Team Birtola Real Estate Blog
Bend’s Real Estate Market Awakens!
The Market Awakens Again for Bend, Oregon The land segment in Bend and Central Oregon is alive again following six uncertain years, however faces challenges in the two years ahead, speakers said Tuesday at the annual Real Estate Forecast Breakfast. “Bend is back,” said Nick Lelack, Director of the Deschutes County Community Development Department. “Bend... Read More
Pricing Your Home? Wiggle Room is a Bad Idea!
Area may have the most effect on value but price is without question the most vital component controlling the sale of real estate. Anything will sell anytime, how long will it take is subject to on the price. Ponder this – you may truly want to buy a car for your collection and your most... Read More
Marketing with Team Birtola Garmyn
Our Strategy With today’s emphasis on social media and technology, the majority of home buyers will begin their property search online. This allows the potential buyer to view your property online before they even contact their realtor, thus making first impressions so important. That being said, we here at Team Birtola Garmyn make online marketing a top... Read More
Looking for an Investment Opportunity in Bend Oregon? Here is What the Future Holds!
Oregon State University-Cascades uncovered its site plan Thursday night for the introductory period of its improvement into a four-year school. General society meeting, in Cascades Hall on the Central Oregon Community College facilities, was required as a component of the city’s property utilization process. Those in the 70-individual gathering of people, who were all given... Read More
Thinking of selling in the next 12 months..? Well, you are not alone…
We have previously talked about the diminishing supply of housing inventory and how it is impacting the real estate market. The situation might be about to change dramatically according to a recent survey by Lending Tree. The survey revealed three interesting findings of those surveyed: 1. 63% have a positive outlook on the economy this... Read More
The Top 10 Reasons To Hire A Real Estate Professional
When considering selling your home, there are different options out there on how to do this. You could hire a real estate agent, try a For Sale By Owner (FSBO), or there are options in between. Here are our top ten reasons to hire a real estate agent. Education and Experience You don’t need to... Read More
Thinking About For Sale By Owner? Perhaps You Should Reconsider
There are several homeowners out there who consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the housing industry as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO. For a vast majority of sellers out there, we believe this is an awful idea. Here are five reasons why we believe you shouldn’t try FSBO. 1.... Read More
Home Sales Reach A Seven Year High
There are several skeptics who are declaring that the housing market is still very challenged and unhealthy. “Home ownership has ceased to be part of the American Dream. Increasing interest rates are murdering demand. Young adults are very burdened with too much student loan debt.” We’re just wanting to inform all of the naysayers of... Read More
If You Wait To Buy A Home, It’ll Cost You
If you’ve been keeping up with the real estate market, you’ll see that throughout 2013 there was plenty of emphasis on the ‘price’ of a home verses the ‘cost’ of a home. Home and property buyers should not only be aware of the rising home values, but should also acknowledge what was about to happen... Read More
The American Dream Of Home Ownership
There are heaps of opinions being voiced by real estate gurus as to why the American dream of home ownership is so important to numerous individuals. Study after study reveals the same five reasons why Americans decide to buy a new home. They want more living space. Wanting control of that living space. They are... Read More