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I just got an email from an acquaintance who probably watches way too much TV and/or Internet news. She sent me a link to an article forecasting a new wave of foreclosures. Maybe. Maybe not. But here is what I am seeing, at least in Bend Oregon real estate. ...[Read More]
I am very excited to announce the first development in Central Oregon sensitive to the needs of the physically challenged . Built to be compliant to ADA st andards, these beautiful homes will feature vaulted ceilings, gas fireplaces, lots of natural light, ...[Read More]
You have probably heard about foreclosure auctions and heard they take place on the courthouse steps. Is that really true? Well, it really is! The world of forecosure auctions is complex and requires research and the knowledge base to know what to research. ...[Read More]
In looking at the MLS listings in Bend that are for sale that were on our tour this morning, a few stand out as some excellent values of Bend, OR, homes for sale. There were some outstanding homes in downtown Bend . One is a fabulous remodel of a 1925 ...[Read More]
Each Tuesday morning we brokers have the opportunity to tour MLS listings in Bend, OR, which invariably yields interesting finds and equally interesting homes to stay away from ! This " sneak peek " helps me guide you to desireable homes you ...[Read More]
Many people are shocked to hear that 100% financing still exists, but it does! The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) offers loans directly funded by the government to assist low income individuals and families obtain homeownership in rural ...[Read More]
OK, I have to admit it. I was not up for tour today. I was tired and preparing to be grouchy. BUT SEVERAL OF TODAY'S LISTINGS WERE SPECTACULAR AND ENERGIZED ME AS I TOURED THEM. Every Tuesday we have a Multiple Listing Service meeting of brokers and ...[Read More]
The MLS in Bend with hundreds of homes for sale and dozens of farms and ranches is teeming with value. But many are looking at the current prices, shaking their collective heads and declaring that the economy and, with it, the real estate industry is still ...[Read More]
Over the years, particularly in the past 5 years, Bend has received accolades in publications from Forbes to the Wall Street Journal, Sunset, Outdoor, and myriad other magazines and newspapers. As a mecca for all outdoor recreation except maybe ice hockey, ...[Read More]
Most Bend Oregon homes for sale are exceptional. Many are new or fairly new. And designer touches add to the appeal. But then there are the homes with what we politely term " deferred maintenance," either because of a foreclosure in which the ...[Read More]
In a recent trip to Arizona, an epicenter of the distressed housing market, I picked up a newspaper to read that for the first time there are signs that the $75 billion federal housing program announced in February is beginning to help some Valley homeowners. ...[Read More]
You have cash , that wonderful stuff of which great investments are made, and you know that investing in real estate in Bend is a sound long-term decision. One small problem, or so you think: That lovely cash is sitting in your IRA, and you know you can't ...[Read More]
As an agent with Coldwell Banker Morris Real Estate , I can bring you the latest breaking news and listings in the Bend, OR, market for this reason: We are the #1 company in this market! For the past year we have consistently ranked number one for listings ...[Read More]
As is happening nationwide, we in Bend are experiencing foreclosures in record numbers . I have looked at sales in December, January and February to see if the number is actually increasing. It is . For instance, in December 2008 12 of the homes sold in ...[Read More]
By MADLEN READ and TIM PARADIS, AP Business Writers Tue Feb 24, 6:37 pm ET NEW YORK – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave Wall Street a double dose of reassurance. Now it's President Barack Obama's turn. Bernanke told Congress on Tuesday ...[Read More]
This group is geared to home buyers who are interested in learning how to help represent themselves on a residential real estate transaction and keep the entire - 100% buyer's agent commission for themselves. Buyers pay a flat fee and do most of the ...[Read More]
And on with our weekly briefing on deals and non-deals from the MLS Tuesday tour of Bend OR homes for sale. As you know, there are MLS listings in Bend that are excellent values, and I look for those on the weekly tour . This week there were two small ...[Read More]
If you have always wanted your own gentleman (gentlewoman?) ranch , now is the time to grab your piece of the West, your own farm or ranch in Central Oregon. Deals abound. Bend, Oregon real estate continues to produce amazing deals, so pull on your boots, ...[Read More]
Stimulus package may restore higher loan limits BY MATT CARTER , THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009. A proposal to provide a $15,000 tax credit to homebuyers was stripped from a $789 billion economic stimulus package that appears headed for a vote Friday, but ...[Read More]
The homes we toured this week for the MLS tour were less than spectacular in value, although one very cute and totally remodeled home off Galveston in the heart of the chic downtown business section of town would be a joy to live in if the price were reduced ...[Read More]
Today I showed a lovely home which seemed like a good buy at $200,000 -- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a quarter acre lot, fairly new, great floor plan. Problem? One small one -- it backs to a very, very busy street, and in the back yard you could not only hear ...[Read More]
Bend real estate is turning up some incredible DEALS! Some DEALS I saw this morning on MLS tour are too good not to share! How about a beautiful home built in 2005 in an excellent neighborhood for $218,900? Or an equally exquisite 2002 home that is 2,362 ...[Read More]
Part I: Impact on inventories lags foreclosures By Matt Carter , Monday, January 26, 2009. Inventories of unsold homes are likely to swell in coming months as lenders begin to push a growing backlog of repossessed homes up for sale -- often in communities ...[Read More]
Broker sees return to seller carry-back mortgages, lease-options BY TOM KELLY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009. Searching for a home can be draining in "normal" times. When inventory is high and home mortgages are more difficult to obtain, the process ...[Read More]
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