Caldera Springs

Oregon REALTORS® Can Not Offer Rebates!

Brokers in Oregon are not allowed to share their commission with an unlicensed person.  Often times a seller, buyer or third party will ask for a payment for a referral or as a rebate at closing to give the buyer a bigger incentive to purchase a home.Some Real Estate offices and franchises across the United [...]

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Winter is Around The Corner Tips To Save You Cold Weather Issues

It seems like it was just last week when I was out enjoying the Big Deschutes River, and Wickiup – this morning we had our first dusting of snow.  Although it was gone by noon it was there and tonight the temperatures are dropping again.  It must be time to start thinking about winter and [...]

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Central Oregon Real Estate Sales and Smoke Alarms

It is a well known law yet often over looked by home owners and REALTORS® alike.  In the State of Oregon, when a home transfers it is the seller’s responsibility to be certain all smoke alarms met the current fire codes.  The current fire code in Oregon basically states that all smoke alarms must have [...]

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Mt. Bachelor Season Pass 2007

Mt. Bachelor season passes went on sale September 1.  It is hard to believe that ski season is so close.  I am not a skier but I have a lot of clients that are.  This year I am spending some time getting myself into better physical shape than I have been in the past.  Who [...]

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Sub-Prime Market Means Big Changes for Buyers and Sellers Alike!

It really does not matter if you are a buyer or a seller this subject has an impact on you.  The buyers that have counted on 100% financing are finding that the loan they qualified for just hours ago may no longer be available.  Not of any wrong doing of the buyer, the Real Estate [...]

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