by Nick Krautter | Apr 14, 2016 | Articles, Market Reports
There is a common question among both Realtors and their clients: How exactly does the inventory of homes in our market affect home values? There is in fact a distinct relationship between inventory and home prices, and I have compiled over a decade of data to show...
by Nick Krautter | Feb 11, 2011 | How to Guides, Media Center
The tax policy staff at the National Association of Realtors addresses the issue of the 3.8% tax on investment income that takes effect in 2013. Click here for full article Click here to read a PDF published by NAR’s MythBusters addressing the...
by Nick Krautter | Feb 10, 2011 | How to Guides, Market Reports
351 homes were sold in Portland in January, down from 575 in December. I had predicted 500 sales in January and was shocked to see such a sharp drop off. Wild cards: Mortgage interest rates are close to 5% with most lenders quoting 4.75%. The rental market remains...
by Nick Krautter | Jan 19, 2011 | How to Guides, Uncategorized
A couple of interesting stories today from the real estate world. Citizens insurance is planning on dropping customers that have Chinese drywall. Some of the Chinese drywall has high levels of sulfur which off gas and corrode wiring in homes. Florida seems to have...
by Nick Krautter | Jan 19, 2011 | How to Guides, Uncategorized
Huge Inventory Drop in December Inventory shed 2 months in December dropping down to 7.9 months, its lowest point since summer. The charge was led by a high sales volume in December and the seasonal slow point for new listings. Momentum appears to be continuing in...
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