by Greg Millikan | May 10, 2022 | Home Buying
Greg Millikan has represented more than 200 buyers in residential real estate transactions over the last five years in Bend. Describe the real estate market for a buyer right now. “It’s tough to be a buyer right now,” has become a standard response to questions about...
by Michelle Mercer | Jul 22, 2020 | Bend Oregon Real Estate
Jason Boone answers frequently asked questions about the local real estate economy Our team is getting a lot of questions from clients and friends about how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect the real estate economy, and we asked Jason to offer his perspective on how...
by Jason Boone | Sep 7, 2017 | Mortgage Loan, Mortgages
In the aftermath of the housing bubble, there was a common perception that mortgages were impossible to obtain, that banks didn’t want to make home loans. Based on a recent publication from Oregon Community Credit Union on the home mortgage environment, that...
by Jason Boone | Aug 1, 2017 | Bend Oregon Real Estate, Home Buying, Mortgage Interest Rates, Mortgage Loan, Mortgages
Even though interest rates for traditional 30-year mortgages are near the lowest on record, some home buyers in Bend, Oregon, take on adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs. These loans start, for a predetermined time, with an interest rate even lower than that of a...
by Jason Boone | Mar 24, 2017 | Home Buying Tips, Mortgage Loan, Mortgages
If you’re in the market to buy a home, you’re probably in the market for a mortgage, as well. Here are some suggestions on choosing a lender. Know your options for obtaining a mortgage. You’re not limited to a bank with nationwide branches or one of the big online...