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Monthly Archives: March 2016

    What To Know When Considering Buying a Home To “Flip”

    By Galand Haas | March 30, 2016

    Good Morning! Last week, I wrote about the challenges with “flipper” properties.  This week I am expending on that with this informative article about “flipping” homes from “Realty Times”. Turn on HGTV or any number of other channels almost anytime during the day or night and you’re bound to find at least a couple of... Read More

    The Reality of Fixer Upper and Flipper Type Properties

    By Galand Haas | March 23, 2016

    Good Morning! These days, many people are really excited about finding “fixer upper” and “flipper” type properties.  This has been keyed up by the many virtual reality TV shows that feature people purchasing homes in poor repair and re-conditioning them to make thousands of dollars.  It all looks so easy on TV. The reality is... Read More

    Market Activity for February 2016

    By Galand Haas | March 14, 2016

    Good Monday Morning! The Real Estate market in the Eugene/Springfield area remains strong as evidenced by the following report.  The interesting fact is that inventories of new homes hitting the market remain low and homes prices remain steady.  This could point to a flattening market for the remainder of the year. Here is the February... Read More

    This Month in Real Estate March 2016

    By Galand Haas | March 7, 2016

    Good Monday Morning! Nationally, the Real Estate market has cooled off a bit.  Even though mortgage rates have continued to decline and and for the most part remain sub 4%, fewer homes were sold in February and home prices tapered off a bit.  Here in the Eugene and Springfield area, the housing market remains robust,... Read More

    Consumer Confidence Remains Low Among Potential Home Buyers

    By Galand Haas | March 3, 2016

    Good Morning! Many would-be homeowners are still choosing to rent instead of buying a home.  Home buyer confidence remains low nationally, even though mortgage interest rates are at historic low levels.  Here is an article from Realtor.com that gives some ideas as to why consumer confidence remains low among potential home buyers. National optimism? What... Read More

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