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Your Equity Could Change Everything About Your Next Move
A lot of people are asking the same thing right now: "Is it even a good time to sell?" And the truth may come as a bit of a surprise...
For many homeowners, the answer is a strong yes.
Why? Because of one major factor working in your favor: your equity. Odds are, if you've lived in your home for a while, you know you have significant equity. But how much are we really talking about? The number might just change everything about your next move.
The Hidden Wealth of Homeownership
Here's how it works. When you own a home, you build up something called equity.
Each time you make a mort...
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The 3 Housing Market Questions Coming Up at Every Gathering This Season
Whether it's at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation.
Here are the top three questions on a lot of people's minds this season, and straightforward answers to help you feel more confident about the market.
1. "Will I even be able to find a home if I want to move?"
Yes, more than you could a year or two ago.
The number of homes for sale has been rising over the past few years. According to data from Realtor.com, there have been more than one million homes on the market for six straight months, something that hasn't happened since 2019 (see graph below):
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Is Bend a Good Place to Live? The Real Year-Round Lifestyle Guide
Thinking about making a move to Bend? You're not alone. Every year, thousands of people from Portland, Seattle, and the Bay Area explore what life might look like in Central Oregon's high desert—drawn by sunshine, mountains, and a lifestyle that feels equal parts active and intentional.
This guide is your honest, year-round look at what living in Bend is really like—season by season, neighborhood by neighborhood, and day to day—so you can decide if Bend fits the way you want to live.
The Big Picture: Why People Choose Bend
Bend's appeal goes far beyond pretty scenery. What truly hooks people is the quality of life—a blend of outdoor recreation, friendly neighborhoods, a slower pace, and the ability to actually enjoy the life you work so hard for.
You'll hear newcomers say things li...
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The Top 2 Things Bend Homeowners Need To Know Before Selling
Here's something you should know before you sell your house. The homeowners who win in today's market aren't the ones waiting it out or stepping back. They're the ones who adapt from the start.
A number of homeowners this year didn't get the outcome they wanted. But it's not because something's wrong with the market. It's because something wasn't right with their expectations.
Realtor.com reports 57% more homes have been taken off the market compared to last year. That means they listed... but didn't sell. But here's the honest truth. It was mostly because of two things: price and timing.
And if the seller had come in with the right mindset on each, their sale would've gone differently. Here are the top 2 things you can learn from those other
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