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The 2026 Fire Factor: Why 89% of Bend properties now carry a "Major Risk" rating and how to lower your insurance premiums. As we move through 2026, the real estate…

The "Balanced Market" Playbook: Why 3.2 Months of Inventory is the "Sweet Spot" for Both Bend Buyers and Sellers This Spring For years, the Bend real estate market felt like…

Net-Zero in the High Desert: A Look at the "Passive House" Movement and Energy-Efficient New Builds in Southeast Bend In the high desert of Central Oregon, where winter nights can…

The Galveston Corridor Project: A Construction Update on Bend’s Most Anticipated "Complete Street" Redesign As the snow melts and we head into Spring 2026, the buzz in Westside Bend is…

From "Side Hustle" to Landlord: Is Being a Long-Term Landlord in Oregon Still Worth the Effort? The transition from owning a single "side hustle" rental to managing a professional long-term…

Eco-Anxiety and Real Estate: How Climate Resilience is Affecting Insurance Premiums and Home Values As we navigate the 2026 housing market, new criteria have redefined property worth. Flood zones, wildfire…

The 1031 Exchange for Beginners: Deferring Taxes on Your Central Oregon Investment Property Navigating the real estate market in Central Oregon—from the bustling streets of Bend to the quiet outskirts…

Refinancing in a Stabilizing Market: When to pull the trigger on a lower rate. As we move into March 2026, the frantic rate hikes of the past few years have…

The Psychology of the "Price Drop": Why "Days on Market" is a buyer’s best friend in 2026. The real estate market in 2026 has officially entered "The Great Housing Reset."…

Smart Home Overload? Which 2026 tech adds appraisal value and which just gets outdated. The "smart home" dream has evolved rapidly over the last decade. In 2026, we have moved…