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The Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter
Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out. Because what you may not realize is, if you're ready and able to buy, this time of year could actually give you an edge. Here's why. As the weather cools down, the housing market can too – and that works in your favor.
You Likely Won't Feel as Rushed
Homes tend to take a little longer to sell during this time of year. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows the average time a house sits on the market jumps up during the winter months (see the green bars in the graph below):
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Only an Expert Broker Can Give You an Accurate Value of Your Home
In today's digital age, it's tempting to rely on automated tools for everything — including figuring out how much your house is worth. But be careful. The automated estimates you're seeing online often miss key details that affect the true market value of your home.
Before you toss a for sale sign in your yard and expect to bring in the number you saw for your house online, you need to understand why these tools generally aren't spot-on and why working with an expert Bend Premier Real Estate broker is the best way to get an accurate picture of what your house is...
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The Top 2 Reasons To Look at Newly Built Homes
When planning a move, a newly built home might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But with more brand-new homes on the market and builders focusing on smaller, more affordable options, this type of home may just be the key to crossing the homebuying finish line.
Here's why a new build is worth considering – and how a Bend Premier Real Estate Broker can help you find one that meets your needs and your budget.
1. More Newly Built Homes Are Available Right Now
First, let's break dow...
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When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down?
One of the biggest questions on everyone's minds right now is: when will mortgage rates come down? After several years of rising rates and a lot of bouncing around in 2024, we're all eager for some relief.
While no one can project where rates will go with complete accuracy or the exact timing, experts offer some insight into what we might see going into next year. Here's what the latest forecasts show.
Mortgage Rates Are Expected To Ease and Stabilize in 2025
After a lot of volatility and uncertainty, the most updated forecasts suggest
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Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?
A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that's just not possible. Maybe that's why, 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is instead (see chart below):
If you're feeling stressed...
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