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Idyllic 10-Acre Horse
Property/Hobby Farm
8295 NE 33rd Street, Terrebonne
4090 sq. ft., 5 bed, 4 bath, 4.39 acres, 2.74 irrigated. 3-car garage,
detached shop/garage. $1,200,000
A perfect opportunity for a hobby farm
just minutes outside of Bend. The main
home is 5 beds, 3 baths and over 3,200
sq. ft. featuring knotty alder doors and
trim, hand scraped birch fl oors upstairs
and LVP fl ooring downstairs. The quaint
guest cottage is perfectly appointed at
400 square feet. Other features include
a spacious shop with upstairs fl ex space, a large, irrigated pasture with four additional
small pastures, a wonderfully updated barn with turn outs, and four acres of COID irrigation
rights. A must see! $ 1,299,000.
Coldwell Banker Bain
Robinson-Ludwick Group, Brokers
541-383-4343
www.buysellbend.com
ANGELA BOOTHROYD
Broker
541-410-2572
aboothroyd@windermere.com
WINDERMERE CENTRAL OREGON REAL ESTATE
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Hiring a Home Inspector
Hiring a qualified, experience home
inspector is crucial to the buying/selling
experience. It gives the buyer piece of
mind and the seller protection. The home
inspector you choose should have years
of experience in the building trades and
inspecting houses.
WHERE TO START
To find a reputable inspector, ask friends
who have recently purchased a home
whether they recommend the person they
used, suggests Consumer Reports. You
can also find referrals through local online
communities or a directory such as Yelp
and home services sites such as Angie’s List
and HomeAdvisor.
Your real estate agent will also likely
recommend a home inspector. You may
also want to check to see if an inspector
You want the home you buy — and the home you sell —
to be safe, sound and in compliance with building codes
and standards. Otherwise, you are exposing yourself to
financial headaches, fines and, worse, potential hazards.
is licensed or certified by professional
home inspection organizations. These
credentials are useful and show a measure
of professional dedication, but don’t
ensure an inspector will be thorough or
conscientious.
THE REPORT
Inspectors should generate a report
that’s easy to understand. Reports vary
in size, but most are a couple of dozen
pages, according to Consumer Reports, and
include findings on all the major systems
in the house with photographs and
descriptions of documented problems and
maintenance suggestions. Some inspectors
now post the reports online with videos.
NOT JUST FOR OLDER HOMES
Some make the mistake of believing
a home inspection is necessary only for
older homes. Even new homes with a
fresh certificate of occupancy can fail
standards and codes. Some builders may
fail to thoroughly ensure a home is up to
standards or skimp on details. The value of
the inspection is to judge the quality and
durability of the home, which is important
no matter the age of the home or if anyone
has ever lived in it.
WHAT YOU’LL PAY
Depending upon the size and age of
your home and the degree of difficulty
assessing it, a home inspector could spend
several hours at work or the entire day. Fees
vary, but average between a few hundred
dollars to more than $1,000. Be prepared
to pay extra for inspectors who possess
engineering or architect’s license. Your
inspector may also recommend a more
specialized inspection for termites or mold.
Remember, your inspection report
is a valuable tool so don’t balk at the
investment. It can ensure you enjoy many
years in a safe home.
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