While current low interest rates are helping shape a buyer’s market, in Bend, renting and buying both come with pros and cons. Either way, prices aren’t a steal and prospective buyers or renters need to have enough money to be used as a down payment or deposit. Sheila Balyeat with Sotheby’s International Realty says talking […]
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The Skinny On Buying a Foreclosure Before deciding to buy a house for a price that seems too good to be true, buyers need to be willing to put money upfront for all the expenses that come with foreclosures. “Typically foreclosure properties have deferred maintenance and there are some additional costs to buyers during the […]
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Keep Warm by Being Green
Keep Warm by Being Green Winter is just around the corner, so while the fall temperatures are still a little above average, now may be the best time to take on some DIY projects that will help keep your home warm when temperatures start to drop. All projects are not created equal, but some will […]
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Take Me Home 10/7-10/14
Before You Sell, Disclose
If you’re preparing to sell your home, chances are you might be tempted to neglect to inform prospective buyers about that slow leak under the guest bathroom sink or the lights that flicker from time to time in the dining room. However, Carey McQuate, principal broker at The Hasson Company has a few words of […]
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Take Me Home 9/30-10/7
Looking Ahead to 2016
As we enter the final quarter of 2015, one question is looming for buyers, sellers, and renters alike: What will the next year bring? While Bend is considered by many to be one of the stronger real estate markets nationwide, experts in the field are only cautiously optimistic that the market will continue the rapid-fire […]
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Tips for buying a great rental property
Finding a great rental property to buy isn’t rocket science, but it shouldn’t be taken lightly either. There are a lot of factors that can come together to create a snowball effect, which determines whether or not you make money on your investment. Here are a few tips to keep that snowball from running you […]
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Mistakes Borrowers Make After Applying for a Mortgage
Getting approved for a mortgage is no small feat these days. At times it can feel like you have to jump through one hoop after another, chasing down bank statements, pay stubs, tax returns and even copies of deposited checks. All that paperwork is vital to getting approved for a mortgage but once you are […]
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Millennials, real estate investors, and the American Dream
Real estate investors have a huge opportunity to make money on the fading American Dream of home ownership. There are approximately 80 million members of Generation Y and they are less interested in home ownership than any generation before them. Survey after survey suggests that these uncertain economic times, in which many Millennials have reached adulthood, are […]
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Diving Into the Vacation Rental Market
So you’ve decided to jump on the bandwagon and join the ranks of Central Oregon’s vacation rental owners. What now? We’ve gathered up some advice to guide you in making your rental stand out from the crowds, and getting the most out of your investment. (If you haven’t already submitted your vacation rental application to […]
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Should I Sell, Or Should I Rent?
Take Me Home 8/26-9/2
Your current home is the first home you ever purchased, but you are ready to move up to something a little more “comfortable” and now you wonder, “Should I sell my home or rent it?” Here are some things to consider: How appealing is your listing? A house that is still stuck in the ’70s […]
