Do we need to sell our current home first

Not always. It depends on your loan and your comfort with two payments for a while. We talk with your lender early so the offer matches what you can actually do.

What is winter like for a newcomer

Cold, sunny, and some snow in town, with more up toward the mountains. Driveway slope, sun exposure, and a garage matter more here than in a milder city.

Buyer · Central Oregon

Relocating to Central Oregon with confidence

Neighborhoods, commute, schools, and what is actually for sale, so a short visit covers more ground. Start with a phone call and live prices by town.

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Prices

Home prices by town

Median sale price for single-family homes that closed in the last 12 months. It is a starting point for the budget talk, not a quote for any one house.

Bend$763,850The most choice, the most trails, the biggest job base.
Redmond$532,500Home of the regional airport and a short drive to Bend.
Sisters$770,000Small town at the foot of the Cascades.
Sunriver$865,000Resort community south of Bend, many second homes.
La Pine$415,000More land for the money, farther from town.
Prineville$449,500Ranch country east of Redmond.

Median sale price, detached homes, 12 months, as of Oct 21, 2026

Source: Oregon Data Share MLS, as of Oct 21, 2026.

What slows a remote move

Too many cities and neighborhoods on the first pass
Wasted tour days when you only have a long weekend
Listing photos that skip road noise, slope, and what is next door
Wells, septic, and irrigation questions that show up late
Offer timing that ignores packing, jobs, and loan lock dates

Buying from out of state, step by step

1A first call. Twenty minutes on the phone about work, school, commute, outdoor time, and budget. We cut the town list to two or three.
2Live video tours. We walk homes on video and point out what photos hide: road noise, slope, smoke from the wood stove next door, the view from the kitchen.
3A planned visit. When you fly in, every showing is booked around your days. You see the right neighborhoods at the right time of day.
4Offer and closing from home. Inspections, appraisal, and signing can happen while you are still packing. We can be at the inspection for you and call you with what we find.

How relocation support works

1Define commute, schools, outdoor access, and budget
2Build a focused neighborhood shortlist

Moving from

Seattle, Portland, or the Bay Area

Seattle and Puget Sound

Coming from Seattle

You trade gray winters for sun and real snow. Washington has no state income tax and Oregon does, while Oregon has no sales tax. We walk through how that lands for your household before you pick a town.

Portland and the Willamette Valley

Coming from Portland

Same state, different climate. Drier air, colder nights, and a winter drive over the pass. Many Portland buyers keep ties on the west side, so we look at routes, airport access, and how often you plan to go back.

The Bay Area and California

Coming from the Bay Area

Lot sizes, wells, septic, and irrigation water rights come up more here than in the city. Property taxes work differently from California. We flag those early so the first offer is not the first time you hear about them.

Start with the from out of state guide

Our short guide to moving to Bend from out of state covers neighborhoods, cost of living, and what to expect your first winter. Read it first, then call us with what is left.

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Proof

Recent client feedback

As a California resident, selling my house in Bend was more difficult and complicated than I had ever anticipated - but Matt was always available to make the process as smooth as possible. He exhibited great patience and provided all the information I needed, and worked with my son-in-law and me to navigate our way through the process. Thank you Matt!

MJB · Google

I'd highly recommend Matt Ryan as his attention to detail and art of the negotiations with data on both buyers/sellers is impressive. He seems to navigate the process between buyers / sellers to a "T" and he exemplifies the communication and clarity. You will not be disappointed ....

E Oster · Google

We had an excellent experience working with Matt! He was smart, understood our needs right away, and acted quickly while staying calm and patient throughout the process. Even in a tough market, he sold our home faster than we expected. Truly the best — highly recommend!

Audra Hedberg · Google

FAQ

Questions we hear often

Can we start remotely

Yes. We do remote planning, video walk-throughs, and offer prep before you travel.

Which cities should we consider first

That depends on budget, commute tolerance, and how much space you need. We ask those first, then cut the city list before you tour.

Can we buy a home without seeing it in person

Many buyers do. We walk the home on live video, answer questions as we go, and can be at the inspection for you. Most people still like one visit before closing.

How long should our first visit be

Two or three days is usually enough when the shortlist is set before you land. We book showings by area so you are not crossing town all day.