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Adding an ADU to your property in Bend, OR
An accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, is a small dwelling unit on a property that already contains a single-family dwelling as the primary use. The ADU may be attached to or detached from the main single-family dwelling. ADUs are often called “mother-in-law apartments” or “granny flats”. They can provide rental income for the property owner […]
Owning a Vacation Rental Property in Bend, Oregon
(Updated 8/11/2017) While on vacation in Bend, Oregon there are numerous lodging options – hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, RV parks, and vacation rentals. Owning a vacation rental property in Bend can be a great income generator, whether it’s strictly an investment property or you choose to rent out your vacation home while you’re not using […]
Bend, Oregon Vacation Rental Controversy
(This topic has been updated. Read the blog post by clicking here: Short Term Rental Code Amendments) I have helped numerous buyers identify and purchase homes that would make profitable vacation rentals in Bend. Bend has a lot of tourists and for many of them, renting a house is preferable to staying in a hotel. […]
Coming Soon! Coveted west side location minutes to downtown Bend $424,900
This will hit the MLS on May 5, 2014. Coveted west side location minutes to downtown Bend, hiking & biking trails, parks, and shopping and dining on Galveston and Newport Avenues, including 10 Barrel and The Victorian Cafe. This property comprises a charming, completely renovated main house featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, plus a […]
Rental vacancy rates are 1% in Central Oregon!
The results of the 2013 rental survey were recently released and the vacancy rate in Central Oregon is 1%. Yes, 1%! At the time the survey was conducted, there were 4618 rental units, including single family homes, apartments, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes, and only 46 of those units were vacant. In Bend specifically, the vacancy […]
Second Homes in Bend – Northwest Crossing
Bend has been a popular destination for vacation homes/second homes for years but now that prices have come down so much, it is especially enticing. Roughly half of my buyer clients this year have been looking for a second home in Bend. Many of them know exactly what they’re looking for, down to the specific […]
Bend’s Best Buys – $139,900 in Old Mill District
This darling house was updated recently with new flooring, paint, windows, and kitchen. It’s located on the west side of Bend close to the Old Mill District, several parks, and the river. The lot is huge – about 0.3 acre (13,504 SF). The home is 1048 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms/1 bath. The address is […]
Bend’s Best Buys – 852 NW Columbia $94,000
Location, location, location, just one block from the river! This 1 bedroom/1 bath, 748 SF cottage hit the market yesterday and already has 7 offers. My clients wrote a cash offer for $115,000 and when I called the listing agent to find out where to send the offer, she said “$115,000? Don’t even waste your […]
It’s a Great Time to Buy Rental Properties
Total Property Resources now offers Property Management as part of its full service real estate services. For the last few weeks I’ve been getting emails from the property management team asking if any of my seller clients would be interested in renting out their homes. There are renters out there in need of properties but […]
(SOLD) Bend’s Best Buys – Bank Owned Townhome in The Bluffs
(SOLD 12/3/10 for $173,500) This townhome in The Bluffs is 1689 sq. ft. and features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, tile counters throughout, wood floors, and a gas fireplace in the living room. The Bluffs is located in the Old Mill District. This townhome would make a great second home in Bend (or vacation rental) since […]
(Sale Pending) Bend’s Best Buys – SW Bend Home $98,000 Bank Owned
(Sale pending 8/29/10: 6 offers received) This 3 bedroom/2 bath, 1032 sq. ft. home would make a great investment property or entry level home. It was built in 2002 and is located in a cul-de-sac on the desirable SW side of town near the Old Mill District. It’s bank owned and listed at $98,000. The […]
(Pending 7/7/10) Bend’s Best Buys – $134,500 in River Rim
(Pending on 7/7/10) This 3 bedroom/2 bath, 1482 sq. ft. home in River Rim was just listed today at $134,500. River Rim is a very desirable neighborhood in SW Bend with over 40 acres of open space, trails and parks with lovely mountain and meadow views. This is a short sale. The address is 19543 […]
(Contingent on 4/9/10) Bend’s Best Buys – 407 NW Staats $189,000
(Contingent on 4/9/10) This 2 bedroom/1 bath, 803 sq. ft. cottage sits on a corner lot in the heart of Bend’s historic district near Drake Park, McMenamin’s, downtown and the Old Mill District. According to the National Register of Historic Places, this is the Harry Danielson House built in 1920 and is 1 of only […]
(Now Pending) Bend’s Best Buys – 475 Dekalb $89,000
(Pending on 3/18/10) This charming cottage sits on an RM zoned corner lot near Juniper Park and Bend High. The home has loads of recent updates including a new roof, cedar siding, blown-in insulation, and new front deck. The large RM zoned lot allows for the addition of a second single family home, subject to […]
SOLD: Bend’s Best Buys – West Side Cottage $136,900
(Sold on 1/29/2010 for $141,240) This home was built in 1922 and has been beautifully updated. It has 2 bedrooms/1 bath and 866 sq. ft. and sits on a fully fenced corner lot. You’ve probably driven past this house several times as it sits on the corner of 15th and Newport Ave. in northwest Bend. […]
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