Take Me Home

This week, our exploration of outlying cities in Central Oregon brings the focus to La Pine. Real estate is booming in Bend, which is being reflected in higher home sales prices and a growing population, prompting longtime locals and newcomers to seek reprieve in the surrounding towns. The appeal of La Pine is quite simple; […]

It is no secret, nor surprise, that Central Oregon has been experiencing considerable demand for housing for the last several years. In 2020 the demand soared while the inventory dwindled. The inventory shortage, coupled with an already competitive market, has made the current market equal to an Olympic-style competition. It’s become commonplace for buyers to […]

Central Oregon consists mainly of Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties, with a diverse collection of cities. Bend continues to maintain the spotlight whenever Central Oregon is discussed in the media, as it has the largest population center east of the Cascades. However, so many wonderful cities are speckled throughout the high desert that deserve recognition […]

Getting a permit or checking city ordinances before making changes or additions to one’s property may feel like unnecessary trouble—but when selling, being in compliance and having permits will prevent major headaches, potential issues and quite possibly the transaction. Cities, counties and municipalities all have ordinances and permit requirements for a reason. And no—that reason […]

As resolutions for the coming year are being formed, such as healthier mental and physical habits, now is also the ideal time to set real estate resolutions as well. If purchasing a home or home renovations are in the plans for 2021, consider supporting the healthier and more energy efficient homes movement. Reflecting on the […]

The year 2020 has been anything but usual and the housing market is no exception. The housing market has been fueled by 50-year low interest rates and a tsunami of relocations driven by a significant increase in remote workers. Combine this with the growing desire/need for more space and the result is a housing market […]

It’s no secret that the real estate market is one sector of the economy where the effects of coronavirus have had the opposite influence than on the vast majority of the U.S. economy. From the start of the pandemic, the real estate industry in Oregon has been considered an essential business/industry. In fact, the real […]

Typically, real estate professionals would advise home sellers to wait until the spring or summer months to list their home on the market. To put it mildly, 2020 is a completely different year. The COVID pandemic has disrupted many aspects of life as we know it. Spending more time at home has shed new light […]

It is a common belief that once an offer is accepted, the negotiation phase of the sale process is over. It’s easy to get that impression, with all of the real estate shows on cable TV and streaming services these days. They make look so easy, right? Unfortunately, those shows typically do not involve the […]