Central Oregon Housing News

Jan. 23, 2014

Bend looks at infill potential

Bend looks at infill

Developers question city’s buildable land figures

By Hillary Borrud / The Bulletin / @hborrud

Published Jan 23, 2014 at 12:01AM

If you go

What: Bend Urban Growth Boundary Remand Task Force meeting

When: 1 p.m. Friday

Where: 710 N.W. Wall St., Bend

Developers and local land …

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Jan. 23, 2014

Bend homes may cost more

Bend homes may cost more

Experts agree interest rates to rise

By Joseph Ditzler / The Bulletin

Published Jan 19, 2014 at 12:01AM

The cost to buy a home in Bend and the surrounding area will probably climb this year, according to experts and recent data surveys. …

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Dec. 29, 2013

Investors aim at diversifying local economy

Diversifying Bend’s economy

Building a tech hub

By Rachael Rees / The Bulletin

Published Dec 26, 2013 at 12:01AM

Silicon Valley investor Bruce Cleveland has teamed up with local investor Dino Vendetti to create a plan to transform Bend’s economy.

As part of the strategy, they intend to build a …

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Dec. 8, 2013

Clearly rebounding from housing bust

 

Recovery continues in Central Oregon

Economic index shows growth in housing, tourism

By Joseph Ditzler / The Bulletin

Published Dec 8, 2013 at 12:01AM

Editor’s note: The Bulletin has …

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Dec. 1, 2013

Changes to Oregon’s landlord-tenant laws coming in 2014

Changes to Oregon’s landlord-tenant laws coming in 2014

New power for landlords on fees, insurance; but no sole denial for Section 8

By Joseph Ditzler / The Bulletin

Published Dec 1, 2013 at 12:01AM

Changes to landlord-tenant law in Oregon that take effect in 2014 have something for both renters …

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Nov. 26, 2013

Hiring up in Central Oregon

Deschutes County sees surge in construction jobs

By Joseph Ditzler / The Bulletin

Published Nov 26, 2013 at 12:01AM

Good news on the employment front surfaced Monday from the Oregon Employment Department: a continuing strong surge in hiring across several sectors in Central Oregon.

“The fastest growing industry (in Deschutes …

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Nov. 26, 2013

Pronghorn hotel finally coming

Pronghorn resort announces new hotel, spa

Construction set to start in April

By Elon Glucklich / The Bulletin

Updated Nov 21, 2013 at 10:29AM – Published Nov 19, 2013 at 11:51AM

Pronghorn resort plans to start construction next year on a 105-room hotel on its property northeast of Bend, resort …

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Nov. 16, 2013

Where the jobs are in Central Oregon

Where the jobs are

Study shows many job openings in Central Oregon are for low-wage work

By Elon Glucklich / The Bulletin

Published: November 03. 2013 4:00AM PST

To find job openings

The Oregon Employment Department has an online database of job openings, searchable by occupation, location and other criteria. To see …

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Oct. 13, 2013

Apartment plan moving foward

Bend apartment plan moving along

Developers hope to start building near Old Mill District next spring

By Elon Glucklich / The Bulletin

Published: October 10. 2013 4:00AM PST

The developers of a planned apartment complex near Southwest Bond Street and Wilson Avenue, east of the Old Mill District, could start …

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Oct. 13, 2013

Projects in west Bend bringing big changes

Big changes for west Bend

Proposals would add college campus, recreation, parks and homes

By Elon Glucklich / The Bulletin

Brian Dioguardi got a text message just before noon Sept. 13. Then another. Four or five more followed in quick succession.

Friends wanted to know if Dioguardi, the owner of …

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