Colleen D. - Bend Real Estate

08/05/2026

Why Commute Times Matter More Than You Think
Commute time is one of those things buyers tend to round down in their heads.
Forty minutes becomes "about half an hour." A route with three bad intersections becomes "not too bad." A home that's farther out starts to feel reasonable after you've seen the kitchen, the yard, or the extra bedroom you...

A commute can seem simple during a home search, but daily routines tell a different story. Here's what buyers may want to test first.

08/03/2026

Here is the most current market data for July in Bend. If you are thinking about making a move, please give me a call! I'd love to help you! 541-788-9991

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08/01/2026

Stop by Saturday, August 1st from 1:30 to 3:30 PM to see 601 SW Otter Way Bend, OR 97702 for an open house!

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 601 SW Otter Way, Bend, OR 97702, 2403 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, asking price of $1,125,000, MLS ID 220219621

08/01/2026

Stop by Saturday, August 1st from 11:00 to 1:00 PM to see 20345 SE Elaine Lane Bend, OR 97702 for an open house!

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 20345 SE Elaine Lane, Bend, OR 97702, 2504 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $710,000, MLS ID 220225513

07/29/2026

How to Balance Location, Layout, and Long-Term Needs
Almost every home search eventually hits the same wall. You find a layout you love in a neighborhood you're not totally sold on, or the location is right, but the floor plan needs more work than you expected when you walked in.
There's rarely a house-hunting scenario where all three of these line up...

Location, layout, and long-term needs rarely point in the same direction when you're house hunting. Here's how to weigh those tradeoffs before you make an offer.

07/25/2026

Stop by Sunday, July 26th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM to see 20345 SE Elaine Lane Bend, OR 97702 for an open house!

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 20345 SE Elaine Lane, Bend, OR 97702, 2504 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $710,000, MLS ID 220225513

07/24/2026

Stop by Saturday, July 25th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM and Sunday, July 26th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM to see 20345 SE Elaine Lane Bend, OR 97702 for an open house!

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 20345 SE Elaine Lane, Bend, OR 97702, 2504 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $710,000, MLS ID 220225513

07/23/2026

Stop by Saturday, July 25th from 10:00 to 12:00 PM to see 601 SW Otter Way Bend, OR 97702 for an open house!

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 601 SW Otter Way, Bend, OR 97702, 2403 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, asking price of $1,175,000, MLS ID 220219621

07/22/2026

How to Think Through Your Must-Haves Before Touring Homes
Most buyers walk into their first showing without much of a plan, and it shows. They fall for a good paint job, then second-guess everything by the third house. Twenty minutes of planning fixes most of that, but many neglect it.
Start With What You Actually Need
Before you book a single showing, split...

Before your first showing, be clear on what you actually need. Here's how to build a must-have list that keeps your home search focused and realistic from the start.

07/21/2026

Thinking of making Awbrey Butte your next home ? Please give me a call if you would like to see any of these beautiful homes !