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

The following article was just release by the National Association of Realtors. Commercial Real Estate Vacancies to Peak Near Early 2011 Washington, May 26, 2010 Vacancy rates continue to rise in most commercial sectors and are not expected to level out in most markets until the end of this year or early 2011, according to

WASHINGTON (May 24, 2010) – Existing-home sales rose again in April with buyers motivated by the tax credit, improving consumer confidence and favorable affordability conditions, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Existing-home sales1, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhome

It’s well known that the commercial real estate market lags behind the residential real estate market.  It looks the same holds true in the Bend market.  The residential market in Bend seems to be bottoming out but the commercial troubles are just starting.  Commercial bank foreclosures are starting to show up.  The a

Mortgage rates are still hanging around 5%.  It doesn’t get any better than this.  30 year fixed rates just hit a low for 2010 at 4.81% fixed rate.  You can also get a seller to buy down that rate to an even lower figure.  There hasn’t been a better time to buy real estate in [...]

My mother-in-law recently broke her hip.  That started our research for assisted living and retirement communities in Bend Oregon.  Assisted living is really a good way to spend the final years of our lives.  When my wife and I can’t keep up with the daily chores of cooking, cleaning and making the little repairs t

Pending Home Sales on an Upswing Washington, May 04, 2010  NAR News Release Pending home sales increased again in March, affirming that a surge of home sales is unfolding for the spring home buying season, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based

If you plan to take advantage of the first time home buyer tax credit you have until Friday to have a signed sales agreement in escrow.  It doesn’t look like there will be an extension of the credit by Uncle Sam this time but you never know. If you’re thinking about buying a home in Bend you [...]

This is a link to all Pronghorn Homes for Sale.  This link is updated daily so it’s always current.  There are 11 Pronghorn homes for sale as of the publication of this article and three pending sales awaiting close of escrow.  There have been 9 homes sold within the last 12 months.  Of the three [...]

Hawks Ridge is one of the nicest, affordable neighborhoods on Awbrey Butte.  It’s close to town yet easy access to golf at River’s Edge and close to the Redmond Airport.  The home pictured above was purchased in 2005 and has seen extensive landscaping upgrades.  It’s truly a gardener’s dream. It

Don’t forget to file your taxes today or you can file an extension that’s good for six months.  Your taxes are due today whether you file your IRS 1040 or an extension.  If you need more deductions rental houses are a great investment right now and bank foreclosures are some of the best buys.  Now is the t

Pending Home Sales Show Healthy Gain, Hint at Spring Surge Washington, April 05, 2010 Pending home sales rose in February, potentially signaling a second surge of home sales in response to the home buyer tax credit, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indica

Bend Oregon Real Estate Expert has just installed a new IDX/MLS search system for our clients.  We offer this as a free service with no forms to fill out and no strings attached.  This is a state of the art system that allows our clients to search the Central Oregon MLS.  It features a Basic [...]

As of the publication of this article there are 23 homes for sale at Bend Oregon’s Broken Top Golf Club community.  This does not include Town Homes or Condominiums.  Here is a link to all Broken Top Homes for Sale.  This link is updated daily so it is current with the Bend Oregon real estate [...]

Bringing the Dream of Home-ownership Within Reach  by the National Association of REALTORS® Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010. Expands the credit to grant up to $6,500 credit to current home owners purchasing a new or existing home between November

Awbrey Glen bank foreclosures are few and far between.  As of the publication of this article there are no bank owned homes for sale in Awbrey Glen.  There has only been one sold in the last year and it was a good one. (See photo above)  It was exactly what most retirees are looking for [...]

 February Existing-Home Sales Ease with Mixed Conditions Around the Country The following was just released by the National Association of Realtors® Washington, March 23, 2010 Existing-home sales declined slightly in February, with modest gains in the Northeast and Midwest offset by softer sales in the South and West, acc

If you are looking for a home on Awbrey Butte or any other Bend Oregon real estate you can search the Central Oregon Multiply listing service from our web site.  There are no forms to fill out and no questions asked. FREE MLS Search  Feel free to contact us with any questions. If you’re thinking about [...]

  According to CNN’s Money Magazine, Bend Oregon is one of the top 10 cities in the Nation for real estate appreciation in 2010.  It predicted Bend’s home prices will appreciate 3.3%.  “A modest gain is projected for 2010, banking on the area’s attractions to lure in enough new buyers, especially

I was just looking at some old posts in our Bend Oregon real estate blog and found the following: “There are currently 89 houses listed for sale in the Bend Oregon MLS that are under $250,000.  I’ve always felt the best rental houses are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a double car garage.  A newer house is prefer

Short sales in Bend Oregon increased over 300 percent over the last 30 days as compared to last year.  Short sales still can’t compare to bank foreclosures.  If you are a buyer you should be looking for bank foreclosures and not short sales. Short sales can be tied up with the lender for months.  Where as [...]

After showing bank foreclosed townhouses today I’ve decided to take a day off and go fishing tomorrow.  It’s supposed to be 63 degrees which is 10 degrees above average for this time of year.  That’s one of the many benefits of living in Bend.  Bull Trout like the one above are less than an hour [...]

Awbrey Butte bank foreclosures represent some of the best buys happening in the Bend Oregon real estate market right now.  There have been 9 bank owned homes sold on Awbrey Butte in the last 12 months.  There’s currently one  Awbrey Butte bank foreclosure for sale.  The list price is $659,900.  It has views and 5