Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously hard to forecast. But, there’s one thing that’s historically a good indicator of what’ll happen with rates, and that’s …
What’s Ahead for Home Prices?
What’s Ahead for Home Prices? As the housing market cools in response to the dramatic rise in mortgage rates, home price appreciation is cooling as well. And if you’re following along with headlines in the media, you’re probably seeing a wide range of opinions calling for everything from falling home prices to ongoing appreciation. But what’s true? What’s most …
The True Strength of Homeowners Today
What is the strength of home owners today? The real estate market is on just about everyone’s mind these days. That’s because the unsustainable market of the past two years is behind us, and the difference is being felt. The question now is, just how financially strong are homeowners throughout the country? Mortgage debt grew beyond 10 …
Why You Should Consider Condos as Part of Your Home Search
Why consider condos in your search? The historically low inventory over the past few years led to challenges for many buyers trying to find a home that met their needs and their budget. If you’re in the same boat, you should know the recent shift in the housing market may have opened up doors for …
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August Activities – Too many fun choices!
There is no shortage of things to do this August in the Willamette Valley! We are in full swing with summer, and there are so many fun activities. It’s honestly hard to choose from since there are so many. If you’re in the mood to get your groove on with music, you’re in luck. There …
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Doing Good in the Neighborhood
At BST Realty LLC, we believe in supporting our community. This is just one of the reasons our agents choose to be on our team. We are a local business that makes sure the people we interact with don’t think they’re just a number. And, we want people to understand that we care about them. …
Meet Sophia Kuznetsov
Meet Sophia Kuznetsov, one of our wonderful agents at BST Realty LLC! Sophia is an expert at new construction. She understands all that goes into a newly built home. Sophia is an excellent mix of not only having immense attention to detail, which comes in handy with selling new homes but also maintains a laidback …
Our Agents Thrive
At BST Realty LLC, we are all about supporting one another. Our agents choose us because we make them feel like a part of the community. We have a tight-knit crew, and we also offer one-on-one training to get them started on a successful real estate path. It’s simple, when our agents thrive, so do …
Keizer Office – Quadruple the Sales
The Keizer office has been doing some wonderful things. We are also excited to announce that the Keizer office has more than quadrupled in sales within the last couple of years. Yes, you read that right! At BST Realty LLC, we love seeing how each of our offices is flourishing. Michael has cultivated the office …
BST Realty LLC expands its services with Adwerx
At BST Realty LLC, we value our clients. This means we want to provide simply the best service. It seemed only logical to add another impactful service to our company with Adwerx. What does Adwerx do? It specializes in digital advertising strategies to optimize outcomes for listings. As Adwerx puts it, “Digital ads for new …
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Beat the Heat
It has become mighty hot out there. In the Willamette Valley, we’ve got some pretty great recreation spots to choose from to try and beat the heat. If you’re looking for a good swimming hole, then look no further than Coolidge McClain Park in Silverton. There are even some handy life vests to help you …
Keizer Office Updates
At BST Realty LLC, we are here to help you navigate the real estate process. We understand that a lot has to do with the location, that’s one of the reasons we have this great map painted in our Keizer office. It’s a reminder that location is important, and that we are a part of …
Fun Activities Nearby
The warmer days mean more fun in the sun! In the Willamette Valley, we have so many wonderful outdoor activities to choose from. It could be experiencing the old-growth forest at Silver Falls State Park or a park for your kiddos to play. Keizer has some great play areas for families to join. One playground …
Keizer Station
Spring is knocking at our door, so some of you may be thinking about getting outdoors with the weather warming up. Keizer has many wonderful places for fun activities, and this includes Keizer Station that has so many shopping options. One of which includes REI for much of your outdoor needs. At BST Realty LLC, …
Real Estate Will Lead the Economic Recovery
Real Estate Will Lead the Economic Recovery. With more U.S. states reopening for business this summer, and as people start to return to work, we can expect the economy to begin improving. Most expert forecasts indicate this economic recovery will start to happen in the second half of this year. As we get back to work …
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Three Reasons Why Pre-Approval Is the First Step in Homebuying
Three Reasons Why Pre-Approval Is the First Step in the 2020 Homebuying Journey When the number of buyers in the housing market outnumbers the number of homes for sale, it’s called a “seller’s market.” The advantage tips toward the seller as low inventory heats up the competition among those searching for a place to call their own. This …
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First-Time Buyers Are Searching for Existing Homes This Year
In the latest Housing Trends Report, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) measured the share of adults planning to buy a home over the next 12 months. The report indicates the percentage of all buyers that will be first-time buyers looking to purchase a home grew from 58% in Q4 2018 to 63% in Q4 2019. The …
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Biggest Issues Facing The Housing Market
Inventory......Interest rates.....Appreciation The housing market will be defined by three things... This coming year the housing market will be defined by 3 things- inventory, interest rates, and appreciation. But the biggest issue the housing market will face in 2020 is an inventory shortage. There aren’t enough homes on the market for buyers, especially on the lower end of …
Selecting Your Real Estate Broker
Selecting Your Real Estate Broker Having a real estate broker is like having an opinion – virtually everybody has one. And like a good tenant for owners of investment properties, good real estate brokers are gold. How do you select a good one? Ask your friends, family, co-workers, your title company friend, your mortgage broker, …
Sell Your Home Faster
Tips to Sell Your Home Faster When selling your house, there are a few key things you can prioritize to have the greatest impact for a faster sale: 1. Make Buyers Feel at Home Declutter your home! Pack away all personal items like pictures, awards, and sentimental belongings. Make buyers feel like they belong in the …
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