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While the term “1031 exchange” is common among real estate brokers, it may be less common outside the real estate industry. So, what is a 1031 exchange, and how does it work? The name “1031 exchange” comes from U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 1031. This code allows property owners to avoid paying capital gains taxes […]

By now, you’ve likely seen headlines indicating a change is taking place in the real estate market, both nationally and locally. It’s true. A shift is happening. But the sky is not falling. In actuality, the market appears to be stabilizing, or correcting, and that means buyers have a window of opportunity after experiencing two […]

This week I wanted to discuss some changes we are starting to see in our local real estate market with regards to appraisals. Quickly, an appraisal is an unbiased professional opinion on a home’s value, used whenever financing is involved. The lender just wants to do their own bit of due diligence on a property […]

Deciding to sell your home can be exciting, stressful and confusing, especially when it comes to the list price. You might be cashing out on equity for retirement, downsizing, upsizing or looking for land. Whatever your situation, you want to be sure you are getting the best return on your biggest investment: your home. There […]

Working with folks looking to purchase a home in Bend has been tough for a few years now. Between COVID, low inventory and fierce competition, it seems like buyers have been unable to catch a break. Now things have sort of pivoted. I use that word because while things have changed a bit, by and […]

Today’s real estate market has many complexities, timelines and constant changes. It’s hard to stay on top of it all. If you don’t have a trusted, experienced broker on your side you are potentially putting yourself in a compromising position. So how do you choose the right real estate broker for your needs? A good […]

When moving into a “new” home there are many uncertainties, many of which cannot be realized until paperwork has been signed and the move is complete. Nobody knows you and your preferences better than you do. It is imperative that each buyer takes the time to do their own due diligence. How does one do […]

The elephant in the room in real estate right now is and has been for a few weeks: interest rates! Yes, the rates have gone up recently, so what is going on in the market? Lots of things are changing and evolving, but right now demand is still high and inventory is low, so most […]

I wanted to take a moment to talk about some of the more popular contingencies that exist in most residential real estate sale agreements. A contingency clause “is a provision requiring a specific event or action to occur in order for the contract to be considered valid.” After a buyer and seller agree and have a […]