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A Home Energy Score is a Win for Bend

The Bend City Council is expected to vote on the Community Climate Action Plan Dec. 4
The Source Staff

In early December, the Bend City Council will consider whether to approve the Community Climate Action Plan—a series of recommendations aimed at reducing fossil fuel consumption in the city by as much as 70%, from current levels, by the year 2050. It’s an ambitious plan; one that comes with a set of voluntary recommendations and […]

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Home Energy Score

Proposed mandate would shine a light on home energy use
Abbie and Rick Sams

The City of Bend’s Climate Action Steering Committee has been diligently working on the Community Climate Action Plan, which will help guide the City—and the community—in pursuit of goals to reduce fossil fuel use by 40 percent by the year 2030 and by 70 percent by the year 2050. The Bend City Council will soon […]

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Truth in Real Estate

To tell or not to tell?
Christin J Hunter, Broker

Every property has idiosyncrasies, and certainly, every home is not perfect. It’s highly likely at some point during homeownership something has occurred that will need to be disclosed when selling the property. As a broker, I have yet to meet a seller who hasn’t expressed apprehension about disclosing potential and past problems that could influence […]

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Redmond: The Heart of Central Oregon

The rising star of housing affordability
Christin J Hunter, Broker

Redmond exudes affordability in the Central Oregon real estate market. Deschutes County as a whole has seen and continues to experience tremendous population growth; which in turn has spurred growth in the employment sector, household formation and the real estate market in general. As a result of the growth in Central Oregon, many have found […]

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1031 Exchange: The Basics

A tool for real estate investors, explaining 1031 Exchange Tax Deferral
Christin J Hunter, Broker

So often when dealing with investment property, brokers are asked about a 1031 Exchange. I work with many clients who own investment property and take advantage of the 1031 Exchange Tax Deferral. Many people are not familiar with this option or are confused by the process. Under Section 1031 of the United States Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § […]

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Real Estate Negotiations Are Not a War

Think of them as more of a dance
Christin J Hunter, Broker

The basic definition of negotiation: A discussion between multiple parties, aimed at reaching an agreement. The ultimate goal of negotiating a real estate transaction is for all parties to reach a win/win situation. Buyers want to buy and sellers want to sell. The trick is to find the middle ground where both parties are pleased […]

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Top 10 Stories of 2018

A recap of the Source’s top stories, ranked by views on Bendsource.com
Chris Miller

No. 1 Clothing Wars 10/26 Apparel giant Under Armour sends a cease and desist to local business By Chris Miller Under Armour sent a cease and desist order to Bend-based Cascade Armory Oct. 24, claiming Cascade Armory is creating brand confusion and that Under Armour is suffering from it. Short said he and his business […]

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2nd Street Theater is for sale

East side theater listed for sale for $789K
Chris Miller

2nd Street Theater, which is operated by the non-profit Stage Right Productions, is up for sale. The theater is listed with a sale price at $789,000 with **Correction** Compass Commercial Real Estate Services. The east Bend theater—a small venue with seating for 93-100 people that has been in operation since 2001—has hosted past shows including […]

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