Pending Home Sales Decline in December, Remain Above a Year Ago Washington, January 25, 2012 After reaching a 19-month high, pending home sales eased in December but stayed above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contrac

Existing-Home Sales Continue to Climb in November Washington, DC, December 21, 2011 Existing-home sales rose again in November and remain above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Also released today were periodic benchmark revisions with downward adjustments to sales and inventory data since 2

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Strong Rebound in Pending Home Sales Washington, DC, December 02, 2010 Pending home sales jumped in October, showing a positive uptrend since bottoming in June, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator, rose 10.4 percent to 89.3 based on contracts signe

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Realtors® Cautiously Optimistic about Future of Housing Market New Orleans, November 06, 2010 Real estate experts were cautiously optimistic about the current and future state of the industry at today’s State of the Real Estate Industry forum during the 2010 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Panelist Margaret Kelly, chi

Steady Improvement Predicted for Commercial Market New Orleans, November 06, 2010 While still experiencing challenges, the commercial real estate market could see signs of steady improvement in the near future, specifically concerning lending. This is according to two economists at the Economic Issues and Commercial Real E

NAR Home Buyer and Seller Survey Shows Value of Long-Term Home Ownership New Orleans, November 05, 2010 Home buyers today have affirmed a long-term view of home ownership, the typical seller is experiencing positive returns and the vast majority of home owners see their property as a good investment, according to the late

Slow, Steady Housing Recovery Expected Ahead New Orleans, November 05, 2010 A slow, steady recovery is predicted for the housing market despite ongoing challenges, according to a residential market update today at the 2010 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Lawrence Yun, National Association of Realtors® chief economist, e

Pending Home Sales Slip but Modest Recovery Expected in 2011 New Orleans, November 05, 2010 Pending home sales retreated after two monthly gains, signaling an uneven recovery entering 2011 with some near-term disruptions from the foreclosure moratorium, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The report was re

September Existing-Home Sales Show Another Strong Gain Washington, October 25, 2010 Existing-home sales rose again in September, affirming that a sales recovery has begun, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Existing-home sales1, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condo

Pending Home Sales Show Another Gain Washington, October 04, 2010 Pending home sales have increased for the second consecutive month, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator, rose 4.3 percent to 82.3 based on contracts signed in August from a downwardl

Existing-Home Sales Move Up in August Washington, September 23, 2010 Existing-home sales rose in August following a big correction in July, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Existing-home sales1, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, increased 7.

Bend Oregon vacation rentals are becoming a great investment.  You can buy a house, condo or townhouse and stay in it when you want.  Some of the larger units rent for over $400 a night.  This can certainly soften the cash flow requirements of owning a second home in Bend Oregon. There are a few good [...]

Buyers are lining up to buy real estate in Bend Oregon.  I’m currently working with 192 prospective buyers who are receiving new listings in Bend that fit their needs.  Our New Listing Notification service is very popular! LINK  One of the reasons buyers are starting to act is our great prices.  Bend had the larg

July Existing-Home Sales Fall as Expected but Prices Rise Washington, August 24, 2010 Existing-home sales were sharply lower in July following expiration of the home buyer tax credit but home prices continued to gain, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Existing-home sales1, which are completed transaction

The Bend Oregon real estate market lags behind the national real estate market.  The were many bank foreclosures in Phoenix, Las Vegas and Southern California before the foreclosures started in Bend. Now it looks like the market is starting to pick up nationally.  This means our market will probably follow close behind. 

Bloomberg/Newsweek Oregon Biggest home price increase projected in 2014: Bend metro Forecast 4-year price increase: 33.6 percent Current median price: $144,533* Prices to reach trough in: 2011 Q1 Median family income: $58,200 Population: 158,630 The area around Bend, in central Oregon which is surrounded by the high desert

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Pending Home Sales Ease in Post-Tax Credit Market Washington, August 03, 2010 Pending home sales edged down with near-term sales expected to be notably lower in contrast to the spring surge when buyers rushed to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Ho

NAR Says Congress Needs to Act Soon to Ease Credit in Challenged Commercial Real Estate Markets Washington, July 29, 2010 Testifying before a House panel today, Jim Helsel, treasurer of the National Association of Realtors® and commercial real estate specialist, told members that a strong commercial real estate sector is

This rural financing is not available in Bend Oregon but will be available in some of the out lying areas in Central Oregon.  The National Association of Realtors just released this article. Thousands of Rural Home Buyers Aided by Passage of Housing Funding Measure Washington, July 28, 2010 The restoration of the single

Existing-Home Sales Slow in June but Remain Above Year-Ago Levels Washington, July 22, 2010 With the scheduled closing deadline for the home buyer tax credits, existing-home sales slowed in June but remained at relatively elevated levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Existing-home sales1, which are

There’s a big movement in the health industry and in the United States to eat organic vegetables and to buy locally.  Our society has gotten out of hand by using too many pesticides and trucking our goods hundreds of miles to point of sale.  If you live in Bend Oregon you should be getting your [...]

International Interest in U.S. Home-ownership Increases, Realtors® Report Washington, July 07, 2010 International home buyers are increasingly attracted to property in the U.S., according to the National Association of Realtors®’ 2010 Profile of International Home Buying Activity. Several factors, including the strengt

The following article was recently published by the National Association of Realtors. Pending Home Sales Drop as Expected WASHINGTON (July 1, 2010) – Following a surge driven by the home buyer tax credit, pending home sales fell with the expiration of the deadline for qualified buyers to sign a purchase contract, accordin

Below is an article just released by the National Association of Realtors.  Pending sales in Bend are also increasing.  Pending Home Sales Surge Continuing Washington, June 02, 2010 Pending home sales have risen for three consecutive months, reflecting the broad impact of the home buyer tax credit and favorable housing a

There’s a great  riverfront home for sale in Bend Oregon.  This rustic/lodge style home is in SW Bend and sits on the rim rock overlooking the Deschutes River.  The property line goes all the way to the river and there is a great trail along the river for fishing and hiking.  It’s only 10 minutes to the Ol