We are honored and proud to partner with Community Vision, Inc. This organization has provided us with incredibly reliable and conscientious workers over the past few years. Most recently, we’ve been working with Chris who has proven to be an important part of our team! Chris helps us out by running important errands such as puting up our Sold stickers, delivering directional signs and flyers and many other important tasks for us each week. Check out this inspiring video featuring Chris and our team:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzRzLuh-pNk

Here’s a bit more about what Community Vision does:

“Community Vision, Inc. works to make Oregon a place where people with developmental disabilities can live, work, and thrive in whatever communities they choose. We offer a network of services- including supported living, independent housing and homeownership, and employment services- to make this possible.

All of our programs are grounded in the belief that people do well when they are recognized as individuals, not the sum of their diagnoses. Staff work one-on-one with participants to identify personal strengths, challenges, and […]

North Portland’s home prices are rising at one of the highest rates in the Metro area- which is great news for Sellers! According to the June home-sale report from the Regional Multiple Listing Service, the average sales price in June was $247,700 which is up 6.6 percent over the last three months when compared with the same period a year ago.

So what’s driving prices up in this area? The short answer is a lack of inventory. Last year in June, 386 homes were for sale, whereas this year only 295 homes are listed in North Portland. The number of accepted offers has fallen 15.1 percent from a year earlier- another indicator of the low inventory. Sellers are enjoying shorter days on the market as well. On average, homes sold in June spent just 84 days on the market, 39 days fewer than a year earlier.

Experts say that at the last three month’s sales rate, it would take only 3.3 months to sell every home currently on the market- six months is considered a balanced market. Anything less than six months is […]

Things continue to brighten in Portland-Metro’s real estate market. Comparing real estate activity from May of 2011 with May of 2012 almost all areas show improvement! Of importance, accepted offers rose 16.4% which represents the highest number of pending sales since 2007. Closed sales increased 20.4% and unsold inventory is also the lowest it has been since 2007. There is also good news on the home sales price measurements! The median sales price rose 6.6% when compared with May of last year and the average sales price has also risen 7.2%. This is a great time to buy or sell a home! Contact us today to learn how you can get in on the action! craig@craigreger.com or 503.893.2022 . *Statistics from RMLS

A spring growth spurt continues to bloom in the housing market.

Existing-home sales rose 3.4 percent from March to April with tight supplies in markets like Miami helping to seed the rejuvenation, according to National Association of Realtors data released today.

Year over year, home sales were 10 percent higher in April while median home prices touched $177,400, a 10.1 percent spike from April 2011, the NAR said.

Of course, huge chunks of the housing market will appear sunnier when compared to the soggy early months of 2011 when, in cities like Miami, “things were pretty rotten,” said Rich Green, an agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Coral Gables, Fla.

“But, yeah, April was a pretty strong month here,” Green said. In Miami, the median sales price of existing homes reached $182,000 during the first quarter of 2012 compared to $166,000 during the same quarter last year. “The activity I’m getting off of ‘sign calls’ alone has maybe quadrupled. I’ve been doing this for 39 years so I could call that a good sign. I’m cautiously optimistic.”

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We are so proud to be working at Keller Williams where we get to work with and alongside the very best in the country. Whether learning about the latest technology, the best new marketing strategies or the most recent research on national market trends, working at Keller WIlliams has made us even better at what we do.

Keller Williams Realty, Inc. announced today it has been recognized as one of America’s Top 10 Workplaces, according to the first annual National Top Workplaces list compiled by Workplace Dynamics.

“Our culture is our strongest asset and the reason that so many people want to be with us,” Mary Tennant, COO of Keller Williams Realty shares. “Imagine what it would be like to work in a culture every day with people that you feel love, kindness, caring and humor with. Imagine working in an environment where there is a passion for every single person to succeed at the highest level.”

“If this award proves anything, it’s that we only succeed when our associates do,” added Mark Willis, CEO. “We are proud to be in business with the […]

We’ve just listed a prime piece of real estate on Springville Road just off Skyline Blvd in Northwest Portland/ Washington County. This beautiful 84-acre parcel is a gem- it sits just outside the urban growth boundary, offering the beauty and serenity of the country, AND its killer location makes for an easy commute either west to Nike, Intel, and Hillsboro high-tech or head east over the hill and you’re in downtown Portland. For more information contact Craig today at craig@craigreger.com.

THINKING OF SELLING? NOW MAY BE THE TIME!

Have you been considering selling your house, but been hesitant because of the Portland Metro market conditions? We urge you to reconsider- since the start of the year we are seeing signs of real improvement in the Portland, Beaverton and Tigard/ Tualatin areas- both statistically and on the ground with our own clients.

So what’s the good news?

Home Prices Rising For the first time in years, there are indications that Portland area home prices may actually be going up. Average sales prices for last month in the Portland area rose 4.3% compared to 2011. Year to date comparison totals between 2011 and 2012 show average sales price rose 1.8%. While these are modest gains, they are gains nonetheless. Certain neighborhoods and areas such as inner-Northeast and Southeast Portland are showing even higher gains.

Less Competition A big advantage to listing your home now, is that you’ll have significantly less competition. The inventory of homes for sale in Beaverton, Portland and surrounding areas is at a 5-6 year low. The RMLS calculates this inventory based on months- […]

Oregon’s largest home builder, Arbor Custom Homes has hired the Craig Reger Group to sell their beautiful new construction neighborhoods- Ridgecrest and Lincoln Heights in Happy Valley. We are honored to have been hired and we are excited to work with such a quality local builder. We’re selling these home fast- in fact we’ve already sold 3!

Learn more about these new neighborhoods:

LINCOLN HEIGHTS

Tucked amongst trees with serenity abound, you’ll find Lincoln Heights by Arbor Custom Homes. Only 55 home sites to choose from with most sites backing to beautiful trees and wetlands. Whether you are looking for scenery or the hustle and bustle of nearby amenities, Lincoln Heights offers both! Located only minutes from vibrant restaurants and shopping at Clackamas Town Center, with the conveniences of everyday life even closer, Lincoln Heights has the amenities nearby to suit all of your needs. Enjoy within minutes, the abundance of wildlife and walking trails at Mt Talbert Nature Park. Spend more time at home with a more efficient commute on I-205 or MAX light rail.

RIDGECREST

Surrounded by picturesque views of the south valley and […]

The Craig Reger Group is selling beautiful new homes in a new neighborhood in West Linn, Oregon, Rosemont Crossings. Construction is well underway so now is the time to check out this subdivision! We always encourage Buyers looking for new construction who are hoping to personalize finishes to try to find properties at this early stage of the building process. Buyers can come check out a completed home now at 1924 Furlong Drive.

Here is just some of what these homes will boast:

Gourmet kitchens with custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and Chroma Quartz slab countertops

Master Suites with oversized baths and walk-in closets

Extensive custom cabinetry, tile work and hardwood floors

Many different floorplans and options to choose from

Prices begin in the low $400s

For more information and photos, text CRG to 59559 or call Andy Green today at 503-336.6093

CRG REMAINS ON TOP

We are proud to announce that the Craig Reger Group remains the #1 Real Estate Team at Keller Williams Realty Professionals, which is now the highest producing real estate office in Portland-Metro! Thank you to everyone who contributed to our success this past year.

Also, our very own Megan Buller, was recognized as the #1 Buyer’s Agent at Keller Williams Realty Professionals. Megan works so hard for every client – last year she saved our Buyers more than $1 million! This is a well-deserved honor.

THANK YOU!

Did you know that more than 80% of our business is from referrals and repeat clients? We take much pride in this fact, so our goal is to always earn your referral! Who do you know that may need to buy, sell or invest in real estate? Call us at 503.893.2022 or email craig@craigreger.com.

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