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Central Oregon Economic Forecast

The third annual Central Oregon Economic Forecast meeting, held in Bend last week, offered more doomsday presentations focusing largely on the reasons for our economic decline.  Reporting in detail on them would yield another very boring post. “We are going to have to work together” On a slightly more positive note, Delore Zimmerman, a principal…

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Economic Stress in Deschutes and Crook Counties

Stress in Deschutes and Crook Counties A recent article in the Bend Bulletin points to Crook and Deschutes counties as having recorded the worst indicators of economic stress in Oregon . . . and some of the highest in the nation, as reported in the latest Associated Press Economic Stress Index (it’s probably more fun…

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Pronghorn on The Today Show

Pronghorn on The Today Show On the heels of the announcement of a new relationship between Cascade Sotheby’s and Pronghorn (Pronghorn and Cascade Sotheby’s in new partnership) comes more great exposure.  The Today Show, with an average daily viewing audience of over 4,900,000 people, did a segment today on an affordable vacation option showcasing Pronghorn…

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Riverfront Condo in Bend . . . stroll to downtown

15 NW Portland (#108) MLS#201008727 UPDATE–This home has sold! Offered at $329,000 Big Red Umbrella Just imagine the carefree, no maintenance lifestyle offered by this riverfront condo in Bend Oregon.  Just steps from the Deschutes River, the elevated rear deck offers outstanding vistas (and a pretty casual spot to sip a strong gin and tonic…

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Market for Vacation Homes Is on the Rise

Market for Vacation Homes Is on the Rise An encouraging piece by S. Mitra Kalita  in today’s Wall Street Journal Sales in many vacation communities across the U.S. soared last year to levels not seen since boom times, driven by deep discounts, cash purchases and buyers’ rising stock portfolios. On Mercer Island, Wash., waterfront sales…

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Tetherow and Cascade Sotheby’s

Cascade Sotheby’s and Tetherow Announce New Relationship Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty (CSIR) is very pleased to announce a new partnership with one of Central Oregon’s premier golf communities, Tetherow. Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty will now act as the featured on-site sales brokerage for the entire development. Cascade Sotheby’s  is  the preeminent  real estate company in…

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Widgi Creek Townhome . . . $289,000

60499 Seventh Mountain Dr, Bend OR 97702 MLS # 201009739 UPDATE–April 21 . . . This townhome has sold. Call us for other possibilities at Widgi Creek Offered at just $289,000 Townhome at Widgi Creek Perfect as a primary residence, second home, or as a revenue-producing vacation rental, this single level townhome is nestled in…

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Notices of Default . . . Deschutes County

I decided to go with all the positive gridiron photos as the Ducks play Auburn next week in the ultimate BCS  game.  Certainly more interesting than Notices of Default in Deschutes County, a bit more uplifting too. Notices of Default A Notice of default is usually looked upon as the first step in the foreclosure…

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The Plaza . . . Carefree Condo Living in Bend

363 SW Bluff Dr. (#103), Bend Oregon 97702 MLS# 201009580 UPDATE–As predicted below, THIS HOME SOLD on January 18!! Proudly offered at $299,000 The Heart of The Old Mill Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty in Bend has a number of awesome listings. But few offer the options, value, and carefree lifestyle afforded by this two bedroom,…

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December 2010 . . . Bend Oregon Home Sales

Bend Home Sales Statistics . . . December 2010 The winter is kicking . . . snow has stayed on the ground in Bend . . . Mt. Bachelor has offered some simply awesome conditions. I wish the same could be said for the Bend Oregon real estate market.  We saw the sale of 144…

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