Thesa Chambers, Principal Broker
Amazing Big Deschutes Riverfront home is officially for sale, it will not go out to the public until the snow is gone and the yard is ready. But that doesn’t mean you can’t see it or buy it before that happens. If you are currently working with an agent, have them contact me for showing […]
Oregon has positioned itself to be the first State to have State controlled rent. What does that mean for both the homeowner and the tenant. When this first was published many Realtors® I know were concerned for both the owner and the tenant. The final bill (Senate Bill 608) caps rent increases at 7% per […]
After the great crash, no matter what the price point of the buyer. Buyers still think they want to see foreclosures. A foreclosure is priced below the market value. Buyers can often get more bang for their buck. You Can’t Buy a Foreclosure! Foreclosure is a process not a status of a home. I […]
Spring is coming which means spring break followed by summer. What does that have to do with real estate in Sunriver? It’s pretty well known that Sunriver gets really busy during those times, which means seeing home that are currently vacation rentals is impossible a lot of the time. So, if you are considering a […]
Affordable housing is a real issue in Central Oregon. When I started my career in real estate, a house payment was typically more than monthly rent. Realtors® preached the value of tax deductions, security of not having to move and equity as reasons to buy a home. Today we can honestly show many times it […]
Gardening is more than a popular trend, it’s also just plain fun to grow food at your home. Touted as a step towards self sufficiency, gardening can save you money and has other perks, such as the fact that homegrown veggies and herbs simply taste better. If you’re a novice gardener but would still like […]
At one time second homes or vacation homes were the exclusive realm of the rich. In recent years many middle income families have purchased vacation homes. Sometimes it is a cabin in the woods and sometimes it is a luxury home. Buyers are lured by the thought of acquiring a home that not only provides an […]
Your budget dictates that you buy an older home, but your heart wants that home to be environmentally responsible, so what do you do? Here are some ideas for making any home greener. If you plan for these in advance of your purchase, you might just lower your bottom line. Apply for an energy-efficient mortgage […]
Pinterest for Home Buyers Some people are great at articulating exactly what they want in their next home. But some of us know what we want yet find it tough to explain that vision to someone else. It usually comes out something like this: “I’ll know it when I see it.” But seeing tons of […]
Finding a new home can be one of the most exciting times of your life. It’s a little like dating – the pursuit, the “getting to know you” period, the proposal (aka “offer”), and the marriage (aka “closing”). If you don’t want your relationship with a new house to crash and burn, you need to […]
