bend condos: Home Buyers - 03/27/08 06:12 AM
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 confidence fell 11.9 points to 64.5, marking a downturn in sentiment to levels usually seen only during recessions. Consumer expectations about the future plunged to their lowest point since 1973, when a recession was followed by painful inflation.Consumers expect inflation to reach 6.1 percent in the next year, the highest … (0 comments)

bend condos: Short Sales & Forclosures - 03/20/08 06:08 AM
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 a hold of me. … (0 comments)

bend condos: New listing in NW Bend!! - 03/08/08 03:04 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 the Central Oregon sunlight to come in.  Southern exposure in back yard with lots of natural light and a covered wrap around back deck perfect for entertaining.  The oversized double car garage with work area finishes off this beautiful custom home.  This is a must see for the most discriminating … (0 comments)

bend condos: Central Oregon is amazing!! - 02/20/08 05:24 AM
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, coveted fly-fishing at over 150 rivers and lakes, and outdoor adventures including hiking, rock climbing at Smith Rock and an abundance of snow sports atop Mt. Bachelor. And what’s more, the region boasts an equally impressive selection of restaurants and breweries, a vibrant nightlife, unique lodging and a growing arts … (0 comments)

bend condos: Nar's national forecast for 2008' - 02/11/08 03:44 AM
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bend condos: Is it a good time to buy? - 02/07/08 02:47 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, we hope to explain why. (statistic for Bend Oregon)Þ Interest rates on loans are the lowest they have been in two yearsÞ From May of ‘07 to Jan of ‘08 the median price has dropped 20% from 396k to 320kÞ Price per square foot from Aug of ‘06 to Dec … (3 comments)

bend condos: Landscaped Lots 'Very Important' to Buyers - 08/24/07 09:24 AM
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. Plus, University of Washington-Seattle researcher Kathleen Wolf says landscaped lots sell for about 7 percent more. The exact amount depends on location. For example, Palm Beach, Fla.-based real estate agent Nancy Macaluso notes that palm trees and flowers can boost a home's price by 10 percent to 15 percent in … (0 comments)

 
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