Well it's not a big secret, but there have been some serious concerns with the quality of construction of the Brownstone homes. It does depend on the year that it was built some of the earlier homes '95 and earlier were actually very nice homes. As the years have gone on with the boom in real estate, the quality was sacrificed for quantity and speed. Just makes sure that you have a good inspector. A lot of the problems that you may see in the Brownstone homes would have already presented themselves.

Jason H. Gomes
Prudential NW Properties
Greater Portland Area
cell:503.608.8785
Desk: 503.350.7378

These are great little town homes. Especially if you are selecting the smaller floor planes. The closer to the 217 exchange you get the higher the prices. If you push out toward the streets of tanasborne some more you can find exceptional single-family "detached" homes that could yeild a bigger return in the long run. We currently have an over abundance of town homes and condos on the market. Well...we currently have an abundance of everything on the market...If you are buying to live in it and don’t mind how much you could make on it in a couple years. Go for it! Shop around to be absolutely sure, have your own agent not the builder’s office (its free to you) and negotiate a great price. Even new construction is negotiable!

Good luck and remember interest rates are rising lock in a rate if you are serious about buying!

Farah de Verteuil
Real Estate Sales Specialist
John L Scott Market Center
503-758-6281 http://www.relocation-home.com
farahv@relocation-home.com
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