Buyer’s listen up – have you noticed all the negative print and media ads about how tough the real estate market is? Don’t you find it unusual that when the prices of Central Oregon Homes were skyrocketing, homes for sale were getting multiple offers and so on everyone thought real estate was booming? They have […]
Important Info For Out Of State Sellers of Oregon Property
January 1, 2008 House Bill 2592 will go into effect. What does this mean? For the out of state seller it means less money in the short run. If an out of state seller sells an Oregon property after January 1, 2008 new legislation will require a mandatory withholding for income taxes. The withholding will […]
Caldera Spings – Buyer Incentives Available!!!
Caldera Springs is one of Central Oregon’s newest resorts. There are still a few lots under $300,000 with great incentives for the buyer. Including a few lots that have an owner carry for 3 years. Crosswater is located across the street and one of the wonderful incentives is a discounted Crosswater Golf Membership. One particular lot […]
Oregon REALTORS® Can Not Offer Rebates!
Brokers in Oregon are not allowed to share their commission with an unlicensed person. Often times a seller, buyer or third party will ask for a payment for a referral or as a rebate at closing to give the buyer a bigger incentive to purchase a home.Some Real Estate offices and franchises across the United […]
Winter is Around The Corner Tips To Save You Cold Weather Issues
It seems like it was just last week when I was out enjoying the Big Deschutes River, and Wickiup – this morning we had our first dusting of snow. Although it was gone by noon it was there and tonight the temperatures are dropping again. It must be time to start thinking about winter and […]
Central Oregon Real Estate Sales and Smoke Alarms
It is a well known law yet often over looked by home owners and REALTORS® alike. In the State of Oregon, when a home transfers it is the seller’s responsibility to be certain all smoke alarms met the current fire codes. The current fire code in Oregon basically states that all smoke alarms must have […]
Mt. Bachelor Season Pass 2007
Mt. Bachelor season passes went on sale September 1. It is hard to believe that ski season is so close. I am not a skier but I have a lot of clients that are. This year I am spending some time getting myself into better physical shape than I have been in the past. Who […]
Sub-Prime Market Means Big Changes for Buyers and Sellers Alike!
It really does not matter if you are a buyer or a seller this subject has an impact on you. The buyers that have counted on 100% financing are finding that the loan they qualified for just hours ago may no longer be available. Not of any wrong doing of the buyer, the Real Estate […]
Open Letter to Sellers in Central Oregon
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my open letter to future property sellers; In business we all have been taught or told at least to ask for the business – In this letter I hope you see that I am asking for the business but in addition want help you achieve […]
Selecting Sunriver Real Estate
A commonly asked question of Sunriver home buyers what can I do to make this a better resort home? Sunriver was originally a World War II training camp. Camp Abbot as it was known back then eventually became the resort of Sunriver. Many of the homes were built in the early 1970’s and show the […]