bend oregon real estate: Lake Front Property in Central Oregon Can Be Difficult To Find - 03/28/08 11:56 AM
One of the most common request I receive from out of area buyers that is almost impossible to meet is finding lake front property. Deschutes County and most of Central Oregon is full of beautiful lakes, streams and rivers, but our lakes generally are on public land. There are a few … (5 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: Central Oregon Issues With Underground Tanks - 10/22/07 10:42 PM
One of the questions on the Seller's Disclosure is - are there any underground tanks on the property. In La Pine and a lot of outlying areas the answer is generally yes, it is a septic tank.
Of course if you do not have sewer available a septic tank is a … (6 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: Oregon REALTORS® Can Not Give Rebates! - 10/19/07 11:17 PM
Brokers in Oregon are not allowed to share their commission with an unlicensed person. Often times a seller, buyer or third party will ask for a payment for a referral or as a rebate at closing to give the buyer a bigger incentive to purchase a home.
Some Real Estate offices and … (21 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: Oregon Smoke Alarm Info - For Sellers & Buyers - 09/23/07 12:35 AM
One of the most common items found on home inspections in Oregon are the issue of out dated smoke alarms. In Oregon it is law that when a home transfers ownership all smoke alarms must meet the current code set forth by the State Fire Marshall.
REALTORS® are the main source of … (13 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: Mt. Bachelor Gearing Up For Ski Season! - 09/18/07 11:35 AM
Ski season is just around the corner and Mt. Bachelor is gearing up for the new season. With a new general manager, snow just around the corner and reservations starting to come in for the Thanksgiving weekend at the resorts. It is time to start thinking of season passes, winter tires … (7 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: Your Report Card For Your Flip!!! Get It Before The Buyer Does!!! - 09/14/07 12:04 AM
You know you are in stiff competition for the qualified buyers that are currently out there. You know that you purchased your home during the height of the real estate frenzy. You did a lot of the work to make this sale a profitable one yourself.
Now we have a buyer that … (16 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: Are You Expecting TOO MUCH? - 09/07/07 11:13 AM
Are you expecting too much from your REALTOR® or are you being unrealistic?
A good REALTOR® will market your home, provide you with the comps, educate you on the market and represent you and your property in the very best light. They know the market, the area and will be able … (18 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: Central Oregon Outlined - 07/17/07 11:25 AM
Central Oregon is the destination for a lot of visitors ever year and many of these visitors become Real Estate buyers. Central Oregon offers many different landscapes, something not every area can provide. Central Oregon Real Estate is as diverse as the choices in scenery.
If you like trees, you will love … (16 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: Central Oregonians Know How To Have Fun! - 07/11/07 02:17 AM
Central Oregon attracts visitors, and buyers for the lifestyle we enjoy here. La Pine has a bumper sticker that states "La Pine - Life On The Edge." I have written about that before, today we are going to explore just how far on the edge we like to live.
Most of … (12 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: Bend, Oregon Dreams Made Into Reality With - 06/19/07 01:25 AM
Bend Oregon is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Buyers and employers are attracted to the wonderful lifestyle that Central Oregon has to offer. This makes The Bend Oregon Real Estate market one of the most complex around.
Bend has several and I mean several new developments … (10 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: Looking To Cool Down? - 05/30/07 08:32 PM
Spring is ending and here in Central Oregon we are getting a taste of summer. Today it was 85 degrees in La Pine, which is located at the base of the Cascade Mountains. I had clients in town today that had never been to Central Oregon and are moving here because … (17 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: MeMe | #2 | 5 More Boring Tid Bits About Little Ol MeMe - 05/29/07 09:52 PM
Lizette Fitzpatrick tagged me for a new MeMe - for 5 months I was able to fly under the wire and not be tagged; now twice in May I have been tagged. So, here are 5 new things about me that you may or may not know about me.
I worked for … (17 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: 17469 Gull Dr, Bend, Oregon 97707 - 05/24/07 01:47 PM
Dressed up and ready for you to move in! This home has been updated and is ready for you! One of the largest homes in Oregon Water Wonderland II and yet not one of the largest price tags.
This 3 bedroom 2 bath home has 2 dining areas 3 living areas … (8 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: Central Oregon Buyers Notice - 04/13/07 11:46 PM
Do we remember to remind our buyers of the following? As the market gets busier with nice weather it is time to remind ourselves to educate our buyers and remind them of
WHETHER YOU FIND A HOME BY...
SEEING AN AD IN THE PAPER
or
DRIVING BY A "FOR … (5 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: Central Oregon Fun in the Sun! - 04/10/07 02:16 AM
This is a photo of my favorite spot in Central Oregon - Taylor Lake. Irish and Taylor Lakes are loctated about 12 miles from Cultus Lake Resort - to most this would sound like a quick little jont to find such a pristine place. But as wee traveled up this road … (22 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: First Time Home Buyer and Insurance - 04/08/07 11:33 PM
Often times when I sit down with a first time home buyer we go over the expenses they may not have thought about, taxes and insurance to name two. Insurance is tricky, often times a buyer will ask me what I think the insurance will cost them. We all know that … (12 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: How a Little Research Saved the Day! - 04/06/07 08:36 PM
Today I had a call from a homeowner wanting to sell their property - not so unusual since I am a Realtor. This homeowner was upfront and told me that they were interviewing 3 other Realtors; they had called me last and wanted me to interview last. I was fine with … (19 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: Buyer Off The Hook and Agent Looses Commission - 03/24/07 10:30 AM
This is the follow up to the blog Buyer Deceived Because Agent Needed Commission comments are still being posted, thank you.
Later that same day I bit the bullet called my Principal Broker who was tied up in meetings. I know the other Principal Broker so, I made the call, told … (12 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: Buyer Deceived Because Realtor Needed Commission! - 03/22/07 01:56 AM
Yesterday I got a call from a Broker in another office and company, not an unusual thing, but the conversation was unusual. This broker has had her license longer than I, she has lived in our community for almost as long as I have, and her lack of knowledge down right … (76 comments)
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bend oregon real estate: Earnest Money and the Truth of Who it Belongs To! - 03/20/07 12:40 AM
So, you have written an earnest money agreement and your earnest money is in escrow. Your agent will tell you that the title company is a neutral party, which is 100% correct. However, if something goes arye with your contract and you terminate the transaction - how do you get your … (15 comments)
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