Zillow to start buying homes
The service just launched in California
Selling your home can be a headache. There’s the real estate agent to find, the open houses to hold, the … Read more
By Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times
Bend’s apartment pipeline looks fuller
But half of proposed units are at idea stage
Construction is underway at The Alexander, an apartment complex for people 55 and older on … Read more
Bend home prices flat in November
Bend home prices were flat in November, and sales activity dropped to a level more … Read more
Redmond will invest $3.5 million in historic hotel renovation
Developer hopes to have rooftop garden open by May
Redmond officials jumped in with both feet when they agreed to invest five times their … Read more
Galveston Avenue landlord sues over parking rights
Beer tasting room permitted next door to Sunriver Brewing Co. in Bend
Competition over beer and parking on tourist-heavy Galveston Avenue has erupted into a $3 million … Read more
Developer puts Platypus Pub demolition on hold
City of Bend says drive-thru plan fails to meet code
The developer who wants to build two drive-thrus on NE Third Street put his plans … Read more
Home sales report: Bend rises, Redmond drops in October
The median sale price of a single-family home in the Bend area ticked up in … Read more
Redmond Hotel developer wants more money from city
Renovation costs mount for historic hotel
Considered the cornerstone of downtown Redmond’s revitalization, the 90-year-old Redmond Hotel may remain closed to … Read more
Wells Fargo foreclosed on homeowners who qualified for help
Wells Fargo acknowledged Tuesday that, due to a calculation error, it had improperly foreclosed on … Read more
Bend architect proposes large apartment complex in Redmond
192 units would be south of Obsidian Middle School
A Bend architect is proposing a 192-unit apartment complex off SW Canal Boulevard in Redmond. … Read more
In the market for a Haunted house?
Allegedly sites of paranormal activity, these spooky listings can be found in several states
There’s a house that was involved in an exorcism to rid its spaces of ghosts. … Read more
Redmond housing market surges while Bend’s growth slows
Median sales price in Redmond rises 8 percent from 2017
Growth has slowed in the Bend real estate market while Redmond gained steam, third-quarter data … Read more
Sales of new homes slump
WASHINGTON — Sales of new U.S. homes plunged 5.5 percent in September, the fourth straight … Read more
Price reductions show Bend real estate market cooling
Higher interest rates cut into buyers’ budgets
Bend newcomers Rachel and Garrett Ahlberg began looking for a house over the summer, made … Read more
Former pro golfer turning old San Diego course into a winery
Where once there was golf, now there are grapes
FALLBROOK, Calif. — Developers were showing interest and the residents of Fallbrook’s Gird Valley were … Read more
Storms, rates depress housing
Monthly home construction falls
WASHINGTON — U.S. home construction fell 5.3 percent in September, a sign that recent hurricanes … Read more
Affordable apartments in Sisters open to applications
Affordable housing in Sisters People searching for affordable housing in Sisters can apply next week … Read more
California tenants take rent fight to the ballot box
LOS ANGELES — From pulpits across Los Angeles, Pastor Kelvin Sauls has spent the past … Read more
Hyatt Hotels Corp. buying Sunriver Resort’s parent company
Hyatt Hotels Corp. expects to close later this year on a $480 million acquisition of … Read more
Bend home prices descend from summer peak
Redmond home prices hit new high
Bend area home prices continued to slip from summer’s peak in September, according to the … Read more
New buildings proposed on Newport Avenue
Recession left site north of Bend Brewing Co. vacant
Vacant for the past decade, the lot on the north side of Bend Brewing Co., … Read more
Northwest Self Storage builds 584 units in Bend
Three-story building due to be complete in November
General contractor: Able General Contracting LLC, Redmond Metal: Forge Buildings, Boise, Idaho Concrete: Bend Concrete … Read more
Bend area home prices fall off June peak
Bend median home price dips The Bend area median home price dipped to $431,000 in … Read more
Rebuilding is a struggle after California wine country fires
SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Construction crews have already put up the frame on Cheri Sharp’s … Read more
Housing our teachers: A mother’s crusade
LOS GATOS, Calif. — Sarah Chaffin could tell horror stories for hours about the teachers … Read more
After Platypus Pub, developer sets sights on second drive-thru
Ertle says saving Platypus building is too expensive
The developer who would destroy the home of Platypus Pub to make way for a … Read more
Bend apartment complex sells for $45.5 million
Seasons at Farmington Reserve is 228 units
A southeast Bend apartment complex has been sold for $45.5 million, the highest sale price … Read more
Deschutes River ranch sold in smaller pieces
Hedge fund manager buys 100 acres for $4 million
A sweeping riverfront property north of Bend, Gopher Gulch Ranch has found its first private-sector … Read more
Lottery opens for affordable Prineville apartments
Application period is Aug. 13 through Aug. 16
People hoping to rent one of the 29 affordable apartments at Ochoco School Crossing in … Read more
Mortgage rates reach highest level in 2 months
According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average climbed … Read more
Wells Fargo pays fine for role in mortgage crisis
NEW YORK — Wells Fargo agreed Wednesday to pay a $2.1 billion fine to settle … Read more
Building permits for Bend and Deschutes County
City of Bend • Mtn Life Properties LLC, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., $150,000 • Tyee … Read more
Central Oregon sees fewer home sales, higher prices
Prices rise 8 percent in Bend, La Pine
The spring home-selling season in Central Oregon brought fewer closings and higher prices, according to … Read more
Existing-home sales fall for 3rd straight month
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sales of existing homes fell 0.6 percent in June, the third straight … Read more
SE Bend neighborhood wants to prevent use of private road
Mountain High Homeowners Association sues J.L. Ward Co.
A southeast Bend homeowners association is suing land developer J.L. Ward Co. to prevent its … Read more
