For the next issue of Area 97 magazine, we invite readers to nominate a business for a new column: a spotlight on local businesses. The busine… Read more
Certain tasks become necessary once autumn arrives. Whereas spring and summer were spent ten… Read more
There is more to a mortgage rate than meets the eye. I have many buyers ask me about rates, … Read more
The fury of Mother Nature’s wrath is displayed in vivid color during stormy times of year, i… Read more
Through July 2019, the Central Oregon real estate market remained strong, with Bend continui… Read more
(BPT) – From ambitious millennials to enthusiastic boomers, do it yourself, or DIY, projects… Read more
Kristin Andreassen Read more
(BPT) – Today’s homeowners are increasingly expecting their bathrooms to mirror some of the … Read more
Many of my buyers have asked over the years, “Is a home inspection necessary?” The question … Read more
The process of buying a home can be unlike any experience prospective buyers have ever had. … Read more
(BPT) — Whether it’s a cabin up north, a villa down south, or a quaint cottage near family, … Read more
Before starting a home improvement project, either on one’s own or with the assistance of a … Read more
The area’s biggest summer event for home builders, homebuyers, and home lovers in general—th… Read more
Central Oregon gardeners and farmers love to be buzzed when standing in their fields and far… Read more
It is well known that the heart of a home is the kitchen—the gathering place and central hub… Read more
(BPT) - Whether it’s hurricanes, tornadoes, or snowstorms, natural disasters can occur anywh… Read more
Featured QuilteRS: Susan Cobb and Betty Anne Guadalupe Read more
Team Tula Pink vs Team Rob Appell! Read more
inspirational instructor: Scott Hansen Read more
The cadre of volunteers who put their best efforts forward for the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Sho… Read more
Art is often inspired by the unexpected: a sight, a sound, or an image that the artist trans… Read more
As brilliantly designed quilts for the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show are hung from buildings th… Read more
Featured Gallery Artist: June Jaeger Presented by Clearwater Gallery Read more
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Sunday: Carolyn Friedlander Read more
To all of the merchants and individuals who have generously sponsored and supported the 2019… Read more
Sisters artist Kathy Deggendorfer has captured the beauty of our bountiful way of life for t… Read more
Quilt Walk Kickoff Read more
Overseeing hundreds of volunteers, welcoming 10,000 people to Sisters, and taking stewardshi… Read more
The season for fresh fruits and vegetables grown right in the backyard is upon us. Warm weat… Read more
(BPT) –The green movement is thriving, with homeowners across the country looking for ways t… Read more
Eager to get your home search started? Read more
Artists’ Gallery Sunriver in The Village at Sunriver is all about beautiful, unique art crea… Read more
Meredith Lodging Kids’ Day in May Read more
2019 Summer Events Read more
Kids’ Programs Read more
Summer in Sunriver offers a selection of great author presentations on a variety of subjects… Read more
Explore the history, art, and culture of the High Desert through changing and permanent exhi… Read more
Kids’ Programs Read more
2019 Community Events Read more
Central Oregon’s 7th annual Newberry Event, a Defeat MS fundraiser, offers a variety of reno… Read more
Summer/Fall Events Read more
Sunriver Resort Brewfest Read more
Each year during the last weekend in June, athletes, family, and friends converge on Central… Read more
While predicting the future of the housing market may be like looking into a crystal ball, t… Read more
The Central Oregon Association of REALTORS (COAR) and ECONorthwest have released their first… Read more
With low inventories and a reprieve from interest rate hikes, the summer of 2019 is setting … Read more
Spring is in the air at the 2019 Central Oregon Builders Association Home and Garden Show, w… Read more
Most people familiar with the Sisters community-wide celebration of the arts known as My Own… Read more
In our fast-paced, immediate gratification economy, where does the Realtor fit in? Should yo… Read more
Some of you may have heard about Oregon being the first state in the Union to pass statewide… Read more
“They lowered the bar significantly for me, but I’ll take it,” Dave Feagans, principal broke… Read more
• In late March to early April, turn up raised garden beds and seed with a cover crop (such … Read more
With the change of seasons, it’s time to open your windows and let that fresh spring breeze … Read more
A couple of columns ago, I promised an article about questions you should ask your real esta… Read more
As the Bend real estate market enters a seventh year of growth since the great recession, qu… Read more
(BPT) – Dreaming of a bathroom update? Don’t wait until you can hire a professional to get t… Read more
Still haven’t installed your first smart home product? You could soon be the last home on th… Read more
Wondering about the current outlook for builders in the region? What obstacles and opportuni… Read more
