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For the first time in over a year, the real estate inventory in Central Oregon increased—albeit a slight increase. Bend and Redmond hit close to a one-month inventory supply for the first time since July 2020. While this number hardly meets market demand, it could be signaling a transition in the market. Inventory trends tend […]

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 […]

Owning investment property is a fantastic way to create passive income and create equity and appreciation growth. That said, being a landlord is not for everyone. Sure, it has its perks with income generation and tax deductions, but prior to making the leap into self-managing rental property, it’s important to consider several things—and that includes […]

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 […]

The June 2021 data is in and as expected, it once again demonstrates extremely low inventory, driving demand and increased median home prices. The inventory showed a very slight increase in June; however not enough to make even the slightest dent in the buyer demand. As a whole, the market in Central Oregon remains overheated, […]

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 […]

In a market that is incredibly tight with buyers competing for properties, how does one compete to get an offer accepted? One tactic is the escalation clause. The escalation clause, also called an escalator, is language inserted into an offer that states that the buyer will pay a specific dollar amount over the highest offer […]

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 […]