One of the biggest concerns for a homeowner looking to sell is the time they’ll have to put in before listing their house. If that’s the case for you, you should know – your home might be closer to list-ready than you think in today’s housing market. A survey of recent sellers from realtor.com finds […]
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May
May
Many people are wondering: will home prices fall this year? Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, the answer to this question matters for you. Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and how this impacts your homeownership goals. What’s Happening with Home Prices? Home prices have seen […]
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May
May
We are excited to announce that two of our brokers have been selected for the top two real estate awards from Central Oregon Association of Realtors: REALTOR® of the Year – Brent Landels, Principal Broker and President-Elect COAR Rookie of the Year – Eric Wilson, Broker Each year COAR presents the EnCOAR awards, which honors […]
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Apr
Apr
39 Brokers with RE/MAX Key Properties Honored for Career & Club Excellence by RE/MAX Headquarters Local brokers recognized for extraordinary business performance and sales production with the RE/MAX brand Additional awards presented for Highest Volume Residential, Luxury, Commercial and Ranch & Land within the Bend real estate brokerage Thirty-nine brokers with RE/MAX Key Properties in […]
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Mar
Mar
If you’re thinking of selling your house this year, timing is crucial. After all, you’ll want to balance getting the most out of the sale of your current home and making the best investment when you buy your next one. If that’s the case, you should know – you may be able to get the best of both worlds […]
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Mar
Mar
Located in beautiful Southwest Bend minutes from downtown and just a short drive from Mount Bachelor Ski Resort, there’s no question that Mount Bachelor Village is a special community. The Serbus Real Estate Team has been representing buyers and sellers there for more than two decades. We sat down with them to learn about the […]
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Feb
Feb
Almost every industry is currently struggling with supply chain disruptions. This also applies to the current U.S. housing market, where buyer demand far exceeds housing supply. Purchaser demand is very strong right now. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just released their latest Existing Home Sales Report which reveals that sales surged in January. Existing home sales rose to […]
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Feb
Feb
You may have heard that it’s important to get pre-approved for a mortgage at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important? Especially in today’s market, with rising home prices and high buyer competition, it’s crucial to have a pre-approval letter prior to making an offer. Here’s why. Being intentional and competitive […]
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Feb
Feb
By Ronni Wilde | Cascade Business News Originally published in Cascade Business News on February 16, 2022 Growing up, brothers Ryan and Tim Buccola had such a great relationship that their father would often have to come into their room at 2 in the morning to break up their friendly ping-pong matches. Since that time, the […]
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Feb
Feb
Mortgage rates have increased significantly since the beginning of the year. Each Thursday, Freddie Mac releases its Primary Mortgage Market Survey. According to the latest survey, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has risen from 3.22% at the start of the year to 3.55% as of last week. This is important to note because any increase in mortgage rates […]