Photos from Carla Muss-Jacobs, ABR, CEBA, e-PRO, Realtor
Downtown PortlandSkyline contributed by Carla Muss-Jacobs, Broker/Owner EBA Portland, LLCLocated in: Downtown (Portland, OR)
My RMLS has a cool graphic that I'll be posting weekly, feel free to bookmark this and keep your finger on the pulse!
A few notes: As with ALL things "statistical" there is always going to be a few +'s or -'s in the margin of error. One can't dispute the lock boxes which have been opened. However, it may be the listing agent going in using the lock box key, or a pre-view by a buyer's agent (previewing the property for their client), or it could be an agent up the street with a listing wanting to know what the "competition" is doing. NOT ALL entry into a property (as reported/recorded in this graph) are BUYERS in other words. But it does show "activity" levels. Also, this is for the ENTIRE state of OREGON where the information is provided.
When our thoughts are scattered, and not focused on anything . . . wandering around. . . we can somtimes miss some very lovely thoughts, images and points to ponder.
The other day I was in the downtown area of Portland, Oregon and I noticed a placard on the side of a building, next to something I had walked by a dozen times, or more.
For some reason, I stopped in front of it, and went even further -- looked at the art, and read the placard.
Hmmm . . . something so wonderful, so full of meaning . . . so right under my nose, and for all this time I had been walking by it, without stopping to smell the roses, as it were.
If you're in Portland go out and find this on 18th and Lovejoy . . . a great reason to call Portland home is its diverse people.
The creative and talented are all over will to share their works, thoughts and inspirations.
You've just got to know where -- and when -- to look.
If you've got some time on your calendar Monday morning, May 18, 9:00 a.m., please consider attending the conference put on by PDC (Portland Development Committee).
I love living in Portland, Oregon. One of the reasons is the planners are really "planning ahead," as a lot of the regional governments (city, Metro, etc.) have done. And, apparently, are continuing (to do -- if I added "to do" at the end of this sentence, is this proper grammar??)
Anyway . . . please click on the link below to be formally invited.
http://campaign-archive.com/?u=f26e68c4ae9ea140b0df63fd9&id=b531af4a55&e=7c4b98cb0d
See what the City of Portland is planning for you!!!
It's nice when some things that are read in the news are POSITIVE! Especially, when it's about the Metro Portland area -- Vancounver/Portland/Beaverton
An e-article by J. Isaac Spradlin says some nice things about our area:
In Depth: Best Big Cities For Jobs
Head west to Texas and beyond, where employment prospects are relatively bright.
By J. Isaac Spradlin
"Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton rounds out the top 10 with only a small decline in job growth (2.2%) from 2007 to 2008. Its education and health-services sectors continued to grow, gaining 3.2% last year."
The article includes a lot of other positive news about cities all over the nation.
Read it! Maybe you'll find your hometown!!
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EBA Portland, LLC is the ONLY Exclusive Buyers' Agency serving the Metro Portland (Oregon) area with ABR, CEBA and e-PRO designations. Carla Muss-Jacobs, Broker/Owner of EBA Portland, LLC has been assisting Buyers since 1999. She started her business when it became clear that Buyers didn't have their own advocate in the marketplace. Not only in Portland, but in the Nation, Buyers are under-represented.
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RELOCATION: EBA Portland, LLC services the entire Metro Portland area. Hiring an EBA -- "Exclusive"Buyers Agent -- is so very important to Buyers who are relocating. An EBA doesn't have a "farm." They are familiar with all the areas. At EBA Portland, LLC, assisting relocation Buyers become acclimated to the Metropolitan Portland makes up a large percentage of overall business. We've assisted Buyers who have never been to the area before. Getting relocation Buyers "settled in" is an important component of assisting Buyers. Relocation Buyers need to know the lay of the land, local areas, schools, etc. and discussing the different neighborhoods is just as important as finding the perfect property . . . if not more so.
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"Carla is a great realtor. I moved to Portland from the East Coast and needed to get acclimated to the area. Carla helped me determine which areas of the metro area would best fit my needs and life style. She took time from her busy schedule to show me the different neighborhoods and point out the positive and negative attributes of each. She has been kind, caring, patient and of the utmost personal integrity. She always provides honest, objective feedback. I'm recommending Carla to all my friends!"
-R.W., Beaverton, OR
"I would like to express my appreciation of Carla's skills in helping me find the home I wanted. She made astute, intelligent comments about each listing, and never tried to "sell" me. In fact, in some instances pointed out negative aspects that I might have missed. She had useful information to offer about neighborhoods, traffic conditions, access to the city center, etc. Carla was meticulous in preparing the offer, counter offer ... the whole shebang! She has kept me fully informed each step of the way, has always been available for questions, has responded quickly to messages I have left. In short, it has been a pleasure!"
-Shirley L., Portland, OR
"I bought my first home through Carla and I am glad I did. She saved me $8,000 off the list price. I bought a small condo that, I am sure, didn't generate a large commission check for her. But, she worked diligently for me as if I was buying a mansion. I'm a loan officer for Bank of America, and I only know the lending side of a transaction. Carla explained how a sale works and was very thorough in her explanations, assisting me through inspections, appraisals and closing."
-Edna H., Hillsboro, OR
Disclaimer
Carla Muss-Jacobs is a licensed Realtor® in the State of Oregon. EBA Portland, LLC is incorporated in the State of Oregon. Opinions, advice, are that of the author and are protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. All comments posted on others' blog sites are the opinion of Carla Muss-Jacobs and are protected under First Amendment statute. Positions, comments, etc. are based on Oregon Real Estate Law and the Common Law of Real Estate. It is advised that the general public seek the advice of a competent licensed Realtor® in their State for answers to specific real estate questions they may have, and in assisting them on their home purchase, or real estate sale. For a referral to qualified Realtor® please contact Carla Muss-Jacobs, Broker/Owner of EBA Portland, LLC directly.
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