The numbers don’t lie: Personal and community wellness is trending. The Global Wellness Institute states that the entire wellness market grew 12.8% between the years 2015 and 2017. It’s still on the rise, and is currently valued at a $134 billion market internationally. More and more of the population is moving toward a healthier lifestyle, […]
Spring and summer seasons are traditionally the favored time to list a home, but the winter months also offer exceptional opportunities for sellers. The benefits to selling during the off season include a chance to encounter more serious buyers and less competition from the lower inventory. Winter provides an occasion for homeowners to accentuate a […]
The recent cold snap across the area and shorter winter days mean Central Oregonians are more reliant on heating sources, lighting and electronics. With the shift in the weather, people become more aware of energy usage and are susceptible to higher utility bills. Even though Oregon has relatively low electricity costs when compared to the […]
The City of Bend’s Climate Action Steering Committee has been diligently working on the Community Climate Action Plan, which will help guide the City—and the community—in pursuit of goals to reduce fossil fuel use by 40 percent by the year 2030 and by 70 percent by the year 2050. The Bend City Council will soon […]
The millennial generation is defined as individuals born between 1981 and 1996. This group has represented the largest share of the homebuying market for the past five years in a row, with the 2018 share at 36%, according to Anna DeSimone, housing advocate and author of “Housing Finance 2020.” Even though millennials make up a […]
Autumn is truly a spectacle in Central Oregon. One could easily get lost gazing at the sea of trees responding to shorter days and cooler nights with yellows, oranges and brilliant reds. Fall has a way of calming down the hustle and bustle, evident from the less-crowded streets, breweries and trails. Homeowners are nesting, gathering […]
The arrival of snow in September had Central Oregonians thinking about cold winter and firing up the furnace. Even though there are a couple more months of fall, it’s prime time to start getting homes ready for winter. There are projects for every budget; some best left to the pros, but most DIY-friendly—and they’ll all […]
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” — C.S. Lewis Humans have progressed through the years and the construction of dwellings has evolved and adapted through identifying a problem and finding new, innovative solutions. With an increasing population, diminishing global resources and the […]
The most-asked question real estate professionals hear is always centered around timing and when is the right time to buy or sell. Buyers are always anticipating and hoping for the next recession or wishing for lower prices while sellers want to know the most advantageous time to put their home on the market in order […]
The increased cost of living has infiltrated every aspect of people’s lives—at the gas pump, the grocery store, heating or cooling houses… the list goes on. It’s gotten very expensive to provide just the basics. It’s no secret that affordable and attainable housing is a major obstacle for many Central Oregonians, too. In July, the […]
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