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Real Estate and Rental Scams

How to protect yourself from rental scams, wire fraud and more

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 […]

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What’s Happening in Affordable Housing in Bend?

For those wanting to enter the housing market but finding it nearly impossible, there are resources and strategies to help.

Affordable housing in Bend continues to be a hot topic. And for good reason. As we are all very aware of, starting in the spring of 2019 Bend, along with our neighboring communities, experienced exponential growth in population fostering fierce competition especially in the first-time home market. Pricing went up, on average, over 30% within […]

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January Mailbag

Answering your real estate questions

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 […]

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2022 Year in Review

Another wild year for the Central Oregon housing market

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 […]

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How To Build Community in A New Home

Tips for creating a vibrant life when youโ€™re new to Bend

Welcome to Bend! If you’re new here, you’re lucky. We are a thriving community of wonderfully friendly and giving people. You may have seen bumper stickers around that say “Smile. You’re in Bend.” Or “Be Nice. You’re in Bend.” This is not just a gimmick. People often comment and joke about Bend being a bubble […]

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How to Overcome Buyer’s Fatigue

When the market shifts, shift with it

If you’ve shopped for a home at any point during the last two years, you likely have felt some level of buyer’s fatigue. You may have moved from wanting to look at homes in person consistently, to then wanting to view no homes at all. Your attitude may have shifted from the possibility of finding […]

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Rates, Supply and Demand

The expectation for 2023: We’ll experience a return to normalcy in the housing market

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 […]

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Ready To Buy A Home Together?

Top five conversations you should have with your partner before considering buying a home

Whether you’re newly married, just engaged or in a serious relationship without tying the knot, the question of home ownership may be top of mind for you and your partner. Most couples just starting out tend to be swayed by the excitement of their future abode together. And rightly so. Buying a home together is […]

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