October 2017 Real Estate Market Statistics

The following is the latest Real Estate Market Statistics for October 2017.
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• Sales:   2,565 in October 2017 vs 2,589 last October:  -0.9%

• Pending Sales:   2,705 in October 2017 vs 2,841 last October:  -4.8%

• New Listings:   2,981 in October 2017 vs 2,929 last October:  1.8%

• Average Sales Price:   $438,500 in October 2017 vs $405,900 last October:  8.0%

• Total Market Time: 44 days in October 2017 vs 41 days last October:  7.3%

• Inventory in Months: 2.1 months in October 2017 vs 2.0 months last October

Inventory by Area:

• NW Washington County   2.01 months
• Beaverton/Aloha               1.25 months
• Hillsboro/Forest Grove     1.66 months

7 Winter Weather Preparations

Houselogic.com recently published a good article sharing things you can do right now to prepare for the winter weather.  These are quick, easy and low cost things you can do now to avoid costly wintertime mistakes:

#1     Buy a $2 Protector for Your Outdoor Faucet
#2     Add Insulation to Prevent Ice Dams
#3     Clean Your Gutters
#4     Seal Up Leaks
#5     Program Your Thermostat
#6     Get a Furnace Tune-Up
#7     Get a Fireplace Inspection

Read the full article, 7 Quick-and-Easy Winter Weather Preparations to Do Right Now to learn about the potential consequences of not taking these steps in time.