Category Archives: For Buyers

The News About New Construction in Bend

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Lisa Broadwater, Broker, GRI, CDPE

It seems we’ve gotten so used to hearing bad news about the real estate industry that we sometimes neglect to notice the progress we’re making in moving toward a more balanced market. The thing is, while many of us were too busy wringing our hands to notice, folks starting building again in Central Oregon. Continue reading →

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Tumalo, Oregon Real Estate Market Report for September 2011

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Lisa Broadwater, Broker, GRI, CDPE

n September, the Tumalo real estate market was most notable for its decreases. The number of Active Residential with Acreage (RW) listings decreased quite a bit, in fact –- from 76 in August to 54 in September. Continue reading →

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Sisters, Oregon Real Estate Market Report for September 2011

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Lisa Broadwater, Broker, GRI, CDPE

n September, the residential real estate market in Sisters saw two varying sales trends. In terms of Single Family Residential (SFR) listings, the bulk of the activity was among lower-priced properties, with five of the six closed sales under $400,000, and eight of the nine pending sales under $350,000. Continue reading →

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Tumalo Oregon Real Estate Market Report for August 2011

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Lisa Broadwater, Broker, GRI, CDPE

The Tumalo real estate market continued to make progress in August. Not only were sales up slightly, but half of the 18 contingent, pending and closed sales were above $400,000. Continue reading →

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Sisters Oregon Real Estate Market Report for August 2011

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Lisa Broadwater, Broker, GRI, CDPE

n August, the residential real estate market in Sisters continued to make progress, especially the Residential with Acreage (RW) segment. Last month, we saw the sale of Sisters’ first million-dollar properties, both of which were RW listings. This month, although there were no million-dollar sales, there was quite a bit of activity at the upper end of the price spectrum: Continue reading →

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More Lending Changes Regarding Government Loans on the Way

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Lisa Broadwater, Broker, GRI, CDPE

USDA loans are changing in October. They are going to lower the upfront funding fee and begin charging a monthly mortgage insurance fee. This is another example of the government backing away from the mortgage market and leaving the banks to figure it out. Continue reading →

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Redmond Home Furnishings Find: Cricket on the Hearth

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Lisa Broadwater, Broker, GRI, CDPE

Wandering around downtown Redmond recently, I stumbled upon Cricket on the Hearth Vintage Home (“Primitives, Vintage Finds & Worthy Goods for the Home”). Fittingly enough, the antiques shop is located in the lobby of the Redmond Hotel. I say “fitting” because walking through its doors is like being transported to another locale. One where all sorts of interesting things happen Continue reading →

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Tumalo, Oregon Real Estate Market Report for July 2011

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Lisa Broadwater, Broker, GRI, CDPE

It’s nice to see some higher-end buyers out there (especially since 49 of the 70 active listings in July were above $500,000). Continue reading →

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New Funding Assistance Option for First-Time Home Buyers in Oregon

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Lisa Broadwater, Broker, GRI, CDPE

ow would you like to receive a $2,000 grant to help finance your down payment or closing costs? If you’re a first-time home-buyer who’s an Oregon resident in the market for a new primary residence here, you just might be in luck. Continue reading →

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RE/MAX Town & Country Experiences ‘Revolution’

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Lisa Broadwater, Broker, GRI, CDPE

And after several months of planning, our company, RE/MAX Town & Country, moved across town and RE/MAX Town & Country Realty interior in Sisters, Oregon
RE/MAX Town & Country Realty interior changed our name. Talk about overwhelming — my brain is reeling!

But back to business. We’re now RE/MAX Revolution, and our new office space in a prime spot in the Ray’s Food Place complex (625 N. Arrowleaf Trail, #104) was designed to reflect our commitment to both outstanding customer service and on technology. Continue reading →

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