February 2008 is now over and it is time to review the market movement for this past month. We will start at the south end of the county with La Pine. La Pine home sales are coming along we have seen homes sell and receive offers. For February La Pine Frame Built homes saw 17 […]
300 Voters Shy of Silverstar Approval
Silverstar will have to look at other options for Village at Sunriver expansion and remodel. Although the majority of voters approved the sale of the 6 plus acres being sold to Silverstar the final tally was 300 votes shy of the 60% turn out that was needed to approve the sale. Silverstar already owns or […]
Prices Will Go Up – The Question IS WHEN?
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 […]
Sunriver Owners – Please Educate Yourselves!
Sunriver owners are getting ready to vote on the land purchase for the Village at Sunriver. In the past I have tried to stay somewhat natural and see both sides of this controversial subject. The mall certainly needs help, retail space stands vacant, and businesses come and go. Tonight I read the Land Sale Issues from […]
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 […]
Sunriver Observatory Closes For Season – Holmes Comet Visable
It is not often we have the opportunity to see a comet, over the next couple weeks you will be able to see The Holmes comet. Earlier in the week you would have needed a telescope to see it. Now you can view it without a telescope. According to Lynn Carroll of the Sunriver Nature […]
The Village At Sunriver Update For October 25
The Village at Sunriver has caused a few people to question the intentions and plans of SilverStar. I am a REALTOR® in Sunriver and have concerns too, but in general do believe that with the other options and past history of the Mall this can be a great thing for Sunriver. Today, Blogger, Circle 8, […]
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 […]
It's Not Dated – It is VINTAGE!
Sunriver Real Estate is sometimes on the outdated side. The resort was founded in 1968 and homes were built sold, resold and enjoyed by all. Now some of them are aging and who wants to say a home needs updating? Well now it’s not outdated it is vintage, that is the newest saying with real estate […]