Where to Buy a Second Home in Central Oregon, Based on What You Actually Want to Do

Most second-home conversations start with the wrong question. People ask me where they should buy. The better question is what they are coming here to do, and in which season they …

What All Those Events Actually Do for Central Oregon

There is a version of this conversation that turns into a brochure, and I want to avoid it. So here is the version with numbers in it, including the ones that complicate the story.

Central Oregon runs a …

A Year of Events in Central Oregon: What Actually Comes to Town

People who are thinking about moving here almost always ask some version of the same question. Is there anything to do?

The honest answer is that the calendar is close to full, and it stays …

The Lifestyle and Financial Benefits of Owning a Vacation Home in Caldera Springs

There is a particular kind of buyer who is drawn to Caldera Springs, and it is usually not the person hunting for a hands-off income machine. It is the person who already loves Central Oregon …

If you've been keeping up with the latest news and developments in Bend, Oregon, you've probably heard the buzz surrounding an ambitious new project that's in the works for the heart of the city's downtown district. City officials have unveiled plans for a sprawling new event plaza that would …

Bend, Oregon is quickly becoming a hub for outdoor recreation and wellness, and the latest addition to the city's booming fitness scene is sure to get people excited. A brand new, high-end athletic club is breaking ground on Skyliner Road, bringing world-class amenities and programming to fitness enthusiasts in …

New Trail Connection Approved: Expanding Access from Bend to the Lava Lands

Bend continues to grow in thoughtful and exciting ways.

A newly approved path connecting Bend to the Lava Lands area is another sign that this city is investing in its future. This project will create …

Living in Caldera Springs

Refined Living in the Heart of Central Oregon

A private, nature-forward community designed for calm, connection, and long-term value

Caldera Springs offers a very different feeling from most communities in Central Oregon. This gated community, now thoughtfully expanding into its second …

Central Oregon: A Place Where Everything Is Close Enough to Touch

How a network of friendly towns turns a wide-open landscape into one welcoming neighborhood.

One Region, Many Doors

Picture a circle drawn in the high desert. Inside the ring sit Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, …

Bend Summer Festival: A Weekend That Brings Us Together

Why Bend’s Summer Fest Captures the Heart of Central Oregon

Every July, Downtown Bend turns seven city blocks into a walk-only playground for more than 70,000 neighbors and visitors at the Bend Summer Festival. A free, three-day celebration of …