Circa 1992, I sat on my windsurf board in the dead calm waters of the northern Sea of Cortez. Waiting for the winds to pick up with the afternoon heat, I’d grab a kayak paddle and cruise about the flat waters of Morua Estuary near Puerto Penansco. Little did I know, if I just would’ve […]
Elkhorn Estates Home for sale in Bend, OR
Fantastic home for sale under $250,000 and in one of the most sought after parts of Bend, Oregon. Homes in SW Bend have easy access to the Deschutes River Trail, Old Mill District, Downtown, and all that Mt Bachelor and the Cascade Lakes have to offer! Throughout 2012 and continuing in 2013, the inventory has […]
Pickin’ and Paddlin’ for the Deschutes River
One of the best ongoing events in Bend is perfect fun for family & friends of all ages. The Pickin’ & Paddlin’ series continues for two more months this summer. Bluegrass, local brews, and paddle sports are the main event in these worthwhile fundraisers for the Bend Paddle Trail Alliance. (more…)
Phoenix home prices up 32% in past year
Phoenix Business Journal by Kristena Hansen, Reporter Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 11:33am MST Phoenix-area home prices have been surging in the past year, but a report released today by Arizona State University indicates the rapid rebound may be short lived. (more…)
Bend, Oregon’s Free Beer For A Year Sweepstakes!
Visit Bend just announced a new contest to promote our exploding craft beer industry, the Beer For A Year Sweepstakes! That’s right; buy a $10 raffle ticket and you could win free beer for an entire year. More precisely, $2500 in gift cards to a collection of Bend’s breweries. (more…)
Arizona Homeowners Beware!
If you own a home in Arizona, DO read your tax valuation statement this month! Primary homeowners in Arizona must now sign and return an affidavit which will come with your Notice of Full Cash Value. If you fail to do so within 60 days, your primary home will be taxed as a rental property […]
Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
Be Responsible For Preventing Abuse Learn 7 steps you can take to prevent child sexual abuse. The Penn State incident has brought the problem of child sexual abuse to all of our attention. Statistics show that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before turning 18, and sadly, less […]
How Do I Find A Realtor?
How do I find a Realtor? I’ve heard this question many times. I even asked it before buying my first property. Truth is, they’re not hard to find. According to the National Association of Realtors, there are 1.3 million Realtors nationwide! When I first received my Real Estate License in 2005, I was amongst 72,000 […]
“Green” Your Home And Receive Energy Rebates!
Energy Rebates From Your Utility Help You Manage Rising Energy Costs Surprise: Your utility may offer big-time energy rebates to offset the cost of energy-efficient retrofits. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Choosing a Realtor – How to Interview a Real Estate Agent, Part II
Here is part II in the How to Interview a Real Estate Agent series. Be thorough and consistent with each Realtor you interview. If you decide to use a Real Estate Agent just because they are related to you or perhaps they were referred to you, ask these questions before you sign any contracts – you may […]