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Southern Crossing & Southwest Bend: Stunning Views, River Access

A mix of homes and great proximity to mountain fun make this area attractive
by Abbie and Rick Sams

Southern Crossing is the quintessential Bend neighborhood, located in Southwest Bend. Sprawling Cascade Mountain views and the Deschutes River provide wonderful backdrops for residents. Combining the natural beauty of the area with the close proximity to amenities and outdoor recreation activities, it’s clear why many seek out this location for their home. The heart of […]

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Investing in Community

Social and personal benefits of homeownership
by Abbie and Rick Sams

The median sales price of a single-family home in Bend has risen to $683,000 as of December 2021. This is an increase of almost $160,000 since last year and over $240,000 from December of 2019, when the median sale price was $440,000. This increase has made it more difficult for many to afford homeownership, especially […]

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Remodel for Selling

Projects to increase perceived value
by Abbie and Rick Sams

This is the second article in a series highlighting ways to give a home more perceived value in the buyer’s eyes through remodeling projects before bringing the home to market. Our last article touched on painting and kitchen remodeling. If there is still a budget left for projects, here are some other areas of the […]

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Remodel for Selling

Winter projects that promise to deliver
by Abbie and Rick Sams

The value or sale price of a home is ultimately dictated by what a buyer is willing to pay and what a seller is willing to accept. Although sale prices will follow market trends, not all homes are created equal and prices will vary greatly between similar homes. This is largely dependent on the perceived […]

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Offers In a Seller’s Market

Observations from the homeowner’s viewpoint
by Abbie and Rick Sams

The first two quarters of the year brought a very heated home market. It was and is a seller’s market, meaning that due to lack of inventory and high demand from buyers, the seller has more leverage during negotiations. As a home seller it’s important to identify goals for the home sale. For some it’s […]

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Over + Under Improvements

Know the limits when taking on a remodel
by Abbie and Rick Sams

Countless home improvement shows populate the networks, presenting viewers with all of the possibilities of remodeling. Most of these shows do give a “realistic” view of what is entailed in renovating a home, but there is one topic that is often overlooked: over or under improving a home. This occurs when a home is updated […]

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So You Think You Want a Fixer-Upper?

The hidden costs in the unknowns
by Abbie and Rick Sams

Residential single-family home sale prices soared to new heights over the past few years. A huge spike began in late winter and early spring of this year, leaving many wondering if there are easy alternatives to achieve their dream home, at a discounted price. Some have looked into purchasing bare land and building a new […]

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Maintenance for the Changing Season

Prepare with these simple tasks
by Abbie and Rick Sams

Autumn has arrived, cooler temperatures are settling in, leaves are changing beautiful colors and the pumpkin spice scent in the air ushers out the warm summer days on the water. This is the time when Central Oregonians should prepare their homes for the changing seasons by performing a few simple maintenance items to help keep […]

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Successful Homebuying Journey

Home shopping and repair addendum
by Abbie and Rick Sams

Our previous article discussed the primary steps to take in order to accomplish a home purchase. Once a tenacious and cohesive realtor and lender team is decided, it’s time to move on to the most enjoyable part of the home purchase journey: house shopping.  Since there are usually compromises that have to be made when […]

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Successful Homebuying Journey

Laying the groundwork and building a team
by Abbie and Rick Sams

In life people come to a place of wanting to settle down. The desire to put down roots begins to materialize and typically translates to dreams of homeownership. Owning a home means stability, safety and wealth for oneself and family. It’s a symbol of hard work, determination and focus leading to a sense of pride […]

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