In this week’s article I wanted to discuss a few topics that seem to either be misunderstood by many or are common in other states or countries. While some of these topics likely vary from state to state, for our purposes we will be discussing these regarding Oregon-specific practices. So, while your uncle in another […]
If you have ever bought or sold real estate in the state of Oregon, chances are extremely high that you used a title or escrow company. An escrow or title company is a neutral third party that acts as the facilitator of a real estate transaction and usually issues a title insurance policy when the […]
Happy March, everyone! Since I continue to have several folks reach out with their questions, stories, opinions, and what have you, it seems like the right time to have another mailbag. For those who have not read this column before, every month or two I like to take some time out and answer and respond […]
I wanted to start by thanking so many of our readers for engaging with us and asking great questions! I am always happy to research and/or answer your real estate related questions that you may have. Speaking of which, I was asked last year by a reader about the number and ratio of cash versus financed […]
I want to thank all our readers and especially those who have taken the time to reach out and ask your Real Estate-related questions. So here we go with our February Mailbag! Q: I have been thinking about getting into Real Estate. What skills do I need to develop? A: That is a great question, that […]
One thing I was discussing with a colleague the other day is what seems to be a rise in real estate related scams that are happening both locally and nationally. This is not to say these scams are “new” or something that has never happened before, but something people should be aware of in their […]
Q: I know Bend is experiencing a lot of growth, but it seems like a lot of commercial development is going on currently? A: Agreed. There are a lot of projects currently going in around town, so this is certainly not meant to be a comprehensive list. The big one that just started was the […]
Back in January the real estate market was scorching hot, demand was high, inventory, along with interest rates, were very low, and the typical slow season was anything but slow. The previous year, 2021, was perhaps the busiest year in real estate in about a decade and a half as people were wanting their own […]
Since we are officially in the holiday season, which is typically a slow season in Real Estate, it is time to provide an update on where the market sits and where it is going in 2023. Every couple of weeks I check in with people who have discussed buying and/or selling with me in the […]
Q: I have heard conflicting things about buyer “love letters” being legal. What gives? A: Great question, this one has gone back and forth a few times. To catch everyone up, in 2021 House Bill 2250 became law, which essentially made seller’s agents reject any documents (letters/photos), not directly related to the real estate transaction. […]
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