Central Oregon Housing News

May 20, 2013

Housing prices grew all last year in Bend 2-27-13

Higher home prices in four quarters

Bend housing market on the upswing

By Tim Doran / The Bulletin

Published: February 27. 2013 4:00AM PST

 

Housing prices in the Bend area increased in all four quarters of 2012, the first full year of home-price appreciation since 2006, according to federal data released …

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May 20, 2013

Northwest Crossing – Homes and Condo’s Planned 2-6-13

NorthWest Crossing may expand

Projects would add new home lots, condo buildings in west Bend

By Elon Glucklich / The Bulletin

Published: February 06. 2013 4:00AM PST

Developers of Bend’s NorthWest Crossing are planning an expansion that would bring 60 new single-family home lots onto the market near Skyliners Road …

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May 20, 2013

New Construction – Rebuilding Bend 1.27.13

Rebuilding Bend

Dozens of Bend subdivisions changed hands after the housing crash

By Elon Glucklich / The Bulletin

Published: January 27. 2013 4:00AM PST

Source: Deschutes County Clerk's Office Greg Cross / The Bulletin
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Source: Deschutes County Clerk’s Office Greg Cross / The Bulletin

A handful of developers have found opportunity in Bend’s housing market crash, buying up more than …

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May 20, 2013

Tourism is Back on Track in Bend 12-3-12

Tourism on the rise

Central Oregon seeing a resurgence in tourism, but will it last?

By Rachael Rees / The Bulletin

Published: December 03. 2012 4:00AM PST

Bend has earned titles like Dogtown USA and one of America’s best ski towns. It’s home to the brewery that produces the World’s Best Beer. …

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May 20, 2013

Building Activity is Picking Up 7-13- 2012

Sticks are in the air and we are starting to see new construction coming alive.

 

Bend home building picks up

Several subdivisions in east Bend have seen new activity this year

By Elon Glucklich / The Bulletin

Published: July 13. 2012 4:00AM PST

 

When the economy collapsed in 2008, construction …

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May 20, 2013

Bend’s High End Neighborhoods Shows Signs of Life 10-28-12

We sold 5 …

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May 20, 2013

From Racers to Residents

Not surprising 97% of those visiting our amazing community would consider relocating to Bend.  I’m on  of them!

 

From bike racers to residents

Almost half of participants in USA Cycling races would consider moving to Bend

By Rachael Rees / The Bulletin

Published: October 17. 2012 4:00AM PST

 

The USA …

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May 20, 2013

Bend Rental Prices are Climbing 4.13.12

There is no doubt that quality rental housing is in great need in Central Oregon.  It is an outstanding time if you are investor to get into the Bend market.

Scott and Robyn Tuttle

 

Bend rental prices rising

Vacancy rates across Central Oregon hit 2008 levels

By Elon Glucklich …
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May 20, 2012

More Housing Growth on the South of Bend 12.27.12

Apartments possible for south Bend

City receives application for mixed-use housing off China Hat Road

By Elon Glucklich / The Bulletin

Published: December 27. 2012 4:00AM PST

 

The president of the Bend-based Oxford Hotel Group may build apartments or mixed-use housing on five acres near the intersection of U.S. Highway 97 …

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Feb. 11, 2011

Is it Time to Sell Your Real Estate in Bend, Oregon?

It has been know this is a good time to buy real estate in Bend, Oregon.  Property values have hit lows not seen in many years in Bend and all of Central Oregon.  Combining this with extremely low interest rates has created an affordability index that is talked about all …

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