Invest In Bend Real Estate

09/28/2026

Hard-to-find Craftsman duplex in an incredible Old Mill District location.

📍 363 SW Garfield Avenue
💰 $785,000

This well-maintained duplex offers two 2-bedroom units, each with two vaulted primary suites, private bathrooms and a Jack-and-Jill shower configuration.

Additional features include:

• Open floorplans with great natural light
• Attached garages
• Fully landscaped yard
• Private outdoor patios
• Backs directly to the COID canal and walking trails
• Excellent rental history
• Low vacancy rates

The location is a major draw, with easy access to the Old Mill District, trails and everything Central Bend has to offer.

09/27/2026

Find out what a fair score means—and how it can affect your .

Learn what qualifies as a fair credit score, how it's calculated, and tips to improve it for better financial opportunities.

09/26/2026

What happens before a home hits the market?

A lot more than putting a sign in the yard.

Before we list a property, we’re looking at:

• Pricing strategy and current market conditions
• What improvements or prep work will make the biggest difference
• How the home will show and photograph
• Staging and presentation
• Professional photography and marketing
• How to position the property to attract the right buyers

Not every home needs the same preparation. Some need a little attention. Others benefit from a more strategic plan before going live.

Our job is to help sellers understand where their money and time will make the most impact—and then position the home to compete in the market.

Because getting a home listed is one thing. Getting it positioned correctly is another.

09/25/2026

Commercial Opportunity in Sisters | $1,395,000

Looking for a commercial property that offers flexibility for your business or investment portfolio?

📍 750 S Buckaroo Trail, Sisters
💰 $1,395,000
📐 5,888 SF

Located in the desirable Five Pines Development, this executive office building features:

• 10 individual office spaces
• Two levels with 9-foot ceilings
• Kitchenette and first-floor bathrooms
• Private balconies overlooking the fenced backyard common area
• Paver patios and shared outdoor space
• Sprinkler system
• New HVAC systems

The flexible layout allows the building to function as individual office suites or as a headquarters for a single business. It is currently occupied by one company and has successfully served both purposes.

The Five Pines campus offers convenient connections to Five Pines Lodge, restaurants, the moviehouse and athletic club, while downtown Sisters is just minutes away.

A versatile commercial investment or owner-user opportunity in one of Sisters' desirable commercial developments.

09/24/2026

You keep hearing “months of inventory” when people talk about the real estate market. But what does it actually mean?

Months of inventory is basically a measure of how long it would take to sell the homes currently on the market if no new homes were added.

So if there are 4 months of inventory, that doesn't mean your home will take 4 months to sell.

It gives us a bigger-picture look at the balance between available homes and buyer demand.

And this is where things get more interesting: not every price range, neighborhood or property type has the same amount of inventory.

That’s why we don't rely on one market statistic when we're pricing a home or helping a buyer decide when and where to shop.

The numbers matter. Knowing how to apply them to the specific property matters more.

09/23/2026

Learn how to install a front door with this simple guide.

Enhance curb appeal and upgrade your home by installing a new front entry door. Learn the general step-by-step process of door installation.

09/22/2026

Want to own a home and have a tenant help pay the mortgage?

63290 NW Ski Lane is a newly constructed duplex in NW Bend, offering two separate 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath units.

This property gives you a couple of options:

Live in one side and rent the other — a great way to offset your housing costs.

Or rent both units — creating a turn-key residential income property without the work of taking on an older property that needs updating.

Each unit has its own fenced yard, patio, storage, attached finished garage and low-maintenance landscaping. Inside, you'll find quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, waterproof plank flooring, heat pumps with A/C and other new-construction finishes.

The location puts you close to Riley Ranch Preserve, Costco and major Bend corridors.

New construction. Two income-producing units. Multiple ways to use the property.

63290 NW Ski Lane
List Price $859,000

09/21/2026

The highest offer isn’t always the best offer.

When you’re selling a home, it’s easy to focus on the biggest number. But there’s a lot more to an offer than the price.

We’re looking at the financing, contingencies, appraisal risk, concessions, closing timeline and overall strength of the buyer.

A higher offer with a lot of moving parts may carry more risk than a slightly lower offer with stronger terms and a cleaner path to closing.

Our job isn’t to tell you which offer to accept. It’s to break down the terms, explain the risks and help you understand what you’re actually getting with each offer.

Because the goal isn’t just to get your house under contract. It’s to get it to the closing table.

09/20/2026

Make your own board and batten wall with these creative ideas.

Looking for board and batten wall ideas? From modern accent walls to traditional, discover 10 unique ways to use wall molding.

09/16/2026

Everything you need to know to distress furniture.

The distressed look: We’re all about it! (in some circumstances) Are you into this look? It’s okay if you’re not; I understand the appeal, but of course I don’t want every piece in my home to be distressed. However, I do have an antique green kid’s chair that I use as a plant stand that is...