Monday, January 31, 2011

Two New Brokers Join The Garner Group in Bend, Oregon


We're pleased to add two new agents to our Bend, Oregon real estate team! Both are licensed brokers in the state of Oregon.

Arlene Edwards has held an Oregon license since moving to Bend from California in 2008. A native of southern California, she was licensed in that state between 1991 and 2002, during which time she marketed new home communities for several large national building companies. She has earned the Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) designation from the National Assn. of Home Builders’ Institute of Residential Marketing, an advanced course designed for specialists in new home sales.

Victoria Davis earned her Oregon real estate license in 2010. A native of Kennewick, Wash., she graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a BS degree in geology. Her professional experience includes conducting hydrogeologic site studies for municipalities, private and corporate clients and environmental site assessments triggered by real estate acquisitions, permitting or divestiture. Victoria was a licensed Realtor in the state of Washington during the late 1990s, practicing in the Tri-Cities area.

Welcome Victoria and Arlene!

Thursday, January 13, 2011

It's Still a Buyer's Market In Bend, Oregon


While falling home prices may not be the news some homeowners want to hear right now, it is true that these trends are making it easier than ever to buy a new home in one of the best places on earth - Bend, Oregon! In a recent news broadcast on our Bend, Oregon real estate market (our own Sara Garner Lafaver was interviewed), a cited report showed that median home prices have dropped 57 percent over the last five years.

See the full story at the KTVZ web site here: http://www.ktvz.com/news/26474780/detail.html

This is not bad news for those looking to buy here in Bend, Oregon - there are some wonderful deals on homes and many are hoping that visitors will decide to take up permanent residence with us. Are you a buyer looking for a home in Bend? We're the experts! Contact us today at info@thegarnergroup.com or call at 541-383-4360.