bend real estate: NAR Statistics Show Which Franchise Is The Fastest Growing Franchise! Wow! - 08/16/08 06:46 PM
WHO IS GROWING IN REAL ESTATE FRANCHISING?
I recently took a few minutes to read through a recent National Association of Realtors comparison study of residential real estate franchises. The numbers were a bit surprising, although I had a feeling of what is happening in the real estate business and the … (4 comments)
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bend real estate: I Hear Elk in the Morning in Central Oregon - 06/26/08 05:17 PM
One of the greatest things about living in the La Pine area of Central Oregon is the closeness we enjoy to nature. In the summer, when the temperature cools at night, the trees release a wonderful fragrance of pine in the air.
Also, over the last couple mornings I have heard … (7 comments)
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bend real estate: Summary of La Pine Oregon Neighborhoods and Subdivisions - 06/22/08 08:55 AM
Last year the local newspaper asked me to provide a summary of local neighborhoods and subdivisions in the La Pine area. Surprisingly, these descriptions and prices still look pretty current even despite the so-called down-turn. Here's what was published:
Antelope Meadows: South of La Pine center approximately six miles. Neighborhood … (2 comments)
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bend real estate: I Love Technology – But Please Don’t Make Me TM ! - 04/17/08 09:17 PM
I used to be known as a bit of a technophile; you know, one of those geeky Inspector-Gadget kind of guys, who's on top of the latest gismo that's on, or will be coming onto the market soon. I have to admit however, that despite my dual subscriptions to Popular Science … (15 comments)
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bend real estate: Home Buyers - 03/27/08 01:12 PM
More Consumers Ponder Home PurchaseThe number of consumers who say they plan to buy a home in the next six months rose slightly this month to 3.3 percent from 2.9 percent, despite an overall drop in consumer confidence. According to a survey by the Conference Board, a private research group, consumer … (0 comments)
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bend real estate: Short Sales & Forclosures - 03/20/08 01:08 PM
I wanted to share my opinion on the Central Oregon market. It will be short and easy If you want to buy a home I believe you have a year to get some off the best deals ever in Central Oregon. If you have any questions why I think that get … (0 comments)
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bend real estate: New listing in NW Bend!! - 03/08/08 11:04 AM
Features include Brazilian Cherry wood floors, slate countertops and floors, extensive use of crown molding throughout, and custom paint colors. 23' by 18' master bedroom with sitting area and French doors leading to the private deck overlooking the neighborhood below. 18' vaulted ceilings in the great room with many windows allows … (0 comments)
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bend real estate: Central Oregon is amazing!! - 02/20/08 01:24 PM
With 300 days of sunshine a year (as many as Arizona!) and oodles of fresh powder come winter, the high desert country of Central Oregon is an idyllic playground for sports lovers. Rekindle your spirit with a gamut of possibilities such as world famous golf at more than 25 unique courses, … (0 comments)
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bend real estate: Nar's national forecast for 2008' - 02/11/08 11:44 AM
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bend real estate: Is it a good time to buy? - 02/07/08 10:47 AM
I can't say for sure but if we have not hit bottom yet we are very close!
If you wait for the bottom you will not know it until it's passed you by!
Is it a good time to buy?We think so if you can take a minute to read thru this, … (3 comments)
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bend real estate: Interested In QUALIFIED BUYERS LEADS for No Upfront Costs? - 11/18/07 05:14 PM
NO UPFRONT COST FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS LEADS?
What if? What if you found a source for Qualified BUYER Leads? Would you be open to taking them?
What is I were talking about "scrubbed" leads. This means that a LENDER would have already talked to the potential buyer and qualified the potential buyer … (15 comments)
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bend real estate: Bend Oregon real estate tops list of "retirement hot spots for less" - 11/16/07 06:02 PM
"Six Retirement Hot Spots For Less", and Bend, Oregon Real Estate is #1
I thought I'd share this article that was recently published on AOL by BusinessWeek. The article talks about how shrinking home prices in desirable areas offer a great opportunitiy to retirees. Bend tops the the nation for "smart places … (0 comments)
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bend real estate: "We Got the House!!" WRONG! - Hold your Horses.. just slow down a minute! - 10/28/07 09:03 PM
I just love all these Real Estate shows on the TV lately where an accepted offer arrives and the Realtor declares, "You got the house!"
HOLD THE PHONE! I might be the only one that starts getting agitated with that, but it's usually at about this point when I start screaming "NO … (8 comments)
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bend real estate: Alright-already.. I admit it - My Vehicle is a Little Sloppy !! - 10/27/07 10:57 PM
When I first got into Real Estate, I promised my self that I'd keep my vehicle in tip-top, ultra-clean condition, ready at all times for my clients. The reality is however that somehow every time I've got a showing you'll find me making a mad dash out to remove trash, … (15 comments)
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bend real estate: First Time Buyers in Oregon need to know this... - 10/26/07 06:02 PM
Oregon's State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) may be an excellent source of financing to first time home buyers. Providers of the "Oregon Bond Home Loan" and the "Purchase Assistance Loan" (PAL) programs, the HFA says that this little known resource might just be the solution for home buyers seeking financing in … (4 comments)
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bend real estate: 4. Look at Homes - 10/16/07 05:05 PM
Ok, here is the 4th step out of the 10 buyers guide to home ownership. This article and more can be found on www.realtor.com. You can also check it out at www.LiveInBendOregon.com
10 Steps to Home Ownership!
Step 4 of 10
"Some 6 million new … (0 comments)
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bend real estate: Deciding on a Realtor? Check out their Ride! - 10/11/07 09:42 PM
Since I've been hanging around with a bunch of Realtors I've noticed an interesting corollary with respect to each of my colleague's choice of transportation. If you're looking for a Realtor, and can't quite decide on whom to use, you might want to check out their ride. I'll tell you why in … (51 comments)
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bend real estate: 3. Get Loan Preapproval - 10/05/07 05:26 PM
10 Steps to Home Ownership!
Step 3 of 10
Ok, this step is one of the most important for a home buyer who needs to use financing for their home purchase. And really only a small percentage of home buyers can actually afford to pay for a home … (0 comments)
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bend real estate: 2. Get a REALTOR® - 09/27/07 12:53 PM
10 Steps to Home Ownership!
Step 2 of 10
This article is from a 10 step series found on Realtor.com. For first time home buyers or those who haven't bought real property for some time.
"More than 2 million people in the United States have earned … (0 comments)
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bend real estate: Fed Rate Cut Makes Homebuyers Winners - 09/25/07 12:34 PM
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bend real estate: The Right to Dry: A Green Movement Is Roiling America - 09/20/07 05:51 PM
This is a humorous front page article from the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday about Bend.
Clothesline Has Neighbors
Bent Out of Shape in Bend;
An Illegal Solar Device?
By ANNE MARIE CHAKER
September 18, 2007; Page A1
BEND, Ore. -- It was a … (4 comments)
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bend real estate: Lets have some mortgage fun!!!(it has been to serious) - 09/19/07 02:20 PM
MORTGAGE BANKING DICTIONARY Borrower : Otherwise intelligent consumer who believes lender should kiss him on both cheeks and give him the money - without all this credit report nonsense. Closer: This person's only job is to salvage forty or fifty emergencies at the last moment of every end of month. This … (4 comments)
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bend real estate: Are You Ready? - 09/18/07 01:47 PM
I was on Realtor.com com earlier today and found this very informative 10 step buyer's guide to home ownership. You can find all 10 steps on Realtor.com, or you can come back to Localism.com each week to read the next step. You can also visit my website at
LIVE IN … (0 comments)
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bend real estate: What Green Building Means - 08/29/07 02:35 PM
This is an interesting article for many reasons but for me it's mainly because we are experiencing a movement to green building. The last few years have really seen a large number of builders specializing in new green building techniques. Please read on to learn a small part of this new … (1 comments)
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bend real estate: Pay Your Brokers Well - 08/24/07 07:00 PM
I am sure most of you have had the pleasure of reading the book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" sometime in your life/career. I have just finished the book and came away with many new perspectives on investing, personal finances, assets and liabilities, and minding my own business.
Here is … (3 comments)
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bend real estate: Landscaped Lots 'Very Important' to Buyers - 08/24/07 04:24 PM
Landscaped Lots 'Very Important' to BuyersThe housing downturn has many builders, real estate agents, and home sellers paying close attention to landscaping as a way to generate buyer interest and boost sales prices. Research by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® says landscaping is "very important" to almost 20 percent of buyers. … (0 comments)
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bend real estate: The Potential Effects of the DOJ vs. NAR lawsuit on REALTOR® - 08/16/07 04:09 PM
I receive the Broker Agent News every week via email and read most of the headline articles. This one is very interesting, especially because I am an active Broker and real estate is my livelyhood. This can potentially hit home for most of us in the bsuiness. Along with the way … (0 comments)
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bend real estate: The Sky is not falling on the Mortgage Industry - 08/16/07 04:07 PM
I Read this and felt the need to pass it on.
No, the Sky ISN'T Falling on the Mortgage Industry
If you have read the newspaper or turned on the television in the last month, you have probably seen a story or two about the mortgage business. The headlines have highlighted lenders going … (3 comments)
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bend real estate: Who can't get a mortgage now - 08/10/07 04:49 PM
I had a great friend in the industry forward this interesting article to me today. It hits home with the way the current mortgage situation is right now. It is straight from the pages of CNN Money.com. I hope you take the time to read it. If you have any questions … (2 comments)
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bend real estate: Your Bend Oregon Ambassador - 08/03/07 04:25 PM
Click here to experience the Central Oregon Lifestyle
Are you or someone you know vacationing in Central Oregon this summer? How about next winter when the snow is abundant at Mt Bachelor? If so you need to give us a call here at "Live In Bend Oregon.com." … (0 comments)
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bend real estate: REALTORS® who hold the GRI designation... - 07/24/07 05:19 PM
I was reading an interesting article today on Realtors who hold the GRI designation. This article can be found on the National Association of Realtors website.
I find this interesting because I am in the process of earning my GRI designation and wanted to provide valuable information to the public. Not … (1 comments)
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bend real estate: Why Choose a REALTOR® With a GRI designation? - 07/17/07 04:01 PM
I read an interesting article today that I wanted to share with my friends and others in the general public. It talks about the real estate designation GRI which stands for graduate of the real estate institute. You see, I am in the process of gaining this designation, I should have … (0 comments)
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bend real estate: Confused About What Area of Central Oregon Fits You? - 04/27/07 01:40 PM
Central Oregon Real Estate is often thought of as a diverse area. As a property buyer you have a lot of different terrains and locations to choose from. Almost every kind of view is available in Central Oregon, along with different climates.
A quick breakdown to help you know where your property … (11 comments)
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bend real estate: 54786 Tamarack | Bend, OR | No Longer on Market - 02/06/07 10:08 PM
This lot is 1.7 acres and close to Sunriver, Mt Bachelor and all the wonders that Central Oregon has to offer. It is septic approved. Priced to sell at $165,000. Area of new homes and just off the pavement -
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Thesa Chambers • Broker • RE/MAX Sunset Realty
541-771-7064 … (2 comments)
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