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Why Now Is a Great Time to Invest in Real Estate

2019 was a year filled with uncertainty for our nation’s economy. If you were one of the many who began to slow down your investing and speed up your savings…

Written by Andrew Ellis

January 10, 2020

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Tips for Holiday Hosting

If you’re housing friends and family at your place for the Holidays, here are a few easy ways you can cut down on the stress of hosting and ensure everyone…

Written by Andrew Ellis

December 10, 2019

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Tips for a Successful Winter Home Sale

No one likes the idea of selling in the winter. You would probably rather be snuggled up under a blanket in front of the fire with a NY Times best…

Written by Andrew Ellis

October 19, 2019

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How to Stay Organized During a Move

Planning a move but don’t know where to start? Whether you are moving across the country or just down the street, this step-by-step guide will help you stay organized and…

Written by Andrew Ellis

September 26, 2019

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The Sky is NOT Falling – What to Know if We’re Headed for a Recession

Recession does not mean a Housing Collapse! Not counting the largest recession of our lifetime, which is of course the freshest in our memory, home prices went up 4% (on…

Written by Andrew Ellis

August 28, 2019

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How to sell your home FAST

If you’re ready to sell, here are a few tips to get your home sold on time and on budget. Choose an agent Price it right Prepare your home Neutralize…

Written by Andrew Ellis

August 1, 2019

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Budget Friendly Ways to Boost Your Curb Appeal

Thinking of selling? Or maybe your home is already on the market but you haven’t seen the kind of activity you were hoping for. In any case, refining your curb…

Written by Andrew Ellis

July 19, 2019

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Why Hire a Realtor?

A question we hear quite often in the Real Estate world is “Why should I hire a realtor?” The National Association of Realtors has research showing the average sales price…

Written by Andrew Ellis

June 18, 2019

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Central Oregon Renters! How does the new Rent Control Bill affect your family?

This is not a complete overview. If you need specific council on these matters, we encourage you to seek professional assistance. The main issue here is to stop no-cause evictions…

Written by Andrew Ellis

April 16, 2019

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Market Update: What Will Home Prices Do in 2019?

Video Highlights The Top 95 Economists, Analysts, and Real Estate Professionals were asked what their opinion was on home prices for 2019 – check them out here. * 2 say prices…