Are The Stars Aligned for Small Real Estate Investors?

Last updated: January 7, 2014 at 11:37 am




There has been a growing amount of uncertainty in the real estate market over the last year or so with rising home prices, higher mortgage interest rates and a slower than hoped for economic recovery.  While these factors are combining to make a home purchase more difficult for many would-be home buyers they are also […]




Filed Under: Investing, Real Estate Tagged With: Bend Real Estate Investment, Federal Reserve, First Time Home Buyers, Generation X, Generation Y, Investing in Single Family Properties, Millennials, Real Estate Investing

Should You Wait for Interest Rates to Fall Before Buying a House?

Last updated: August 12, 2013 at 20:35 pm




Over the last month and a half mortgage interest rates have risen 3/4 of a percentage point from 3.5% to 4.25%.  That is a big move over a short period of time prompting prospective home buyers to ask,  “Will interest rates continue to go up?”  And, “Should I buy a house now or wait for […]




Filed Under: Financing, Real Estate Tagged With: Ben Bernanke, Bend Oregon Real Estate, Central Oregon Real Estate, Federal Reserve, Mortgage Interest Rates