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MLS: 2809186     www.HighEndBend.com 61279 Gorge Views St., Bend OR 97702 is an unbelievable property. Irreplaceable. One-of-a-Kind. Here is the view from the home:  The home itself was designed and built by Jess Alway Inc. in the French-Provincial style. Over 3700 Sqft. One Guest Cottage. In-Gro...
03/16/2009
I spent the afternoon doing an analysis of our local Bend, Oregon marketplace. It took some time to sort through the data but I think the following information will be helpful to those looking to take part in the buying and selling marketplace. As an overall reference, go to: http://www.centralor...
03/02/2009
Treasury Department Touts Expanded Tax Credit for First-Time Homebuyers Credit Offers Up to $8,000 to Qualifying Taxpayers Now Latest Move in Swift Implementation of Administration's Recovery, Stability, Affordability Plans Washington, DC - In an ongoing effort to deliver on swift implementation ...
03/02/2009
The hardest class I can remember taking in college was statistics. Thankfully, I had a nice tutor who kept encouraging me to see numbers as friends, instead of vicious enemies, and I actually didn't do too bad. This morning I was wishing for my tutor again, and wondering if I was the only Realtor...
02/25/2009
The National Association of Homebuilders just released a memoradum outlining the changes to the Economic Stimulus bill of $789 BILLION DOLLARS specific to the Homebuilding community. That includes us too, fellow Realtors! What is good for the goose, is also good for the gander. I am simply postin...
02/13/2009
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This afternoon the Senate approved the new stimulus package. Inside the unbelievably huge, overwhelming varied bill, were a few tidbits for the housing industry. The existing $7500 tax credit (that you have to repay btw) has been increased to $15,000 for first-time homebuyers, and the new version...
02/10/2009
A lot of people have been anxiously awaiting today, as the United States ushers in a new President who has inspired hope for a better tomorrow in so many. From many of my clients who have been 'sitting on the fence', today signified the first of the year, and they are watching closely what will h...
01/20/2009
This morning's report from Inman News that Century 21 has redirected their marketing dollars away from television in favor of internet spending was very interesting to read! Other Realtor's posts and reactions to the piece were likewise fascinating to read. I had a few thoughts of my own in regar...
01/14/2009
In the Spring of 2004 a uniquely French-Designed Neighborhood by Jess Alway began on the banks of the Deschutes River, in Bend Oregon. The 19-lot subdivision featured single-level living homes with detached guest cottages, outdoor in-ground spas, and Mountain River views for miles down the gorge....
12/05/2008
In today's INMAN NEWS REPORT there is an article entitled "Roadmap to Recovery". I suggest all Realtors go online today and go to: http://www.inman.com/reinventing After reading the article, answer the questions that follow, for yourself. Here is my response to the second question: 2. How will th...
12/05/2008
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