Record setting winter weather in the PacNW has caught the attention of the region and nation. Roof collapses, school and business closures, and lots of ski days. But what impact has the epic snow dump had on the real estate market and what does it mean for sellers and buyers in Central Oregon? (more…)
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List of Contractors for Weather Related Damage & Maintenance (Updated 2019)
Honestly now, how many of us thought about ice dams before 2017? In Central Oregon this record snowfall and the cold temperatures are teaching us many things about our homes and the upkeep of them. I’ve put together a list of contractors which I hope will be useful for you. Most roofing contractors are scheduling […]
Home Sellers (and Buyers!) – Don’t Overlook These 10 Items
Looking to sell your home this year? You surely don’t want any issues to arise with a home inspection or appraisal, right? Here’s a list of items which are commonly called out by inspectors and/or appraisers, yet often overlooked by sellers as they prepare their home for sale. All of these items can cause costly […]
Yes, The Home Selling Season Has Begun!
Do you see what’s going on? The leaves are starting to change color. The kids are back in school. Football is back on TV at least 4 days a week. Summer vacations are over and people are settling back into their routines. Most experts would agree this is when the real estate market starts to […]
Anyone Else Get Garage Envy?
“People don’t come to Bend, Oregon by chance. People commit to move here and then work hard to afford and enjoy the lifestyle Bend has to offer.” A wise lender once said something like that to me…I’ve probably butchered the quote. Nonetheless, we are a community of creative, entrepreneurial and hard working people who love […]
How far would you drive out of Bend, OR to live here?
Truly a “Once in a Lifetime” property! This amazing home is going on the market and offers an experience unlike any other home this close to Bend, Oregon. Located just above Lava Island Falls on the Deschutes River, and just across from the popular trail head and day use area, Meadow Camp, this property is […]
Median Home Prices in SW Bend’s Brookswood Corridor
Brookswood Boulevard leads you to the “other” westside. Quiet, quaint and perfectly located along the Deschutes River and a stones throw from the Old Mill and Downtown. Continue below for an easy to read graph showing quarterly prices since 2009 and detailed analysis of the housing numbers in this area. (more…)
How Hot is Bend Oregon’s Real Estate Market?
It’s a white hot start to the selling season in Bend! New listings in Bend Oregon are being gobbled up by buyers at a fierce pace. This past week from, April 3rd through the 9th, 80 single family homes went on the market. Twenty nine of those homes are already (more…)
January 2016 Home Sales in Bend, Oregon
The latest Central Oregon housing numbers have just come out in the Beacon Report showing a strong start to the 2016 housing market. The number of Bend area sales at 160, is up 25% from January of 2015 and up almost 37% from January 2014! (more…)
Is the Housing Market Slowing in Bend?
How’s the housing market in Bend, Oregon? Is it slowing down? These are the questions buyers, sellers and fence-sitters are asking about the housing market in Central Oregon. The answer is (more…)