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Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?
If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you're not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that's more than any other December going all the way back to 2017 (see graph below):
Whether it was because offers weren't coming in, the timing around the holidays felt overwhelming, or they wanted to see if the market would improve in the new year – a lot of other homeowners deci...
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Bend Premier Real Estate | March 2025 Newsletter
What's in the March 2025 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- Bend Real Estate Inventory is Way Up
- Rich Irish Soda Bread
- Bathroom Makeover Ideas: Easy Updates for a Luxurious Feel
- Spring Snow Sports to Enjoy in Central Oregon
- Do You Know What Your House is Really Worth?
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Bend Oregon Real Estate | February 2025 Trends
Bend Real Estate Inventory is Way Up
The real estate trends for Bend single family homes are reflecting a changing market. Sales are dependent upon a mortgage interest rate that works for the majority of home buyers, but also upon available homes from which to choose. February 2025 saw a shift in both categories with a large increase in home inventory as well as a more moderate reduction in mortgage interest rates. Buyers are finding many more homes on the market that may meet their search criteria. Sellers are finding that in order to make their home stand ou...
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More Buyers Are Making Moves — Is It Time To Sell?
More people are taking steps to buy a home. And, if you've been waiting for the right time to move, this may be the sign you've been looking for.
For the past few years, a lot of would-be homebuyers hit pause on their plans. With rising mortgage rates and affordability challenges, buying just didn't seem doable. But now, more of them are getting back out there. That's because they're getting used to the fact that this may be the new normal for the market – especially as forecasts show mortgage rates may be starting to stabilize. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR):
"H...
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Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit Right for You? Here's What To Know
Are you having a hard time finding the right home in your budget? Or maybe you already own a home but could use some extra income or a designated space for aging loved ones. Either way, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) could be the smart solution you've been looking for in today's market.
What Is an ADU?
According to Fannie Mae, an ADU is a small, separate living space that's on the same lot as a single-family home. It must include its own areas for living, sleeping, cooking, and bathrooms independent of the main house. And they can take shape in a few different ways. Fannie Mae adds, an ADU can be:
- Within a main home, such as a basement apartment
- Attached to a main home, such as a living area over a garage
- Detached from the home entirely; it could even be a manufactured home
The Benefits of ADUs
ADUs are growing in popularity as more people discover why...