If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best week to list your house is fast approaching. Experts at realtor.com looked at seasonal trends from recent years (excluding 2020 as an uncharacteristic year due to the onset of the pandemic) and determined the ideal week to list a house
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Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.computs it this way: “While the number of homes for sale is increasing, it is still 43.2% lower
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Affordable housing is a big topic of conversation in Bend. And for good reason. As we’ve watched home prices soar here locally over the course of the last two years, the dream of home ownership can feel out of reach for some. We’re excited to have Cindy King here today to discuss what the City
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Though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing their interest in purchasing a home. According to U.S. News: “Housing markets have cooled slightly, but demand hasn’t disappeared, and in many places remains strong largely due to the shortage of homes on the market.” That activity can
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If you are considering purchasing a property with acreage in Central Oregon, whether it be a hobby farm or a full-scale hay operation, you need to understand the legal and practical implications of owning land on acreage with agricultural intent. Water is the key to life in the desert and understanding water rights is a
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One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. By selling your house, that equity can be used toward purchasing your next home. But before you can put it to use, you should understand exactly what equity is and how it grows. Bankrate explains it like this: “Home equity
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Yeehaw! We’ve seen increased interest in Ranch and Land properties, both here in Central Oregon and throughout the Mountain West. In part due to the pandemic and people shifting away from cities and towards rural areas, maybe in part due to the “Yellowstone effect” – whatever is continuing to drive it, the interest seems like
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Awards also announced for Highest Volume Residential, Luxury, Commercial and Ranch & Land within the Bend real estate brokerage BEND, Ore., March 18, 2023 – Real estate brokers with RE/MAX Key Properties in Bend, Ore. were celebrated for esteemed RE/MAX Career and Club Awards, which honor high-achieving real estate professionals for their service to buyers
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6 Things Single Female Homebuyers Need to Know Calling all the single ladies! Did you know? Single women are the second largest group of homebuyers, making up 18 percent of all buyers in 2021, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Even with that success, there are some unique challenges single women face. But
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Top Things to be Aware of Before Buying Ranch and Land Property We’ve seen increased interest in Ranch and Land properties, both here in Central Oregon and throughout the Mountain West. In part due to the pandemic and people shifting away from cities and towards rural areas, maybe in part due to the “Yellowstone effect”