Lynne Connelley Bend Real Estate

June 2009 - Posts

• Report from Today's Tour

  In looking at the MLS listings in Bend that are for sale that were on our tour this morning, a few stand out as some excellent values of Bend, OR, homes for sale. There were some outstanding homes in downtown Bend . One is a fabulous remodel of a 1925 Read More... Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2009 3:17 PM by Lynne Connelley | 0 Comments Filed under: downtown homes, Bend OR real estate, single level, gardens, good value, vacation rentals, boat dock, riverfront, golf course

• Some Beautiful Homes For Sale in Bend OR -- and some Definitely NOT!!!!

  Each Tuesday morning we brokers have the opportunity to tour MLS listings in Bend, OR, which invariably yields interesting finds and equally interesting homes to stay away from ! This " sneak peek " helps me guide you to desireable homes you Read More... Posted Tuesday, June 09, 2009 10:24 AM by Lynne Connelley | 0 Comments Filed under: horse property, shop, horses, deals, ranch, great buy, kitchens, acreage, Bend OR real estate, retreat, single level, gardens, Cascade views, fixers, farms and ranches, good value, single-level home

• 100% Financing Still Exists

  Many people are shocked to hear that 100% financing still exists, but it does! The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) offers loans directly funded by the government to assist low income individuals and families obtain homeownership in rural Read More... Posted Sunday, June 07, 2009 1:13 PM by Lynne Connelley | 0 Comments

• Excellence, Beauty and Value in Bend, OR, Homes For Sale

  OK, I have to admit it. I was not up for tour today. I was tired and preparing to be grouchy. BUT SEVERAL OF TODAY'S LISTINGS WERE SPECTACULAR AND ENERGIZED ME AS I TOURED THEM. Every Tuesday we have a Multiple Listing Service meeting of brokers and Read More... Posted Tuesday, June 02, 2009 3:54 PM by Lynne Connelley | 0 Comments Filed under: sanctuary, retreat, single level, gardens, fireplaces, antique, two master suites, media room, spa, Cascade views

• Why This Has Become The Best Time To Invest In Real Estate

  The MLS in Bend with hundreds of homes for sale and dozens of farms and ranches is teeming with value. But many are looking at the current prices, shaking their collective heads and declaring that the economy and, with it, the real estate industry is Read More... Posted Monday, June 01, 2009 8:34 PM by Lynne Connelley | 0 Comments

• Bend Oregon Embraces Core American Values

  Over the years, particularly in the past 5 years, Bend has received accolades in publications from Forbes to the Wall Street Journal, Sunset, Outdoor, and myriad other magazines and newspapers. As a mecca for all outdoor recreation except maybe ice hockey, Read More... Posted Monday, June 01, 2009 8:06 PM by Lynne Connelley | 0 Comments

• Did You Know You Can Buy a "Fixer" and Build Repair $$ Into A FHA Loan???

  Most Bend Oregon homes for sale are exceptional. Many are new or fairly new. And designer touches add to the appeal. But then there are the homes with what we politely term " deferred maintenance," either because of a foreclosure in which the Read More... Posted Monday, June 01, 2009 7:31 PM by Lynne Connelley | 0 Comments