How to Invest in Opportunity Zones in Bend
Many of our clients who are interested in real estate investment are asking our team for guidance on the benefits of investing in Opportunity Zones. As with many government programs specific to taxes, the Opportunity Zone program may seem complicated initially, but it’s actually a straightforward...
Real estate activity and median price pick up in May
After a few months of relatively tepid activity in the Bend, Oregon, real estate market, things ramped up to a considerable degree in May. The number of homes new to the market was a high for any month in our data set, and the median sales price broke the record established one month prior. Four...
The truth about “lies” real estate agents supposedly tell
Practically every profession nowadays has its detractors. It’s not hard to find articles from current or former “experts” in a particular field who profess to expose the inner workings of a line of work, all so the reader will feel more informed and empowered. An article titled “Top Lies Real...
Median Home Price Hits New High in Bend
With the median price of a home in Bend at an all-time high, there are some metrics from the newly-released real estate market trends that indicate buyers are not deterred or reactionary in their search. According to the most current market trends for Bend-area real estate, the median home price...
Record median sales price set even as buyers show discipline
The fundamental theme of Economics 101 – supply and demand – was evident in the Bend, Oregon, real estate market in April. The number of homes for sale was near a post-recession low, and the consistent push by buyers to be part of the Bend market continued apace, resulting in a record median sales...
FireFree Events in Bend
With snow still melting at higher elevations and the Central Oregon landscape in full, spring bloom, “wildfire season” can seem a long way off, however fire prevention efforts are well under way in the Deschutes National Forest and other managed, public lands. Years of planning going into each...
Make Every Day Earth Day in Bend
Earth Day is the world’s largest environmental movement and is celebrated in more than 193 countries to promote environmental awareness and increase efforts to protect our planet. This Monday, April 22, is the official Earth Day for 2019, and there are local events in Bend both this weekend and...
How to Marie Kondo Your Spring Cleaning in Bend
One of the biggest challenges of spring cleaning or preparing for a move can be the process of decluttering. Parting with belongings can be an overwhelming and sometimes stressful process, but skipping this step will not lend the dramatic, Pinterest-worthy results you are dreaming of. You’ve...
Bend Real Estate Market Trends for April
Happy Spring! Our team is loving the opportunity to embrace whatever weather Mother Nature sends our way, from spring skiing to getting back on the trails here in town, and hope you are, too. Based on the latest market trends, Bend-area real estate is feeling the energy of spring also. Sales of...
Bend sees a rebound in volume and price in March
A considerable month-over-month increase in homes sold in March was accompanied by an increase in the median sales price, and those were only two of the data points providing evidence that the Bend, Oregon, real estate market remains attractive to buyers and in an overall robust state. The median...