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Recession Proof?

Local economists report on Bend’s growing tech sector, low unemployment and a strong housing market
Laurel Brauns

As whispers of the next economic downturn grow to a roar in the national news, two regional economic experts believe Central Oregon will not be “bulldozed” this time around. A host of insulating factors—like sustainable job creation in the professional sector, and an unmet demand for affordable housing—may combine to shield the region from a […]

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Central Oregon Homeless Population Rising

880 people reported homelessness during the 2019 Count, up 12 percent
Chris Miller

On Jan. 23, trained volunteers for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development interviewed Central Oregonians for its 2019 Point in Time Count, in which dozens of volunteers surveyed people in shelters, transitional housing, at meal sites, drop-in centers and other areas to seek data on the homeless population in Central Oregon. Volunteers collected […]

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December Statistics Mix of Up and Down for Bend

Sales volume down over last year, median price up
Avatar photo Nick Nayne, Principal Broker

According to December 2018 Central Oregon MLS statistics for Bend single family residences (excluding condos and manufactured homes) on 1 acre or less, the market cooled down again, with sales volume decreasing by about 16 percent from December 2017. The median sold price increased slightly from $433,143 in November 2018 to $438,632 for December 2018. […]

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City Survey

The City of Bend is looking for input from residents
Chris Miller

The City of Bend said it wants to gather feedback about the City and City services, and is asking Bend residents to take 10 minutes to participate in an online community survey. Community participation will help the City set priorities, the City said. Survey results will be presented to the Bend City Council in January, […]

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Bend Ranks 4th on Fastest-Growing Cities List

Poverty rate isn’t going down as fast as other cities—but that’s only part of the story
Jaclyn Brandt

Finance website WalletHub released a report last week, naming Bend as the fourth fastest-growing city in the United States—but with growth also comes growing pains. Out of the 515 cities studied, Bend had high numbers in many areas, including job growth (1st), median household income growth (21st), increase in number of businesses (17th), increase in […]

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As Expected, Bend Real Estate Market Ends with Another Strong Year

Bend’s median prices increased by 8 percent
Avatar photo Nick Nayne, Principal Broker

The Beacon Report, based on real estate statistics from our local MLS, released its report of the December 2017 figures on Bend single family residence sales of 1 acre or less. The latest report also gives us the complete statistics for the year 2017, with some interesting comparisons to last year for Bend and surrounding […]

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Multi-Generational Living

The New Frontier of American Life?
Avatar photo Nick Nayne, Principal Broker

During the recent Great Recession, many millennials found themselves moving back to their parents’ homes or delaying moving out. While housing affordability has been a strong influence on the increase in multi-generational living, this more traditional lifestyle is being embraced by more Americans and is also influencing new housing design. According to Pew Research Center […]

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