Bend Oregon Real Estate Blog

Downtown Bend Oregon Real Estate MarketWho wouldn't want to live near Downtown Bend?  It's beautiful!  The Deschutes river flows right through the downtown area.  There are great restaurants, shops, and parks.Bend's Westside has become very popular among home buyers in the Bend Oregon Real Estate...

What is a Short Sale in Oregon?A "short sale" real estate transaction is when the Sellers don't get enough to pay off all of the secured debt on the property.  The debt can be a variety of liens, or taxes owed, but is usually mortgage debt.  In a short sale the creditors have to agree to accept a...

Pronghorn Golf CourseIn a recently article in Travel Leisure Golf, Central Oregon's Pronghorn Golf Course was ranked #8 inTravel Leisure Golf's "Top 100 Golf Communities".  The article ranks golf courses based on Amenities, Real Estate, and the golf course itself.  Pronghorn was also noticed for ...

I've compiled a small list of winterization tips for Central Oregon home owners.  I've noticed many homes lately that owners haven't yet winterized.  Check your foundation.  Cover all vents with vent covers.  You can pick these up at your local hardware store.  Vent covers keep the air beneathe y...

"Six Retirement Hot Spots For Less", and Bend, Oregon Real Estate is #1I thought I'd share this article that was recently published on AOL by BusinessWeek.  The article talks about how shrinking home prices in desirable areas offer a great opportunitiy to retirees.  Bend tops the the nation for "...

   You must see this beautiful Bend Home.  It's 3100 sq ft of Quality construction! The home has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a theater room, & large den or office. The secluded Master Suite is huge, w/bubble soaking tub, double walk-in closets, a private balcony, & Cascade Mtn views. The Great Room ...

It's summer time in Central Oregon and home sales have started to rise.  222 homes in Bend have sold since June 1st, and another 528 homes have sales pending.  We're a little bit behind in sales for this time period last year, which had 375 homes sell.  But things are looking better every day.  I...