Archive for the ‘Buying’ Category

How to Buy a Bank Owned Home

In recent times, foreclosures have become the norm and people have increasingly faced the opportunity to buy a bank owned home. These homes are usually uninhabited and are owned by the bank that initially provided the mortgage to the previous owner but it could have been acquired by another bank.
You can buy a home through […]

Choosing the Right Apartment Successfully

There are many people that live in apartments all across the nation. The community environment and the lack of hassle that comes with renting is a prime situation.
If you are looking to rent an apartment there are many tips that will make your search much easier. Being smart about your choice make take […]

The Fed Increases the Discount Rate and Mortgage Rates Start to Rise

So the big new recently was the FED increasing the discount rate. While the increase was not totally unexpected it comes at an interesting time. The FED is showing signs that they are worried about inflation and feel that the economy is on more solid ground. This is interesting because recently the […]

Remodeling Amenities That Add to the Sale of Your Home

In preparing a home for sale, some homeowners don’t have a clue where to concentrate their efforts and appreciate a valuable tip or two. Read the questions below. If the answer is yes to any of these, follow the strategy to fix it:
* Is the wallpaper throughout your home outdated?
If yes, replace the wallpaper, or paint […]

Bend Oregon Real Estate - A Buyer’s Market

Real estate prices in Bend have been going up steadily over the last five years. According to statistics from the Multiple Listing Service of Central Oregon home prices have almost doubled in the last four years. The MLS shows that the number of sales of homes in the third quarter of 2006 was […]