tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471471289744825428.post3302488065869856339..comments2024-03-11T00:31:41.186-07:00Comments on The Oregon Economics Blog: Field Research: The Oregon Housing MarketPatrick Emersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17242234148546323374noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471471289744825428.post-43105950034144857572008-07-02T11:32:00.000-07:002008-07-02T11:32:00.000-07:00Sorry, I have to disagree about the rising cost of...Sorry, I have to disagree about the rising cost of rental houses in Portland.<BR/><BR/>Now, it may be different in Sellwood, as I was looking at inner NE, but I've been trawling the "For Rent" ads since last November, and I've noticed a few trends: the price of "agency managed" rentals is rising, but the price of "owner managed" rentals may be falling.<BR/><BR/>I've read the papers and blogs and have heard all the rental real estate investors talking about how the market will tighten, so they can now raise rent. This is exactly what has happened. From last November to current, I had to up my max price range from $800 to $900 to find the kind of apartment I wanted. Then I noticed a funny thing: I was occasionally seeing HOUSES listed for $900/mo.<BR/><BR/>I then began shopping exclusively for houses being rented because they couldn't sell; there are some TERRIFIC deals out there! It's pretty competitive to get into them, but if you can prove you're a low credit risk, these unwilling owners want to get you in there YESTERDAY! We finally found the right one (1926 Craftsman, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2200 sf) for $1500. We're going to offset the additional cost of this big beauty by getting a roommate.Purple Quill (Annie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05042549347281261389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471471289744825428.post-50795994099751416092008-07-02T09:19:00.000-07:002008-07-02T09:19:00.000-07:00Our families carbon footprint is going to be slamm...<I>Our families carbon footprint is going to be slammed by my energy profligacy. But we should come out ahead, I reckon, because we can walk everywhere in Sellwood to get what we need, and my wife, who will work in Old Town, plans on commuting mainly by bike and bus.<BR/></I><BR/><BR/>It's a testable hypothesis. Have you kept track of the miles you put on your cars over the past year? It will be interesting to see.Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471471289744825428.post-60662330716607805922008-06-27T12:06:00.000-07:002008-06-27T12:06:00.000-07:00The living in Portland I will love (it has been 16...The living in Portland I will love (it has been 16 years, but I lived for many years there and have pined to come back ever since), the commute, not so much. Fortunately, there are others from my college who do this so car-pooling is a reality and, being an economist, I can do my research pretty much anywhere there is a computer and an internet connection so I can work a lot up in Portland.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the well-wishes - I'll keep my eye out for Smart cars...Patrick Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242234148546323374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471471289744825428.post-25509875819241474892008-06-27T11:59:00.000-07:002008-06-27T11:59:00.000-07:00Sweet truck...I love living in P-town - I hope tha...Sweet truck...<BR/><BR/>I love living in P-town - I hope that you will too!jessibeaucouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13837214733210711891noreply@blogger.com