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Don’t Spike the Ball Before the Touchdown is Called

A real estate transaction is never guaranteed until it officially closes
Christin J Hunter, Broker

The offer has been accepted, the inspection contingency removed and the loan is approved. That means it’s time to celebrate, right? No! We have all at one point or another heard of that football player who had a spectacular run and was so enthused in assuming the touchdown was guaranteed, that they spiked the ball […]

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Millennials’ Home Trends for 2020

A generation entering the market later than their predecessors
Christin J Hunter, Broker

The millennial generation has long been a topic of discussion among those in the real estate industry. One reason: In the last five to eight years it’s become apparent that this generation hasn’t followed the traditional homebuying trends of preceding generations. Millennials are renting longer and purchasing homes later in life; previous generations historically purchased […]

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Preparing to Sell

The basics of getting a home market-ready
Abbie and Rick Sams

The only thing consistent in life is change, and this winter, the Central Oregon real estate market is proving this. In previous years sales start to decrease in late fall and then gain momentum again once spring and summer approach. This new year is starting off differently as evident by the open houses that are […]

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2020 Real Estate Market Forecast

What lies ahead for the coming year
Christin J Hunter, Broker

A new month, new year and new decade is upon us. Resolutions have been made, goals have been set and the excitement for the adventures of 2020 abound. What lies ahead for the real estate market in 2020? While there is no proverbial “crystal ball” swirling with the answers of what’s to come, there are some […]

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2019 Real Estate Market

The year in review
Christin J Hunter, Broker

With Christmas lights adorning neighborhoods and businesses, our friends, colleagues and neighbors bustling about to the various festivities of the season, and shoppers rushing to find the perfect holiday gifts, we are at the ending of 2019, and a decade. And what an interesting year it has been. The threat of rising interest rates never […]

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Snowy Day Selling

Taking advantage of the winter market
Abbie and Rick Sams

Spring and summer seasons are traditionally the favored time to list a home, but the winter months also offer exceptional opportunities for sellers. The benefits to selling during the off season include a chance to encounter more serious buyers and less competition from the lower inventory. Winter provides an occasion for homeowners to accentuate a […]

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The Silver Tsunami in Real Estate

What is it, and what’s the potential impact?
Christin J Hunter, Broker

The “Silver Tsunami” is a metaphor used to describe the increase in aging population in the U.S.—particularly synonymous with the Baby Boomer generation. There seems to be a growing consensus that the real estate market will experience a large boost in housing supply throughout the coming two decades as a result of the Silver Tsunami. […]

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Millennials on the Move

Tips for the younger generation of homebuyers
Abbie and Rick Sams

The millennial generation is defined as individuals born between 1981 and 1996. This group has represented the largest share of the homebuying market for the past five years in a row, with the 2018 share at 36%, according to Anna DeSimone, housing advocate and author of “Housing Finance 2020.” Even though millennials make up a […]

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Truth in Real Estate

To tell or not to tell?
Christin J Hunter, Broker

Every property has idiosyncrasies, and certainly, every home is not perfect. It’s highly likely at some point during homeownership something has occurred that will need to be disclosed when selling the property. As a broker, I have yet to meet a seller who hasn’t expressed apprehension about disclosing potential and past problems that could influence […]

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