Navigating Real Estate

03/06/2024

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Gene Buccola has been in the real estate game for over 50 years. He's a mentor, a friend, a business partner, and an overall wonderful person. He currently s...

01/09/2024

New Episode! Jessica Schum Vacation Rental Collective-The Bend Collection & Guest Host Tenley Sage Houghton - Broker, Pad-io : Hot Tubs & Pet-Friendly What’s Making STRs Stand Out in Bend

Examining the growth and saturation in this bustling market, Jessica shares valuable insights into the evolving trends and competitive aspects that shape the vacation rental scene in Bend. From hot tubs to pet-friendly amenities, the hosts delve into what makes Bend’s vacation rentals unique while addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by the area’s expanding popularity. Whether you’re a host navigating the changing real estate landscape or an investor looking to buy into a short term rental, this episode offers essential perspectives on the growth and saturation dynamics in Bend’s vibrant vacation rental market.

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12/16/2023

What do you think 2024 has in store for the real estate market??

Annual median home prices are expected to remain largely unchanged at the national level in 2024, for the second straight year, modestly improving affordability from rising income.

05/16/2023

New Episode! Sheree MacRitchie: Making Sense of Real Estate Market Stats

Every month we are inundated with the latest statistics about the real estate market. Headlines scream at us about median home price increases, inventory fluctuations, job reports, inflation, and interest rates. But what does it all mean to the average consumer? How does a seller or buyer make sense of what they are hearing and reading? And how do real estate brokers stay current so they can best advise their clients? Sheree MacRitchie, Broker helps break it down in this latest episode of Navigating Real Estate.

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05/03/2023

New Episode! Kate Fitzpatrick: Let's Talk About Water Rights & The River

If you are advising clients on purchasing a property with acreage in Central Oregon, whether it be a hobby farm or a full-scale hay operation, you need to understand water issues in Central Oregon. From water rights to irrigation districts to drought and conservation efforts, it’s complex. We were thrilled to chat with Kate Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of the Deschutes River Conservancy, to help us make sense of some of the challenges in our region. DRC's annual hallmark event, RiverFeast, is this Thursday!

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04/18/2023

New Episode! Allison Platt, Core Area Project Manager for the City of Bend: What's Happening with the Bend Central District?

The Bend Central District (also known as the BCD) is a special place for many people. Located at the very heart of our rapidly growing city, the BCD has enormous potential to provide more housing and jobs near existing businesses, services and activities that will make our community more livable and protect our Bend from sprawl.

So much has happened already with this project. We’re excited to learn more about what’s ahead for the Bend Central District.

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04/04/2023

New Episode! Cindy King, Principal Broker at Re/Max Key Properties and current chair of the city’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee: What's Happening with Affordable Housing?

Affordable housing is a big topic of conversation in Bend. And for good reason. As we’ve watched home prices soar here locally over the course of the last two years, the dream of home ownership can feel out of reach for some. We’re excited to have Cindy King here today to discuss what the City is working on in this area. As the current chair of the city’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Cindy can teach us a lot about what’s happening today and what the future holds.

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03/21/2023

New Episode! Brian Meece & Mckinzie Charlton, Broker at REMAX Key Properties: Let’s Talk About Dirt! With Ranch & Land Experts

Yeehaw! We’ve seen increased interest in Ranch and Land properties, both here in Central Oregon and throughout the Mountain West. In part due to the pandemic and people shifting away from cities and towards rural areas, maybe in part due to the “Yellowstone effect” – whatever is continuing to drive it, the interest seems like it’s here to stay. And there is a lot for brokers and buyers to know and understand.

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03/14/2023

Is there a rate drop coming?? How are you going to capitalize?? Buyers, Sellers and Brokers???

02/21/2023

New Episode! John Schwencke from Porch Light Home Inspection: New Home Energy Scores

Effective July 1, 2023, homes listed for sale in Bend must include a home energy score report card for buyers to review. Developing a Home Energy Score program is part of the Bend Community Climate Action Plan to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and mirrors a larger national push towards home energy efficiencies. As with any new policy, there are a lot of questions especially for homeowners looking to sell.

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02/15/2023

Are you ready to coach your clients through the upcoming changes?

Mike Martin, Branch Manager Motto Mortgage Cascades, NMLS # 296965 shares the scoop on credit scores in our most recent episode. Take a listen!

02/08/2023

New Episode! Mike Martin: Changes To Rates & Impact of Credit Scores

Mortgage rates continue to dominate the headlines. We recently got the inside scoop from Motto Mortgage Cascades on some changes that are coming, and the impacts are surprising.

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