A Farewell to Farms
Posted on October 5, 2008
Filed Under Congress, Portland, Buying Real Estate, Real Estate |
Contrary to Bubbler fantasy, it’s impossible to do an adequate job for clients as a part time broker. There’s simply too much involved.
So, for now, I’m sending my license back to Salem. I’ve turned my clients over to my brother John - he’s just closed one, another is in escrow - and will come back only when I can do it right. In the meantime, though I can’t by law actively practice real estate, I can certainly write about it. And will. I love the business.
Incidentally, even though the hysterical will tell you there’s no money to loan, that housing is collapsing, people are still buying homes. Besides the two I mentioned, John has three others in escrow, two representing sellers, one buyer. Portland Metro sales are still down 20% from a year ago - I’ll post the numbers soon - but there were still nearly 1600 homes closed in September.
In spite of the congressional hand wringing, the money is there and available to anyone with good credit and a healthy down payment…
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I’m sorry to hear your temporarily leaving the profession but I wish you much success in your next endeavor! I’ll keep reading this blog because I appreciate your insights into our local market.