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Market Update: PDX Price Changes March 2009 vs. March 2010 By Area …
Percentage of Change in Average Sales Price from March 2009 to March 2010: N. Portland -8.7%. NE Portland -10.2%. SE Portland -11.2%. W Portland -11.6%. Gresham/Troutdale -12.6%. Milwaukie/Clackamas -8.2%. Oregon City/Canby -11.8% … Closed sales grew by 37.3%, pending sale increased by 39.2% and new listings increased by 13%. It's still about local data, neighborhood by neighborhood and street by street, and your area information may be different than the above. …
$243000 USD – Southeast Gresham, Gresham, OR, US
House FOR SALE: 4 Bedroom(s) 2 Bathroom(s) 2072 sq. ft.
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Portland, OR has been bestowed with certain characteristics that make owning a home, a leisure house, or an investment property in the area highly desirable. The real estate market in this part of the United States has fared well in the current downturn. The region has also been attractive for homebuyers and investors because it features some of the most beautiful scenic landscapes in the nation, a healthy living and recreational environment, and a large number of unique qualities, including the city’s designation as the “greenest” and “cleanest” city in the nation. The following distinctive characteristics of Portland should appeal to many property buyers looking for a dream house or an investment property offering exceptional value:
Resilient real estate market. Prices in the area have declined so far by 20% from their peak; while nationwide they have fallen by 30%. At the same time, foreclosure rates in Portland have climbed to 1.8% as of September 2009, while nationwide they are 2.7%.
Lower property taxes. In terms of the real estate tax as a percentage of home value, Multnomah County, in which Portland is located, is ranked 383rd in the nation, with the ratio of 0.91%. This makes it more favorable in terms of property taxes than 49% of the counties in the United States and better than the nationwide average of 0.96%.
“Green” and “Clean.” Portland, OR has been ranked in the SustainLane’s 2006 U.S. City Ranking as the most sustainable city in the nation. The city is ranked number one in terms of energy/climate, green building, and city innovation. It was ranked second in terms of the air and tap water quality and green economy. Portland also has the inner-city free public transportation, which contributes to the area’s image of the “green” and “clean” community.
Natural beauties and scenic landscapes. Portland boasts some 37,000 acres of land covered by the scenic greenery and 150 miles of bike trails and lanes. It is home to the largest urban park in the nation. The area is decorated by the rugged splendor of the Cascades, the rolling hills of Oregon’s wine country, and the breathtaking Oregon Coast. Therefore, this place offers a myriad of indoor and outdoor recreational activities and attractions, fairs and festivals, and community-driven activities.
Well educated and young population. On average, residents of Portland are better-educated than the average community in the United States. Nearly a third of all citizens in the area have higher education.
A cultural hotspot. Contradicting the stereotypes, Portland, OR is also a city of artists. The city has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. In support of the city’s artistic appeal is the fact that Portland Art Museum is the oldest museum on the West Coast.
A tourist hotspot. Many travel and food magazines have been writing about Portland as one of the new hip places to visit.
Safe living environment. This year, the violent crime rate in Oregon has dropped to the lowest since the early 1970′s. In terms of property crime, the State’s property crime rate is at its lowest level since 1966.
All these characteristics showcase Portland as one of the most desirable locations to live and own a piece of real property. Given the new trend in home buying and property investing that promotes a combination of safe and pleasurable living with a prospect of housing equity appreciation, Portland should appear as the natural choice for many homebuyers and investors.
Phil Anderson, the owner of New Portland Home, Portland’s largest RMLS site. he specializes in listing and selling single family homes, condominiums and multi-family properties (1031 and 1033 Tax Exchange Specialist) in Portland metro.
Phil is involved at the city hall level, serving on various committees usually created to review and enhance livability of neighborhoods. He also provides consultation services to prominent engineering firms in Portland, as well as various public and private entities in the metropolitan area, assisting all with the real estate contingent of major projects, e.g., airport development, transportation expansion and communications facilities. If you would like more information about Phil and his services, you may contact him at http://www.newportlandhome.com or phil@newportlandhome.com
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mexican restaurant with prime real estate in gresham oregon
this is what you have been searching for: an established restaurant since 1985 with the sale including the land! wow! prime commercial real estate in gresham. you will want to take a book at this. the location in gresham has been …
$144900 USD MLS® – Fairview, Gresham, OR, US
House FOR SALE: 2 Bedroom(s) 1 Bathroom(s) 1400 sq. ft.
Portland man accused of selling heroin to Reed College senior Sam …
McDonnell said the sentence is based on a stipulation that Flynt will cooperate with investigators as they work to identify larger drug suppliers in his heroin sale network. … You know; Gresham, Hillsboro, Tualatin etc. I'll bet that Mexican Black Tar Heroin is responsible for thousands of deaths in Oregon over the last 25 years. When is enough going to be enough. Efforts on cases like this are commendable, however they are too few and won't stop the next O.D. Death. …
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