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 […]
Local Rule – Deschutes County – La Pine, Three Rivers South
The sky is not falling – yes we are now faced with changes for our septic systems and yes the real estate market of Central Oregon is tough. Residents of La Pine and all of Southern Deschutes County including Three Rivers South have been facing “local rule” for a long period of time. We all […]
So You Want To Buy That Home For Sale By Owner?
Central Oregon Owner Will Carry Homes Whether you are a buyer planning to purchase a home in La Pine that is for sale by owner or an owner selling without the assistance of a REALTOR(R) there are a lot of items that you should be aware of. Have a knowledgeable agent on your side can […]
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 […]
My Favorite Neighbors Are BACK
One of the great things about living in Central Oregon is the wildlife. I love to watch the deer, elk and even the squirrels. As a child there were not that many elk in our area but they are here now and with hunting restrictions and good management I hope they will continue to thrive. […]
February 2008 Market Report Central Oregon
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 […]
Does Your Dream Home Qualify For Financing?
Many first time buyers are finding that manufactured homes have come down to prices that make for the perfect first time home. With FHA and Oregon Bond lending available these homes are perfect for growing families and first time home buyers. However there are a few manufactured homes out there that are not on the […]