Chris Balmes Properties Blog

Across the country, Americans saw home prices drop precipitously in the fourth quarter. That wasn't the case in Portland. Portland was one of only three U.S. markets where home prices increased in the latest quarter, according to new data from Standard & Poor's. Only Charlotte, N.C., Portland and...

For more information, contact:Shelly Jones, 503. 692.0780  MEDIA ALERT     18th Annual Tualatin Chamber of Commerce Crawdaddy OpenFebruary 13, 2008 (Tualatin, OR) The Tualatin Chamber of Commerce will host the 18th annual Crawdaddy Open on May 19, 2008 at the Tualatin Country Club (9145 SW Tualat...

Come explore the possibilities of home ownership and learn about the current real estate market. Attendees are eligible for a free credit analysis and on site pre-approval. Home ownership may be easier than you think. Space is limited. Date: Wednesday March 5th, 2008 Time: 6:30- 7:30 p.m. Locatio...

OREGON HOUSE REPUBLICANSFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 14, 2008CONTACT: Nick Smith503-986-1351HOUSE PASSES BILL TO PROTECT OREGONIANS FROM PREDATORY FORECLOSURE SCAMSHB 3630 is Second Republican Special Session Priority to Pass HouseSALEM- House Republicans today announce the passage of House Bill...

I think everyone understands that mortgage loans are much harder to obtain these days.  Many of you currently have mortgages that are no longer available.  The State of Oregon is trying to make it even harder for Oregonians to obtain financing.  If our elected officials pass SB 1040 it will have ...

For more information, contact:Lisa Balmes PC, e-PRO, 503.427.0372   MEDIA ALERT     Lisa Balmes PC Earns Realtor e-Pro CertificationJanuary 30, 2007 (Tualatin, OR - Lisa Balmes PC, e-PRO  of Chris Balmes Properties has successfully completed the REALTOR e-PRO course to become one of a select few ...

Congressional leaders and the White House reached agreement late last week on a proposal to increase conforming loan limits as part of a larger economic stimulus package. Part of the package will include having the FHA loan limits increased from $362,000 to a high of $729,750 and the GSE (Governm...

For more information, contact:Lisa Balmes PC, 503.427.0372   MEDIA ALERT      Joe Perry Hangs His Brokers License with Chris Balmes Properties January 30, 2007 (Tualatin, OR) Real Estate Broker, Joe Perry, has joined Chris Balmes Properties' (CBP) Oregon branch office.  He has over 20 years of ex...