Christin J Hunter, Broker
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Make a Plan for What Happens Next, Before Listing the Property for Sale

Planning ensures one is actually ready to sell
by Christin J Hunter, Broker

It’s no secret that the real estate market has been the bright spot in the U.S. economy over the last year. Property values have increased an average of 13% nationally since February. It should come as no surprise that property owners are taking advantage of tremendous increases in values | cashing on the equity gains. […]

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Central Oregon’s Median Home Prices Jump Again in September

Central Oregon’s Market update, and factors driving the market
by Christin J Hunter, Broker

One of the strangest recessions on record! That is the general consensus when people are evaluating the real estate market, knowing that the U.S. is technically in a recession. The real estate market is experiencing record-breaking numbers both locally here in Central Oregon and across the U.S. as a whole. In February, the national median […]

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Competing in Today’s Market

Putting your best foot forward in an ultra-competitive market
Christin J Hunter, Broker

It’s no secret that the real estate market is anything but typical for a recession. The market is incredibly competitive, with many properties seeing multiple-offer situations and going under contract within 24 to 48 hours. In today’s market, it’s crucial that buyers have all of their proverbial ducks in a row; one small item can […]

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Capitalization Rates Explained

How this formula translates for real estate investors
Christin J Hunter, Broker

Ever wonder how real estate investors determine what properties they are going to buy and how they determine if the property is a “good” investment? Contrary to owner-occupied real estate investments, which are generally purchased to suit the comfort, style and size of the purchaser’s desires, real estate investment property purchases are primarily based on […]

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Don’t Spike the Ball Before the Touchdown is Called

A real estate transaction is never guaranteed until it officially closes
Christin J Hunter, Broker

The offer has been accepted, the inspection contingency removed and the loan is approved. That means it’s time to celebrate, right? No! We have all at one point or another heard of that football player who had a spectacular run and was so enthused in assuming the touchdown was guaranteed, that they spiked the ball […]

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Redlining: The U.S. Heritage of Inequality in Homeownership

The lasting effect of a decades-old housing policy
Christin J Hunter, Broker

Fifty-two years ago, President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968. The Act prohibited the discrimination on the sale, rental and financing of housing based on race, color, sex or national origin. Title VIII of this Act is known as the Federal Fair Housing Act, later amended in 1988 to include the prohibition of […]

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