As real estate agents, our most important job is to help you navigate the market. It isn’t hyperbole to say that there’s a minefield out there of often-conflicting information. A recent road trip to Northern California with a long-time Eugene client really drove this home for me. (Thinking about buying a Eugene or Bend home …
No one wants to catch a case of good old-fashioned buyer’s remorse. You probably know what I’m talking about: it’s the feeling that you’ve either paid too much or received too little. Most of us have felt that pit in our stomach at one time or another. Unfortunately, there’s usually no recourse for the buyer …
Over the years we’ve worked in Bend and Eugene, we’ve seen the market climb higher and higher. We’ve also heard the same story repeated again and again: It’s tough to find a home here. By the time you lay eyes on a listing, dozens of other interested buyers probably have as well. A handful of …
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We know: you likely won’t have to look too hard to find a Realtor in Bend, Oregon or most anywhere else, provided we aren’t talking about farm properties in the Arctic Circle. What’s hard is finding a Realtor who not only is good at what they do but also understands you and your needs intuitively. …
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It isn’t necessarily the most exciting topic. But, if you’re thinking of moving to Bend (or anywhere for that matter), it’s an extremely important one. What’s the weather like in Bend, Oregon? We take weather for granted, but few factors can have as big of an impact upon quality of life. People relocate for all …
There’s a first time for everything, and buying a home is no exception. We’ve prepared this short guide to give first-time home buyers in Oregon a leg up on the process, and a realistic view of what it will take to purchase a home in Oregon’s competitive markets. Whether you’re thinking of buying your first …
What a year it’s been. As we approach the New Year, it’s time (finally!) to put 2020 and its many challenges in the rearview mirror and look at what lies in store for 2021. So, we’ve dusted off the old crystal ball and stared long and hard at it to bring to you this, our …
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Redmond, Oregon has long been an attractive option for those wanting to experience the Central Oregon life without the same premium price tag as Bend. However, with prices increasing and inventory tightening all across Central Oregon, the Redmond real estate market is getting harder and harder to navigate. Fear not, though: whether you’re thinking of …
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Over the past few months, I’ve spent many of my after real-estate hours working on building a tiny home. Being in the business of selling homes, the project seemed like a great personal and professional opportunity. I hoped it would give me a much more intimate perspective on what actually goes into putting together a …
Why Real Estate Transactions are Easy… Until They’re Not Read More »
It’s not news to most Oregonians: Californians are moving to Oregon in droves, and the migration shows no signs of slowing down. It’s true that some native Oregonians like to complain about folks moving in from out-of-state. California is usually the poster-child. But if you ask us, being an Oregonian isn’t about where you were …
Moving to Oregon from California: The Guide to Why, Where, and How Read More »
Affordable housing in Bend and Eugene is hard to come by. As of February 4, 2019, there were only 8 sub-$300,000 non-manufactured single-family homes listed for sale in Bend’s city limits. If we’re talking sub-$250,000 listings, that number drops to a whopping two. The situation in Eugene is a bit less dire. 67 sub-$300,000 listings …
Last month, we took a deep dive into how Bend and Eugene’s real estate markets might respond to a post COVID-19 recession. What we didn’t have at the time was a whole lot of market data. But now that the numbers for April are in, the picture is becoming clearer. The last time the United …
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We’re sure you’re familiar with the common saying “What goes up must come down.” Housing markets, the common wisdom goes, can be pretty volatile. They might spend years inflating, inflating, inflating–and then all of a sudden, when all the conditions are right, the housing price bubble pops, leaving a big wreck behind. That, of course, …
Is the Bend, Oregon Real Estate Bubble Fact or Fiction? Read More »
You’re probably familiar with the old adage “You get what you pay for.” To be sure, there are good deals to be found here and there. But if something sounds too good to be true, it often is. When it comes to “discount” anything, some skepticism is in order. That’s especially true when it comes …
Discount Real Estate Commissions: What Most Brokers Won’t Tell You Read More »
Looking for what’s happening in Bend right now? Then look no further than our Bend Events Calendar. Summer in Bend means many different things to different people. For some, it’s lazy, idyllic days by the riverside, hitting a brewpub or two in the evening then gazing at the stars over the moonlit silhouette of the …
(Note: Click here to find our most recent 3rd Quarter market report for Bend.)Â After a somewhat sluggish first quarter, we’re seeing signs that Bend’s market is shaking off its winter doldrums and hitting the summer in full stride. A temporary moratorium on federal interest rate hikes has likely helped normalize buyer activity and ease …
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If there was any doubt since the first cases of COVID-19 were reported late last year, it’s finally becoming crystal-clear: Coronavirus is a big deal. But the question needs to be asked: is Coronavirus a big deal for Oregon’s real estate markets? Much is still uncertain, of course. A lot will hinge on just how …
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The news is out: millennials are buying homes, and the market is rapidly shifting in response. So, what do Eugene and Bend homeowners need to know? We’ve done a bit of homework for your benefit, and our aim here is to separate familiar stereotypes from the facts. First of all, let’s clarify exactly what we …
What Bend and Eugene Sellers Need to Know about Millennial Home-Buyers Read More »
Marijuana has been legal in Oregon now for only about three years. But, like it or dislike it, many Oregonians pretty much take cannabis for granted these days. Yet even after legalization not all is emerald-tinted when it comes to recreational marijuana use in Oregon. Especially if you’re moving to Eugene or moving to Bend …
Best and Worst Neighborhoods for Cannabis, Eugene and Bend Read More »
The numbers for August 2021 are in, and they paint a clear picture. Bend’s market is finally getting less frenzied, with prices dropping some amount from the record highs we saw just a month ago. On the other side of the mountains in Eugene, things are just about as tight as ever but prices are …
August 2021 Real Estate Market Report for Bend & Eugene, Oregon Read More »