Central Oregon
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Bend Oregon Market Report: June 2026Bend closed May at a $797,000 median, up 3.6% year over year, while sales slowed and inventory held flat. The full June 2026 market report.
Eagle Crest Affordable Resort Living in RedmondEagle Crest is Central Oregon resort living at a fraction of the cost of Sunriver, Brasada Ranch, or Tetherow.
The Arts and Culture Scene in Central OregonCentral Oregon's arts and culture scene has grown with the population, from the Tower Theatre and film festivals to galleries, live music, and a creative community.
Brasada Ranch: Full-Time Home or Rental? The Costs to KnowBrasada Ranch sits in the high desert near Powell Butte, about 20 minutes from Bend, with a golf course, an equestrian center, and homes from $700,000 to $3,000,000.
Working Remote from Central OregonWorking remotely from Central Oregon: internet speeds by area, coworking options, timezone logistics, and cost comparisons to major metros.
Middle Housing Is Slowly Reshaping Bend's NeighborhoodsFour years after HB 2001 took effect in Bend, middle housing, duplexes, townhomes, and cottage clusters, is appearing on lots that once held single-family homes.
Sunriver Year-Round Living vs a Vacation HomeSunriver works as a full-time home and as a vacation rental. The choice comes down to off-season quiet, rental income and rules, and every home pays the same $172.94-a-month SROA fee.
Moving to Redmond Oregon: A Practical GuideRedmond is Central Oregon's fastest-growing city, with home prices about $100,000 to $150,000 below Bend's median and Roberts Field airport within city limits.
Black Butte Ranch: Costs, HOA Fees, and Rental RulesBlack Butte Ranch has operated as a family resort community since 1970, with homes from $400,000 to $2,500,000, two golf courses, and generational ownership patterns rare in newer developments.
Retirement in Central Oregon: Why People Choose ItCentral Oregon retirement means no sales tax, a state income tax up to 9.9%, moderate property taxes, and healthcare centered on St. Charles Medical Center in Bend.
Preparing Your Home for Sale, The Pre Listing ChecklistA 30-day timeline to prepare your Central Oregon home for sale: repairs, decluttering, curb appeal, systems, documentation, and agent selection.
Vacation Rental Rules in Bend and Deschutes CountyInside Bend city limits, a short-term rental (under 30 nights) runs under the city's permit system. Homes in unincorporated Deschutes County and resorts like Sunriver follow county and resort rules, so confirm which applies before you make an offer.Index