House Talk - Bend, Oregon Real Estate with Karen Malanga

Karen Malanga: Hi, this is Karen Malanga. Welcome back to House Talk. I am the owner of Pinecone Lending. And I like to call it Pinecone Listing Solutions. And I’m here with Dan Williams who’s the owner of Elev8 Mortgage. And what we do at Pinecone is we solve problems. And so Dan and I […] The post How a Listing Solutions Loan from Pinecone Lending Can Save A Home Sale from Falling Through appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Karen Malanga:  Hi, this is Karen Malanga, principal  broker with RE/MAX Key Properties in Nest Bend. I’m here at House Talk. I’m so happy to welcome Dan Williams of Elev8 Mortgage back. If you’ve listened to our podcast before, he’s been a frequent guest for us on House Talk—and he has a new company, I […] The post What’s Different About ELEV8 Mortgage Brokerage in Bend, Oregon? appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Karen Malanga:   Hi, welcome to House Talk. This is Karen Malanga. I’m the owner of Pinecone Lending and Listing Solutions. And I’m here today with Joel Salmond. And he is one of the top brokers at our local Windermere office here in Bend.   And Joel, you recently used my problem-solving product… Joel Salmond:   Yes, I […] The post How Pinecone Lending Came Through with Listing Solutions that Saved a Transaction appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

KAREN: Hi, I’m Karen Malanga, Principal Broker with Re/MAX Key Properties and Nest Bend. I’m here with my daughter and co-broker, Kristin Marshall. What we wanted to chat about today just briefly, because winter is coming, is our fall checklist. We think this is a real important time when it comes to your home maintenance, […] The post Fall Checklist and Tips for Listing Your Central Oregon Home in the Fall and Winter appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

KAREN: Hi, welcome to House Talk. As you know, this is Karen Malanga, Principal Broker at RE/MAX Key Properties and NestBend.com. I’m so excited to have Lindsay here from Velocity Property Management because – she’s not an attorney, and she’ll tell you that right up front, but she is going to help us go through […] The post Understanding Oregon State’s Senate Bill 608 appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

KAREN: Hi, this is Karen Malanga, Principal Broker at RE/MAX Key Properties and NestBend.com. I am so excited to have my dear friend, and coworker many times, Caren Raisin here. She is an actual lifestyle transformational specialist. You’re going to have to explain to our listeners what that means, Caren. Go for it. CAREN: I […] The post How to Create a Sense of Welcome in Your Home appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

KAREN: Hi, this is Karen Malanga, Principal Broker at RE/MAX Key Properties and NestBend.com. I’m so excited today because we have Sally Russell, our mayor. Sally, welcome to the program. SALLY: Hi, good morning. Oh my God, what a beautiful day, Karen. My pleasure to be here. Thanks for inviting me. KAREN: You’re welcome. Sally […] The post Mayor, Sally Russell on Bend, Oregon Now and What to Expect Moving Forward appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Do you know what snow and ice damage would be covered by your home insurance policy? KAREN: Hi, this is Karen Malanga, Principal Broker at RE/MAX Key Properties. This show today is going to be super current because I’ve been out doing home inspections, letting home inspectors in all the way out to Sisters and […] The post Understanding Home Owners Insurance Coverage with Snow and Ice Damage appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Learn about an exciting new option for mortgages in Bend, Oregon on this episode of House Talk where Karen talks with Dan Williams, President of Elev8 Mortgage, LLC! Karen Malanga: Hi, this is Karen Malanga with another edition of House Talk. And I’m so excited—well, I’m actually super excited today because someone that I’ve had […] The post A New Option for Mortgages in Bend, Oregon – Elevate Mortgage appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

KAREN: Hi, welcome to House Talk. I am so excited on this chilly day to welcome Caren Raisin – not only my dear friend, but she’s helped me get myself healthy. Caren is a licensed registered nurse and a lifestyle coach and consultant. She has years of experience studying the effects of disease and diet. […] The post How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Karen Malanga: Hi! This is Karen Malanga welcoming you to this week’s House Talk. Today, I’m so excited to have Matt Silver, the owner of Mountain Mortgage here in Bend. And what an appropriate name for Bend, Oregon especially with the snow hitting Mt. Bachelor lately. So Matt, welcome to the program. Matt Silver: Thank […] The post What is a 203k Rehabilitation Loan? What are the pros and cons? appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

  Karen Malanga: Hi! Welcome to House Talk. This week, I’m so excited to have our new mayor. Sally Russell here is my guest. Sally, welcome to the program. Sally Russell: Thank you Karen. It’s great to be here. Karen: And the first elected mayor… Sally: …the first elected mayor since the 1920s. And yeah, […] The post An Interview with Bend, Oregon’s New Mayor, Sally Russell appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Be sure that your home is ready for the winter ahead in Central Oregon! Click Here for your printable checklist. Karen: Hi! This is Karen Malanga welcoming you to this week’s House Talk. On our second segment after the break, I’m going to be welcoming Lindsay Cloud with Velocity Property Management. She was voted the […] The post Why is it Important to Have a Property Manager? appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

KAREN: Hi, this is Karen with House Talk, and I’m so excited to welcome Robin Cooper Engle here. She is the Director of Development for the Habitat for Humanity here in Bend. It’s so nice that you could take some time away from your day today, Robin. Thank you for being on House Talk. ROBIN: […] The post How Does the Habitat for Humanity Program Work? appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

KAREN: Hi, welcome to House Talk. I’m so excited today to have Brandon Reese here. He’s the owner of Moonfire and Sun Garden Center. I was actually just there a couple weeks ago buying my grandchildren packs of ladybugs. Of course, I love ladybugs, and I have hundreds of tomato plants and they seem to […] The post Central Oregon Landscaping Tips with Brandon Reese of Moonfire and Sun Garden Center appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

KAREN: Hi, this is Karen. Welcome to House Talk. I’m so excited today to have Shawna Bell with me. Shawna is actually – this is pretty impressive – the Account Executive for Landmark Home Warranty for the whole state of Oregon. Shawna, thank you so much for taking time – first of all, being in […] The post What is a Home Warranty and how does it work? appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

KAREN: Hi, welcome to House Talk. Today I’m so excited to have DeeDee Johnson. She is the Director of Homeowner Services with our Bend Area Habitat for Humanity. I know that what she’s going to have to say to us is going to be really interesting today. DeeDee, I do have one question for you. […] The post What are the programs and income requirements for Habitat for Humanity in Bend, Oregon? appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

KAREN: Hi, this is Karen. Welcome to House Talk. Today I have Dana Carmichael on. Dana and I go way back. She has a company called Home Fridays. Dana, I recommend you all the time. We have a lot of clients that will buy their second home and they’re not going to be here all […] The post Professional Property Management for Second Home Owners in Central Oregon appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

KAREN: Hi, welcome to House Talk. This is Karen, and I’m super excited to have Lindsay Cloud here today. She’s with Velocity Property Management, and I’m sort of in awe because she was the 2018 Single Family Property Manager of the Year. So Lindsay, you’re busy, and I so appreciate you being on the program. […] The post What Property Management Services are available in Bend, Oregon? appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Karen Malanga: Well, welcome back to House Talk. Today, I’m super excited to have Kelly Kirkland. Kelly actually helped me with the lighting in my home. And she’s a design professional at Globe Lighting here in Bend. And for those of you listening out there, I don’t know if you know, but Globe Lighting has […] The post Expert Tips for Interior and Exterior Lighting appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Karen: Hi, I’m so excited today to have Dan Williams, Vice President of Directors Mortgage, here with us again today. Dan’s going to be explaining the various loan products that they have to offer through Directors Mortgage. Dan, do you want to educate our buyers on different loan products that you have? Dan: Sure. Yeah, […] The post What Home Loans are Available in Bend, Oregon? appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Karen: This week, I’m super excited to have Erin MacDonald here. Erin MacDonald is a partner in the Trusts and Estates Department at Karnopp Petersen. And she’s our go-to attorney when we have questions about taking title to property. Sometimes, we find a property that’s in probate or maybe sometimes even someone passes away and […] The post Estate Planning – How Do Revokable Living Trusts Work to Avoid Probate appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Don’t miss the Johnny Was Clothing Trunk Show at Desperado Boutique in the Old Mill District of Bend, Oregon Friday, July 20 – Sunday, July 22, 2018! Listen in as Karen and Rebecca share a preview of the event! Karen Malanga: Hi, it’s Karen Malanga with House Talk, Principal Broker with RE/MAX Key Properties. And […] The post JOHNNY WAS Trunk Show at Bend, Oregon Desperado Boutique! appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Karen Malanga: Hi, this is Karen. I want to welcome you to House Talk. And today, I’m so excited to have Danielle Brock here. She’s with a local company called 1031 Corp. Actually, I think they’re nationwide. She’s our number one go-to exchange officer for 1031 exchanges. And I just found out as we sat […] The post How Do 1031 Exchanges Work? appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Karen: Hi. Welcome to House Talk. I’m so excited today to have Kit Blackwelder here from Blackwelder & Son. He’s one of our top home inspectors here in Central Oregon and he also does consulting. So Kit, thank you so much for taking time out of your day to join us here on House Talk. […] The post What do home inspectors look at during a home inspection? appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Don’t miss the Jafa and Viereck Trunk Show at Desperado Boutique Friday, June 29 – Sunday, July 1, 2018! Listen in as Karen and Rebecca share a preview of the event! Karen Malanga: Hi, this is Karen Malanga with House Talk, Principal Broker with RE/MAX Key Properties. I’m so happy to be back at Desperado, […] The post Jafa and Viereck Trunk Show at Bend, Oregon Desperado Boutique! appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Karen: This is House Talk on 104.5 FM 1340 AM and kbnwtalk.com, the place to talk. I’m Karen Malanga, I’m so excited to have my daughter Kristin Marshall. She and I work together, she’s a real estate broker as well, we’re at Remax Key Properties and what she’s really in tune with is short-term rentals […] The post Vacation Rental Properties and the Short-Term Rental Process in Bend, Oregon appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Karen:  This is House Talk on 104.5 FM 1340 AM and kbnwtalk.com, the place for talk. I’m Karen Malanga, your host, and I’m so excited, I’m always excited but today in particular I have Mike Steinbach here with Siteplan, and he is our go-to guy for home automation. Mike:  Well, home automation for one is […] The post Understanding Home Automation Options appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Karen:  Thank you for joining me for another episode of House Talk. I am so fortunate to have this show where I get to interview the best people in the real estate business, and they help simplify the complex world of real estate transactions and home ownership. This is House Talk on 104.5 FM 1340 […] The post Loan Types for Buying an Investment Property appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

How the mortgage process works, step by step on this weeks House Talk with special guest, Dan Williams, Vice President of Directors Mortgage. Karen Malanga: Welcome and thank you for joining us for another episode of House Talk, a show where I interview the best people in real estate to demystify the complex world of […] The post The Mortgage Process Step by Step appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Food, Crafts, Family Fun and of course, MUSIC at the 2018 4 Peaks Music Festival! Listen in for more with Stacy and Karen onsite at the Stevenson Ranch!  Karen Malanga: Hi, it’s Karen Malanga with House Talk in another edition here with Stacy Koff. We’re back at the Stevenson Ranch just because we want […] The post Do you have your tickets for the 2018 4 Peaks Music Festival? appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

What is Kidlandia? Listen in to find out! The 4 Peaks Music Festival is coming soon! On location at the Stevenson Ranch, listen in as Stacy and Karen talk about what’s coming during the 2018 festival – June 21st through June 24th! Karen Malanga: Hi, this is Karen Malanga with House Talk and Principal Broker […] The post 4 Peaks Music Festival 2018 – Event Details On Location at the Stevenson Ranch appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Karen Malanga: Thank you for joining me for another episode of House Talk. I’m so fortunate to have this show where I get to interview the best people in the real estate business, and they help simplify the complex world of real estate transactions and home ownership. This helps you come to every transaction informed […] The post How Does Escrow Work in a Real Estate Transaction? appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Making Sure Your Home is Properly Insured with Allison Glasier of Country Financial KAREN: Hi, we’re back with another episode of House Talk. This is Karen Malanga, Hasson Company Realtors and nestbend.com. I’m so excited to have Allison Glasier, Representative of Country Financial, here as our guest today. She is our go-to representative for insurance, […] The post How to Choose the Right Amount of Home Insurance appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Dan Williams of Director’s Mortgage in Bend, Oregon talks with Karen about mistakes buyers make when trying to close a home loan. Karen Malanga: Hi, this is Karen Malanga with another episode of House Talk. And again, I’m location here at Trailside. I have one of our most terrific mortgage lenders here with me, Dan […] The post How to Avoid Problems with Closing a Home Loan appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

KAREN: Thank you for joining me for another episode of House Talk. I’m so fortunate to have this show where I get to interview the best people in the real estate business, and they help simplify the complex world of real estate transactions and home ownership. This helps you come to every transaction informed and […] The post The Benefits of Buying a Home Versus Renting appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Stacy Totland, 2018 4 Peaks Music Festival Promoter gives Karen the scoop on the bands headlining this year! – House Talk Episode 57 Karen Malanga: Hi, it’s Karen Malanga with House Talk, welcoming back Stacy, the promoter of 4 Peaks. And we’re going to learn a little bit about the music—which bands are going to […] The post All About the Music! 4 Peaks Music Festival in Bend, Oregon appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Home Buyer Assistance Opportunities in Bend, Oregon with Tammy Baney, County Commissioner – House Talk Episode 56 Karen Malanga: Hi, this is Karen Malanga with another edition of House Talk. I’m so excited to have Tammy Baney back. Tammy, thank you so much for coming. She’s super busy. And it’s really an honor to have […] The post Bend, Oregon Home Buyer Assistance Programs with Tammy Baney, County Commissioner appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Listen in as Karen Malanga of House Talk discusses loan options for home buyers with Director’s Mortgage Vice President, Dan Williams – House Talk Episode 55 Free Homeownership Class – Thursday, April 19th 5-7pm – details at this link: https://nestbendrealestate.com/bend-oregon-real-estate/trailside-neighborhood/ Karen Malanga: Hi, this is Karen Malanga with another episode of House Talk. I’m here […] The post Understanding Home Ownership in Central Oregon appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Karen Malanga talks with Stacy Totland of the 4 Peaks Music Festival about what’s new for the festival in 2018 – House Talk Episode 54 Karen Malanga: Hi, this is Karen Malanga with another episode of House Talk. I am so excited to have Stacy here, the promoter of 4 Peaks. I can’t wait until […] The post What’s New at the 2018 4 Peaks Music Festival? appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Affordable Housing Needs in Bend, Oregon with Tammy Baney, County Commissioner – House Talk Episode 54 Karen Malanga: Hi, this is Karen Malanga with another edition of House Talk. I’m so excited to have Tammy Baney, our County Commissioner here today, not only because she’s a great County Commissioner, but I just learned she’s nominated […] The post Affordable Housing in Bend, Oregon with Tammy Baney, County Commissioner appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

The Downtown Bend Athletic Club, a Chat with Owner Gary Hughes – House Talk Episode 53 Karen Malanga: Hi, this is Karen Malanga with Nest Bend and House Talk. I’m here today at my favorite gym in Bend, Oregon, the Downtown Athletic Club. I’ve been working out with Gary for like well over 15 years. […] The post All About the Downtown Bend Athletic Club appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Valentine’s Day Gifts at Bend, Oregon’s Desperado – House Talk Episode 52  Karen Malanga: Hi, this is Karen Malanga with Nest Bend and House Talk back at Desperado. We’re back, and I’m excited to be back. And thank you so much. Today, we’re looking at what they have ready for Valentine’s day. With Valentine’s […] The post Valentine’s Day in Bend, Oregon at Desperado in The Old Mill District appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Home Accessory Tips from Rebecca of Bend, Oregon’s Desperado – House Talk Episode 51   Karen: Hi this is Karen and Kristin with NestBend and House Talk. We are so excited to be in Desperado today. Desperado is my favorite store in the Old Mill. Kristin: Love it! Karen: This shirt is from there. This […] The post Home Accessories at Desperado in Bend, Oregon’s Old Mill District appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Understanding the dangers of Radon Gas with Gayla Smith of Certified Site Inspections – House Talk Episode 51 Karen Malanga: Hi, this is Karen Malanga with another edition of House Talk. I am so pleased to have Gayla Smith here today. She’s with Certified Site Inspections. And the reason she’s here is she gave our […] The post What Are the Dangers of Radon Gas? appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

From Audio / Video Systems to Heating and Cooling Systems, Mike Steinbach of Bend, Oregon’s SitePlan Offers Tech Design Solutions – House Talk Episode 50 Karen Malanga: Hi, this is Karen Malanga with another edition of House Talk. Today, I’m so happy to welcome Mike Steinbach from SitePlan. And the reason Mike is here is […] The post Technological Design Solutions from SitePlan with Mike Steinbach appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

New Home Loan Options from Premiere Mortgage Resources: Zero Down FHA Loans and 1% Conventional Mortgages – House Talk Episode 49 Karen: Hi, this is Karen Malanga with another edition of House Talk. And I’m really excited to welcome back Randy Vance, one of our premiere mortgage brokers in Central Oregon. And the company that […] The post New Home Loan Options with Randy Vance of Premiere Mortgage Resources appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Holiday Wardrobe Advice with Rebecca Meade of Desperado in Bend, Oregon – House Talk Episode 48 Karen Malanga: Hi, this is Karen Malanga with another edition of House Talk. I’m so excited to have Rebecca Meade from Desperado back on our program. I’m actually wearing one of their kimonos, which I think she’s going to […] The post Holiday Wardrobe Advice with Rebecca Meade of Desperado in Bend, Oregon appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

Expert Danielle Brock of 1031 Corp Explains How Reverse 1031 Exchanges Work – House Talk Episode 47 Karen Malanga: Hi, this is Karen Malanga with an edition of House Talk. And I’m so excited to have Danielle Brock back from 1031 Corp here in Bend. She’s an exchange officer. And the reason I’m having her […] The post How Reverse 1031 Exchanges Work with Danielle Brock of 1031 Corp appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.

House Talk Episode 46 – All about the Construction Permanent Program with Bruce Hardy Karen Malanga: Hi, this is Karen Malanga with another edition of House Talk. I’m so excited to have Bruce Hardy here. Bruce has been in the lending business for over 30 years in Oregon. I find that amazing because you don’t […] The post Building a Home? You Should Know About the Construction Permanent Program appeared first on NestBend Real Estate.