by Terry Skjersaa | May 3, 2019 | Bend Oregon News
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...
by Terry Skjersaa | Apr 19, 2019 | Bend Oregon News
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...
by Natasha Smith | Apr 16, 2019 | Homeowner Tips
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...
by Jason Boone | Apr 16, 2019 | Bend Oregon Real Estate, Market Trends
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...
by Jason Boone | Apr 9, 2019 | Bend Oregon Real Estate, Real Estate News
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...
by Terry Skjersaa | Mar 14, 2019 | Bend Oregon News
As we celebrate Women’s History Month with a series of local events collectively known as Bend Women’s March, I’d like to recognize the amazing women of the Skjersaa Group. Mollie Hogan, one of our principal brokers, is a third-generation Bend-ite who has an...
by Jason Boone | Mar 14, 2019 | Bend Oregon News
Is a home office on your checklist of “must haves” or “maybes” for your next house in Bend? You’re not alone. Many of our clients are entrepreneurs or remote workers, and having a dedicated space at home to focus on work is essential to their careers and work-life...
by Jason Boone | Mar 13, 2019 | Bend Oregon Real Estate, Real Estate News
The median sales price of a home in Bend, Oregon, declined in February from the previous month but still registered a 4.9 percent year-over-year increase. February’s median price was $430,000, 4.1 percent less than the $448,500 seen in January. History shows that a...
by Jason Boone | Mar 13, 2019 | Market Trends
How much did Snowpocalypse 2019 affect the Bend-area real estate market? Not as much as you might think. Key indicators from the most current market trend data show a consistent, healthy real estate climate in Bend despite the record snowfall we received in February....
by Jason Boone | Feb 22, 2019 | Market Trends
Happy February! We hope 2019 is off to a good start for you, and if you’re here in Bend, you’ve had a chance to get out and play in the snow. The newest trends on Bend-area real estate have just been released and we continue to see signs of a strong, healthy market...
