Canby Real Estate, Molalla Real Estate, Clackamas County Real Estate

Brian’s goal as a Realtor is to provide outstanding service to both buyers and sellers of real estate. His attitude is that any agent can sell the home to a buyer the first time; it is the outstanding agent that buyers and sellers come to the second time! Repeat business only comes if the first transaction was closed at the right price, and on time. Brian is a full time agent; real estate is his only business!

Certifications
Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI). Only 10% of all Realtors complete this.
Certified as a Residential Specialist (CRS). Only 5% of all GRI grads complete this.
Accredited as a Buyer’s Representative (ABR). Less than 1% of all Realtors.
USAA Certified. One of about 20 agents in the area certified to work with military.
Broker’s license, designated as an Associate Broker.

Specializations
Brian specializes in residential, rural, farm, and horse properties, as well as corporate relocations. He also works with various foreclosure companies around the nation, as he has a reputation for providing the most accurate suggested listing prices, and having realistic knowledge of the market and various geographical areas within a 60 mile radius.

Background
Brian has over 25 years of computer system sales and marketing, having sold and/or managed offices throughout the United States. His clients were major corporations and government agencies. He has brought that knowledge of being a professional negotiator, sales skills, and technical background to his real estate business, and has been a Realtor in the area for over eleven years.

Personal
Brian is married to his lovely wife Jo Anne (who is in a related business, working for a major lumber company), has two boys and six grandchildren. His favorite pastimes are computers (no surprise), reading, and coaching soccer. In fact, Brian has coached youth soccer for over twenty years. He also is director of the COLDWELL BANKER BSSP Fall Classic Soccer Tournament this year (2000), and has been Parade Manager for the General Canby Day Parade (Fourth of July) for eight years.

Today's Real Estate News and Advice

Updated: March 22, 2001

Fed Interest Cut May Produce Mixed Mortgage Impact
The recent rate reduction for banks by the Federal Reserve may lead to somewhat cheaper adjustable rate mortgages, reports Broderick Perkins. However, rates for fixed-rate loans might actually rise. FULL STORY->

Tomorrow's Rates, Today's Forecast
Like the weather, tomorrow's mortgage rates are always a matter of speculation. But as David Reed explains, it pays to tread carefully when considering where interest levels are heading. FULL STORY->

Will The EPA Change With New Leadership?
Christie Todd Whitman has left her post as the governor of New Jersey to head the EPA. Stuart Lieberman looks at her environmental record in the Garden State and suggests how she might do in Washington. FULL STORY->

An Owners Guide To Condo Insurance
All property owners should have insurance, but not all insurance provides the same coverage. Richard Thompson looks at property insurance for condos and reviews the features owners should consider. FULL STORY->

Real Estate Stocks Outpace Market
While Wall Street has been off for much of the year, real estate stocks have fared much better. Lesley Hensell looks at REITs and the prospects for manufactured homes and commercial real estate. FULL STORY->

Old Hands Get New Washington Jobs
Leadership in Washington is changing, in part because there is a new President but also in the private sector. Lew Sichelman looks at changes with HUD, FHA and the Mortgage Bankers Association. FULL STORY->

Buyer and Seller: Never the Two Shall Meet?
Buyers want to buy and sellers want to sell, so should the two parties get together? That may not be such a good idea, says Courtney Ronan, who explains why a little distance is sometimes an important bargaining tool. FULL STORY->

Why Invest in Apartments?
Changing demographic trends suggest that the coming decade will require an increased number of rental units, reports Clifford Hockley. Owners who offer properties most attuned to the needs of echo-boomers will be the most likely to succeed. FULL STORY->

Electromagnetic Power Fields Stir European Debate
Italy has threatened to cut electrical power to Vatican Radio. Why? Because the station's towers allegedly emit excessive volumes of electromagnetic emissions, something many scientists regard as harmless in the home. FULL STORY->

How Much is My Home Worth?
Sellers everywhere always have the same question: How can I get the most for my property? P.J. Wade explains that the process of valuing homes in Canada closely resembles the system used in the U.S. and elsewhere. FULL STORY->

Straw Bale Construction Gains Following
Straw bale construction may seem like an odd idea, but Dena Amoruso reports that this environmentally-friendly material is being increasingly used for home construction -- and with good results. FULL STORY->

Which Repairs Should You Make Before the Sale?
At a time when many if not most buyers require a professional inspection before purchasing, what repairs and improvements should sellers make before placing their homes on the market? Courtney Ronan explains why some repairs are too much, and some are too little. FULL STORY->

Finding Love Online (A Real Estate Story)
What happens when an experienced home buyer goes online and looks for that one special place? As Tracey Meloni reports, the Internet is speeding long-distance relocations. FULL STORY->

Monday Mortgage Review, March 19th
Mortgage rates held steady during the past week in the face of enormous tumult on Wall Street. Interest levels remain low relative to recent years, while changes during the coming week on the stock market, in Washington, and in Tokyo could greatly impact rates. FULL STORY->

FTC Accuses Major Firms Of "Predatory" Lending
For the 15th time in the past three years, the Federal Trade Commission is alleging claims of "predatory" lending. This time, the accused firms are among the largest U.S. lenders. FULL STORY->

Keeping Ahead of Home Improvement Contractors
Big home improvement jobs require not only good contractors but also good contracts, suggests Benny Kass. He outlines the baseline requirements that can help consumers get the best possible deals from home improvement firms. FULL STORY->

How To Sell Homes Faster With "Depersonalization"
Is too much personal stuff in a home a selling barrier? Courtney Ronan says the answer may be "yes" and explains why. FULL STORY->

Michigan Firm Fights Regulators In Property Rights Case
Is it fair to buy property, obtain state approvals, and then be denied the right to use 75 percent of your land by the U.S. Corps of Army Engineers? That's the question now being raised in the case of the Michigan property owner. FULL STORY->

Seller Disclosure Hits Home For Inspector
What happens when an experienced home inspector sells his home? Andrew Kleeman explains that he had a unique opportunity to look at seller disclosure statements -- and to examine their pros and cons. FULL STORY->

Renters Offered Security Deposit Options
If a security deposit is a barrier to renting, then you may want to consider some of the new alternatives now available, says Broderick Perkins. Both insurance and bond programs can help would-be tenants get the apartment they want. FULL STORY->

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