In the last few years, I have regularly seen blogs about tiny houses and wondered why there are not more of them around. The tiny house movement seems to be spreading and charming people with its eco-friendly designs and financial perks. Most of you I’m sure have heard about them, but also haven’t seen them […]
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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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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 […]
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Buyers: Stay Competitive in a Seller’s Market
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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Central Oregon Housing Market on the Rebound
It’s no secret that Central Oregon’s real estate market is making a sound recovery and sellers are reaping the benefits. Home prices are up for the 48th consecutive month, and nearly 10 percent higher than at this point in 2014. This upward trend, combined with the scarcity of inventory in the lower price range, makes […]
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We’re the Best!
The view from Pilot Butte at sunset. Photo by Corbin Gentzler. Seriously, though. According to this quirky little real estate blog MOVOTO, Bend is the best city in Oregon. (Portland comes in at No. 7). Now, this comes as no surprise to Bendites both native and recently transplanted. For all our kvetching about road construction, […]