Considering the Move to Paradise?

Watching the news and the conversations about the housing market can be a little bit daunting. But here in the Pacific Northwest, we are not feeling that same housing pinch the rest of the nation struggles with. In fact, it was in our local papers yesterday that the population of Oregon alone is increasing. My thoughts? People are ready for a better life. I can't think of a better place to get it than in the states of Oregon or Washington.

If you are someone who is considering a home in these states, please contact me. I can provide you with a competive rate for your home loan and provide you with the best offer for your needs. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Contact me today at cbarber@primeres.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Candy Bowman Specializes in Senior Real Estate

Candy Bowman, real estate agent for John J. Howard & Associates has recently earned her Real Estate Specialist for Seniors Certification (CRS).

After attending two and a half days of live class training and completing the certification test, Bowman was recognized as a certified member of the CRS network. In achieving this recognition, Bowman is now specialized in serving the real estate housing needs of the senior citizen community.

“What most seniors do not always realize is that planning needs to begin way before a Baby Boomer or senior needs it,” says Bowman. Bowman makes reference to those who hope to maintain their home, leave a family home to their children as they age, or enter assisted or retirement facilities.

According to Bowman, this planning often needs to take place three to five years prior to a senior actually needing the arrangement to be in place. “The time to plan isn’t when those hard family decisions need to be made,” says Bowman emphasizing that assisting a family now with their options could save money and heartache down the road.

Bowman also stresses that even though you may be looking at retirement doesn’t mean you have to sell your home. “Options are everywhere,” says Bowman. “Anything from Reverse Mortgages to proper estate planning can leave the control in the homeowner’s hands.”

When asked why this was a priority for Bowman to achieve CRS Certification, her answer is simple: “It’s always been important for me to help people,” she says.

Bowman has recently joined the John J. Howard & Associates Real Estate Team located in downtown La Grande. She can be reached at www.CandyBowman.com or call 541.663.9000.