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NAR Mailbag

Answering readers' questions about the recent National Association of Realtors settlement

By James Keane, Licensed broker RE/MAX Key Properties

Apr 17, 2024

I got quite a few emails with questions regarding the settlement following my last story on the National Association of Realtors' settlement, so I wanted to at least acknowledge our great audience by attempting to answer some of the questions received. Still, most of the answers tend to be "we will see."

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Demystifying Home Inspections: Insights from Local Inspectors

Buying a home can be an exciting yet nerve-wracking experience, especially for first-time buyers navigating the labyrinth of real estate transactions

By Veronica Theriot, Broker RE/MAX Key Properties
Apr 10, 2024
NAR Settlement

What changes you need to know about

By James Keane, Licensed broker RE/MAX Key Properties
Apr 3, 2024
Four Tips to Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home

By Keeping Current Matters, Care of RE/MAX Key Properties
Mar 27, 2024
Looking for Lots

Finding great opportunities for infill lots

By James Keane, Licensed broker RE/MAX Key Properties
Mar 20, 2024
Finding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper

Sometimes the perfect home is the one you perfect after buying it

By Keeping Current Matters, Care of RE/MAX Key Properties
Mar 13, 2024
The Costs of Buying a Home

Breaking it down

By James Keane, Licensed broker RE/MAX Key Properties
Mar 6, 2024
Who needs a ring?

Single ladies are too busy grabbing the keys

By Kristin Marshall, Broker RE/MAX Key Properties
Feb 28, 2024
A Bit More On Escalation Clauses

What are they? How are they used?

By James Keane, Licensed broker RE/MAX Key Properties
Feb 21, 2024
Why Pre-Approval Is Even More Important This Year

If you’re looking to buy a home in 2024, know that getting pre-approved is going to be a key piece of the puzzle

By Keeping Current Matters, Care of RE/MAX Key Properties
Feb 14, 2024
Winter Mailbag, Deux

Answering your real estate questions in Central Oregon

By James Keane, Licensed broker RE/MAX Key Properties
Feb 7, 2024
The Top Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home

Has the idea of sharing a home with loved ones like your grandparents, parents, or other relatives crossed your mind?

By Keeping Current Matters, Care of RE/MAX Key Properties
Jan 31, 2024
Winter Mailbag

Answering our readers' questions

By James Keane, Licensed broker RE/MAX Key Properties
Jan 24, 2024
Embrace the Chill: Top Reasons to Buy a Home in the Winter

Here are some reasons why winter might be the perfect time to invest

By Angie Mombert, Principal Broker RE/MAX Key Properties and Debbie Martorano, RE/MAX Key Properties
Jan 17, 2024
Rehabbing Your Own Home

Could it be for you?

By James Keane, Licensed broker RE/MAX Key Properties
Jan 10, 2024
Calling all Heroes – Your opportunity could be NOW

While many are discouraged with the current real estate market, there are more opportunities than you might think

By Erin Shinn, Homes for Heroes affiliated Realtor with RE/MAX Key Properties in Bend, OR
Jan 3, 2024
YIMBY vs NIMBY

The Bend Debate

By James Keane, Licensed broker RE/MAX Key Properties
Dec 27, 2023
Down Payment Assistance Programs Can Help Pave the Way to Homeownership

If you’re looking to buy a home, your down payment doesn’t have to be a big hurdle

By Keeping Current Matters, Care of RE/MAX Key Properties
Dec 20, 2023
Q&A With a Local Lender

What you need to know

By James Keane, Licensed broker RE/MAX Key Properties
Dec 13, 2023
Home Sweet Innovation

How Young Adults are Reshaping Living Arrangements and Owning the Future

By Chris Beatty, Broker, RE/MAX Key Properties
Dec 6, 2023
Getting More in Redmond

Have you thought about it?

By James Keane, Licensed broker RE/MAX Key Properties
Nov 29, 2023
Sell Now, or After the Holidays?

Is your house the top thing on a buyer's wish list this holiday season?

By Keeping Current Matters, Care of RE/MAX Key Properties
Nov 22, 2023
Fall Mailbag: Part Deux

Answering readers' questions

By James Keane, Licensed broker RE/MAX Key Properties
Nov 15, 2023
New Home Next Year

Yes, you can make it happen in this market – with a plan

By Ann Willis
Nov 8, 2023
Fall Mailbag

Timing the sell, addressing housing shortages at the government level and more

By James Keane, Licensed broker RE/MAX Key Properties
Nov 1, 2023
Real Estate Risks

Why playing the waiting game may cost you

By Rhonda Garrison and Brittany Barton, Licensed brokers, RE/MAX Key Properties
Oct 25, 2023