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Acreage Estate with Mountain Views
Floor-to-ceiling picture windows capture spectacular panoramic mountain views from most rooms of this spectacular home on 25 acres in Bend, Oregon. This brilliantly livable single-level, 6804 sf … [Read More...]
Gorgeous Estate Home
This gorgeous estate home on Maury Mountain Lane sits on nearly an acre lot backing to National Forest lands. The design, construction, and exceptional interior finishes make this home irreplaceable. … [Read More...]
Custom Awbrey Glen Home
Privacy abounds for this custom home located at the end of a cul-de-sac located in the preferred West Side community of Awbrey Glen of Bend, Oregon. Spectacular Cascade mountain and golf views. 3202 … [Read More...]
Custom Broken Top Home
19226 Green Lakes Loop Listing by Cate Cushman, Principal Broker. One of the very best lot locations in the private, gated Broken Top community. Spectacular views down the 12th Fairway of the Broken … [Read More...]
Real Estate News
Brasada Ranch Cabins
The Perfect Vacation Home Brasada Ranch Resort Homes and Cabins are some of the finest real estate opportunities near Bend, Oregon. Perfectly situated between Bend and Redmond, Oregon, Brasada Ranch enjoys 300 sunny days every year, and given the location across the high desert, temperatures are normally 5-10 degrees warmer than in the cities. Owning… Read More
CNN Money 2012 Real Estate Outlook
Should You Buy a Home in 2012? Amanda Gengler of CNN Money says economists are forecasting a reverse of falling real estate prices in 2012. They’re expecting 95% of the nation’s metro areas will see a slight uptick in prices. Gengler says, “If you’re gearing up to buy a home, 2012 will be a great… Read More
Why We Love Bend
Dear Adventurer … We know you. When you hear the word “vacation,” you don’t think of watery beers on lazy beaches. You envision sweet summits, and hard-earned high-fives; sweeping vistas granted only to those who work for them. You don’t want a barcalounger; and you don’t want a lime in your beer. You belong in… Read More
David McLay Kidd Calls Bend Home
David McLay Kidd is accustomed to being one of the most sought-after golf course architects in the world. After all, since he designed the original course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort on the southern Oregon Coast in the late 1990s, few in the Bend resident’s business have received as much acclaim. Kidd moved to Bend,… Read More
Shadow Inventory Shrinking
According to an article by Carrie Bay of DSNews.com, the “ominous shadow inventory of repossessed and soon-to-be repossessed homes is getting smaller.” The article states, Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has released its third-quarter shadow inventory update, which shows both the volume of distressed assets and the amount of time it will take to liquidate these… Read More
Bend Among Top 10
According to FrontDoor.com, Bend is one of the top 10 cities among the 366 metropolitan areas tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau which grew the fastest over the past decade. The growth continues with home sales on the rise and inventory levels declining. Most popular neighborhoods: Awbrey Butte, Broken Top, Northwest Crossing, among others. … Read More
Cement Elegance
The green building industry in Central Oregon enjoys support from both builders and home buyers. There are many green building technologies available to home builders. This month we’re featuring Cement Elegance and their pre-cast concrete product, NatureCast Concrete. Artistry and Green Technologies Unite Since 1997, Cement Elegance has been manufacturing decorative pre-cast concrete counter-tops, sinks, furniture, and… Read More
Land Sales on the Rise in Bend, Oregon
Sales of land in the Bend, Oregon real estate market increased 171% from January 2011 to June 2011. Low land prices are motivating many buyers. Cascade Business News reported in May 2011 spec home and custom-build projects are on the rise. Interest from buyers and a relatively competitive environment have combined to boost the real… Read More
2011 Turning Point for U.S. Housing
MacroMarkets LLC announced the results of the June 2011 Home Price Expectations Survey. A significant majority of economists, investment strategists, and housing market analysts who completed the survey believe that the bottom for home prices arrived in the first quarter or will arrive sometime before year-end. The survey is based upon the projected path of… Read More
Spec Home Building on the Rise
As the month of June approaches, the real estate market continues to pick up in step with Bend’s tourism activity. Today there are 64 Bend, Oregon luxury homes for sale ($500,00 +) in Broken Top, Awbrey Butte, West Hills and surrounding West Side neighborhoods. Sixty-four luxury homes for sale in Bend is considered “normal” despite… Read More
Remodeling: Costs Vs. Value
Every year, Remodeling Magazine performs a study which compares the average cost for 35 popular remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale. The results of Remodeling magazine’s 2010-11 Cost vs. Value Report show that creating a memorable first impression with home improvements pays off when selling your home. Below is a summary… Read More
Pole Pedal Paddle
Bend, Oregon is home to many year-round athletic events. The summer season typically kicks off with the U.S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle (aka the PPP.) This year, the race is May 21st, 2011. The PPP is a relay race, staged on a course from Mt. Bachelor ski area to Bend’s Les Schwab Amphitheater. The PPP… Read More
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