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Market Snapshot

By Sean Patrick O'Feery, July 20, 2018

Here are a few of conditions to our market that are influencing factors.

  • Our market is starting to balance out in pricing.  We are not seeing those big jumps ahead in pricing a house for sale this summer.
  • Interest rates on a 30 yr fixed rate loan have gone from the high 3’s and mid 4’s just 6-8 months ago, to the current rate of 5 or 5.1% after APR.
    • I know that going from 4% to 5% on a loan is only a 1% shift, but for buyers this change has the effect of up to a 20% shift upward in their monthly payment.
    • The list price of a house is important, but the monthly payment is what we live with and how we decide what we can afford.
  • There is a slow uptick in inventory of homes for sale.
  • There are still more buyers than sellers for certain, but the influence of interest rates and increasing inventory has meant that sellers have to do a bit more in the prep for the sale. Those houses with ‘so much potential’ are being skipped over for a bright and shiny house with fresh paint, re-freshed landscaping, professional staging and a great listing agent.
If you would like genuine, focused and sincere representation in the sale or purchase of your next home please call or email, providing excellent service has been a long-standing source of pride.

Sean O'Feery

Earth Advantage & ADU Specialist Broker

Hello my name is Sean Patrick O'Feery, I am thrilled to give you the attention to detail and service that you deserve from a skilled, motivated and intuitive Real Estate agent.  I love this work and will make your purchase or sale to be as smooth, rewarding and exciting and it should be.
  • My business has been built on referrals; over 90% of my clients in 2016 came to me from other happy clients, friends or family.  What does this mean for you?  I spend my team focusing on you and our sale or purchase, I don't spend my time chasing down the 'next' client.  I hope you will be the next to refer me for it.
  • Integrity is the most important component of my business.  My reputation is a reflection of the integrity I bring to my work and I work hard to earn it.  You can count on me to give you my honest and informed opinion that will serve you first.  My fiduciary responsibly is to you; my client and I hold this ideal to the highest standard.
  • Communication is essential!  I will provide for you complete and timely information so you can make good decisions.  I will keep you informed to the next step and beyond at every point of the process from the introduction meeting to the closing and beyond.
  • Negotiation skills in this business are a must; I will be a fierce advocate for you throughout the process.
  • I am always seeking to refine my practice, learning new tools or to solidify my knowledge of our market, neighborhoods and the inventory.  You can count on me to be informed, skilled and up to date with the latest search and marketing tools.
  • I want to maintain our relationship to continue and to be a valuable resource for you.  I love to be of service.
As your buying agent: I am dedicated to having you feel cared for before, during and after the purchase.  I meet clients where they are at and find out how I can provide the best service. Every purchase is individually tailored to each buyer. My priority is to find the home you love in the best condition for the best value. As your selling agent: I am dedicated to having you feel cared for before, during and after the sale. I will work closely with you to identify your priorities. A complete marketing plan supported by the brokerage best know in Portland for marketing tools, skills and style will serve you well. My consistent focus on every sale is to get you the best return from the most qualified buyers for the sale of your home. My neighborhoods: I live on the East Side and know the areas from Gresham to inner East Side like a well warn glove. I love to work, shop and spend time on the West Side. I know the nuances of the West Side communities from downtown to Hillsboro. Oregon City is a great community and Tigard is no stranger. For me, it's about finding what is best for you in the greater Portland area. I happy to introduce you to the unique communities that make this area so great! If you want to know a little more about me- I love, live and breathe Real Estate. & I built a home with my dad. I know what a quality build looks like and some things to watch out for. The inspection period in sale or purchase of a home is an opportunity for me to shine. I have recently remodeled two homes with my wife and we own a couple of great rentals. Maintaining great relationships with vetted contractors is a must in my life and work. I spend winters watching the snow reports of Baker, Steven's, Crystal, Brundage, Meadows and Mt. Bachelor. Photo is circa 1993 coming down from Camp Muir on Mt Rainier... in Oakley Blades. This is my wife. This is my child. My pets. My family. If you would like genuine, focused and sincere representation in the sale or purchase of your home please call or email, providing excellent service has been a long-standing source of pride. Sincerely, Sean O’Feery 971-266-0805 sean@livingroomre.com
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