Team Birtola Real Estate Blog
Housing Predictions for 2014
We’re all wondering the same thing, what will the market be like in 2014? Well, it’s a little tricky making assumptions in a volatile housing market. That being said, here is what we believe the housing market will look like in the coming year. Home Sales Will Surge After flat lining in the economic downturn... Read More
Popular New Year’s Resolutions, And How To Make Them Stick
With less than five days until the new year, it’s time to start thinking about new years resolutions, if you haven’t already. This process can be daunting, however, when your New Year’s Resolution List seems to be longer than your Holiday shopping list. You may be pondering about how you can stick to your resolutions... Read More
5 Financial Reasons to Buy a Home
The Dream Lives On: the Future of Homeownership in America was produced by Eric Belsky, the Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies at Harvard University. He additionally serves on the publication leading body of the Journal of Housing Research and Housing Policy Debate. In this paper he reveals five important financial reasons... Read More
Top 5 Reasons to List Your Home in Winter
Depending on where a housing market is located, selling during certain parts of the year can prove to be advantageous. In the Bend, Oregon area specifically, the winter months tend to be a great time for potential sellers. In the following video, we outline five of the major reasons why selling during the winter months... Read More
10 Things Buyers Look For In A Home
David Letterman’s Top 10 Lists generally result with a number 1 ranking, however the following list is assembled in no specific order 10 things that are essential to purchasers today, particularly Millennials who represent to a huge buyer niche in today’s real estate market. The Quality of the Neighborhood – The National Association of Realtor’s... Read More
Your Bend, Oregon Holiday Calendar
As the holiday season kicks into full swing, we’ve taken some time to give you a few of our top picks for holiday events and shows that you should not miss in the month of December. Share this Image On Your Site Please include attribution to http://www.bendoregonrealestate.com/ with this graphic. Read More
Minimize Clutter to Sell Your Home Faster
Selling a home is not an easy process. It can be frustrating and challenging. However, selling your home can be done but not without first getting rid of the clutter. Most everyone likes to walk into a home and see a clean, clear and orderly home. It is important to note that clearing the clutter... Read More
What Does Bend, Oregon Have To Offer In The Winter?
Bend, Oregon is growing quickly, and is considered to be an outdoor activity paradise for more than 76,000 people in central Oregon, which boasts the area’s premier ski location, Mount Bachelor, just 22 miles to the west. Provided that you long for skiing or snowboarding in the Pacific Northwest, Mount Bachelor is the sort of mountain... Read More
Event Spotlight: Follow the Fork Culinary Walking Tour – Dec. 11 – Bend, OR
The Well-Traveled Fork has long had a love of food and a commitment to supporting local products. They believe in the Central Oregon culinary scene, and have a passion for bringing that knowledge to visitors and locals alike. They offer tours, classes and catering. This year, they have begun offering a new walking tour called... Read More
Winter Gardening Guide for Bend, OR
The key to successful winter gardening is the date of the first killing frost, which comes in late October in the Pacific Northwest. Winter crops should be in the soil early enough to reach full maturity before that date. Accordingly, crops that need about 90 days for full maturity should be in the ground by... Read More