Buyer beware! We have all heard that phrase so many times that it has become second nature to be wary of someone selling something. It is good advice for sure but home buyers should also beware of ways they can sabotage their purchase of a house. It is easier than one might think as some overzealous home […]
Looking to Buy a Home? Plan on Owning it
Last updated: September 15, 2014 at 13:18 pm
Financial Reasons to Buy a Home
Last updated: February 14, 2014 at 10:17 am
To a large extent, the decision to buy a home is an emotional one. Life events, like getting married, having children or landing a dream job are exciting times and often lead to serious consideration of buying a home. The National Housing Survey released quarterly by Fannie Mae suggests that this is not uncommon […]
Why The Final Walk Through of Your New Home is Important
Last updated: January 29, 2014 at 12:00 pm
New homes are looking pretty attractive to buyers in Bend, Oregon right now. What makes new construction attractive is the competitive pricing compared to existing homes and, of course, the fact that everything is new. It is easy for buyers to think that “new” would mean there would be no problems with the house. Unfortunately, […]
How Much Can I Qualify For?
Last updated: January 8, 2014 at 16:39 pm
How much a borrower can qualify for when buying a home in Bend, Oregon is primarily determined by the debt-to-income (DTI) ratio and the loan program used to finance the home purchase. DTI ratio is a measurement, expressed as a percentage, of your eligible gross income that goes towards paying the housing principal, interest, taxes […]
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 […]
Even More Tips for First Time Home Buyers
Last updated: February 26, 2014 at 16:55 pm
More Tips for First Time Home Buyers
Last updated: December 19, 2013 at 17:36 pm
You started the process of buying your first home by choosing a real estate agent and mortgage lender that meet your qualifications and feel like a good fit. Before you take off, excited to find the perfect home, step back and set some expectations for your home search. What you expect to happen during your […]
Tips for First Time Home Buyers
Last updated: March 20, 2015 at 11:13 am
Fewer First-Time Buyers in 2011
Last updated: December 5, 2013 at 15:34 pm
Last year first-time home buyers accounted for 50 percent of all homes purchased. In 2011 their share of the market has fallen to 37 percent which is close to the historical average of four out of every 10 buyers according to the National Association of Realtors. Is the lack of a First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit, which […]
