Fun Things to do this week... Shemanski Park Farmers MarketShemanski Park Farmers Market is a popular shopping destination for downtown residents, office workers, tourists, and local chefs. Founded in 1998, this gem of a market features over 30 vendor booths filled with farm-fresh and ... » Learn More about DIRKS REAL ESTATE REPORT (WEEK 34 – 2023)
Real Estate
Why Median Home Sales Price Is Confusing Right Now
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is set to release its most recent Existing Home Sales (EHS) report tomorrow. This monthly release provides information on the volume of sales and price trends for homes that have previously been owned. In the upcoming release, it’ll ... » Learn More about Why Median Home Sales Price Is Confusing Right Now
Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
If you remember the housing crash back in 2008, you may recall just how popular adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were back then. And after years of being virtually nonexistent, more people are once again using ARMs when buying a home. Let’s break down why that’s happening and why this isn’t cause ... » Learn More about Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
DIRKS REAL ESTATE REPORT (WEEK 33 – 2023)
Fun Things to do this week... 3rd Annual Sunflower FestivalSauvie Island’s original and 3rd annual Sunflower Festival!This year, we planted 14 acres of sunflowers!!!! And the first blooms are just starting to open. When: Every Wed–Sun, through September 3Where: Topaz Farm | 17100 NW Sauvie ... » Learn More about DIRKS REAL ESTATE REPORT (WEEK 33 – 2023)
Where Are People Moving Today and Why?
Plenty of people are still moving these days. And if you’re thinking of making a move yourself, you may be considering the inventory and affordability challenges in the housing market and wondering what you can do to help offset those. A ... » Learn More about Where Are People Moving Today and Why?
