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Taft Dire's featured neighborhood


Welcome to NorthWest Crossing! It's one of Bend's favorite neighborhoods, our home and a focus of our business. As NorthWest Crossing experts, we've been involved in the community since its beginning as buyers, sellers, builders and client representatives. Take a view of this video as we share all the good things about living, working and playing in this special neighborhood.

Everyone loves a winner:

Our COBA Tour of Homes entries

Here's a list of our houses from this summer's COBA Tour of Homes. Congratulations to Triad Homes - winners of Best of Show, Best Interior Finishes and Best Master Suite in homes priced $300,000 - $400,000. Also, kudos to Rocky Point Townhomes for Best Feature for homes $700,000 - $1,000,000.

NorthWest Crossing 311 by Triad Homes
Classic craftsman combined with modern updates
Winner of Best of Show, Best Interior & Best Master Bath

Rocky Point Riverfront Townhomes in NW Bend
Luxury living on the Deschutes River
(shown above)
Winner of Best Feature: Riverview decks
New riverfront units under construction to start in low $500's
View Unit 15
View Unit 10
Directions: From Bend Parkway, exit at Revere. Head west on Revere, then turn right on Harriman. Turn left on NW Rivermist Drive, turn left at roundabout and model is on end on the right. Google Map it.

The Plaza Condominiums in The Old Mill
Easy luxury with mountain views
Visit the Plaza website.
Prices start at $324,900
Directions: From Bend Parkway, take Exit #139 at Reed Market Rd. Take a right on Reed Market Rd. At roundabout, take first right on SW Bond St. Go four blocks and turn left on SW Bluff Drive. The Plaza will be on your left. Google Map it.

Glad you're here.

Welcome from Taft Dire's Principal Broker, Bill Duffey

Community focus:

Getting to know Eastern Idaho

So, the rule of thumb for real estate is location, location, location. But when you're looking for a home, just how do you know exactly where that location is supposed to be? Here's some great resources to help you learn more about Idaho Falls and surrounding areas in Eastern Idaho and all it has to offer.

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    8 Tips for Today's House Hunters:

    There's more to look for than just price

    In a market like today's, there are great deals to be found. But we think it's important for home shoppers to find the "right deal." So how do you get started in finding the right home for you? We like to call it "Homework" and here are the eight basic do's and don't's.

    1. Do your research. Find the perfect community for you.
    2. Don't fall in love at first sight. Look at several houses before you buy.
    3. Do invest in a professional inspection.
    4. Do buy on needs, versus wants. Make a list of what's important.
    5. Don't overbid at auctions, short sales or foreclosures. Know the appropriate value.
    6. Don't buy a house based on its decor. Consider your furnishings.
    7. Don't believe everything you read in a real estate ad. Learn to read between the lines.
    8. Don't buy the most expensive house on the block. Look for a home that is appropriate for its neighborhood, it's easier to sell when you're ready.

    Want to learn more? We're happy to share our knowledge and help you find the "right deal."

    Should you buy?

    Opinion mode with Bill Duffey, Principal Broker

    One of the many questions I get is whether or not now is a good time to buy real estate? Of course, the answer is highly individual, and it usually depends quite a bit on your circumstances. If you need a new home, and you can afford one, it's a great time to buy! When you look at the complete picture, there are many tax and financial advantages to owning a home, and homes do tend to appreciate over the long term.

    Plus, you've gotta live somewhere, right?

    If you do your homework and are opportunistic, you may see a sizable windfall when you sell your house. The idea of investment return should be a minor consideration next to the major homebuying factors such as cost, location, condition, and the big one: Do you really like it?

    While it's not a good time if you are planning on doing real estate flipping, it can be a good time if you plan to live in your home for a while, or if you plan to rent it out for investment income. Here's why it might be a good idea to buy real estate now:

    1. Home prices are lower in many real estate markets. Sure, they may go lower, but if you are in a market that has a reasonable chance of recovery and reasonable growth, you may not get a better chance.

    2. Mortgage interest rates are low. You can get a 30 year fixed FHA rate loan under 5%.

    3. Down-cycles are a good time to buy, not only are prices lower, sellers are more negotiable. History says that the real estate market will recover.

    The key to buying a house in any market is to do it intelligently. Do your research, hire experts, don't over-extend yourself, put as much money down as possible and buy something you really like. Carefully consider your situation, and determine if you should buy real estate now. You never know when this good an opportunity will present itself again.