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Lower Your Mortgage Interest Rate
Lower mortgage interest rates — that’s what any homebuyer wants, right? And with the Fed’s recent interest rate hikes, which are an attempt to lower inflation, many prospective home buyers are asking the question, “How can I pay the lowest interest rate on a house?” Well, good news: we’ve got a few insights and strategies that we can share from our recent client activity and home transactions. Read More
New to Gardening in Central Oregon? Myths and Tips to Get You Growing
No one who lives in the High Desert will tell you with a straight face that growing a beautiful, bountiful garden in Bend, Oregon is easy. But every local gardener will agree, the rewards of seeing your garden boom are beyond compare. If you’re relocating to Central Oregon and are eager to start digging, we're here with some of the myths and truths of gardening in your new home. Read More
Central Oregon Housing Market Report – September 2022
Central Oregon Housing Market Report September 2022 In this month’s real estate market update for Central Oregon, a subtle shift in Bend real estate could mean a leveling-out, making it a more stable environment for both buyers and sellers. Read on for the latest news we’ve gathered from this month’s MLS and Beacon report data,... Read More
The Bidding War: Build a Winning Strategy with These 5 Tools
We understand how disappointing it can be to miss out on a property due to a bidding war, and are here to say, Hang in there! As for any other competition, it pays to have the right equipment, and stamina is your secret weapon. Here are five options for taking your offer to the finish line. Read More
Readers Voted Stormy Clark and West + Main Best of Central Oregon
THANK YOU to our clients for voting us the best in real estate brokerage in the Best of Central Oregon 2022 Read More
Five Reasons To Sell Your Home In the Winter
Here are five reasons to sell your Central Oregon home in the winter, and why selling your home in the cold weather season may be the right choice for you. Sure, spring and summer are the most popular times to buy and sell a home in Central Oregon, but that’s not to say that winter should be overlooked. Read More
Central Oregon Real Estate Market Update – August 2022
Just when you think there’s a downturn in real estate, the data proves otherwise. Welcome to the August Real Estate Market Report for Central Oregon! This information is based on up-to-date MLS data and the August 2022 Beacon Report. Get up to date and watch the summary of all the... Read More
4 Things to Know About Earnest Money
Earnest money is a deposit the buyer puts down to show they are serious about purchasing a property. In others words, they are doing more than browsing. This is particularly important in a seller's market, as is the case in Bend's real estate market. Read More
What are Seller Concessions?
With the recent real estate market shifts in favor of buyers, you may be wondering “What are seller concessions?” To answer that question, you first need to understand closing costs. Read More
6 Tips to Get Your Bend, OR Home Ready to Sell
Here at Bend Relo, we know that making a home ready for its close-up is a team effort, with a payoff that’s well worth the effort you put into it. But where to begin? The following are six tips on how to make sure your home looks its most appealing to potential buyers. Read More