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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Central Oregon is the Perfect Location for Your Vacation Home
Central Oregon has a lot to offer to the second home and vacation home buyer. Many times as a REALTOR(R) we find a listing that you know has got to be the perfect home at the perfect price. Today I write about a home that is not my listing. This home is located in Wild […]
Crescent Lake Front Home For Sale
Click for Lake Front and View Properties Many of my regular readers are looking for the perfect cabin on a lake. This is a tough find in Central Oregon because our lakes are on public land there are not many lakefront homes that come on the market. Those that do, are generally on USFS (United […]
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 […]
