Posted in business, portland, tagged 7 keys, affirmations, brian buffini, positive on August 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
7 Keys to Staying Positive in a Down World compliments of Brian Buffini
1. Intake
Tune out the negativity
Take inventory of what you listen to
Create a positive environment
2. Associations
Make a list: who builds me up / who tears me down
See out positive influences
Seek out role models
3. Affirmations
Monitor your self [...]
Posted in Monday Morning Quote, business, portland, tagged changes, Monday Morning Quote on July 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We have heard it all before but it is a good time for a reminder.
I discovered I always have choices and sometimes it’s only a choice of attitude. ~ Anonymous
Posted in In the Marketplace, business, portland, tagged FHA, Portland Oregon, 8000 tax credit, downpayment on May 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Realtor.org publishes article on announcement from HUD Secretary of new and important changes! In efforts to further stabilize the economy, this change will allow buyers to access the, up to $8000 tax credit, funds immediately at the closing table.
Read the full article Here
Martin Matsumura of Select Lending made a insightful comment that ‘without a doubt, it will take [...]
Posted in In the Marketplace, business, portland, tagged real estate, Portland Oregon, Fannie Mae, HomePath financing, Best Buy properties, Mike Popnoe, Strategy 7, Mortgage Trust, vancouver washington on April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I would say that 80% of the homes listed under $200k in Vancouver are either short sale or bank owned properties. In the listing comments, I was seeing that homes were eligible for The HomePath Financing Program. I was not familiar with it but now I have the scoop, compliments of Mike Popnoe of Strategy [...]
Posted in Brokers Tour, In the Marketplace, business, portland, tagged portland real estate, BROKERS TOUR, the Elizabeth, Pearl District, Penthouse unit, city views on April 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Brokers tour took me to The Elizabeth located on 9th Ave between Flanders and Everett in the Pearl today.
Originally built in 2004. The developers Carroll/Aspen’s other work includes Chown Pella, McKenzie, Gregory and the Edge.
The Elizabeth is set apart from the rest by the full time concierge service and doorman, catering to those that want the security, convenience and [...]
Posted in Buyers, In the Marketplace, business, portland, tagged real estate, Portland Oregon, First time homebuyers, 8000 tax credit, purchasing, Taxes on March 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Posted in Brokers Tour, Buyers, business, portland, tagged BROKERS TOUR, condominiums, Portland Oregon, The Henry, The Pearl District on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Gold LEED certificated. Located right in the heart of the Pearl, sitting on Couch between 11th and 12th. The Henry remains a desired living destination for many due to its convenient location and upscale amenities.
Right now there are 9 Active listings. Ranging in price from $425,000 to $2,195,000.
There were 3 listings on tour on Tuesday.
6th Floor 1bd/1.1ba for [...]
Posted in business, portland, tagged Jeremy Stoddart, Portland Oregon, Saving annually, Wealth Habit on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Great article written by Jeremy Stoddart on his blog Wealth Habit entitled How much should you be saving annually?
He takes you through some staggering calculations as to what you would need to save on an annual basis in order to live a somewhat “care-free” lifestyle at retirement. This too takes into account inflation in the years to [...]
Posted in Buyers, In the Marketplace, Sellers, business, portland, tagged real estate, Portland Oregon, BROKERS TOUR, REALTORS, LAIR HILL NEIGHBORHOOD, SW MEADE, CONDOS on March 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For those who are not familiar with Brokers Tour… Every Tuesday in Portland, Realtors that would like to showcase a new listing, holds it open to give an opportunity for any curious Realtor to come and wonder through. It is a convenient way of previewing inventory for ourselves or for clients, without the hassle of setting up [...]
Posted in Personal, Rant & Raves, portland, tagged Portland business journal, manliest cities, headlines on March 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
While skimming the Portland Business Journal headlines, this one caught my eye. I was curious as to what the heck they were basing their qualifications off of. Read on to see.
Portland near bottom of U.S. ‘manliest’ cities Article
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