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Before the Moving Trucks Arrive

Smart projects for your new home

The ink is dry, the keys are in hand, and the excitement is palpable โ€” you’ve officially bought a new home! While the urge to immediately fill every room with furniture and boxes is strong, taking a breath and tackling a few key projects before moving day can save you significant time, stress, and money […]

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Tenley’s Top Ten

Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home

Buying in Central Oregon is more than a transactionโ€”it’s a lifestyle choice. With sun-drenched high desert views, snow-capped mountains and an ever-growing community spirit. But before you dive in, take a moment to reflect. Here are my Top Ten Questions to ask yourself before making a move. 1. Why Central Oregon and why now? Are […]

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Unpacking Real Estate Agent Misconceptions:

From open houses to door openers

The world of real estate often conjures images of fast-talking agents, perfectly staged homes, and rapid-fire sales. Let’s peel back the layers and address three pervasive myths: the purpose of open houses, the alleged price inflation, and the true beginning of an agent’s heavy lifting. Perhaps the most enduring misconception is that open houses are […]

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Building an Off-Grid Home

Lessons from Central Oregon

The dream of building an off-grid home has captured the imaginations of many people, promising independence, sustainability, and a deeper connection to nature. But if there’s one truth we’ve learned firsthand from building our off-grid home in Central Oregon, it’s this: it’s a rewarding journey, but far from simple, and almost always more expensive and […]

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Buyer vs Seller Markets:

Understanding the differences

Real estate negotiations are truly a delicate dance, with each step and nuance varying dramatically depending on whether the market currently favors buyers or sellers. Grasping these fundamental differences is crucial for anyone stepping into the property arena, because what flies in one scenario might utterly bomb in another. Those who spend every day in […]

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Can You Time the Real Estate Market?

(Spoiler alert: It’s not a simple yes or no answer)

If we were to tell you the #1 most-asked question we get from clients (and family, and friends, and standing in line to get coffee), it would be, “Is now a good time to buy/sell?” We really wish it was an easy answer of “buy now!” or “wait until next year.” But unfortunately, it’s not […]

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Why Local Agents Prefer Local Lenders

You should, too!

One of the most crucial pieces of advice I can offer you when embarking on your homebuying journey is to partner with one of our trusted local lenders. A few weeks ago, I wrote about how your lender and real estate agent work together. This article is more about why I often recommend a few […]

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Should YOU Own Rentals in a Recession?

Why owning a rental may be a strategic move right now

As whispers of a potential economic downturn grow louder, many are tightening their budgets, reassessing their investments, and asking the age-old question: where’s the safest place to put my money right now? And while stocks feel shaky and interest rates remain in flux, real estate, specifically rental properties, might just be the steady ship. Here […]

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Quick Guide to Appraisals:

What matters and What Does Not

In the world of real estate, the term “appraisal” often triggers a misunderstanding for homeowners and prospective buyers alike. Many assume that their recent kitchen remodel with high-end appliances, the newly installed designer light fixtures, or that luxurious, custom-tiled bathroom will translate directly into a dollar-for-dollar increase in their home’s appraised value. The reality, however, […]

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