The housing market has been on fire. With the exception of the “COVID speed bump” which slowed sales during the initial quarantine in late March of 2020, momentum picked up the pace again in May of 2020 and is just now showing signs of slowing. At the beginning of 2021, the housing inventory was incredibly […]
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Solar Possibilities
Powering your home is attainable + affordable
Central Oregon is blessed with abundant sunshine and long sunny summer days. It’s one of the many lures that bring people here to relax on vacation and inspire many to consider relocating here. Driving around Bend and neighboring communities, it’s become observable that more residents are installing solar photovoltaic systems on their roofs, taking advantage […]
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At Home in Sisters
Everything you could want in a small Oregon mountain town
Driving through Sisters, visitors will be transported back to a town with an Old-West theme throughout. Situated just Northwest of Bend, Sisters offers an unparalleled natural beauty and an abundance of recreation opportunities. The city’s name is derived from the proximity to the Three Sisters mountains that blanket the backdrop and offer awe-inspiring views at […]
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Firewise
Protecting your home in fire-dependent areas
The proof of human-caused climate change is indisputable, especially this year. Global warming has been a normal occurrence throughout time. However, it is escalating at a rate in which the outcome is unknown, and the result won’t benefit the human race. “Scientific evidence for warming of the climate system is unequivocal,” states the Intergovernmental Panel […]
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Market Temperatures
A welcomed shift to cooler conditions
Central Oregon recently endured the hottest temps of the year as the Pacific Northwest experienced record-high temperatures. There are now some signs of relief as temps dip into the upper 90s. Yes, that’s correct, temps have dropped, but they’re still scorching hot. This is very similar to the real estate market. The overheated housing market […]
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Water Conservation at Home
Simple steps for everyone
The vast open skies and long, beautiful days of playing in the sunshine are top reasons many live in and simply love Central Oregon. Everyone has heard that Bend has 300 days of sunshine a year—maybe a slight exaggeration, but not far from the truth. The Bend Visitor Center says that, on average, Bend has […]
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Chill Out
Tips for a cool + comfortable home
Central Oregonians can always beat the summer heat with trips to the rivers and lakes; however, that refreshing relief doesn’t have to stop at home and doesn’t have to break the bank with high electric bills. There are ways to keep a home cooler and more comfortable, while reducing energy consumption. A big step in […]
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Sustainable Spring Cleanup
Detoxifying your home
The last few chilly days are soon to be behind us, and the warming temperatures bring flowering plants and trees as Central Oregonians emerge from their winter slumber and begin to gravitate toward the outdoors. Winters can be harsh here, and it takes some spring cleaning and maintenance to get homes in tip-top shape so […]
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Ditch the Millenium Mansion
A smaller way to affordability and energy efficiency
In today’s crazy-hot real estate market, home sale prices continue to escalate to record-high prices, making it almost impossible for many to afford to buy a home. So how can we get to a more affordable home? It’s time to reimagine the American dream. Homes grew to large proportions beginning in the 1950s and lasted […]
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Redmond on the Rise
Eyes are opening to the opportunity
Central Oregon has long been a destination for vacations, adventure and relocation, and the popularity is very apparent in the current local real estate market, where a large influx of out-of-towners continues to pour into the high desert. Many look to Bend as their ideal escape from the metropolitan sprawl of larger cities, but it […]
