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Michelle Mills Real Estate Michelle Mills Real Estate Bend, Oregon I love Oregon & I have a passion for travel abroad. Give me a call and together we will DISCOVER WHAT MOVES YOU...

As a life-long Oregonian, I have discovered Central Oregon first-hand from my horse, my motorcycle & while running with my dog. I'm a member of the Global Realtor network of brokers in over 75 countries. As an experienced Principal Broker I've been involved in hundreds of successful transactions.

If a move is somewhere in your plans for next year, you don't have to wait until you're ready to list or start touring h...
10/22/2026

If a move is somewhere in your plans for next year, you don't have to wait until you're ready to list or start touring homes.

Use the next few months to get ahead.

✅ Start a list of home repairs

✅ Review your finances and future housing budget

✅ Begin clearing out things you don't want to move

✅ Talk with an agent about what the process could look like

None of those steps commit you to moving.

They simply give you more options when the time comes.

The best time to build a moving plan is usually before you feel rushed into making one.

Thinking 2027 could be your year? Start the conversation now.

Should you buy your next home before selling your current one?Or sell first and then start shopping?There isn't one righ...
10/19/2026

Should you buy your next home before selling your current one?

Or sell first and then start shopping?

There isn't one right answer.

Buying first may make sense when:

🏡 Finding the right replacement home is your biggest concern
💰 You're financially comfortable owning two homes temporarily
📦 You want to move before preparing your current home for sale
Selling first may make sense when:

💵 You need your current equity for the next purchase
📊 You want to know exactly what you're working with financially
📝 You'd prefer to make your next offer without a home-sale contingency

And sometimes there are other options, like coordinating closing dates or negotiating temporary occupancy can help bridge the gap.

The best order depends on your finances, your local market and how much uncertainty you're comfortable carrying.

If you're considering both a sale and a purchase, talk through the sequence before you start house hunting.

10/16/2026

There’s no “perfect” season to buy, just different ways to win. 🏡

Want the biggest selection? You may have to compete.

Want more negotiating power? You may have fewer homes to choose from.

The real win is knowing which advantage matters most to you and having your financing ready before the opportunity shows up. 😏

Because the calendar doesn’t buy the house.

The strategy does. 💪🏼

📌 Save this for when you’re ready to make your move.

You see a home that's been listed for a while.Your first thought might be: What's wrong with it?But days on market alone...
10/15/2026

You see a home that's been listed for a while.

Your first thought might be: What's wrong with it?

But days on market alone won’t tell you that.

There could be a pricing adjustment underway.

The home could have had plenty of showings, but no right offer yet.

It could be competing against newer inventory.

Or there may be an opportunity that isn't obvious from the listing history alone.

Instead of immediately writing a property off, ask why it has been sitting.

That's where context matters.

See a home that's been on the market longer than expected? Ask us to help you dig into the story behind the number.

Luxury interiors are becoming less about perfectly polished finishes and more about materials you can actually feel.Thin...
10/14/2026

Luxury interiors are becoming less about perfectly polished finishes and more about materials you can actually feel.

Think:

☁️ Soft limewash walls
🪵 Natural wood
🪨 Honed or textured stone
🤎 Bouclé and nubby fabrics
🌿 Woven natural materials

The result feels warmer, more grounded and more collected.

And you don't need a complete renovation to bring the look home. Paint finishes, pillows, throws, baskets and natural materials can add texture gradually.

Save this for your next design refresh.

The scariest part of house hunting isn't the creepy basement. 👻It's discovering a problem after you've already fallen in...
10/13/2026

The scariest part of house hunting isn't the creepy basement. 👻

It's discovering a problem after you've already fallen in love with the house.

Skipping important due diligence.

Ignoring disclosures.

Stretching the budget too far.

Getting so excited about the house that you stop asking questions.

Most homebuyer horror stories have one thing in common: There was a warning sign somewhere along the way.

Swipe through a few mistakes worth avoiding—and save this before your next home tour.

Before colder or wetter weather settles in, take a quick walk around the outside of your home.A few things worth checkin...
10/12/2026

Before colder or wetter weather settles in, take a quick walk around the outside of your home.

A few things worth checking:

🔧 Gutters and downspouts

🔧 Roof damage or missing shingles

🔧 Cracks in walkways and driveways

🔧 Caulking around windows and doors

🔧 Exterior paint, siding and trim

Small maintenance issues are usually much easier to address before they've had an entire season to get worse.

And if selling is anywhere on your radar, keeping up with these little projects can also make preparing your home for market much less overwhelming later.

Save this as your fall home checklist. 🏡

The purchase price gets most of the attention, but it isn't the only part of a real estate offer that can matter.Dependi...
10/09/2026

The purchase price gets most of the attention, but it isn't the only part of a real estate offer that can matter.

Depending on the property, contract and market, negotiations may also involve things like:

💰 Closing-cost contributions
🔨 Repairs or credits
📉 Rate-buydown contributions
🏡 Included appliances or personal property
📅 Closing or possession timing

A strong offer isn't always the one with the highest number.

Sometimes it's the one with the terms that make the most sense for everyone involved.

That's why strategy matters.

Thinking about buying? Let's talk before you're ready to write the offer.

Your floors, furniture and cabinets don't all need to match.In fact, mixing wood tones can make a room feel more layered...
10/08/2026

Your floors, furniture and cabinets don't all need to match.

In fact, mixing wood tones can make a room feel more layered and collected, as long as it looks intentional.

A simple formula:

Choose one dominant wood tone.

Add one lighter or darker contrasting tone.

Look for similar warm or cool undertones.

Repeat each wood tone at least once so nothing feels random.

The goal isn't perfectly matched.

It's coordinated. ✨

Save this one for your next room refresh.

Cool gray has had a long run. Right now, interiors are feeling noticeably warmer.A few looks we’re seeing everywhere:🎨 E...
10/05/2026

Cool gray has had a long run. Right now, interiors are feeling noticeably warmer.

A few looks we’re seeing everywhere:

🎨 Earthy tones: terracotta, olive and warm clay

🤎 Rich neutrals: caramel, mushroom and espresso

💡 Warmer lighting: softer bulbs that make rooms feel inviting instead of stark

If you’re refreshing your home or getting it photo-ready before selling, you don’t need a complete redesign. A few thoughtful color, textile and lighting changes can completely change how a room feels.

Which palette would you choose?

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Bend, OR
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