A real estate purchase or sale tends to be, for most people, the largest investment they’ll make in their lifetime. Who a buyer/seller chooses to represent them with such a significant transaction matters. Last year, I was working with a client who previously had his home listed for sale. Within 60 days of his contract, he […]
Currently in Bend, there’s a broad spectrum of housing development underway, varying from upscale projects in the northwest to more economical options on the east side. Just to the west of Northwest Crossing is a new development called Discovery West, which will have a centralized park streaked through it and will be comparable to Northwest […]
New-construction homes can be awesome. They’re built to the latest code and tend to be more energy efficient—and what’s not to love about that new house smell? As a licensed real estate broker, I consistently get questions about home inspections. The house is brand new, they ask—what could be wrong with it? The answer is […]
Spring is officially here, and many are eager for warmer temps and melting snow. Along with the anticipation of seeing green grass again, the change of seasons commences the time for cleaning and home maintenance or improvements. If you’re prepping your house to get it ready to be sold—or simply doing some necessary maintenance or […]
Government-backed home loans, such as FHA, VA and USDA, are great options for eligible buyers. These loans offer low rates, low down payment options and can make it a bit easier for first-time buyers or buyers with credit issues. All that said, the rules on property condition can get tricky. Because these loans offer low […]
When imagining the future, the younger me dreamed of living like the Jetsons: flying cars, robots and gadgets performing every daily task. Instead we’ll likely see fewer hyper-futuristic homes and cars, and more solar panel-lined roofs and wind turbines. I’m sure you’ve seen one of the few solar farms in Central Oregon, like the one […]
Deferred maintenance is the exercise of postponing repairs and regular maintenance on real property or personal property in order to save costs. More often than not, failing to perform necessary, preventative services or repairs will result in asset deterioration and will ultimately have a big impact on the value of a home and its ability […]
We know you’ve seen those recognizable signs claiming, “We Buy Your Home 4 Cash” or “Cash Now For Your Fixer.” The premise behind this business model: individuals or private groups of investors will purchase a home quickly, with cash, well below market value, and then fix it up and resell it for a nice profit. […]
Do the rising interest rates have an effect on the market value of your property? The short answer is yes. Over the last decade, home buyers have experienced incredibly low interest rates, aimed at stimulating economic stabilization and encouraging the absorption of the massive amount of real estate inventory that resulted from the Great Recession. […]
The mention of “green building” may invoke different thoughts, dependent on your beliefs of climate change. Doing better for environmental reasons has been one of the biggest motivators to stepping outside of conventional building techniques. However, building green is not only good for the earth; it can be very beneficial for the pocketbook as well. […]
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