By now most Bendites have either experienced the crunch of housing first-handโor if not, they know someone who has struggled to find rental housing or to buy a home at a reasonable price, or who has otherwise noted how elevated prices and spiking demand are impacting the quality of life here. While a city such […]
housing crisis
Oregon Legislature Passes Renters’ Protection Bill
SB 608 passed today with a 35-25 vote, giving Oregonians statewide renters protection.
Interpretation of Tourism Tax Dollars Could Set Precedent
It’s no secret that having an adequate supply of workforce housing is an issue in Central Oregon. When a city such as Bend lacks a sufficient amount of low- to middle-income housing, the economy can suffer. Business owners in the service and hospitality industries can attest: It’s tough to find and retain quality employees when […]
Investing in Affordable Housing for Workers
In Bend, like in many other areas, employers are having trouble recruiting employees due to the high cost of housing. I’ve heard many stories of Central Oregon employers not being able to hire workers because the prospects decline their job offers once they try looking for a place to live. We’re not talking about low […]
Tiny Homes
What was thought to be a fad in real estate in recent years doesn’t seem to be fading in popularity. In 2015 the tiny home movement caught the imagination of the producers of the popular TV series “Portlandia.” A skit by actors Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen poked fun at tiny homes. “Everything is thought […]

