Central Oregon offers a great vacation like lifestyle year around. Because of all the outdoor activities year around many of our buyers are second / vacation home buyers. Many times a vacation home buyer is not looking to be in a resort. Some second homes are just simple cabins with simple furnishings. A second home […]
Central Oregon is the Perfect Location for Your Vacation Home
Central Oregon has a lot to offer to the second home and vacation home buyer. Many times as a REALTOR(R) we find a listing that you know has got to be the perfect home at the perfect price. Today I write about a home that is not my listing. This home is located in Wild […]
Crescent Lake Front Home For Sale
Click for Lake Front and View Properties Many of my regular readers are looking for the perfect cabin on a lake. This is a tough find in Central Oregon because our lakes are on public land there are not many lakefront homes that come on the market. Those that do, are generally on USFS (United […]
Local Rule – Deschutes County – La Pine, Three Rivers South
The sky is not falling – yes we are now faced with changes for our septic systems and yes the real estate market of Central Oregon is tough. Residents of La Pine and all of Southern Deschutes County including Three Rivers South have been facing “local rule” for a long period of time. We all […]
Drag Racing in Woodburn Oregon
This is a quick little video of a family member racing her snowmobile on the dragstrip in Woodburn over 4th of July Weekend. How fun is that!
The Controversial Sunriver Resort Village Mall
Earlier this month I attended the SilverStar Destinations LLC, meeting at Mavericks, regarding the controversial subject of the proposed revitalization of the Sunriver Village Mall. I was very impressed with Dave Leland, of Leland Consulting, as he conveyed the facts and offered his thoughts and valued expertise of how the Village should proceed towards the […]
So You Want To Buy That Home For Sale By Owner?
Central Oregon Owner Will Carry Homes Whether you are a buyer planning to purchase a home in La Pine that is for sale by owner or an owner selling without the assistance of a REALTOR(R) there are a lot of items that you should be aware of. Have a knowledgeable agent on your side can […]
Waterfront Propety Central Oregon
Are you looking for water front property in Central Oregon? You might be surprise to find that most of our waterfront property is actually on the river and not on a lake. Although there are lake properties (see this previous posting) if you are looking for waterfront property in Bend, La Pine, Sunriver or Three […]
My Favorite Neighbors Are BACK
One of the great things about living in Central Oregon is the wildlife. I love to watch the deer, elk and even the squirrels. As a child there were not that many elk in our area but they are here now and with hunting restrictions and good management I hope they will continue to thrive. […]
February 2008 Market Report Central Oregon
February 2008 is now over and it is time to review the market movement for this past month. We will start at the south end of the county with La Pine. La Pine home sales are coming along we have seen homes sell and receive offers. For February La Pine Frame Built homes saw 17 […]