Back From Vacation

So I just got back from vacation (see picture left of me, my son and daughter). We enjoyed time in Northern California, but it is always nice to come back home. While I was gone, my partner Kara was really busy. We had 3 homeowners get their keys and we sold 3 other homes. I am back in the swing of things and looking forward to serving you!

City with Surprising Job Growth

Metro area population: 2.2 million

Current unemployment rate: 7.8%

Job growth next five years: 12%

Number of new jobs: 130,000

After devastating job losses in the recession, Portland has made a spectacular recovery, fueled by the tech mini-boom and the area's attractiveness to young people. Anchored by Intel and its 16,000 employees, Portland will maintain its moniker as the Silicon Forest for its more than 1,200 high-tech firms, most of them small to medium-size.

High tech will continue to be the fastest-growing sector, but other major job gains will come in sportswear. The presence of Nike, Adidas and Columbia Sportswear has spawned many smaller sportswear-related firms that are hiring designers, marketers and salespeople. The industry has also given rise to a vibrant graphic design sector. Portland, the third-largest seaport on the West Coast, will also continue to grow as a major transportation and shipping center.

By John Maggs

Kiplinger – Tue, Jun 12, 2012 8:56 AM EDT

Can We Build Them Quicker?

Can we build the homes quicker has been a common question. With the market changing and the need for new homes increasing, buyers wish that we had more moving in ready homes. Currently we have building 21 completely sold out and building 22 (which closes in August) has 4 out of the 6 sold. Currently we have 5 buildings under construction with 3 more starting by the end of August. So to all of you that have requested us to build faster, I promise you, your Arbor home will be worth the wait!

A Note From Another Happy Homeowner

Mr. Remmers, Mr. Sackhoff, Mr. Hosmar and Mr. Droukas,

My husband and I recently purchased a condo in the Arbor Pass development on Miriam Way. I would like to take a moment to express our appreciation for the efficient and enthusiastic help that we received from Chris Korenthal. No matter what our question or request was, he was very prompt in his reply. As we were approaching the close of escrow, through no fault of our own, an issue came up with our first lender. Chris immediately informed us of the problem and offered viable solutions. We were very grateful as the loss of our first lender put us in a very time sensitive and costly situation, but with his help we were able to close escrow in time.

Chris obviously takes great pride in the homes that he sells for Arbor. He is a credit to your staff. We look forward to residing in Hillsboro in our new Arbor Home.

Regards,

Concha and Merritt