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JULY 14, 2017, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A3 Caillier new Rotary president Hot housing market has pitfalls Mark W. Caillier was installed as the 54th quet were: Chuck Lee, president-elect, Na- than Bauer, past-president, Alana Lang president of the Rotary Club of Neads, secretary, Mark Baker, treasurer. Keizer at a colorfully decorated Directors for the 2017-18 include: Cari banquet on Wednesday, June 28. Buchholz, Jeff Davis, Brian Lea, Jason Caillier, a former Keizer City Lewis and Dr. Cindy Strawn. Marc Ad- Council and currently involved ams will continue as chair of the Keizer with software development, has Rotary Foundation. been a member of the Keizer club Rotary Club is a global network for eight years. He took the presi- of 1.2 million members who work to dent’s gavel from Nathan Bauer M. Callier make positive changes at home and as he announced Rotary Inter- abroad. Locally, the Keizer club has nationall’s theme for the coming raised more than $500,000 over the past 50 year: Making a Difference. Other offi cers installed at last week’s ban- years for projects in the community. Plan now for National Night Out The Keizer Police Depart- ment is registering groups for the annual National Night Out event in August. On Tuesday, Aug. 1, neigh- bors are encouraged to step out and meet-up, share in- formation, and connect with local public safety personnel. In partnership with the National Association of Town Watch, the Keizer Po- lice Department will be co- sponsoring the 34th annual National Night Out event citywide from 6 to 9 p.m. Over 38 million people in more than 16,000 communi- ties throughout the country will join forces to promote police-community partner- ships, crime, drug and vio- lence prevention, safety, and neighborhood unity. National Night Out is de- signed to: 1) heighten crime awareness; 2) generate support and participation in local an- ti-crime efforts; 3) strengthen neighborhood spirit and po- lice-community relations; and 4) send a message to criminals letting them know neigh- borhoods are organized and fi ghting back. Many neighborhoods will host a variety of special events such as block parties, cook- outs, potlucks, dessert socials and youth activities. Neigh- borhood Watch block captains are highly encouraged to or- ganize an event as an oppor- tunity to contact their par- ticipants, meet new neighbors and update their rosters. All other neighborhoods are also encouraged to participate. To register your gathering, visit, www.keizer.org/nno-2017. Whether you’re buying or selling By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes Two local real estate busi- nessmen gave a glimpse into the local housing market at the Keizer Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tues- KEIZERTIMES/Eric A. Howald day, July 11. Bob Shackelford of Justin Morris, a branch sales manager with Guild Mortgage, HomeSmart Realty Group talks about trends in the home fi nancing at the Keizer Cham- and Justin Morris of Guild ber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday, July 11. Mortgage offered their in- main long after a contract has “The builders don’t have sights into current trends. as much profi t margin as they been accepted. Shackelford said to be The average price of re- used to which is pushing up wary of stories about homes cently sold homes in Keizer is prices,” Morris said. “There’s getting bid up to astronomi- about $276,000 and the me- not even a lot of profi t on the cal prices. more expensive $400,000 to dian price is $261,000. “The sellers think overbid- While the market is bull- $500,000 homes according ding is great, ish for sellers, to the statements we get after but appraisal it can be a very closure.” changes that While both lamented some different atmo- and renegoti- sphere for buy- of the regulation put in place ating begins,” ers, especially after the housing market crash he said. those seeking of 2008, Morris said it serves There is to purchase a a purpose. an inventory “With those regulations, it fi rst home. shortage, but “ W h e n allows the banks to have bet- the more re- ( f i r s t - t i m e ter loans in their portfolios alistic expec- buyers) have a and that allows us to keep our tation is that — Justin Morris house in their costs down,” he said. a home will Shackelford said the big- range there are Guild Mortgage only be on the more bidders gest piece of advice he has for market for a out there with those currently in the market short time – in stronger of- for a home is to get pre-ap- many cases only a few days. proved for a loan before get- fers,” Shackelford said. “The $350,000-plus Even homes that have been ting in the car to “go shop- homes might stay on the in foreclosure are being put ping.” market more than a week,” back on the market slowly “Talk to a lender and have Shackelford said. and are frequently selling at a pre-approval letter. They He added that the number retail prices, he added. mean more now than they of “for sale” signs seen around Morris said the cost of new once did, and you’ve got the neighborhoods can be decep- homes is on the rise because cart before the horse without tive because they often re- of the materials costs. one,” he said. “Builders don’t have as much profi t margin as they used to.” Ask Mr. Trash Q. Where do I take all this stuff? KEIZER ROTARY AMPHITHEATER AT KEIZER RAPIDS PARK LIMBO & THE L UGNUT S POHNNY FREE 2017 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 5:00 pm 6:30 pm ©1986 A. Your local garbage hauler is able to offer a special, one-time, delivery and collection of a 3 yd. garbage container for a fl at fee of just $94.82. (Additional dumps are only $67.25) The container can be scheduled anytime Monday through Friday, and you can keep it for up to a week! Call our offi ce today to schedule yours. 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