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Portland Oregon Real Estate Market Update for October 2024

Posted on by Lily Ray Wyss

What we discuss:

 

How the current market is full of opportunities for homebuyers.

How timing is everything for sellers right now in the real estate market.

What we can expect from the Real Estate Market this winter.

 

Welp. Interest rates did not see the drop we were hoping for.

We saw a temporary decrease as news hit about a rate drop but then saw rates increase just a week later and continue to fluctuate.

Due to this news, we saw a brief increase in buyer and seller activity.

For home buyers:

In general, we are seeing a lot of opportunities for homebuyers active in the market right now.
While rate fluctuation is making affordability tough, for those buyers willing to act, we are getting some pretty great deals.

Just last week we got some first-time homebuyers under contract on a home in the ideal SE Portland location everyone seemingly wants and we only had to compete with one other offer to secure our client this really cool home with an awesome backyard for well under $600k.

For home sellers:

This market has also been volatile for those looking to sell their home. We actually saw a pretty significant decrease in sold home activity last month, down 13% with just 1,702 homes closing. And inventory of homes shot up to 3.5 months. Meaning homes just are not getting the demand they have had in previous markets.

For future home sellers, the biggest topic we will be discussing right now is timing. Deciding WHEN to list your home will be a big conversation. With the election less than a week away and the holidays fast approaching many are going to choose to pause the sale of their property unless they have an urgent need to sell.

Homebuyers you should take note of this as well. If you see a drastic decrease in new listings this week you can blame the election. And know that while we will see things hopefully pick up again, we will see activity trickle the closer we get to Christmas.

Looking ahead for everyone:

BUT it’s important to note for everyone, whether you are buying or selling, that the market will typically re-energize come January.

Many folks will have selling and or buying a home on their 2025 vision board and often won’t wait till Spring to make those dreams a reality.

And if you are someone who is looking to make a move sooner than later know that the market does not completely shut down this time of year. For home sellers, there are still home buyers out there looking for homes right now, and often they are the most serious. And for home buyers, this market can give you a bunch of advantages while other buyers are distracted by being festive.

Want to discuss your options to make a move before the year is over? Or want to talk about your 2025 home buying and or selling goals? I am here for it all. Reach out and let’s chat.

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Here’s how to not regret your home purchase:

Posted on by Lily Ray Wyss

It’s a sticky topic but let’s talk about it 👇🏼

There have been too many times when I am out in the world talking with someone or I overhear someone saying they regret buying a home.

But it’s often not that they dislike homeownership itself but the home they bought.

These are the main reasons I see people dislike their homes:

⁃ They didn’t fully understand the costs of maintaining the style of home they purchased. Many types of homes (like older properties) take a lot of work.

⁃ They stretched their budget more than they intended. Often if not counseled properly by a local lender, home buyers will focus on the price of the home but not the overall cost of their purchase and what their monthly payment will be.

⁃ They don’t research the neighborhood they bought in thoroughly enough and or didn’t test their commute.

⁃ They got distracted by unimportant things like the home’s staging and the marketed appeal but didn’t see past it to see the actual functionality and condition of the home.

If this all sounds overwhelming no worries this is where our job as a realtor comes in.

As a full-service realtor prior to even seeing homes, we will meet for a consultation and educational meeting and will have high-level in-depth conversations as you prepare for your home search.

During the consultation phase, we discuss what your capacity is to take on home and yard care when it comes to your energy, time, and finances.

On the education piece when it comes to seeing homes I’ll detail for you the realities of older homes and other styles that require a higher level of maintenance, and what it takes to care for a yard, or what it takes to pay someone else to do these things.

That way you can make informed decisions on what type of home is right for you.

I’ll share with you my Portland Neighborhood Guide full of Portland’s best-known neighborhoods, some less common ones, and the outer cities. Detailed in the guide you will find the best restaurants, bars, shops, parks, etc. So you can explore areas of interest before committing to living there.

I’ll connect you with amazing local lenders who will make sure you are empowered with the information you need to make informed decisions.

And throughout the home shopping process, I’ll counsel you to look past flashy home staging and will point out possible pitfalls in homes. And I will also help you see the potential in homes that may not look cute initially but could be a gem in disguise.

Basically, finding the right home for you is easy when you have the right support.

Want to discuss your options and co create your winning home buying strategy? Let’s talk. You can find my contact information below.