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A Relatively Stable October in Portland Area Real Estate
In the last couple of months, the market has achieved relative stasis in terms of sales to inventory. However, inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller’s Market zone so watch for changes in the market action index. If the market heats up, prices are...
September’s Shift
All eyes are on the market and we’re not looking away. September numbers are out. Portland metro inventory increased to 2.2 months in September. Total average market time increased to 34 days. Even so, Portland area homes, IF priced properly, and selling for 100.1% of...
Portland Metro Real Estate Perspective
In this video, Ryann shares her perspective on today's market. Inventory in months hasn't moved beyond 2.0 and it would have to get to 6.0 to be a real buyer's market. That's just not going to happen. While the outlook in suburban and rural areas might be rosier than...
Speak Up On Parrett Mountain Trails Before It’s Too Late
One of the absolute jewels of Willamette Valley horse country is the Bob & Crystal Rilee Park and Equestrian Trail network. Crystal was well known in the equestrian community and beloved for her vision and commitment to preserving natural areas for horses and...
August 2022 Portland Metro Market Snapshot
Comparing the first eight months of 2022 to the same period in 2021, new listings (27,629) decreased 6.0%, pending sales (20,730) decreased 16.9%, and closed sales (20,434) decreased 11.7%. Comparing 2022 to 2021 through August, the average sale price has increased...
North Willamette Valley Market Action Roundup
This week the median list price for Wilsonville, OR is $788,975 with the market action index hovering around 59. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 56. Inventory has decreased to 26.
Preventing and Responding to Wildfire Risk at Home
The threat of wildfire can arrive quickly. As Oregon braces for high winds at the end of summer, here are some basic measures to implement around your home and barn now, and before next year if you haven’t already: Store fuels, pesticides, medicines and other...
Portland area still a Seller’s Market
Wondering what to think about real estate right now? We’ve all seen some alarming headlines over the last few months. We tend to be insulated here in the Pacific Northwest when compared to the national stage. While the market has cooled slightly amidst uncertainty,...
Thoroughbred Real Estate Group 2022
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Stall Front Inspiration
One the most impactful design considerations when building or renovating a horse property will be choosing the stall front and door. Not only do stall doors get frequent use, but they also provide a barn’s eye-level aesthetic and determine an equine occupant’s access...
3 Local Escapes for Willamette Valley Equestrians
One of the things we love about the Pacific Northwest is easy access to the great outdoors. Here are our favorite places to camp with horses and hit the trails or the long beach of a wide open ocean! Riley Horse Campground / Ramona Falls West of Mt. Hood and 7 miles...
3 Products for Horses and Their People in High Temps
Dang, it’s hot here in the Pacific Northwest this weekend. Here are three things to order right now to help you help your horses through a heat wave. Cooling Down the Barn “Kool Kurtains are a new, technically-advanced product that are scientifically proven to...
June Portland Metro Area Market Highlights
Residential Highlights New listings (4,295) decreased 0.1% from the 4,298 listed in June 2021, and increased 11.5% from the 3,853 listed in May 2022. Pending sales (2,563) decreased 27.5% from the 3,534 offers accepted in June 2021, and decreased 17.9% from the...
Wondering what you can afford?
In the charts below you will see that borrowing costs have risen 74% since January of this year, the second most significant increase in such a short span in over 30 years. The trajectory is incompatible with market pricing and wages. Something will eventually give...
Why It’s Still Worth it to Buy in this Market
The question of value is a function of supply and demand. Is demand strong enough to absorb the present, or rising, level of available inventory? It seems to be. The graphs below compare new inventory (listings) and market demand (pending) for the first 19 weeks of...
Recently Featured in Top Agent Magazine
Thoroughbred Real Estate Group Featured in Top Agent Magazine Full Text of Article Below as featured in the June 6, 2022 Edition of Top Agent Magazine We’ve all heard the saying, “Do what you love, and you’ll never have to work again?” Well, Ryann…
Thoroughbred Real Estate Group Featured in Top Agent Magazine
Thoroughbred Real Estate Group Featured in Top Agent Magazine Full Text of Article Below as featured in the June 6, 2022 Edition of Top Agent Magazine We’ve all heard the saying, “Do what you love, and you’ll never have to work again?” Well, Realtor® Ryann...
THE IMPORTANCE OF BUYER PREPARATION AND SCREENING
Sometimes, a well-meaning party is surprised at the thoroughness of our screening. Setting expectations and following protocol is good practice for both sides in a potential transaction.
Ryann’s Top 3 Horse Property Tips
Ryann Reinhofer, a top-producing equestrian realtor, shares advice on how to find that perfect place to live with horses.
May 2022 TOP 10 MOST WANTED PROPERTIES
KNOW WHAT YOUR PROPERTY IS WORTH? Whether or not you’re thinking of selling, knowing the value of one of your biggest assets makes it easier to plan your future and next steps. Once you know your home's value, you can: assess your available equity, track changes in...
Should a Buyer Waive The Home Inspection to Get an Offer Accepted?
Something that’s happening in this seller’s market and is perceived as providing a competitive advantage for buyers enduring multiple offer attempts, that I get many questions about, is whether or not to waive the inspection....
So, You Want to Move to the Country
Rural properties present different concerns and are more complex than the average residential real estate in a city or suburb. As rural property experts, at Thoroughbred Real Estate Group we understand the functions of septic systems, and wells and how zoning impacts...
Continue Adapting and Upgrading Vs. Looking for the Right Home in 2022
Every year as spring approaches, we see two things happen: 1. The real estate market accelerates. 2. Homeowners start thinking about the projects around their homes they want to complete. Unfortunately, what we now know is that project costs are outpacing the real...
Horse Properties and Small Acreages Remain in High Demand
Horse property remains in high demand and we often broker deals without going to market. If you have a property that might fit the bill and moving on would allow you new pursuits, please consider consulting with us on the sale of your property. We have agents serving...
Pacific Northwest Equestrian Outlook
The Pacific Northwest equestrian scene is growing as people continue flocking here. Like all changes, this presents challenges and opportunities. Currently, there is a lack of available boarding facilities and increased costs of goods and services equestrians...
2022 Off to a Running Start
Homes for horse and rider are in high demand! In January, we closed a 20-acre equestrian property in Sherwood without ever going to market and had a 12+ acre horse property in Northwest Portland go pending in less than ten days. So far in 2022, we've seen no increase...
Seeking Realtors with Equestrian Background
We are busier than ever and adding to our team. We're seeking passionate real estate professionals with a love of horses and knowledge of the complexities of country property. Is that you? Email Ryann@tbregroup.com.