A new month, new year and new decade is upon us. Resolutions have been made, goals have been set and the excitement for the adventures of 2020 abound. What lies ahead for the real estate market in 2020? While there is no proverbial “crystal ball” swirling with the answers of what’s to come, there are some […]
Christin J Hunter, Broker
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2019 Real Estate Market
The year in review
With Christmas lights adorning neighborhoods and businesses, our friends, colleagues and neighbors bustling about to the various festivities of the season, and shoppers rushing to find the perfect holiday gifts, we are at the ending of 2019, and a decade. And what an interesting year it has been. The threat of rising interest rates never […]
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The Silver Tsunami in Real Estate
What is it, and what’s the potential impact?
The “Silver Tsunami” is a metaphor used to describe the increase in aging population in the U.S.—particularly synonymous with the Baby Boomer generation. There seems to be a growing consensus that the real estate market will experience a large boost in housing supply throughout the coming two decades as a result of the Silver Tsunami. […]
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Looking to Buy a Home in the Winter Months?
The advantages of purchasing when most people aren’t
Shorter days, the crisp air with twinges of bitterness, traces of white appearing in the Cascades and the barren trees are the annual indications that winter is tiptoeing its way into Central Oregon. Before long, as in its usual fashion, winter will no longer hold off its arrival and Central Oregon will be in full […]
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Thinking About Investment Properties?
Things to consider when looking at buying income properties
Many have heard that owning investment property is a great way to build wealth. There is truth to that statement; however, having investment property isn’t like trying a new food. One can’t just jump on the investment wagon and hope for the best. There are many factors to consider: return on investment, reserves, management, vacancy […]
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Truth in Real Estate
To tell or not to tell?
Every property has idiosyncrasies, and certainly, every home is not perfect. It’s highly likely at some point during homeownership something has occurred that will need to be disclosed when selling the property. As a broker, I have yet to meet a seller who hasn’t expressed apprehension about disclosing potential and past problems that could influence […]
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Redmond: The Heart of Central Oregon
The rising star of housing affordability
Redmond exudes affordability in the Central Oregon real estate market. Deschutes County as a whole has seen and continues to experience tremendous population growth; which in turn has spurred growth in the employment sector, household formation and the real estate market in general. As a result of the growth in Central Oregon, many have found […]
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1031 Exchange: The Basics
A tool for real estate investors, explaining 1031 Exchange Tax Deferral
So often when dealing with investment property, brokers are asked about a 1031 Exchange. I work with many clients who own investment property and take advantage of the 1031 Exchange Tax Deferral. Many people are not familiar with this option or are confused by the process. Under Section 1031 of the United States Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § […]
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To Quote Febreeze, “Have You Gone Noseblind?”
The effect of odor when selling a home
Humans have five basic senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell. The sense of smell can have a direct effect on a person’s emotional response in any situation—even when selling a home. The smells of a home can tell the buyer a story, and that story is either a good story or a not-so-pleasant story. […]
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The “Dos and Don’ts” During the Loan Process
A buyer’s guide
When getting ready to purchase a home, a buyer needs to get a prequalification or preapproval letter from their lender. The thing to remember, is that these “prequalifications and preapprovals” are just that…the beginning stage of the loan process. These letters DO NOT mean that a buyer is 100% approved for the home loan. As […]
