As has become the norm, things are constantly changing, and records continue to be set in 2020. The real estate market nationally has experienced tremendous price growth in the last eight months, and Central Oregon has stayed right on parโeven higher than the national average. Once again, in October, Central Oregon experienced another increase in […]
Oregon Real Estate
Central Oregon’s Median Home Prices Jump Again in September
One of the strangest recessions on record! That is the general consensus when people are evaluating the real estate market, knowing that the U.S. is technically in a recession. The real estate market is experiencing record-breaking numbers both locally here in Central Oregon and across the U.S. as a whole. In February, the national median […]
Real Estate Leading an Economy Hindered by COVID Complications
The leaves are beginning to change color, the mornings are cooler and crisper, and fall is in the air. As we begin to round out the third quarter of a year that has been everything but business as usual, the data on the real estate market continues to demonstrate housing is leading the way with […]
Bend Livability Project Housing Sessions
On Saturday, June 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Bend Livability Conference will have some interesting housing sessions on affordable housing. The conference will have many speakers including representatives from local government addressing the urban growth boundary and related issues, the need for affordable housing, and even a session on tiny homes, cottage […]
Affordable Housing via Community Land Trusts
Community land trusts develop affordable housing on land held in trust by a non-profit housing organization. Portland has such a program called Proud Ground that has provided affordable housing since 1998. Many of us are familiar with community land trusts that are conservation oriented, but the housing ones are conservational to the extent that often […]
Competitive Strategies for Bend’s Tight Market
As all of us in Bend know, homes are selling quickly, prices are rising, and we have an inventory shortage. Like many parts of the country, Bend is truly a seller’s market. It is not uncommon to have multiple offers and occasionally bidding wars. With competing buyers for the same property, it’s necessary to act […]

