by Jason Boone | Apr 16, 2014 | Bend Oregon Real Estate, Mortgage Information
In March of this year the mortgage bankers association released its weekly applications survey which shows that mortgage applications have declined by 54 percent in the last year. What’s the cause for the decline in mortgage applications? According to the mortgage...
by Jason Boone | Apr 16, 2014 | Bend Home Sales, Home Selling Tips
In 2014 many Bend Oregon homeowners will be planning on selling their homes and some of those homeowners will have dogs. If a dog is currently living in the home that’s for sale it’s always best for the homeowner to leave the dog in doggy day care during the day when...
by Jason Boone | Apr 16, 2014 | CoreLogic
Thanks to a recent report we know that home prices have continued rising across the United States by double digits year-over-year. The CoreLogic report shows that for 24 consecutive months home prices have been rising including the sale of distressed homes. As we move...
by Jason Boone | Apr 10, 2014 | Real Estate Market
Home values in Bend Oregon have been on a roller coaster ride over the last 14 years and many home owners and Real Investors have successfully weathered the ups and downs. From 2006 to 2012 the Case-Shiller Housing Index would lose 33% but, thankfully that wouldn’t...
by Jason Boone | Apr 8, 2014 | Bend Oregon Home Buyer, Bend Oregon Home For Sale, Bend Oregon Real Estate, Home Buying, Home Buying Tips
Are you thinking about selling your Bend Oregon home? Before listing your home on the 2014 Real Estate market it’s important to know what are the biggest turn offs that home buyers don’t like to see when they are house hunting. Overpricing Overpricing your home is the...
by Jason Boone | Apr 2, 2014 | Mortgage Information
Back in January 2014 the Qualified Mortgage Rule (QM) was put into place and it’s phase one of two rules from the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that’s expected to strengthen the housing market and protect consumers. How Will It Protect...
by Jason Boone | Apr 2, 2014 | Real Estate Statistics
Home prices continue to rise across the United States and homeowners are excited especially since at the start of this year it was expected that home prices would start to decline due to the Federal Reserve tapering but that has not happened yet. Year-Over-Year Gains...
by Jason Boone | Apr 1, 2014 | Bend Oregon Home Buyer
What are the “hidden gems” in Real Estate? If you ask any home buyer they will tell you that the hidden gems are: updated kitchens, spacious bathrooms or open floor plans but the reality is that there really are more hidden gems in Real Estate than every home buyer...
by Jason Boone | Mar 27, 2014 | Bend Oregon Home Buyer
Are you planning on buying a home in Bend Oregon but don’t know how to get started? In today’s post we will cover four tips that you can use to successfully buy a Bend Oregon Home and accomplish your Real Estate goals. Confirm Your Credit History Step one to...
by Jason Boone | Mar 27, 2014 | Bend Oregon Home, Bend Oregon Home Buyer, Bend Oregon Real Estate
New home construction in Bend Oregon has been booming over the last year and for good reason because there’s been a huge demand for homes. If you’re thinking about investing in new home construction in Bend Oregon but are wondering if it’s the right choice for you...
