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Going Green? Know Your LEED Point Ratings For Homes - 02/16/10 10:55 AM
Via Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty):
Going Green? Are you thinking of building or buying one of the more trendy if not the way the world is going, GREEN homes? You know energy efficient, environmentally friendly? Well you need to know about LEED which is the certification they come with. LEED or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design has emerged as the most important force in the accelerating market for green buildings by federal agencies. Under the LEED 2.0 point system for homes there are four levels of certification with 45-130 points. For commercial buildings … (1 comments)
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New Energy Efficient Mortgages Coming Soon from Fannie Mae and ENERGY STAR - 02/08/10 05:41 PM
Via Christa Ross (RE/MAX Select Realty - REALTOR and Green Homes Specialist):
Fannie Mae and ENERGY STAR have both announced that they will be introducing new mortgage products and/or incentives for buyers that want to purchase an energy efficient home or make upgrades to a purchase. These will be new products from the current Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) and Energy Improvement Mortgage (EIM) that are now available.
The Appraisal Institute also reported that it is training it's members to better understand the energy efficient home and the added value it provides.
You can read more details in the New York Time story … (0 comments)
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Central Oregon Home Sellers - Avoid the 10 Biggest Mistakes Most Home Sellers Make - 02/08/10 05:13 PM
Central Oregon Home Sellers - Avoid the 10 Biggest Mistakes Most Home Sellers Make. With the majority of the sold homes in Central Oregon being short sales and foreclosures, there is tough competition for selling your home. View this short video for 10 easy steps to avoid making the same mistakes much of your competition is making.
While some of these tips are more costly than others, any extra steps you can take to make your home more appealing to potential buyers can help.
How To Avoid the 10 Biggest Mistakes Home Sellers Make on Howcast
Happy Selling! … (2 comments)
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5 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes & Solutions - 02/08/10 01:36 PM
Home prices in Central Oregon have dropped incredibly, making this an excellent market for first time home buyers. If you're ready to jump off the fence and buy your first home, make sure to avoid these
5 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes.
1. They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal.
Solution - ASK, ASK, ASK and research. Make sure you're comfortable with the lender you choose and you're happy with their ability to answer your questions. Purchasing your first home is probably the biggest financial decions you've made, … (3 comments)
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FHA Suspends 90-day Flipping Rule. - 02/04/10 02:01 PM
FHA Suspends 90-day Flipping Rule potentially increasing the availability to affordable housing for Central Oregon home buyers.
What is the 90-day flipping rule?
Prior to the suspension of the FHA 90-day flipping rule, home buyers we unable to purchase homes with FHA loans when the seller owned the home for less than 90-days.
How does this affect me, the buyer?
The suspension of the 90-day flipping rule will hopefully increase the availability of affordable housing for buyers choosing to finance their purchase with an FHA mortgage.
As of February 1, 2010, the FHA has temporarily suspended the 90 day … (3 comments)
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Sell Your Central Oregon Home by Highlighting What Buyers Want - 02/01/10 11:43 AM
Sell Your Central Oregon Home by Highlighting What Buyers Want! According to a recent survey, these are the top 10 amenities buyers are looking for in their next home purchase:
Energy efficiency, including energy-efficient appliances, super insulation, and high-efficiency windows. Home offices Main-floor master suite Outdoor living space Ceiling fans Soaking tub in the master suite and/or an oversize shower with a seating area Stone and brick exteriors rather than stucco or vinyl Community walking paths and playgrounds Two-car garages, but three-car garages are even more desirable If you are currently selling or looking to sell your Central Oregon Home, be … (3 comments)
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$695,000 Quail Dr., Bend, OR 97701 - Recently Remodled Home on 2.5 acres - Horse Property - 02/01/10 10:30 AM
$695,000 Quail Dr., Bend, OR 97701 - Recently Remodled Home on 2.5 acres - Horse Property … (5 comments)
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Kryste Adams - Bend, Oregon Real Estate
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