Monthly Archives: May 2010

Camp Sherman Memorial Weekend Barbecue

The folks at the Camp Sherman Store hosted their annual Memorial Day Barbecue last night. Although it isn’t really advertised, it’s become such a tradition (barbecues are also held here every July 4 and Labor Day) that the grounds around the store (which is located on the banks of the Metolius River) were packed. Continue reading

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Bend Tops New List of Retirement Property ‘Steals’

A new U.S. News & World Report article has tapped Bend as one of the best places in America to retire. In the feature, “10 Cities for Retirement Property Steals,” Bend tops the list Continue reading

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Festival Frenzy: How Central Oregon Celebrates Summer

folks in Central Oregon are beginning to gear up for the festival season, which is full and ripe with possibilities. In fact, hardly a weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day goes by without a least one celebratory community event here– and usually there are several to choose from. Continue reading

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Hail, yeah!

Yesterday Tumalo received an unwelcome surprise in the middle of an otherwise ideal Sunday: a five-minute hail shower that pummeled the earth like nobody’s business. Here’s a photo montage that captured the storm as it progressed: Continue reading

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April 2010 Real Estate Market Snapshot for Tumalo, Oregon

In April, Tumalo continued to make headway in several key areas. First, sales were up again (from eight in March to 12 in April — compared to two in April ’09). And the median price for Active listings was down again (to $599,900 in April, after an increase from $599,000 in February to $614,450 in March). That reduction — down from $899,000 in April ’09! — should continue to stimulate sales (the median price for homes in acreage in Sisters, for example, is still $669,000). However, the number of million-dollar listings increased again (from 21 in March to 23 in April). Continue reading

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April 2010 Real Estate Market Statistics for Sisters, Oregon

There weren’t a lot of changes in the Sisters real estate market from March to April –- or from April ’09 to April ’10, for that matter — when it comes to the number of listings. In April ‘09, there … Continue reading

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Foreclosure Forum Scheduled in Bend

Today, the Oregon Housing and Community Services department begins hosting a series of public forums across the state designed to determine how best to provide assistance to Oregon homeowners facing foreclosure. Continue reading

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Very Special Horse Property on Acreage

I recently listed a really special property in Sisters, Oregon Located on 30 extremely private acres a few miles outside of town, it boasts some of the most beautiful views of the Cascade Mountains I’ve seen. Continue reading

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Simple Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal

With the spring real estate season upon us, it’s time to get serious about home-selling in Central Oregon. Below are some easy ways to make sure that you’re making a memorable first impression if your home is on the market Continue reading

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March 2010 Real Estate Market Snapshot for Tumalo, Oregon

After months in which the Tumalo real estate market was most noteworthy for its decreases, Tumalo experienced a series of increases in March. On the one hand, Active Residential With Acreage listings were up (from 69 in February to 76) in March. On the other hand, pending and closed sales were also up (from 10 in February to 20 in March). And, for the first time in quite a while, the median price of Active listings was up (from $599,000 in February to $614,450 in March), as was the number of million-dollar listings (up from 17 in February to 21 in March) Continue reading

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