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Sisters Oregon Real Estate Market Report for August 2011
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
More Lending Changes Regarding Government Loans on the Way
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
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
Tumalo, Oregon Real Estate Market Report for July 2011
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
New Funding Assistance Option for First-Time Home Buyers in Oregon
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’
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
Tumalo, Oregon Real Estate Market Report for May 2011
After several months of rather dramatic fluctuations in the median price of Active listings, the Tumalo real estate market experienced another sizable increase. After falling from $649,900 in February to $589,000 in March then bouncing up to $649,900 in April, it rose again in May, to $694,000. That’s the highest it’s been since December 2010. Continue reading
Sisters, Oregon Real Estate Market Report for May 2011
s expected, the April slowdown of residential sales in Sisters proved temporary: In fact, sales almost doubled, from seven closed transactions in April to fifteen in May. That’s noticeably improved over May 2010 (with its seven sales) and May 2009 (with just three sales). Continue reading
Today’s Broker Tour in Sisters: An Assortment of Interesting Options
Now that we’re easing into the warm-weather home-selling season (even if we’re still waiting for the warm weather!), our bi-weekly Tuesday-morning broker tours in Sisters are heating up. After a winter in which each tour brought only a handful of listings (if that), we’re now seeing a bigger, stronger selection. Continue reading
Taking Stock of the new Habitat ReStore in Sisters, OR
Earlier this year, the Habitat for Humanity Restore in downtown Sisters moved from its spot on Elm Street to a new location (254 W. Adams) with a bit more room to grow. I recently stopped by to check out the new digs and do a little shopping for myself. Continue reading
