Central Oregon Real Estate

• Sunriver Short Sales and Bank Owned Homes Nov 09

  Sunriver short sales can be found - but remember that many sellers are lowering their prices to compete with these properties too. Call Thesa Chambers, Broker for more information 541-771-7064 [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 8:41pm EST
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• How Are Short Sales Priced?

  One of the most confusing things to a buyer on a short sale is the price. A property will be put on the MLS with a great price, the buyer will write an offer and the process begins. The offer is first submitted to the Seller, once the seller and [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 7:09pm EST
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Do I Qualify For A Short Sale?

  Just because you feel you are upside down in your home does not qualify you for a short sale. I do not know how many times I have been told by a seller their home is not worth what they owe so they are going to walk away or quit [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 5:20pm EST
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Home Buyer TAX Credit Extended

  Many buyers were anxious to find the perfect home in time to close escrow by November 30, 2009 so that they could take advantage of the $8000 (or 10% which ever was less) tax credit being offered to first time home buyers.  I know a few of my buyers worked [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 4:24am EST
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• La Pine Oregon Bank Owned Homes Sept 2009

  Your Bank Owned List for La Pine Oregon this list shows the 13 homes correctly marked as bank owned homes. I am familiar with a few others that are on the market and are owned by banks that are not correctly marked, so they do not appear on the list. [...]
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  Posted: September 25, 2009, 1:39pm EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Village At Sunriver

  Many of my visitors have been searching for new info on the Mall in Sunriver.  This is a topic I have avoided writing about because of the opinions of many of my readers.  Although I felt something needed to be done I tried hard to stay neutral during the time [...]
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  Posted: September 25, 2009, 1:48am EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Sunriver Oregon Homes Under $400,000

  It was not that long ago you could not find a home in Sunriver for less than $300,000, no matter where the location, size or age of a home. Today that has changed. I am including a list of homes for sale in Sunriver under $400,000 (this is link). [...]
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  Posted: September 23, 2009, 2:45pm EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• River Meadows – Great Community – Great Home – Great Price

  55782 Lost Rider Loop is located in River Meadows. This home is located just a short distance from the Big Deschutes River. River Meadows does have paved paths for bikes and walking or running. The path does follow the Big Deschutes River. [...]
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  Posted: September 01, 2009, 1:24pm EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• River Front Property on Pringle Falls

    Update – 9.24.09 this property is now under contract!!! Congratulations to the smart buyers that saw the value and took the pitch – you will have a home run!  Central Oregon does not offer many properties where you can hear the river.  When these properties come on the market they generally [...]
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  Posted: August 28, 2009, 11:17pm EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• First Time Home Buyers Credit is it Extending?

  Many home buyers are scrambling to find the perfect home and close escrow before the November 30, 2009 deadline. The current First Time Home Buyers Credit is slated to end on November 30, 2009. [...]
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  Posted: August 26, 2009, 5:15pm EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Privacy – Feels New - $199,900

    Many of the buyers looking to purchase in the Central Oregon are are looking for the privacy they do not have in the city.  Many times a home on an acre does not have the privacy we search for.  Your search may be over, this La Pine home is currently [...]
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  Posted: July 27, 2009, 1:47am EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Good News For Gilchrist

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  This week the mill now owned by Interfor Pacific has announced that there will be 70 jobs in mid July and possibly 65 more jobs in the near future if business keeps improving. It is rumored that the mill will be starting production on some specialty items. In the times [...]
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  Posted: July 05, 2009, 11:41pm EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• 138139 Hillcrest, Gilchrist, OR 97707

  This 3 bedroom home has great curb appeal and when you walk in you will see the pride this owner has taken in updating and restoring the historic charm to this beautiful home. Built in 1939 this home has the historic feel with new laminate floors, paint and so much [...]
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  Posted: June 20, 2009, 7:14pm EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Not All Agents Are Showing All The Listings!

  It has often been said that not all agents are equal. As a buyer or a seller you have the opportunity to work with anyone you choose to. Many times as a seller's agent I am asked about a commission rate, and although I can be flexible and work with [...]
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  Posted: June 16, 2009, 9:42am EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Are We Looking At a Brighter Future Sooner?

  Number of comments: 3
  Today I stumbled on a great article about the recession, and what the “experts” expect to see.  Many of us in Oregon will be pleased to see that the expectation is for Oregon to recover sooner than most others.  What does this mean?  It can mean a lot of things, [...]
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  Posted: June 11, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Drake Park, Bend Oregon

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  Drake Park is located on the banks of The Big Deschutes River.  Many of the community events in Bend Oregon happen at Drake Park.  Sitting on the edge of the Downtown area with historic homes Drake Park is not only a beautiful place but it is also almost the town [...]
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  Posted: June 10, 2009, 11:47am EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• 50295 Moss Rd, La Pine

  Looking for your own special get away?  Close to everything but hidden on the edge of it all.  This beautiful parcel with 1 bedroom cabin and small bunk house is the perfect place to run away for the weekend or build your dream home. Property sits at the base of Masten [...]
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  Posted: June 04, 2009, 7:57pm EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• USDA Loan – 100% Financing is Possible

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  If you are thinking about buying a home anywhere in Deschutes County except in the Bend urban growth boundary, you should be aware of the USDA Rural Guaranteed Home Loan Program. USDA Rural Home Loans offer many advantages over either FHA Mortgage Loans or Conventional Home Loans.  Here is a [...]
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  Posted: June 04, 2009, 11:57am EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• 138639 Nob Hill, Gilchrist Oregon

  Spacious, warm and hidden storage in almost every room this home will meet the wish list from everyone! A huge RV shop, additional garage out back and multiple other out buildings. [...]
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  Posted: June 03, 2009, 1:25am EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Bank Owned Homes For Sale – Central Oregon June 2009

  Number of comments: 2
  The good news for sellers is that the bank owned homes do not seem to be increasing too quickly on the market.  Below you can click on each area and a list of current bank owned homes will download. In the Month of May there was a total 71 bank owned [...]
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  Posted: June 02, 2009, 5:50pm EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Can’t Sell For What You Owe? Short Sale or Foreclosure?

  Number of comments: 5
  Now that we have all been and seen this market for a little while (ok it feels like forever for some) the questions are coming from buyers and sellers alike about short sales and foreclosures.  There have been guidelines written, changed and re-written, we have seen modification promises and a [...]
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  Posted: June 01, 2009, 1:50am EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• The Questions That A Short Sale Bring

  Number of comments: 5
  From looking at some of the search strings (what you type into Google and other search engines) to find my blog I have come up with a list of great questions by you the buyer in Central Oregon. I found a short sale but discovered there are past due bills – [...]
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  Posted: May 28, 2009, 1:12pm EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Big Deschutes River Front Property

  Currently there are River view properties as low as $330,000 and a few more slated to come on the market up to $1,000,000. With this buyer’s market now is a great opportunity to purchase a great home on The Big Deschutes River closer to Wickiup Reservoir, Crane Prairie and all [...]
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  Posted: May 28, 2009, 2:14am EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Free Hot Dogs – Sunriver Oregon

  Number of comments: 4
  RE/MAX Sunset Realty will be having our annual Sunriver Customer Appreciation BBQ in front of our Sunriver Office, on Saturday, May 23, 2009. Stop by and join us for a free BBQ We appreciate you – we understand you have a choice and appreciate you using RE/MAX Sunset Realty and Vacation Properties [...]
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  Posted: May 23, 2009, 12:09am EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• The $8000 First Time HomeBuyer Tax Credit

  Number of comments: 2
  There is a lot of information circulating about the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 that is included in the Stimulus Bill, including using it for down payment. First of all, at the present moment in time, it cannot be used for the down payment, even [...]
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  Posted: May 21, 2009, 12:54am EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Being Prepared Can Save Time and Stress - Forest Fire Season

  Number of comments: 2
  With the temperatures warming the brush drying out and growing being careful in the woods is a must. Should a fire approach your neighborhood and you are evacuated there is always the tough decision of what to take. [...]
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  Posted: May 19, 2009, 1:30pm EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• We All Dream of the Big Fish - Only a Few Succeed

  If you like to fish and you love a challenge then Central Oregon may be for you! I am privileged to know a great fisherman and his family [...]
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  Posted: May 16, 2009, 6:34pm EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Bank Owned Homes La Pine, Three Rivers South, Bend & Sunriver

  Number of comments: 1
  simple fact that the banks are starting to get properties put on the market for sale. The weather is improving although we certainly could use some of our beautiful sunshine. Bank owned homes can appear to be the best deal on the block, but remember there are other homes that may [...]
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  Posted: May 06, 2009, 11:02pm EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• La Pine Market Report - Homes That Have Sold!

  There were 43 homes that sold since January 1, 2009. Again many of these homes are bank owned or priced well below what is considered market value. [...]
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  Posted: April 30, 2009, 1:36am EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• River Meadows - Great Buy Near Sunriver Oregon!

  Central Oregon Real Estate is heating up. Buyers are moving and finding homes everyday. This beautiful home is located in River Meadows. Did you know that River Meadows has the same CC&Rs as Sunriver, that they have common area along the river, bike paths and a pool just like Sunriver, [...]
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  Posted: April 29, 2009, 2:40am EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Central Oregon Short Sale Facts

  Number of comments: 4
  Many of the agents in Central Oregon had no idea what a short sale was or how to successfully market them, not to mention what to do once they had an offer. [...]
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  Posted: April 15, 2009, 11:53pm EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Happy Easter

  Sometimes the humor and great things about a holiday are found in the simpliest things… One too many eggs… enjoy your day. Bookmark To [...]
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  Posted: April 12, 2009, 12:33pm EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• First Time Home Buyer Credit

  Number of comments: 2
  Many of Central Oregon home buyers I have worked with this year are first time home buyers. A first time home buyer is someone who has not owned a home in 3 years. Many of these buyers are benefiting from the new taxcredit of 10% of the purchase price or [...]
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  Posted: April 09, 2009, 11:54am EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• 7 Things To Consider Before Writing YOUR Offer

  Number of comments: 4
  Contingencies are found in almost every real estate sale. Some are pre-written into the contract some you should consider prior to writing an offer on your dream home are; As you can see there are items to consider when purchasing a Central Oregon home that a local REALTOR would know. Real [...]
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  Posted: April 08, 2009, 1:54am EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• The Bank Answers - Short Sale

  Buying a short sale can be a great investment, however, everything depends on the bank's response to your offer and any other offers. One of the trends I am seeing is listing agents listing a home at a price that is so much lower than everything else on the market [...]
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  Posted: April 07, 2009, 2:49am EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• April Bank Owned Homes - Lists and GREAT Prices!

  Buyers are finding some great deals with the bank owned properties in Central Oregon. Many of them check in often to see what is new. I will be posting the bank owned lists the first and third week of each month, however you can sign up to receive these listings [...]
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  Posted: April 03, 2009, 1:27am EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• 17023 Cooper Dr, Bend, OR - Your Central Oregon Retreat

  Located on the corner of Cooper Drive and South Century this cabin is certainly right on your way to skiing or the lakes.  Home sits above a 3 car garage (2 cars wide - and tandem).  Perfect for the skier or the summer recreational adventure with room for all of [...]
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  Posted: March 28, 2009, 12:52am EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Best of Luck Ollie - YOU ROCK

  On May 16, 2009, I will dip the rear wheel of my bicycle in the Atlantic Ocean near Yorktown, Virginia, and 82 days later, on August 5, 2009…through heat, snow, desert plains, mountains, and hopefully not too many headwinds… (That sounds like an ad for the US Postal Service)…I will [...]
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  Posted: March 22, 2009, 4:04pm EDT
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Short Sales Are Like Pretty Woman

  Number of comments: 2
  A couple of my buyer clients are participating in short sales.  They have done their home work, they know it can be a sit and wait just to have to hurry up at the final approval (if  it ever comes) approach. One Buyer in particular is buying while living half way [...]
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  Posted: March 07, 2009, 2:37am EST
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• How Long Does It Take To Buy a Short Sale?

  Number of comments: 2
  You have found the perfect home in Central Oregon, and you discover it is a short sale! One of the most common questions is.... How long will it take to buy this home? The answer is not simple; it just depends on a lot of different conditions. [...]
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  Posted: March 02, 2009, 8:03am EST
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Bank Owned & Foreclosure Property List March 2009

  Number of comments: 2
  First time home buyers and investors alike are finding some great value in purchasing bank owned property in Central Oregon. [...]
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  Posted: March 01, 2009, 5:52pm EST
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Love Sunriver? Take Advantage of The Market

  Today great homes at great prices are found even in Sunriver - whether you want a Sunriver Condo or a Sunriver home you may find what you are looking for at a price that will amaze you. [...]
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  Posted: March 01, 2009, 1:44pm EST
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Local Rule - The Nitrate Study - By Leon Shields

  Number of comments: 1
  Back when all this hocus pocus started with our elected officials and the citizens of Southern Deschutes County were invited to Community forums - this article appeared with several others - I wonder why these facts are being pushed aside and NO one knows - this vote goes County Wide…. [...]
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  Posted: February 17, 2009, 4:55pm EST
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Opposition to Local Rule Deschutes County Oregon

  This article was written by a broker in my office regarding the local rule that is to be voted on March 10, 2008.  The media is making this to be an issue that it is not…. before placing your vote - please educate yourself and know the real facts.  You [...]
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  Posted: February 17, 2009, 1:48pm EST
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• No Vote - On Local Rule - GET The Facts

  Number of comments: 2
  Local Rule, Nitrates and now a March Vote and all the while I have tried to be professional and make sure my clients know what this all means to them.  This weekend while browsing through the Bend Bulletin (notice I did not give them a link) online I stumbled across [...]
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  Posted: February 17, 2009, 1:02am EST
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Buyers There Are Great Buys To Be Found

  Number of comments: 3
  Central Oregon is full of great homes at great prices!  The market is perfect for home buyers with a lot of great lending options.  A few buyers recently have experienced house payments lower than the rent they were paying.  Real estate professionals around the country have always tried to show [...]
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  Posted: February 07, 2009, 1:58am EST
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Foreclosure and Bank Owned Homes in Central Oregon

  Homes are starting to move again in Central Oregon.  In the next day or two I will be posting the stats and break downs from 2008, but in the mean time I am being asked to update the January Foreclosure and Bank owned property list. These bank owned properties are currently [...]
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  Posted: January 24, 2009, 2:01am EST
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Preposed System Development Charges

  SDCs in Bend will top $20,000 per house. That is approaching 10 percent of the price of an average house. The lack of affordable housing in Bend is a chronic and well documented problem. The continual ratcheting up of SDCs and other land use and building fees exacerbates that problem. [...]
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  Posted: January 14, 2009, 2:36pm EST
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Bank Owned & Short Sale Properties for January 4, 2009

  List of Bank Owned and Short Sale properties for January 2009 in La Pine and Three Rivers South [...]
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  Posted: January 04, 2009, 3:16pm EST
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR

• Short Sale Vs. Bank Owned, REO or REPO

  Number of comments: 10
  Today Buyers and Sellers alike are hearing these terms more and more which bring more questions than answers most of the time. There are many misunderstandings of what these terms mean and what the process is or can be. The current real estate market is one that even veterans of [...]
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  Posted: January 03, 2009, 11:50pm EST
  by Thesa Chambers, Broker, ABR