Touring breweries in Bend, Oregon is, of course, a great thing to do anytime. Logistically several can be done on foot or bike. But if you want a safe ride, an interactive experience with brewers, a behind the scenes experience, lots of fun and samples of beer… How do you tour breweries in Bend, Oregon? (more…)
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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…)
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 […]
Real Estate Outlook: Existing-Home Sales Rise
While existing-home sales rose again in January and are outpacing year-ago levels, we are still seeing a drop in home prices across much the country. Existing-home sales increased 2.7 percent in January and are 5.3 percent above January of 2010.
First Time Homebuyers Leading Market Back
Propelled by the first-time homebuyers tax credit, nearly half of home sales are now being made by first-time purchasers, according to an industry report released Friday. In fact, 47% of all Americans who purchased homes this year had not owned one (more…)
Green Improvements Add Value to Your Home
When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic — like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint — or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating (more…)
Beware of a Mortgage Rate Spike This Spring
A looming shift in Federal Reserve policy could send the 30-year fixed mortgage to 6% or higher, up from Monday’s rock-bottom rate of 5.02%. For all the hullaballoo about the stimulative impact of last week’s decision to extend the $8,000 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit and create (more…)
Drinking For Dollars
Which muckraking journalist observed that nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public? I may as well just tell you the answer, since chances are you can find it the way I did, in 10 seconds or less, with the help of a search engine on your phone (more…)