This article was written by a broker in my office regarding the local rule that is to be voted on March 10, 2008. The media is making this to be an issue that it is not…. before placing your vote – please educate yourself and know the real facts. You are being led to believe […]
Christmas Break – Mt. Bachelor
come enjoy Central Oregon skiing
The Bank Owned Home & You!
Are you looking at buying one of the many bank owned properties in Central Oregon? La Pine, Three Rivers South, Bend and even Sunriver have homes that are bank owned or listed for less than the seller owes (short sale). The banks have agents on their side of the transaction, you deserve someone on your […]
What Next For Village at Sunriver?
I was saddend to read today that foreclosure proceedings have been started against SilverStar. The article I read did not mention what any plans were – other than SilverStar is in default. I hope that something can be done to continue a forward movement. To find more info that is not published by either side […]
It is a Crazy Market Out There – Sales in August of 2008
Seller’s do you feel out of focus, do not know which end is up? Central Oregon Real Estate has been a mystery for a while now. I do not profess to give you all the answers. I do not know them – I do know that the real estate market in Central Oregon is tough. […]
Will The Property Taxes Go Up or Down When I Buy?
One of the most commonly asked questions from a buyer is what will the property taxes be after I purchase this home. Oregon Property taxes are a little different than some other states. The sales price of the home has no baring of the tax assessed value. The bigger question a buyer should be asking […]
Property Disclosures in Oregon
Property Disclosures in Oregon are often the source of contention and fact finding missions. When a seller lists their property for sale they are required to complete a 4 page disclosure statement (really only 2.5 pages of questions) that asks all kinds of questions. Buyers are provided this disclosure during the escrow period and sometimes […]
Down Payment Assistance
Many of the buyers out there looking for down payment assistance should read up on this subject. Congress has voted to remove the down payment assistance as of October 1, 2008. I trust and read a lot of what a lender in NJ has to say about FHA lending – his name is Jeff Belonger […]
The Controversial Sunriver Resort Village Mall
Earlier this month I attended the SilverStar Destinations LLC, meeting at Mavericks, regarding the controversial subject of the proposed revitalization of the Sunriver Village Mall. I was very impressed with Dave Leland, of Leland Consulting, as he conveyed the facts and offered his thoughts and valued expertise of how the Village should proceed towards the […]
Waterfront Propety Central Oregon
Are you looking for water front property in Central Oregon? You might be surprise to find that most of our waterfront property is actually on the river and not on a lake. Although there are lake properties (see this previous posting) if you are looking for waterfront property in Bend, La Pine, Sunriver or Three […]