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Bend, Oregon predicted to be one of the strongest housing markets by 2014

August 6th, 2010 in Buying by Martha Hendrick

According to this recent article in Bloomberg Businessweek, Bend, Oregon is predicted to be one of the strongest housing markets by 2014.
The Bend, Oregon metro area has the the second-highest four-year growth forecast, 33.6 percent, after Bremerton-Silverdale, Wash. Bend draws home buyers and visitors with its wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities, but its >> continue >>

How To Move Up In A Down Market

August 4th, 2010 in Buying by Martha Hendrick

Martha tells you how to move up in a down market.

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Martha Hendrick is a real estate expert in Bend, Oregon, specializing in the neighborhoods of Northwest Crossing, Awbrey Butte, Awbrey Glen, the Parks, and Broken Top. >> continue >>

Video Tour of Downtown Bend, Oregon

August 2nd, 2010 in In The Neighborhood by Martha Hendrick

I thought I would share this little video that Visit Bend put together on downtown Bend. One of the most visited spots in Bend, Oregon, you’ll find plenty of restaurants, art galleries, breweries, shops and boutiques, coffee houses, bars and nightlife to keep you busy. Downtown Bend is the gateway to Drake Park and Mirror Pond >> continue >>

The Home Trends for 2010

July 30th, 2010 in Buying by Martha Hendrick

According to the National Association of Home Builders survey of builders, the Top 10 Most Likely Features that builders will include in 2010 are:
1. Walk-in closet in master bedroom.
2. Laundry room
3. Insulated front door
4. Great Room
5. Low-e windows
6. Linen closet
7. Programmable thermostat
8. Energy efficient appliances and lighting
9 Separate >> continue >>

Things To Consider Before You Do For Sale By Owner

July 28th, 2010 in Selling by Martha Hendrick

Martha gives you some things to think about before you try to sell your home on your own.
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Martha Hendrick is a real estate expert in Bend, Oregon, specializing in the neighborhoods of Northwest Crossing, Awbrey Butte, >> continue >>

Creating a Green Kitchen to Get the Green When You Sell

July 27th, 2010 in Selling by Martha Hendrick

One of the most popular rooms to remodel in any house is of course the kitchen. It’s where we spend the most time, where families gather (even if just for a few minutes a day!), and where homework, arts and crafts, and other projects usually take place. It can also give you one of your >> continue >>

5 Myths About Short Sales

July 23rd, 2010 in Buying by Martha Hendrick

With the increase in short sales comes an increase in misconceptions. Most people think a short sale means a fast sale; in fact, short sales often take much longer than a traditional sale. The “short” in short sale only refers to the sales price, in that it’s short or less than the amount that is >> continue >>

Second quarter real estate stats for Bend, Oregon

July 22nd, 2010 in Buying by Martha Hendrick

The statistics are now in for home sale activity for the Bend and Central Oregon real estate activity for the month of June 2010. It is not surprising that home sales posted a gain over the same period in 2009. At the end of June 2010 the Total Residential Sold was 816 compared with 587 >> continue >>

The State of the Market in Bend, Oregon.

July 19th, 2010 in Selling by Martha Hendrick

Martha of discusses the state of the market in Bend, Oregon.
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Martha Hendrick is a real estate expert in Bend, Oregon, specializing in the neighborhoods of Northwest Crossing, Awbrey Butte, Awbrey Glen, the Parks, and Broken Top. >> continue >>

To Do in Bend: Watch the Deschutes Dash Triathlon this weekend

July 16th, 2010 in In The Neighborhood by Martha Hendrick

This weekend is the 2010 Deschutes Dash Weekend Sports Festival, one of the best races Bend, Oregon has to offer. Over Saturday and Sunday hundreds of people will be swimming, biking and running as they compete in one of an array of events, from the Olympic-distance and Sprint triathlons and duathlons to kid-friendly multisport races.
What >> continue >>