Chris Quinn's (chrisquinn) Blog

This beautiful one owner home is located in the NE Bend neighborhood of Oakview. Attention to detail is an understatement when describing this home! Features include custom paint inside and out, new hardwood floors, newer carpet and tile floors, fully wrapped window and door trim, galley style k...

More Consumers Ponder Home PurchaseThe number of consumers who say they plan to buy a home in the next six months rose slightly this month to 3.3 percent from 2.9 percent, despite an overall drop in consumer confidence. According to a survey by the Conference Board, a private research group, cons...

I wanted to share my opinion on the Central Oregon market. It will be short and easy If you want to buy a home I believe you have a year to get some off the best deals ever in Central Oregon. If you have any questions why I think that get a hold of me.

Features include Brazilian Cherry wood floors, slate countertops and floors, extensive use of crown molding throughout, and custom paint colors.  23' by 18' master bedroom with sitting area and French doors leading to the private deck overlooking the neighborhood below.  18' vaulted ceilings in t...

With 300 days of sunshine a year (as many as Arizona!) and oodles of fresh powder come winter, the high desert country of Central Oregon is an idyllic playground for sports lovers. Rekindle your spirit with a gamut of possibilities such as world famous golf at more than 25 unique courses, coveted...

NAR's 2008 Forecastyear2006* 2007**       Interest Rates30-year fixed***6.4%6.4%6.5%Home Sales Existing-home price increases1.0%-1.7%0.0%Existing-home sales6.5 million5.7 million5.7 millionNew-home sales1.1 million796,000693,000Multifamily Vacancy rate5.9%5.9%5.6%Rental rate change4.12.93.8Net ab...

I can't say for sure but if we have not hit bottom yet we are very close! If you wait for the bottom you will not know it until it's passed you by! Is it a good time to buy?We think so if you can take a minute to read thru this, we hope to explain why. (statistic for Bend Oregon)Þ Interest rates ...

Making Sense of Your Closing CostWhen you go to a lender to get and idea of what to expect for closing costs it can seem a little overwhelming.   Below is a break down to help you understand your good faith estimate a little better.  Interest rate discount points are fees paid up front to the len...

Fed Rate Cut Makes Homebuyers WinnersWASHINGTON, September 18, 2007 -  The Federal Reserve's decision to ease its monetary policies will boost a housing market beginning to rebound, help restore consumer confidence in the real estate market, and could give a helping hand to borrowers with adjusta...