buyers. I help Buyers in the Portland Metro market find exactly what they need in the Tri-County markets of Clackamas County, Multnomah County and Washington County, as well Portland cities including but not limited to:
- Beaverton homes for sale
- Tigard homes for sale
- Hillsboro homes for sale
- Lake Oswego homes for sale
- Portland homes for sale
When you’re ready, talk to an ExclusiveBuyers Agent. Exclusive Buyers Agents do not work for listing brokerages or Sellers. An EBA’s fiduciary duty is: 100% BUYER REPRESENTATION . . . 100% of the Time. Contact me for all Portland Housing.
Carla Muss-Jacobs, Principal Broker/Owner
EBA Portland LLC
14845 SW Murray Scholls Blvd, #110-518
Beaverton, OR 97007
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