Why Summer Is a Great Time To Buy a Vacation Home

You may be someone who looks forward to summer each year because it gives you an opportunity to rest, unwind, and enjoy more quality time with your loved ones. Now that summer is just around the corner, it’s worthwhile to start thinking…

Should You List Your Home During the Holidays?

Even though the weather can be challenging this time of year, the holiday season is a terrific time to list your home. With an average of 20,000 visitors per day and all the snow enthusiasts that descend upon Bend once winter arrives, you have…

How a Listing Solutions Loan from Pinecone Lending Can Save A Home Sale from Falling Through

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…

What's Different About ELEV8 Mortgage Brokerage in Bend, Oregon?

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…
House Talk about Pinecone Lending Listing Solutions

How Pinecone Lending Came Through with Listing Solutions that Saved a Transaction

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…

Fall Checklist and Tips for Listing Your Central Oregon Home in the Fall and Winter

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…

Free Silipint for Everyone Who Attends the 2019 4 Peaks Music Festival!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYlOLhlfXtc KAREN: Hi, this is Karen Malanga, Principal Broker at RE/MAX Key Properties and CEO of Pinecone Lending. I’m here with Stacy Koff, and we’re excited to talk about the sustainability factor…

Get the Scoop on the 2019 4 Peaks Music Festival!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqaiF_yP1V4&feature=youtu.be KAREN: Hi, this is Karen Malanga, Principal Broker at RE/MAX Key Properties in Bend. Also, I have a new company called Pinecone Lending, so if you’re thinking about selling…
House Talk Radio Show with Karen Malanga and guest Lindsay Cloud of Velocity Property Management

Understanding Oregon State's Senate Bill 608

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,…
House Talk guest Caren Raisin

How to Create a Sense of Welcome in Your Home

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…

Mayor, Sally Russell on Bend, Oregon Now and What to Expect Moving Forward

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…

Understanding Home Owners Insurance Coverage with Snow and Ice Damage

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…