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Monthly Archives: March 2019

    This Week In Real Estate – March 31, 2019

    By Mitch Darby | March 31, 2019

    The Best Week Of The Year To List A Home. According to research released by realtor.com, the best time to list a home for sale in the top 50 largest U.S. Metro areas is the first week of April. The research suggests the best week to go live for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area is April 7,... Read More

    Central Oregon Weekend Planner – March 29-31, 2019

    By Brenda Hawkins | March 28, 2019

    Central Oregon Weekend Planner – March 29-31, 2019. Here is our Central Oregon weekend planner, created each week to showcase events throughout Central Oregon. HIGH DESERT STAMPEDE FRI-SAT – Top 40 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) hosts the High Desert Stampede entertains spectators with world champion athletes. Watch Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing, Tie-Down Roping, Team... Read More

    Weekly Market Snapshot – March 25, 2019

    By Mitch Darby | March 25, 2019

    Weekly Market Snapshot – March 18, 2019 The weekly Market Snapshot Report reflects the previous week’s activity. These reports provide the latest overview, by price range, of the sub-markets in each MLS area we serve. Below are the links for this week’s reports: Your Guide to the Market Snapshot Report COAR (Central Oregon Association of... Read More

    This Week In Real Estate – March 24, 2019

    By Mitch Darby | March 24, 2019

    Mortgage Rates Fall & Existing Home Sales Surge. The real estate market is poised for a super ‘spring selling season’ fueled by increased inventory, more sustainable price appreciation and according to data released by Freddie Mac, interest rates that have dramatically dipped since the start of the year. Below are a few highlights from the... Read More

    Weekly Market Snapshot – March 18, 2019

    By Mitch Darby | March 20, 2019

    Weekly Market Snapshot – March 18, 2019 The weekly Market Snapshot Report reflects the previous week’s activity. These reports provide the latest overview, by price range, of the sub-markets in each MLS area we serve. Below are the links for this week’s reports: Your Guide to the Market Snapshot Report COAR (Central Oregon Association of... Read More

    This Week In Real Estate – March 18, 2019

    By Mitch Darby | March 18, 2019

    Home Price and Mortgage Rate Forecasts. According to the Federal Reserve’s Flow of Funds report that was released for the fourth quarter of 2018, the home equity percentage has reached its highest level since the second quarter of 2002. Below are a few highlights from the second week of March that influence our business: Equity Rises... Read More

    This Week In Real Estate – March 11, 2019

    By Mitch Darby | March 11, 2019

    Homeowner’s Real Estate Equity Reaches $15.4 Billion. According to the most recent Financial Accounts of the United States, released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the value of homeowner’s equity in real estate reached $15.4 trillion in the third quarter of 2018; that is up $1.3 trillion over the prior four... Read More

    The Beacon Report – March 2019

    By Mitch Darby | March 7, 2019

    The Beacon Report – March 2019. Inventory levels of SFR (single-family residential) properties in Central Oregon remained low in February. The median sale price in Bend has returned to near $430,000, while the median sale price in Redmond hit a high of $314,000, 10% higher than in February 2018. In addition to the March Beacon... Read More

    This Week In Real Estate – Mar. 4, 2019

    By Mitch Darby | March 4, 2019

    Highest Homeownership Rates Since 2014. The Census Bureau reported that the U.S. homeownership rate increased in the fourth quarter of 2018 to 64.8 percent – the highest rate since 2014 – driven mainly by a rise in the 35-44 year-old homeownership rate. Below are a few highlights from the fourth week of February that influence... Read More