Jason H. Gomes

Ian, what I'm saying is that the information that you see on trulia would be pulled directly from the RMLS I have listings that are on trulia, which I did not input on the trulia website. Trulia uses the local MLS information to formulate the heat maps, and other features on trulia. The RMLS is certainly not always accurate, but it's the best source for Trulia.com to use simply because it has the most accumulated information. I'm curious, are you trying to put together a market analysis, and figure pricing and time on market? or are you just curious about the info.

You can answer directly to my e-mail jgomes@prunw.com
if you're interested in finding out what your home is worth I do have the Property investment profile (PIP) it's free, and it shows you active pending and sold listings in your area, time on market, list price to sold price, and market appreciation. The report is generated off of my server and is relevant to your house, and your neighborhood specifically.
Also I could provide you with a complimentary market analysis via e-mail. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you. - Wed May 7 2008, 08:34

The information for sq footage would be coming from the MLS for the area. Often the square footage comes from the Tax records, tax records are often wrong, MLS info can often be incorrect due to human error or negligence of realtors.

my website has real time information on active and sold homes, you get free RMLS access, and map searches. It's very useful, I use it in fact. - Tue May 6 2008, 11:28

Short answer yes. If you would like a list of foreclosures, distressed properties (i.e. divorce bankruptcy ect.) in your area e-mail me and I will put you on the e-mail list. - Tue May 6 2008, 11:24

Erick,
While home prices have seen appreciation of Parts of OR, Portland specifically, condos typically don't see the same appreciation rates and standard, or town homes. If you're curious about what's going on in Portland view my website, I have free RMLS and map searches so you can look in a specific area, it's incredibly useful, I use it myself actually. - Tue May 6 2008, 11:21

Well there are two ways to tackle this issue. One you can go to your local title company and request a list of Notice of defaulted borrowers, or pre-foreclosure homes. Also, after the sale of the home has taken place the fore-closed owner has the right to buy back the home for a grace period in Oregon it is 180 days. This is a cloud on the title which can be purchased, if you were to go to the original owner you could purchase this right of title.
The advantage of doing that is you can then get a loan for the home, so you do not have to pay cash, and you only need to pay the amount that the home was purchased for at auction. - Tue May 6 2008, 11:15