- Holding off on selling your house because you believe there aren’t any buyers out there?
- Data shows buyers are still active, even with higher mortgage rates. This goes to show, people still want to buy homes, and those who can are moving now.
- Don’t delay your plan to sell for fear no one is buying. The opposite is true and buyer traffic is still strong today. Let’s connect to get your house in front of these buyers.
Fun Things to do this week…
Plumper Fall Festival 2023
Join us this season for fun family activities, animal viewing, hayrides, mazes, cannons, delicious treats, and more! Pick your pumpkin out of our bins or out of our fields, the choice is yours!
When: Every Wed–Sun, through Oct 29, 9 am–5:30 pm
Where: Plumper Pumpkin Patch and Tree Farm | 11435 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd Portland, OR 98231
Fresh Hop Pop-Up Beer Fest
Just can’t get enough fresh hops? This 17-day-long pop-up hop extravaganza will showcase the hyper-seasonal specialty in all its glory with special tappings every day from “some of the best and brightest breweries and regions.”
When: Every day, through October 1
Where: Prost! Marketplace North Portland | 4237 N Misissippi Portland, OR 97217
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 Sep 20 2023
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97230 is $507,500 with the market action index hovering around 58. This is less than last month’s market action index of 63. Inventory has increased to 48.
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 Sep 20 2023
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97220 is $455,000 with the market action index hovering around 47. This is less than last month’s market action index of 53. Inventory has increased to 41.
Fairview, OR 97024
Wed Sep 20 2023
This week the median list price for Fairview, OR 97024 is $663,297 with the market action index hovering around 54. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 45. Inventory has decreased to 8.
Troutdale, OR 97060
Wed Sep 20 2023
This week the median list price for Troutdale, OR 97060 is $569,900 with the market action index hovering around 56. This is less than last month’s market action index of 57. Inventory has decreased to 21.
Gresham, OR 97080
Wed Sep 20 2023
This week the median list price for Gresham, OR 97080 is $555,400 with the market action index hovering around 42. This is less than last month’s market action index of 43. Inventory has increased to 123.
Portland, OR 97236
Wed Sep 20 2023
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97236 is $489,950 with the market action index hovering around 46. This is less than last month’s market action index of 49. Inventory has increased to 53.
Portland, OR 97211
Wed Sep 20 2023
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97211 is $615,000 with the market action index hovering around 52. This is less than last month’s market action index of 57. Inventory has increased to 47.
Portland, OR 97232
Wed Sep 20 2023
This week the median list price for Portland, OR 97232 is $945,000 with the market action index hovering around 57. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 51. Inventory has held steady at or around 8.
Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?
An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced right. Read more
Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?
One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy. Here’s why. Read more
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK!
Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma
Ingredient Checklist
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into 1-inch-thick pieces
- 1 medium onion (about 6 ounces), halved and sliced into 1-inch-thick half-moons
- 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 4 pieces pita bread
- 3 dill pickle spears, chopped
- 1 Roma tomato (about 6 ounces), chopped
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
Instructions Checklist
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Combine the olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, turmeric, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken and onions and toss to coat evenly. Spread in a single layer on a sheet pan, making sure the pieces are not overlapping. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the onions are slightly caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix the yogurt, lemon juice and a generous amount of pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Warm the pitas in the microwave on a microwave-safe plate, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Spread the yogurt sauce on top of the pitas and spoon the chicken and onions over the sauce. Top with the pickles, tomatoes and shredded lettuce.
Gin Gimlet
Indulgents
- 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) gin
- ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) lime juice
- ½ ounce ( 1 tablespoon) simple syrup or pure maple syrup
- Splash of soda water (optional)
Instructions Checklist
- Add gin, lime juice, and syrup to a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until cold.
- Strain into glass and top with a splash of soda water, if desired. Garnish with a lime wheel and serve.
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