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Arts and Culture in Portland

by Rob Levy, Prudential Northwest Properties
Submitted by Sandra Hanis
The season arrives for the Broadway Across America’s new Broadway theater season at the Keller Auditorium. This 2007- 2008 season includes Monty Python’s Spamalot, Camelot, and Twelve Angry Men.
Having spent this month’s mortgage on several shows while on a summer visit to New York City, I definitely intend to indulge myself with season tickets this year. Portland offers great new shows and amazing live talent for theater lovers. Even if you do no more than see one or two shows, you owe it to yourself to do so. These great programs are good for the soul as well as for the lively culture of the city. While it is an investment of time and money….I can’t think of  a nicer gift for someone you love. Why not take Grandma or even Grandpa…how many new sweaters do they need? Or introduce your teenagers to a show and dinner! Dress Up! Talk! They will benefit from the exposure to live theater. As for your sweetheart, don’t miss the obvious romantic opportunity for an evening together. Choose a play he/she will enjoy. The reward could extend after the curtain falls!

The Lowdown on the Mortgage Market

by Rob Levy, Prudential Northwest Properties
Submitted by Shawn Headlee
Good Morning All,
 
How about those Oregon Ducks!! I hope you all got to enjoy the game this weekend. 
 
It was a rough day on Friday for the stock market, but the bond market did well where rates are concerned. The 30 year fixed is approaching 6%. This is mostly due to the markets believing that the economy is slowing. Country Wide Financial announced today that they were laying off approximately 12,000 employees. I don’t think CWF is going to go bankrupt, but this is a sign of how bad the mortgage market has become.  
 
Housing inventory is up and rates are down, that is a great recipe for a strong buyers market. It has been a few years since we have seen one of those!!
 
Have a great week!

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