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Real Estate Talk Market Update for 25 October, 2009 (Albany, Lebanon, Corvallis Oregon)

Dave Pautsch, REALTOR, CRS: Real Estate Agent in Albany, OR

Modified statistics, starting 11 April, 2009 SOLD statistics no longer include any pending data.

Albany

  • SOLD (past 90 days) - 160
    • Average price - $185,718
    • Median Sale Price - $173,927
    • Average Days on the Market - 132
    • Average Dollar per Square Foot - $121.98
  • Current Active Listings - 377
    • Average Price of Active Listings - $218,609
    • Months of Inventory - 7.07
  • Pending/Contingent Sales - 109 / Value $19.9 million
    • Total Contingent- 57
    • Total Pending - 52

Corvallis

  • SOLD (past 90 days) - 135
    • Average price - $262,607
    • Median Sale Price - $247,900
    • Average Days on the Market - 121
    • Average Dollar per Square Foot - $163.94
  • Current Active Listings - 237
    • Average Price of Active Listings - $336,720
    • Months of Inventory - 5.27
  • Pending/Contingent Sales - 53 / Value $15.2 million
    • Total Contingent- 39
    • Total Pending - 14

Lebanon

  • SOLD (past 90 days) - 54
    • Average price - $136,074
    • Median Sale Price - $140,500
    • Average Days on the Market - 154
    • Average Dollar per Square Foot - $104.74
  • Current Active Listings - 131
    • Average Price of Active Listings - $173,593
    • Months of Inventory - 7.28
  • Pending/Contingent Sales - 55 / Value $8.9 million
    • Total Contingent- 24
    • Total Pending - 31

Upcoming Guests Scheduled:

October Guests:

TBD

November Guests:

Nov 7 - DR Horton - live at Benton Woods

Are you a First Time Home Buyer? Do you want to participate in Real Estate Talk? Dave is looking for someone to go through the process "on the air" by working with him, and letting the listeners know how things are going throughout the entire process. The person(s) selected will receive some nice gifts as a way of saying "thank you." Jay Chase Inspections will provide the Pest and Dry Rot Inspection at no charge to the buyer(s) selected for this program. Corvallis Moving and Storage will provide the Local Move (packing not included).

For more information, contact Dave at realestatetalk@kgal.com.

Home Staging Adds VaVoom for your Room!

Margaret Oscilia-Home Stager, Salem Oregon: Home Stager in Salem, OR

Do you believe that home staging only applies to high end or custom homes? Regardless of sales price, staging can help a home sell quicker and for more $$.

Nearly 90% of all home buyers look first on the internet for homes. It’s a proven statistic that listings with photos get more views online. Photos are key to marketing properties in all price ranges.

Most home buyers are looking for more than a house. They are shopping for a "home" and the lifestyle this home can offer them. What do your listing photos say about the lifestyle your home provides? Is it one of comfort and luxury? Well maintained and desirable?

How compelled would you be to make an appointment to visit this home? Does it look inviting and make you want to see more? To get more views - photos need to have some VaVoom!

living room before home staging

To see full blog and the before/after shots please click here!

Real Estate Talk Market Update for 17 October, 2009 (Albany, Lebanon, Corvallis Oregon)

Dave Pautsch, REALTOR, CRS: Real Estate Agent in Albany, OR

MLS NowModified statistics, starting 11 April, 2009 SOLD statistics no longer include any pending data.

Albany

  • SOLD (past 90 days) - 157
    • Average price - $188,449
    • Median Sale Price - $177,900
    • Average Days on the Market - 129
    • Average Dollar per Square Foot - $122.60
  • Current Active Listings - 386
    • Average Price of Active Listings - $218,569
    • Months of Inventory - 7.38
  • Pending/Contingent Sales - 94 / Value $16.5 million
    • Total Contingent- 43
    • Total Pending - 51

Corvallis

  • SOLD (past 90 days) - 142
    • Average price - $262,833
    • Median Sale Price - $244,000
    • Average Days on the Market - 124
    • Average Dollar per Square Foot - $163.10
  • Current Active Listings - 240
    • Average Price of Active Listings - $336,762
    • Months of Inventory - 5.07
  • Pending/Contingent Sales - 50 / Value $14.4 million
    • Total Contingent- 40
    • Total Pending - 10

Lebanon

  • SOLD (past 90 days) - 51
    • Average price - $140,316
    • Median Sale Price - $145,500
    • Average Days on the Market - 152
    • Average Dollar per Square Foot - $106.06
  • Current Active Listings - 141
    • Average Price of Active Listings - $172,463
    • Months of Inventory - 8.29
  • Pending/Contingent Sales - 50 / Value $8.7 million
    • Total Contingent- 22
    • Total Pending - 31

Upcoming Guests Scheduled:

October Guests:

TBD - Rick Stewart (Stewart Inspections) and a guest from Summit Funding (TBD) FHA 203K Loan Programs

TBD - The Broker Duo from Keller Williams

Are you a First Time Home Buyer? Do you want to participate in Real Estate Talk? Dave is looking for someone to go through the process "on the air" by working with him, and letting the listeners know how things are going throughout the entire process. The person(s) selected will receive some nice gifts as a way of saying "thank you." Jay Chase Inspections will provide the Pest and Dry Rot Inspection at no charge to the buyer(s) selected for this program. Corvallis Moving and Storage will provide the Local Move (packing not included).

For more information, contact Dave at realestatetalk@kgal.com.

Real Estate Talk Market Update for 01 October, 2009 (Albany, Lebanon, Corvallis Oregon)

Dave Pautsch, REALTOR, CRS: Real Estate Agent in Albany, OR

Modified statistics, starting 11 April, 2009 SOLD statistics no longer include any pending data.

Albany

  • SOLD (past 90 days) - 147
    • Average price - $193,441
    • Median Sale Price - $179,900
    • Average Days on the Market - 136
    • Average Dollar per Square Foot - $124.42
  • Current Active Listings - 390
    • Average Price of Active Listings - $215,750
    • Months of Inventory - 7.96
  • Pending/Contingent Sales - 91 / Value $16.4 million
    • Total Contingent- 44
    • Total Pending - 47

Corvallis

  • SOLD (past 90 days) - 143
    • Average price - $261,884
    • Median Sale Price - $239,900
    • Average Days on the Market - 127
    • Average Dollar per Square Foot - $164.86
  • Current Active Listings - 239
    • Average Price of Active Listings - $346,918
    • Months of Inventory - 5.01
  • Pending/Contingent Sales - 64 / Value $17.6 million
    • Total Contingent- 43
    • Total Pending - 21

Lebanon

  • SOLD (past 90 days) - 45
    • Average price - $137,850
    • Median Sale Price - $142,500
    • Average Days on the Market - 148
    • Average Dollar per Square Foot - $104.02
  • Current Active Listings - 153
    • Average Price of Active Listings - $173,457
    • Months of Inventory - 10.20
  • Pending/Contingent Sales - 47 / Value $7.9 million
    • Total Contingent- 19
    • Total Pending - 28

Upcoming Guests Scheduled:

October Guests:

Andrea Beem, RE/MAX Integrity - Real Estate Myths - Busted!

Eli Volem, Energy Trust. Green building, changes and updates to the building codes in our future, sustainability in building codes and products; tax credits. EnergyStar and EarthAdvantage.

Rick Stewart (Stewart Inspections) and a guest from Summit Funding (TBD) FHA 203K Loan Programs

Real Estate Talk Market Update for 12 September, 2009 (Albany, Lebanon, Corvallis, Oregon)

Dave Pautsch, REALTOR, CRS: Real Estate Agent in Albany, OR

Modified statistics, starting 11 April, 2009 SOLD statistics no longer include any pending data.

Albany

  • SOLD (past 90 days) - 142
    • Average price - $194,170
    • Median Sale Price - $180,200
    • Average Days on the Market - 141
    • Average Dollar per Square Foot - $123.75
  • Current Active Listings - 389
    • Average Price of Active Listings - $216,254
    • Months of Inventory - 8.22
  • Pending/Contingent Sales - 101 / Value $18.8 million
    • Total Contingent- 54
    • Total Pending - 47

Corvallis

  • SOLD (past 90 days) - 130
    • Average price - $264,773
    • Median Sale Price - $241,500
    • Average Days on the Market - 127
    • Average Dollar per Square Foot - $162.61
  • Current Active Listings - 254
    • Average Price of Active Listings - $342,868
    • Months of Inventory - 5.86
  • Pending/Contingent Sales - 63 / Value $15.8 million
    • Total Contingent- 45
    • Total Pending - 18

Lebanon

  • SOLD (past 90 days) - 43
    • Average price - $139,457
    • Median Sale Price - $143,000
    • Average Days on the Market - 152
    • Average Dollar per Square Foot - $102.91
  • Current Active Listings - 157
    • Average Price of Active Listings - $168,278
    • Months of Inventory - 10.95
  • Pending/Contingent Sales - 49 / Value $8.3 million
    • Total Contingent- 26
    • Total Pending - 23

Upcoming Guests Scheduled:

September Guests:

17 September - Real Estate Roundtable; Jason Cadwell (RE/MAX Integrity), Sam Williams (Wells Fargo). Current events in the local mid-Willamette Valley real estate market

26 September - Eli Volem, Energy Trust. Green building, changes and updates to the building codes in our future, sustainability in building codes and products; tax credits. EnergyStar and EarthAdvantage.