Categories: Events
Here’s a quick rundown of upcoming Realtor® events & education in our service areas for July. If you have an event that is not listed here, please let us know by commenting below. For future events, please send an e-mail to communications (at) rmls (dot) com. – July 16: OAR (Oregon Association of Realtors) hosts Dealing with […]
Categories: Tips & Tricks
As you try to stay cool in the hot weather, keep in mind this friendly ActiveKEY battery tip from Supra: “Temperature extremes can affect battery performance. If the ActiveKEY is below 0° C (32° F) or above 40 ° C (104° F), it will not charge. During very cold or hot times of the year, […]
Categories: Market Trends
Comparing Supra lockbox openings by RMLS™ subscribers between June 8, 2009 and June 21, 2009 there was a 6% decrease in Oregon and a 1.9% increase in Washington from the previous week. Click the chart for a larger view (Oregon, left; Washington, right)
Categories: RMLS News, RMLSweb, Tips & Tricks
We’re excited because we just released some upgrades to the maps in RMLSweb. Now you can use a map instead of MLS area in several searches, save a custom map to use with other searches later and navigate the RMLSweb maps with ease.
Categories: RMLSweb
I think one of the coolest things about our upcoming release for mapping on RMLSweb is that you’ll be able to save custom Map Ranges & use them in several different searches (including Advanced Search, Hotsheet Search, Open House Search, Broker/MLS Tour Search, Actual Expired Search and Prospecting). What does that mean to you, though? […]
Categories: RMLSweb
For a summary of the National Association of Realtors® recommended changes that were approved by the RMLS™ Board of Directors click here. These changes go into effect July 1.
Categories: Homeownership, Market Trends, Portland, Statistics
While, ultimately this is extremely personal calculation (because it depends on the buyer’s income, mortgage rates, how well the house will meet their needs, etc.) there is one generic indicator that we can use to get a sense of where the market is at overall: the Affordability Index.
Categories: Tips & Tricks
We sometimes get reports of homes being entered into RMLSweb as detached homes, when they are in fact, attached (or vice versa). We realize this can be confusing at times, so let’s briefly review the attached v. detached question. Let’s start with the textbook definitions: “Attached: An element of the residence’s construction (such as a […]
Categories: Events, Homeownership
June is National Homeownership Month and if you read the blog, you probably know I am a new member of the homeowner community. After getting through my first transaction, I can say that I definitely understand how some first time homebuyers can be intimidated by the process of buying a home. Per the old adage, […]
Categories: Market Trends
We don’t have a crystal ball, but we’ve been trying to provide you with more information to help you answer your clients’ questions.