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Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze

If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from Gary Raze- your professional Eugene Real Estate Agent.

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Q: Where’s Our Market and How Can I Help Those in Need?

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2020/09/21

Although the real estate market is hot, our main focus is on helping those in need.In August, the Eugene real estate market actually saw a 9% decrease in listings. Part of this could be attributed to COVID concerns, but it’s something to keep an eye on nevertheless.On a similar note, our inventory continues to be quite low. Nationally, the U.S. average is three months of inventory. Here in Lane County, we have just one month of inventory. A balanced market is around six months of inventory and

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Q: Could You Benefit From a Refi?

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2020/09/03

Thinking about a refinance? Here’s some great info to consider.There are plenty of reasons to refinance a home, but of course there are also just as many reasons to hold off on making that financial decision. You can only know whether a refinance is in your best interest as a homeowner if you have all the basic facts. What, exactly, is refinancing good for?There are two common types of refinance, the first being a cash-out refinance. This is typically used whenever a large sum of money is

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Your Latest Lane County Market Update

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2020/07/27

According to the latest numbers, Lane County is a seller’s market. What’s happening in the Lane County market now that we’ve reached the midpoint of 2020? Let’s start by reviewing the year-over-year statistics from last June. Listings are down 18% compared to June 2019, but pending contracts are up 5.6%. This is interesting because it means we have very low inventory. Last month, I was hopeful because our inventory had increased to two months’ worth, but now we’ve dropped back down to 1.3

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Q: What Do You Need to Know to Take Advantage of Our...

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2020/07/10

Here’s what you need to know to take advantage of our market. If you’re looking to take advantage of our Eugene real estate market, there are two important changes that have occurred over the past few months (primarily due to the pandemic) that you need to be aware of. First, interest rates have dropped. Last year, we thought they would go up during 2020, but the bottom line is that they haven’t. Last year they averaged roughly 4.2%, but this year the average has fallen to 3.2%. They may

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Q: Why Is Our Market Like a Coiled Spring?

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2020/06/11

Our market has a lot of pent-up demand that will soon be released. Right now, our real estate market is like a coiled spring. We know that it’s getting ready to explode soon. For the last few months, inventory has risen slightly, but things are changing now. Our average price is still up year over year, and this summer will be like a regular spring market. Buyer demand is increasing, and more and more sellers are getting their homes on the market. To learn more, watch this short video.

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Q: How Do You Buy & Sell During COVID-19?

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2020/05/12

Buying and selling homes during COVID-19 isn’t as hard as you’d think. How in the world can you buy or sell a house during the COVID-19 pandemic? It’s actually not as hard as it might seem. If the property is vacant you can often view it in person with your Realtor as you would normally. However, if the home isn’t vacant, things will go a bit differently. For an occupied home, your Realtor will need to bring preventative measures like masks and gloves to protect you, the homeowners, and

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The Main Dilemma for Homebuyers and Sellers Right Now

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2020/04/21

Whether you choose to enter the market now or wait until later doesn’t matter as much as the question of how the current conditions can help you. Here’s what I mean. A lot of buyers want to buy and a lot of sellers want to sell, but when is it going to happen? We’re navigating a delicate crisis with plenty of health and safety concerns involved. Many are unsure whether they should wait or whether they should list now. Either option will work, but it all depends on what the pros and cons

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The State of the Market During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2020/04/10

The nationwide stay-at-home ordinances have presented a challenge for all industries, including real estate. Here’s how we’ve adapted. These are trying times, but rest assured that we’re all in this together. Since many are unsure about how the world can continue to function with everyone sheltering in place, today I thought I’d give you an update on how the market is doing during quarantine, as well as how we in real estate are adapting to the challenge. Many senior banks are allowing

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How Are Mortgage Rates Doing Right Now?

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2020/03/19

I’m here with a quick update on the current state of mortgage interest rates. Here’s what you need to know. Want tosellyour home? Get a FREE home value report. Want tobuya home? Search all homes for sale. Ron Smith from Flagstar Mortgage joins me today as stories of low interest rates dominate the news. We’ve got a quick update for you today on where rates are now and where they might be headed in the future. Last week, interest rates dropped to all-time lows. Ron has been locking

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If You Need to Buy and Sell, Which Comes First?

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2020/02/24

Buying and selling at the same time isn’t easy, but it certainly can be done. Here’s how we can help. Want tosellyour home? Get a FREE home value report. Want tobuya home? Search all homes for sale. If you need to sell your current home and buy a new one, how should you go about it? The good news is that you have options. If you can buy a new home without having to sell first, you’re in a much better position. You can take the time to find the right home, buy it, then put your

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Should We Renovate or Buy New?

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2020/02/03

Some people need to buy a new home, while others are better off fixing up what they already have. Here’s how they differ. Want tosellyour home? Get a FREE home value report. Want tobuya home? Search all homes for sale. If you’re debating whether you should buy a home that needs renovations or just buy brand-new, the answer may or may not come to you quickly. If you want to renovate, you don’t need that much more of a house, just a little more space. Cost-wise, it makes real sense

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Buying an Older Home

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2020/01/21

Here are a few issues to be aware of when buying a house over 50 years old. Want tosellyour home? Get a FREE home value report. Want tobuya home? Search all homes for sale. If you’re buying a home that’s over 50 years old, there are a few common issues for which you should keep an eye out. First, check the plumbing system. The older pipes in these homes can sometimes be galvanized and rusted from the inside, which can impact flow and give you a poorer water quality. If this is an

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Happy New Year!

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2020/01/02

Want tosellyour home? Get a FREE home value report. Want tobuya home? Search all homes for sale. We just wanted to take a minute to wish you a happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that 2019 has come to a close. It’s been an amazing year thanks to your continued support. The things we’ve accomplished this year, and always, wouldn’t be possible without you. We so appreciate your business, referrals, and friendship, and we’re excited to see what lies ahead. The future is full of

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The Future of Our Market

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2019/12/10

With 2019 coming to an end, it’s time to discuss the future of our market. Want tosellyour home? Get a FREE home value report. Want tobuya home? Search all homes for sale. What does the future hold for buyers and sellers in our real estate market? You may have heard stories telling you that the sky is falling, but it’s not. On the contrary, the future is still pretty bright. We do expect a housing shortage, unfortunately, and that will cause prices to continue to rise. Over the

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Is Homeownership Always Better Than Renting?

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2019/11/14

Is buying a home always better than renting one? Not in every case, but in most cases, the answer is yes. Want tosellyour home? Get a FREE home value report. Want tobuya home? Search all homes for sale. Is homeownership always the right decision when it comes to the debate of whether to buy or rent? Let’s say that you’re renting a home now and thinking about buying, but you also know that you’ll be leaving the area within a few years. In this particular case, homeownership is probably

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The Latest News From Lane County as We Move Through Fall

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2019/10/31

Prices aren’t appreciating like we’re used to in Lane County, but we’re still in a good market. Want tosellyour home? Get a FREE home value report. Want tobuya home? Search all homes for sale. For your latest Lane County market update, I’ll do a quick recap of what’s happened since the start of the year and then switch gears to focus on what’s transpired over the last couple of months. We’ve been accustomed to a yearly home price appreciation rate of about 10%, but we estimate

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What Should You Do to Prepare Your Home for Colder...

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2019/10/18

If you want to minimize problems in your home this fall, all it takes is a little preparation. Here’s what you need to know. Want tosellyour home? Get a FREE home value report. Want tobuya home? Search all homes for sale. I’ve been hearing some rumors that it’s starting to cool off. While I could be talking about the real estate market, the weather is starting to cool off too. Today I have some tips to share that will help you get your home ready for fall: 1. Clear the gutters

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What Can You Do to Sell Your Home Quickly?

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2019/09/16

Are you in need of a quick home sale, but don’t want to discount your home? Here are some tips to help get you there. Want tosellyour home? Get a FREE home value report. Want tobuya home? Search all homes for sale. Life happens, and that means you might have to make some life changes immediately, such as selling your home. What can you do to expedite this process? The first thing you need to focus on is price. You don’t want to price your home too low because you can end up

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What the Apparent Cooling of Our Market Means for You

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2019/09/03

Is our market entering a cooling period? Let’s discuss. Want tosellyour home? Get a FREE home value report. Want tobuya home? Search all homes for sale. It seems like our market has been losing some momentum of late, but is it? Well, we’re receiving mixed signals, so the answer is not so clear cut. To get a better idea of what’s going on, let’s compare July’s market stats to this month’s numbers: Between the end of July and now, pending and closed sales actually increased by

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Downsizing: Are You Ready?

Eugene Real Estate Podcast with Gary Raze ·

2019/08/16

Families tend to move into bigger homes as they grow, but, once children grow up and move out, parents are left with a large, expensive home without enough people to fill it. For many, this signals the perfect time to downsize into a smaller home with less maintenance and less financial liability. “ You can use the equity that you’ve built to buy a new home. ” If you no longer need your larger home, think about all the costs you can cut by downsizing. You can use the equity that you’ve

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