Housing Market Sees Steady Growth By Erin Rook Homes sales in Deschutes County are up over the same time last year, according to the November 2015 TrendVision report published by the Central Oregon Association of Realtors. In October, the market saw the start of a seasonal drop-off, with 480 homes sold—down from 549 in September, […]
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Take Me Home 11/11-11/18
A Look at Third Quarter Real Estate Numbers in Bend
A Look at Third Quarter Real Estate Numbers in Bend By Corinne Boyer Home sales in Bend rose during the third quarter, continuing a trend of steadily increasing home prices that Bend real estate broker Cheri Smith says began in 2011. But that may not be the case over the next few months. “Prices are […]
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What First-time Homebuyers Should Know
If you’ve finally made the decision to purchase your first home, make sure your first stop includes a consultation with a mortgage broker. “Typically when somebody is going home shopping, the first step for somebody is to see what they qualify for,” says David Blackmon, a loan officer with North Pacific Financial Corporation. Knowing what […]
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Take Me Home 10/28-11/4
Renting Versus Buying in Bend
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 […]
