Central Oregon Housing News

June 26, 2014

Projects could add 300 apartments in Bend

Projects could add 300 apartments in Bend

Developer proposes one; agencies team up for two others

By Joseph Ditzler / The Bulletin

Published Jul 24, 2014 at 12:19AM

Two separate real estate sales in Bend — one complete and another pending — could bring more than 300 apartments to the …

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June 19, 2014

Hotel business sizzling in Bend

ORIG 07/17/2014 Ryan Brennecke / The Bulletin

Work continues Thursday afternoon on the Hampton Inn & Suites in the Old Mill District.

Hotel business heats up in Bend

Two new hotels may join the soon-to-open Hampton Inn & Suites

By Rachael Rees / The Bulletin

Published …

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June 16, 2014

Lack of housing means tight times for renters

Bend renters find few housing options

City officials look for ways to increase affordable housing

By Hillary Borrud / The Bulletin / @hborrud

Published Jun 10, 2014 at 12:01AM

Brittney Sweeney has less than a month left to find a new home for her family to rent in Bend, and …

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June 16, 2014

Land for affordable housing

Bend eyes affordable housing

City Council will decide whether to offer public property for development

By Hillary Borrud / The Bulletin / @hborrud

Published Jun 13, 2014 at 12:01AM

Bend officials will ask the City Council to offer two city-owned parcels of land for …

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June 16, 2014

Affordable housing

New mobile home park sought just outside Bend

Proposals would face several hurdles, but come amid record affordable housing crunch

By Elon Glucklich / The Bulletin / @EGlucklich

Published Jun 14, 2014 at 12:01AM

Two owners of property just north of Bend’s city limits …

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May 21, 2014

NorthWest Crossing building booms

Building booms at NorthWest Crossing

 

 

Published May 21, 2014 at 12:01AM

Tim Doran / The Bulletin

Jake Kirbs, a framer with Greg Welch Construction, guides trusses on the end of a crane Monday to the roof of a home under construction on Northwest Hartford Avenue in Bend.

It’s …

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May 1, 2014

450 New jobs are coming to Bend

Bend call center Ibex to hire 450 by fall

New employees would more than double center’s workforce

By Rachael Rees / The Bulletin

Published May 21, 2014 at 12:01AM

How to apply

Those interested in jobs with Ibex Global Bend may apply online atwww.ibexglobal.com/joinus.html, pick up an application …

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May 1, 2014

Mortgage aid program ending

Home Rescue coming to an end

Federal mortgage program helped 700 Central Oregonians, 9,500 statewide

By Joseph Ditzler / The Bulletin

Published May 1, 2014 at 12:01AM

Home Rescue Program

Remaining weeklong application cycles start on the following Wednesdays: May 14, May 28, June 11, June 25.

For more information, …

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May 1, 2014

Building permits may get pricier

Deschutes Building permits may get pricier

Community Development, surveyor’s office say building activity justifies hike

By Elon Glucklich / The Bulletin / @EGlucklich

Published May 1, 2014 at 12:01AM / Updated May 1, 2014 at 06:09AM

Getting a building permit from Deschutes County or planning a new subdivision could get …

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May 1, 2014

East Bend Subdivision Blocked

Bend-area subdivision plan blocked

Deschutes County commissioners deny a zone change

By Elon Glucklich / The Bulletin / @EGlucklich

Published Apr 30, 2014 at 12:01AM

A real estate firm’s vision for a major new neighborhood east of Bend may be dead.

Deschutes County commissioners on …

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