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Real Estate in Bend Oregon . . . November 2013

November in Bend The Bend real estate market cooled a bit in November. Sales were down 27% from October (Bend Real Estate). After a run of 6 consecutive months of 200 sales or more, we saw that number slump (slump?) to 165 for November. Just a seasonal adjustment? Inventory levels remained low . . ….

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Redmond, OR Homes for Sale

Homes in Redmond Explore some recently listed Redmond homes for sale: See more Redmond homes for sale. Though the boom is decidedly off, Redmond boasts some of Central Oregon’s best . . . a fine location close to a myriad of recreational potential (Smith Rock, the Metolius and Deschutes Rivers, Lake Billy Chinook, Mt. Bachelor),…

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Cycling Historic Dordogne

SEO I’ve tried to write posts in the past that catch the eye of almighty Google. But it seems that SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is an ever-changing game . . . new algorithms (what is an algorithm?) and weird new names–stuff like Panda, and Penguin, and now Hummingbird. Kick Ass Content Bottom line is that…

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How’s The Bend Real Estate Market . . . October 2013?

The Month of Change October is the month of change in Bend . . . vibrant fall colors morphing into bare trees, cold wet winds, and thoughts of Mt. Bachelor. October is never sure what it wants to be. 219 Homes Sold in Bend The real estate market in Bend showed no such ambivalence, things…

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Westside Cottage in Bend Oregon . . . $295,000

THIS HOME HAS SOLD! Cascade Sotheby’s Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty in Bend Oregon has developed a reputation as a provider of high end real estate. And, while it’s true that Sotheby’s clearly dominates the million dollar plus market, it’s more about the level of professionalism than price (why do I write this drivel?). For a…

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Median Price Soars in Bend . . . $298,500

208 Sales in Bend September, maybe the nicest time of the year here,  marked the fifth consecutive month that the Bend real estate market has registered 200 sales or more. Median Price in Bend . . . $298,500 The latest available figures show that median price in Bend has soared to $298,500 in September ….

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Bend Home Sales Stay Hot in August

August in Bend Great August weather . . . sunny, warm days and cool nights–the way it’s supposed to be. The Bend real estate market showed no sign of cooling off though . . . 227 homes sold.  That’s up about 10% from July’s figure. The median sales price in Bend dropped  bit . ….

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OSU-Cascades Selects Campus Location in Bend

Westside Location in Bend for OSU-Cascades OSU-Cascades has ended months of suspense by finally selecting a site for the new four year campus. $13,000,000 in Bend With a price tag of nearly $13,000,000, the 56 acre parcel is on Bend’s westside. The site  beat out a bevy of other locations (the most notable being Juniper…

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Bend Real Estate Snapshot . . . July 2013

Dog Days of Summer “Dog Days of Summer” and the Bend real estate market stayed hot as well. We saw the purchases of 205 homes in July . . . that’s down just a bit from May and June figures, but otherwise the highest level in over 6 1/2 years! Promising Indicators for Bend Real…

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21090 Via Sandia, Bend OR 97702 . . . $167,500

This one sold for more than list price in less than 30 days!! Via Sandia Maybe it’s partly the images conjured up by the street name, Via Sandia* . . . luscious pieces of cool, dripping, sweet watermelon. Then again, maybe it’s just the unique feel created by this inexpensive home. It’s an intangible thing…

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