Highlighting people and places we love ❤️ in Central Oregon.

Change of Scenery:
Trading SEATTLE for CENTRAL OREGON, Industrial Designer Adam Kingman has settled into his new home studio, EXPANDING his CREATIVE PRACTICE within one of BEND’S most desirable RESORT COMMUNITIES, Tetherow.

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BEND AND CENTRAL OREGON REAL ESTATE MARKET Is it a good time to make a move? What is the market like right now?

Now that I'm a Full-Time REALTOR® in Bend, people ask me these two questions a lot. They are genuinely curious, and I appreciate them asking. In addition to recommending that people get aligned with a smart, hard-working, emotionally intelligent REALTOR®, here is what I’m thinking when they ask the above questions…Always best to look at the data, and balance data with your goals and dreams. Where I go for good real estate data: The Beacon Report is where top brokers get aligned with real-time market activity.

I had something wild almost derail my latest real estate deal. Sometimes buyers back out over carpet color, and i’ve heard of sellers losing their minds over a lowball offer. But watching a deal nearly implode over what turned out to be a sweaty foam collar on an exhaust pipe? That was a new one, even for me.

This is a story about panic, perspective, and why having a real estate agent who actually understands how houses work might just save your sanity (and your bank account).

Reality: Why Even the Most Capable Buyers Need a Champion. A real conversation about buyer representation that reveals more than you might expect. Today, my phone rang with what started as a simple inquiry about a listing. By the time I hung up twenty minutes later, I'd been threatened with a complaint to the real estate board, called unprofessional, and somehow still managed to have one of the most meaningful conversations I've had all year about what it truly means to advocate for homebuyers. Click “Read Article” for more…

Three sunshine-fueled windy days at Bandon had us wanting more golf and more Bandon.

In this article, I am going to tackle two questions:

What was it like playing golf at Bandon? Specifically, I’m going to give you a quick run-down of how we spent our three days.

What could it look like to build or buy in Bandon?

Are you looking for the best sandwich in Bend? We spend a lot of time eating sandwiches. These are our favorite spots in Bend…the list is intentionally short because we’re big fans of keeping things simple and supporting local families. This list is fueled by some of the best people in Bend, great people serving our community through good food. The common thread…GOOD BREAD!

If you're a Bend homeowner looking to add value to your property, create rental income, or provide housing for family members, an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) might be the perfect solution. Having recently restored a 100-year-old home in downtown Bend and worked extensively with contractors throughout Central Oregon, I've seen firsthand how thoughtful additions can transform both property value and quality of life.

How a teacher and realtor found a 100-year-old bungalow in Bend, Oregon. Get outside and take a walk. In 2020, during the middle of a global pandemic, my wife decided to get outside of the house and take a walk. She stumbled upon a disheveled-looking old Bend bungalow with a for sale by owner sign in the front yard. She got excited about the idea of bringing an old house back to life. She took me to see the house and asked me what I thought about buying this thing.

My response was, “NO WAY!”

In high school, I took a dark room photography class. That class was nearly thirty-five years ago, 1995 - freshman year. Last year, my daughter asked me, “Dad, can we get a film camera?” I was STOKED! I immediately began hunting thrift shops and eBay for the perfect, or discarded, old film cameras. Needless to say, I found a few! Here are some of my favorite shots from last Summer.