Ashlee Carter Realtor

05/11/2025

Wow!

The age for a typical first-time homebuyer hit 40 for the first time in long-term tracking by the National Association of Realtors.

22/08/2025

Massive congrats to my sellers!!! Their home has officially SOLD after a few bumps along the way we got it to the finish line!! Thank you Tyler & Jessica for trusting in me to get it sold! 🏡🎉

22/08/2025

A very positive update on rates! I get weekly updates from a few great lenders and it seems September may be the month to see some positive momentum!! 🎉 Reach out if you’re thinking about buying or selling as this market is about to have some big movement!! Now is a great time to start that approval processes and get ahead of the chaos! 🏡

Happy Friday! We’ve been anxiously waiting to see what would happen after Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole this morning! (This one mattered because it would give us a good look at what the Fed is thinking heading into their September 17 meeting)

He made it pretty clear he’s ready to cut rates at the September 17 meeting! Job growth has slowed more than expected, growth overall is cooling, and Powell said the risks ahead may call for adjusting policy. Markets now see a 90 percent chance of a 25-point cut, which has already helped mortgage rates drift a little lower this morning. The only wild card is the data we’ll get before the meeting. The inflation reports (PCE at the end of this month and CPI in early September) are important, but as long as they’re not way higher than expected, the Fed probably won’t shift gears.

Powell also downplayed the long-term impact of tariffs on inflation, saying the effects should be more of a one-time adjustment rather than something that lingers. This reassurance also helped bonds rally right after his comments (helping rates).

Housing is still moving but showing some strain. July existing home sales were up slightly from last year, prices held near record highs, and inventory improved a bit but is still tight. New construction rose overall, though most of the gains were in apartments, while builders of single-family homes are leaning on price cuts and incentives.

Bottom line: The Fed looks poised to cut rates in September unless something really unusual happens in the next couple of weeks. That’s already giving mortgage rates a bit of breathing room!

17/05/2025

One week on the market and my sellers have accepted a great offer!! Onward to inspections with a quick one month closing! Congrats!!! 🎉

10/05/2025

Now live on the market!!

610 NE 22nd St Gresham, OR

Wonderful one level home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1480sqft, dual living/family rooms and more! Kitchen includes light wood cabinets with great counter space and plenty of storage. Main bathroom has been fully updated. Lots of great updates include exterior/interior paint, water heater, electrical panel, windows, HVAC and more. Large fenced backyard with garden area and deck for all your entertaining! Schedule your showing today!

List price $485,000

Open today 12-3pm

08/05/2025

Coming soon in Gresham!! Adorable one level, 3 bedroom/2 bathroom, fenced backyard with garden, 2 car garage home! 🏡🎉

28/01/2025

Pending before we even hit the market! Thanks to good friends for trusting in me to get their family home sold to a wonderful new buyer. The market is heating up!! Contact me if you’re looking to buy or sell in 2025. 🏡🎉
503-479-8064
[email protected]
(Please note my new email!)

27/01/2025

Our gorgeous home is listed for sale in Forest Grove! 3,245 sqft/5 bedroom/3 bathroom/bonus room with pool table/backs to greenspace/attached RV garage
$725,000

Please share!!

02/01/2025

Now pending!!! Lot 69 is under contract! These unique detached homes will sell quickly so get in now to take a tour and lock in your new home! 🏡

22/12/2024

Open house today at our Jackson Glen Subdivion off Jackson School Road in Hillsboro! Two gorgeous homes left in this amazing new neighborhood. Lot 13 is our 2 story Arlington model at $1,085,000 with 4 bed/3 bath/bonus/3,298sqft and Lot 1 is our 1 story Stephanie model at $999,900 3 bed+study/3.5 bath/2,522sqft.

660 NE Hood Ct Hillsboro, OR 97124

Open house until 4pm! 🏡