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 […]
Central Oregon Short Sale Sellers Beware!
Sellers that are attempting a short sale need to be aware and careful. Agents of these homes should also be on their toes. Friday I got a call while I was at a home inspection, and preoccupied. The caller had called my office and spoke to my principal broker who directed the caller to call […]
Do You Know Where Your Rent Is Going?
Many of us are hitting harder times than we have seen in years. As a REALTOR® I often see homes that are for sale in what is called a short sale. A simple explanation of a short sale is a seller attempting to sell their home for less than they owe on it. This takes […]
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 […]
First Time Buyer TAX CREDIT
If you are a first time home buyer (or not owned a home for 3 years or more) you may qualify for a great tax credit up to $7,500. This credit is like a 0% interest loan – there are some stipulations and a portion of it would need to be paid back if you […]
Central Oregon Vacation Properties
Central Oregon offers a great vacation like lifestyle year around. Because of all the outdoor activities year around many of our buyers are second / vacation home buyers. Many times a vacation home buyer is not looking to be in a resort. Some second homes are just simple cabins with simple furnishings. A second home […]
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 […]
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 […]