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Timing the Sale
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 I would like to introduce myself and personally welcome you to the New Year - 2013! For me, the New Year is a time for reflection on the year past and an opportunity to set both personal and professional goals. It's a new season accompanied by new beginnings.  As I reflect on this past year I am most grateful for my clients who entrusted me with the purchase or sale of their home and the friendships that were developed. It is my goal to maintain these friendships and make many more in 2013.

 
I am so glad to be given this opportunity to tell you a little about myself, but I'm much more interested in learning about you. You see, for the most part, any licensed realtor in our area can represent you effectively in getting your property sold or finding a property that you would like to buy - so, what makes me different and why would you chose me? Simply stated, I am enthusiastic about my role in helping you achieve your goal. I derive my satisfaction from yours and I will go to great lengths to ensure that your wishes are met. I stand firm in that every client and transaction is unique and it's my goal to ensure that each client feels treated as such. I'm a realtor because I love to help people with one of the most significant decisions they will make in their lives, where to raise their families, retire or entertain their friends.  I am very good at what I do because I listen, do my homework, and spend countless hours previewing homes and researching the market. 
Someone once said that people do well what they enjoy doing - that's me and I am at your service.
 

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Real Estate News from the Ground Up      January 2013

TO:    Friends of Total Property Resources (TPR) and

          Total Property Management Services (TPMS)

 

Despite the cold temperatures we have been experiencing, the housing market is heating up! We look forward to assisting you with your real estate needs in 2013.

    

 Total Property Resources, LLC

01-16-2013 00:34:51 AM
By: Cheri Smith

 

I'll cut to the chase - 2012 Bend home values increased 15% from 2011 values. We saw big changes in the market, most notably a shift from a buyer's market to a seller's market. We have fewer than 3 months of inventory compared to nearly 14 months in 2006. 

 

 

The two charts below show the average sales price as a....to see charts and continue reading, click here.

 

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Timing the Sale
By: William Smith, Zimbalist Smith Investments LLC

 

William Smith is co-owner of Zimbalist Smith Investments LLC founded in 1982.  Bill is also a licensed Realtor with Total Property Resources. Because Bill and his partner Linda Zimbalist Smith have an extensive background in investments, we are pleased to present Bill's response to a question that our Realtors are receiving regarding the recent recovery in real estate values.  We hope you find it helpful, too.

 

Question:  My husband and I have reached retirement age and with the kids on their own (well mostly) we are considering selling our family home for a smaller, less expensive property.

 

We know that it's both an emotional and financial decision, but could you offer any insights into helping us time that decision.  Our main concern is that we're hearing that real estate values are going higher and we're afraid that we won't achieve maximum value.  Thank you.

 

Click here for the ANSWER.  

 

William M Smith

Zimbalist Smith Investments LLC.

 

Disclaimer: This column does not constitute the giving of advice to sell but rather is discussing the importance of liquidity in timing if a decision to sell has already been made.  

Residential forecast favors sellers

By Portland Business Journal

 

Low inventories continue to plague Portland's residential market, with one broker forecasting a "severe seller's" market continuing into spring. For the full article, click here. 

The Fine Print - January 2013 Issue

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Underwater Loan Modifications: Just Kicking the Mortgage/Housing Crisis Can Down The Road?

 

Question: I have one loan against my home which has a balance substantially greater that the current market value. I am in default on the loan, in danger of foreclosure, and have received an unsolicited long term loan modification, which does not include any principal reduction term. Should I accept it?

 

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DISCLAIMER: this column does not constitute the giving of legal advice, and your reading this column does not create an attorney/client relationship. You are encouraged to consult a lawyer or accountant should you have questions about how this information may be applicable to your particular situation.

 

David R. Ambrose

Principal, Chief Executive Officer

Ambrose Law Group LLC 

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Direct Dial: 503.467.7217

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For questions about this newsletter or services offered by Total Property Resources, Total Property Management Services or Ambrose Law Group, please contact us as follows: 

              

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Janis K. Alexander                                               
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