As we enter the final quarter of 2015, one question is looming for buyers, sellers, and renters alike: What will the next year bring? While Bend is considered by many to be one of the stronger real estate markets nationwide, experts in the field are only cautiously optimistic that the market will continue the rapid-fire […]
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Tips for buying a great rental property
Finding a great rental property to buy isn’t rocket science, but it shouldn’t be taken lightly either. There are a lot of factors that can come together to create a snowball effect, which determines whether or not you make money on your investment. Here are a few tips to keep that snowball from running you […]
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Mistakes Borrowers Make After Applying for a Mortgage
Getting approved for a mortgage is no small feat these days. At times it can feel like you have to jump through one hoop after another, chasing down bank statements, pay stubs, tax returns and even copies of deposited checks. All that paperwork is vital to getting approved for a mortgage but once you are […]
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Millennials, real estate investors, and the American Dream
Real estate investors have a huge opportunity to make money on the fading American Dream of home ownership. There are approximately 80 million members of Generation Y and they are less interested in home ownership than any generation before them. Survey after survey suggests that these uncertain economic times, in which many Millennials have reached adulthood, are […]
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Diving Into the Vacation Rental Market
So you’ve decided to jump on the bandwagon and join the ranks of Central Oregon’s vacation rental owners. What now? We’ve gathered up some advice to guide you in making your rental stand out from the crowds, and getting the most out of your investment. (If you haven’t already submitted your vacation rental application to […]
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Should I Sell, Or Should I Rent?
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Your current home is the first home you ever purchased, but you are ready to move up to something a little more “comfortable” and now you wonder, “Should I sell my home or rent it?” Here are some things to consider: How appealing is your listing? A house that is still stuck in the ’70s […]
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Buyers: Stay Competitive in a Seller’s Market
For most of the last year in Bend, the real estate market has favored sellers because the number of homes for sale has been low, with good homes often receiving multiple offers within a short time after being listed. And, while multiple offers are great for the sellers, this environment can put buyers in the […]
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Central Oregon Housing Market on the Rebound
It’s no secret that Central Oregon’s real estate market is making a sound recovery and sellers are reaping the benefits. Home prices are up for the 48th consecutive month, and nearly 10 percent higher than at this point in 2014. This upward trend, combined with the scarcity of inventory in the lower price range, makes […]
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Weekday Happenings!
Memorial Day weekend will bring a plethora of indoor and outdoor activities, races, concerts, and generally fun Bend stuff, but to get you warmed up, here’s sampling of what’s going on during the week: The Source continues our Philip Seymour Hoffman retrospective with Capote. Trivia, prizes, and beer by Worthy Brewing! Wednesday, 7pm. Old Stone […]
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Weekend Roundup!
theoldmill.com It’s almost that time again Happy Friday! It’s a big weekend in Central Oregon…the PPP is tomorrow and we are riding the high of one of the first really great weather weeks of the season. So, what to do if you’re not Pole-ing, Peddling, or Paddling (or after you’re done)? There’s lots of live […]