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Whether buying or selling a home, questions surrounding the process abound. As is a common statement in the vast majority of my columns, the purchase or sale of a property is one the largest investments one will make in their lifetime. As such, there are bound to be a lot of questions. The sales process […]
If you’ve been around Central Oregon for a while, you’ll remember how limited we once were when choosing a favorite watering hole or restaurant. With the growth of population we’ve seen an enormous surge in dining and beverage options. The same is true for the housing market. Before the Bend boom it was slim pickings […]
The summer months are quickly approaching and the real estate market is really heating up in the high desert. Phones are ringing, inboxes are filling up and it’s hard to keep up with all the homebuyers and sellers coming out of the woodwork. Everyone’s trying to get new homes locked down or homes sold, preparing […]
When discussing real estate transactions, buyers and sellers often hear from their brokers about putting their best foot forward. All too often, this motto is thought of as applying more to sellers than buyers. In a sellers’ market—which we are currently in, it’s just as important for a buyer to put their best foot forward […]
Daily, headlines abound about housing affordability in terms of escalating rents, housing prices outpacing wage growth, affordable housing shortages, rising interest rates and so on. Owning a home may seem like a pipe dream to many, but there are still many good reasons to try to buy a home. Although the cost of housing continues […]
The most important factor in buying a home is probably financing. Once you make the decision to buy a home, the first step should be to get loan approval and find out how much you can afford. Working with a good lender or broker who is resourceful is very important. Many prefer working with a […]
As the busier spring and summer home buying seasons approach, many homeowners are looking to put their homes on the market, while also looking for a new home. This has been a challenge due to the lower inventory levels and the competitive market, which make it difficult to find a replacement home. Selling a home […]
Conventional wisdom states that winter is a less than ideal time to list a home. The logic behind this belief is that people are more inclined to visit an open house—or to drive a U-Haul full of their belongings—during the warmer, drier summer months. But a recent analysis of web traffic to Realtor.com reveals some […]
For most of the last year in Bend, the real estate market has favored sellers because the number of homes for sale has been low, with good homes often receiving multiple offers within a short time after being listed. And, while multiple offers are great for the sellers, this environment can put buyers in the […]
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