Week Links - December 8, 2006

Time to catch up on some local and national real estate story links.

It’s a great time to buy a house, right? Maybe. — The Oregonian
Portland hasn’t seen a housing market like this one in at least 10 years.

Goose Hollow condo tower gets second chance — Portland Tribune
City approves a smaller Allegro

Poll: Worst of U.S. housing slowdown over — MSNBC
But survey of economists shows average home price will fall in 2007

Housing outlook in 2007? Weaker. — The Oregonian
Two experts predict there will be a shift to a buyer’s market with a slowing in the rise of prices

5 home trends we never saw coming — CNN/Money
Some unusual items that more and more home buyers have on their wish lists. Plus: What’s out.

Streetcar planning calls for patience — Portland Tribune
It’s time to slow down and figure out its next destination.

Avoiding foreclosure rescue scams — CNN/Money
Don’t be the next victim to lose your house to “consultants” who claims they will pay your mortgage.

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