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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Should You List Your Home During the Holidays?
Creating comfort and joy, while listing through the holidays
Even though the weather can be challenging this time of year, the holiday season is a terrific time to list your home. With an average of 20,000 visitors per day and all the snow enthusiasts that descend upon Bend once winter arrives, you have a captive audience. Buyers that are shopping in winter are serious […]
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Preparing your home for winter
Some helpful tips for the cold season
What an absolute stunner of an early fall we had in Central Oregon, with warm temperatures throughout almost all of October! With the leaves changing from green to yellow and red and falling everywhere, it is a reminder that winter and freezing temperatures will soon be upon us. With the freezing temperatures coming, it is […]
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Fixups & Renovations Before Listing Your House
How to make smart choices with today’s buyers in mind
The market has shifted. It’s important for sellers to know that buyers now have the luxury of being choosy. A year ago, a buyer would have mere hours to write an offer on a house. Today in Bend, the average listing is on the market for about 20 days. Not only are houses staying on […]
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Cheap, Fast, Good
You can’t always get what you want
It has been a wild ride for us agents working with clients looking to buy in 2022. The year began with a frenzy of people looking to buy after the FED announced its plans to increase rates throughout 2022. The selling season started early and as interest rates increased, demand decreased a bit—but we’ve remained […]
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When Is the Best Time to Sell My Home?
Positioning your home when you’re ready vs. when you think the market is ready
A client recently contacted me about selling their home. They have lived there several years and are thinking about relocating to be closer to family. Their question: When is the best time to sell our home? This question is top of mind of every would-be seller right now. While the state of the market is certainly […]
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Real Estate Trends
What is popular in real estate these days
What a strange time the last few years have been in real estate. It seems like whiplash: a few months ago the real estate market was booming, and now as interest rates have increased, the market has slowed from the warp speed it was for most of the last two years. Gone are the days […]
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What Every “For Sale by Owner” Wishes They Knew
Why hiring a real estate agent saves money, time & peace of mind
Occasionally, sellers decide to represent themselves in the sale of their home. They typically point to cost savings as the motivating factor. They think that by selling their property on their own, they will save thousands of dollars in commission payments owed to a real estate agent. But what a For Sale By Owner, or […]
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Central Oregon Real Estate Mailbag
Answering your real estate questions
Q: Should I buy my first house right now? -Leslie R A: Lots of ways to tackle this question. The answer is not the same for everyone as everyone’s circumstances can be different. Sure, rates are higher today than they were a few months ago. The consolation prize is that prices are down and inventory […]
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Should I Rent or Own?
Choose the long-term investment that pays off
Buying a home is the biggest decision many people will make. While this can be very daunting, it is also extremely exciting. Whether you are paying rent or paying a mortgage, these are both expenses and a major part of your budget. The difference is, once you own a home that money is being invested into […]
