Advantages of Buying a House in the Fall
Although spring is generally considered to be the ideal season to buy a home, there are some advantages to purchasing in the fall. The time may be right for your family to move into a brand-new Ironstone home right now with the kids back in school and the weather still being pleasant. Listed below are the advantages of buying a home in the fall!
Fun Things to do this week…
“St. Johns Boosters present the Fall Fling Shopping Event with specials and sales at all participating St. Johns Businesses.
When: Sat Sep 24, 11 AM – 6 PM
Where: St. Johns Plaza St. Johns (Portland)
N Lombard & Philadelphia Portland, OR
“Forest Grove’s Second Annual Oktoberfest will be from noon to 7 pm on Saturday, Sept 24th.
When: Sat Sep 24, 12 – 7 PM
Where: 21st Ave and Main Street
21st Ave and Main Street Forest Grove, OR 97116
THIS WEEKS REAL ESTATE UPDATE
Numbers help tell a story.
Numbers are powerful, especially when it comes to real estate! Whether you are assess whether it’s a good time to buy, sale or invest these numbers can be very valuable in determining offers or best sales price! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT WITH ANY QUESTIONS
Portland, OR 97230
Wed Sept 21 2022
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97230 is $469,900 with the market action index hovering around 41. This is less than last month’s market action index of 47. Inventory has decreased to 76. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market!
Market Action Index
This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.
Strong Seller’s Market
The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.
Portland, OR 97220
Wed Sept 14 2022
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97220 is $449,989 with the market action index hovering around 46. This is less than last month’s market action index of 52. Inventory has increased to 73. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market
Fairview, OR 97024
Wed Sept 21 2022
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97220 is $450,000 with the market action index hovering around 45. This is less than last month’s market action index of 48. Inventory has increased to 79. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market!
Troutdale, OR 97060
Wed Sept 21 2022
This week the median list price for Troutdale, OR 97060 is $525,000 with the market action index hovering around 53. This is less than last month’s market action index of 62. Inventory has increased to 29. Click here to stay informed with the Troutdale market!
Gresham, OR 97080
Wed Sept 21 2022
This week the median list price for Gresham, OR 97080 is $550,000 with the market action index hovering around 41. This is less than last month’s market action index of 49. Inventory has held steady at or around 127. Click here to stay informed with the Gresham market!
Portland, OR 97236
Wed Sept 21 2022
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97236 is $492,000 with the market action index hovering around 39. This is less than last month’s market action index of 42. Inventory has decreased to 86. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market!
Portland, OR 97211
Wed Sept 14 2022
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97211 is $529,100 with the market action index hovering around 44. This is less than last month’s market action index of 51. Inventory has increased to 77. Click here to stay informed with the Portland market!
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK!
Maple-Mustard Chicken Legs
Ingredient Checklist
- 12 oz. baby potatoes, halved
- 8 oz. small carrots, halved
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 whole chicken legs with thighs attached, room temperature
- 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp. whole-grain mustard
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions Checklist
- Preheat oven to 450°. Toss potatoes and carrots in bottom of large baking dish with 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels, drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange, skin-side up, on top of vegetables in baking dish.
- In a small bowl, stir together mustards, maple syrup, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Brush on top of chicken and drizzle any extra over vegetables.
- Roast chicken until golden and a thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 160°, about 35 minutes.
- Remove from oven and brush thighs with chicken drippings. Turn oven to broil and broil thighs until deeply golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Let cool slightly, then sprinkle with parsley before serving.
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