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Central Oregon buyers sometimes use “Junuary” as an informal name for the late-spring stretch when a warm afternoon can give way to cold rain or even snow. It is not…

A seller credit can make a Bend home purchase easier to close, but a credit and a mortgage buydown are not the same thing. The useful question is not whether…

Short answer: an e-bike can make more of Bend practical without a car, but the deciding factor is the exact route from a home to the places you use—not the…

The “Golden Handcuff” Thaw: Why Bend Homeowners are Prioritizing Lifestyle Over Rates in 2026 The real estate market in Central Oregon is witnessing a pivotal shift as the Bend Golden…

A useful Bend mudroom is not defined by custom cabinetry or a large footprint. It is a transition zone that gives people, pets and gear a workable path from outside…

A well-designed modern mountain home in Bend should do more than look contemporary. The architecture, site plan, exterior materials, windows, mechanical systems and storage should work together for Central Oregon’s…

Buying your next home before your current one closes can create a real timing problem: you may need sale proceeds for the down payment, or your lender may need the…

If regular access to a coworking space is part of your workweek, choose the home and the workspace together. Bend does not have one “best” coworking neighborhood. The useful question…

Middle housing can be possible on many residential properties in Bend, but the zoning label alone does not make a project buildable or financially sensible. For an Orchard District homeowner,…