The age of internet home shopping has made things a lot easier for buyers. The question is understandable – do I even need a buyer’s agent in Bend, or anywhere for that matter? The short answer is “yes,” but we won’t just give you the same tired arguments for hiring a real estate agent that …
We know: you likely won’t have to look too hard to find a Realtor in Bend, Oregon or most anywhere else. What’s hard is finding a Realtor who not only is good at what they do but also understands you and your needs. Choosing a Realtor is a very important decision, and it’s also a …
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We know: you likely won’t have to look too hard to find a Realtor in Eugene or most anywhere else, provided we aren’t talking about condos in the Antarctic. What’s hard is finding a Realtor who not only is good at what they do but also understands you and your needs intuitively. Choosing a Realtor …
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Whether you’re looking to buy land in Oregon or anywhere else, you probably have your own reasons for wanting a piece of bare ground instead of purchasing an already-built home. For many folks, it’s the idea of having a home built to your own specifications rather than making due with someone else’s idea of your …
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 …
Sure, Portland, Eugene and Bend get most of the buzz. But if you’re relocating to Oregon, Springfield could be a solid choice. If you’ve landed on this article, chances are decent that you’ve at least considered moving here. While our offices are based in Eugene (with another office in Bend), we’ve always done business in Springfield. …
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If you’ve found your way here, chances are good that you’ve at least put some thought into retiring in Bend. Counting down the months and then weeks as you approach that much-anticipated retirement date, maybe you’ve already felt the draw of Oregon’s vast stretches of public wilderness, its relaxed pace of life, and its distinct …
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If you’ve found your way to this article, chances are good that you’ve at least put some thought into retiring in Eugene. Counting down the months and then weeks as you approach your retirement date, maybe you’ve already felt the draw of Oregon’s vast stretches of public wilderness, its relaxed pace of life, and its …
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If you’re thinking about buying a farm or ranch property in Oregon, then you’ve come to the right place. I’ll walk you through all the ins and outs and unique considerations that go with the territory of buying a big piece of land in the Willamette Valley or Central Oregon, or elsewhere in Oregon. Maybe …
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There aren’t really any bad places to live in Bend. Depending on your priorities (and your budget), any of Bend’s 13 neighborhoods could be a good choice. It’s one of the few cities in the United States where that can be said in earnest. In most places, there’s a good part of town and a …
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Contemplating a move to Eugene, Oregon? Then you’re probably asking yourself the all-important question: where in Eugene is the right place for you to land? Naturally, opinions differ. Eugene has a diverse assortment of neighborhoods, and where you’ll gravitate toward depends upon many factors. Access to work or school are big ones, of course, and …
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Few things can stall or even kill a home sale faster than the discovery of a potential underground heating oil tank during inspection. If you’re about to enter the real estate market either as a seller or a buyer, underground heating oil tanks are definitely something you should know about. Luckily, Eugene has a resident …
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 …
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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 …
Student housing is expensive. Okay, so in Bend, housing is pretty expensive in general, whether you’re a student or not. The reasons why people are moving to Bend in droves, students included, are pretty easy to see. But student housing at OSU Cascades comes with a particularly hefty price tag. For the 2018-19 school year, …
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