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3 Reasons To Buy a Bend Home Before Spring
Let's face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today's mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, "Should I just wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might be lower?"
But here's the thing, no one knows for sure where mortgage rates will go from here, and waiting could mean facing more competition, higher prices, and a lot more stress.
What if buying now — before the spring rush — might actually give you the upper hand? Here are three reasons why that just might be the case.
1. Less Competition from Other Buyers
The winter months tend to be quieter in the real estate market. Fewer people are actively looking for homes, which means you'll likely face less competition when you make an offer. This makes the process feel less rushed and l...
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Bend Premier Real Estate | January 2025 Newsletter
What's in the January 2025 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- More Inventory and Moderate Price Increase the Norm in 2024
- Creamy Mushroom Pasta
- Cozy Ideas to Transform Your Living Room This Winter
- Hike Smith Rock for a Winter Challenge
- Get Ready to Sell a Home in 2025
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Bend Oregon Real Estate | 2024 Trends and 2025 Predictions
More Bend Home Inventory and Moderate Price Increases Were the Norm for 2024 Sales
2024 Bend home sales experienced modest price increases for the year, but Bend home buyers were fortunate to have more options. Sellers who had hesitated putting their property on the market during Covid and following when mortgage interest rates were close to 8% finally had more inclination to do so when mortgage rates dropped to the mid 6% range during the summer of 2024. Delayed moves which were offset by high mortgage rates for a subsequent purchase finally made sense when rates dropped. Although there was an increase in home prices and sales for Bend single family homes, it was modest. With more in...
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New Year, New Home: How To Make It Happen in 2025
This is the time when a lot of people take a moment to reflect and set their goals for this year. And as you picture what you want your 2025 to look like, one thing that may pop into your mind is the vision of you in a new home. But how do you get there? And where do you start?
Here's some advice that can help you get the ball rolling.
Focus on Your Why
To lay the foundation, you need to focus on your why. While the dollars and cents are important, so is the driving force behind your desire to move. Maybe you need more space for a growing family, want to sell so you can downsize, or are finally ready to buy your first h...
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How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Bend Home in Cash
Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership. And right now, homeowners across the country are sitting on record amounts of it.
Here's a look at how that equity could be a game changer for you, and why it'll flip your perspective from "Why would I move right now?" to "Why wouldn't I?"
Home Equity: What Is It?
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