Why that's not really an option BY CHRISTIN J HUNTER, BROKER All the work in preparing the property to list for sale is done, the listing is live and the offers start rolling in. Things are looking great and the seller accepts a fantastic offer for the price and terms they were looking for. A few … Continue reading Can I Change My Mind About Selling After Accepting An Offer?
Central Oregon Inventory Slowly Ticking Up
July 2021 Market Statistics BY CHRISTIN J HUNTER, BROKER For the first time in over a year, the real estate inventory in Central Oregon increased—albeit a slight increase. Bend and Redmond hit close to a one-month inventory supply for the first time since July 2020. While this number hardly meets market demand, it could be signaling … Continue reading Central Oregon Inventory Slowly Ticking Up
Self-Managing A Rental Property
Should you do it? It isn't as easy as one might think BY CHRISTIN J HUNTER, BROKER Owning investment property is a fantastic way to create passive income and create equity and appreciation growth. That said, being a landlord is not for everyone. Sure, it has its perks with income generation and tax deductions, but prior … Continue reading Self-Managing A Rental Property
Market Update and June Statistics
Inventory remains low and median pricing continues to rise By Christin J Hunter, Principal Broker July 14, 2021 The June 2021 data is in and as expected, it once again demonstrates extremely low inventory, driving demand and increased median home prices. The inventory showed a very slight increase in June; however not enough to make even … Continue reading Market Update and June Statistics
July Beacon Report
Escalation Clauses Versus Terms
What is the best approach in a seller's market? BY CHRISTIN J HUNTER, BROKER In a market that is incredibly tight with buyers competing for properties, how does one compete to get an offer accepted? One tactic is the escalation clause. The escalation clause, also called an escalator, is language inserted into an offer that states … Continue reading Escalation Clauses Versus Terms
Reading The CC&Rs Is An Essential Task In The Home buying Process
Know before buying BY CHRISTIN J HUNTER, BROKER Covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) are generally not considered to be scintillating reading material. While it's a laborious task, it's a crucial part of the homebuying process when considering purchasing a home in a planned community. Planned development communities can come with many perks, such as neighborhood parks, trail systems, … Continue reading Reading The CC&Rs Is An Essential Task In The Home buying Process
Waiving The Home Inspection Contingency
Does the risk outweigh the reward? BY CHRISTIN J HUNTER, BROKER It's common knowledge that real estate markets across the country are beyond hot. It's become commonplace to not hope for but to expect multiple offer situations. Buyers are routinely competing with other buyers who are just as qualified and motivated. In addition to offering tens … Continue reading Waiving The Home Inspection Contingency
Record-Setting Median Pricing
March 2021 Market Statistics for Central Oregon BY CHRISTIN J HUNTER, BROKER The real estate market has been a topic of conversation for the better part of a year, and it doesn't look as though that is going to change any time in the near future. Housing prices have continued to soar across the nation and … Continue reading Record-Setting Median Pricing
March Beacon Report
Single family home market report for March 2021. SFR inventory remains low. The SFR market in Bend had no change in inventory from February. SFR inventory in Redmond, however, is up 0.26 fro 0.20 from February. The SFR median sale prices increased slightly in Bend and Redmond and in most smaller Central Oregon SFR market … Continue reading March Beacon Report
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