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U.S. News & World Report includes Bend in their list of 10 Affordable Mountain Towns for Retirees The article says “Skiing, white water rafting, and hiking are just a few of the ways you can wile away your retirement in … Continue reading →

Central Oregon Visitors Association, along with Mt. Bachelor, have invited a dozen journalists from across the country to come and experience Central Oregon. The COVA and Mt. Bachelor hope that by impressing these guests, Central Oregon might be featured in … Continue reading →

Central Oregon Builders Association and The ReStore of Bend are Hosting “Ramp-a-thon” Fundraiser! Read the full article

Bend’s real estate might already be recovering according to Ron Ross, principal broker at Compass Commercial Real Estate Services and John Mitchell, a national economist with M&H Economic Consultants. Ross and Mitchell spoke at a conference in Bend last Friday. … Continue reading →

In an effort to build their reserves and encourage private lenders to make their way back into the market, the FHA will raise two of their fees. The Federal Housing Administration helps borrowers who might not qualify for conventional loans. … Continue reading →

The analytics firm Capital Economics has predicted that the housing crisis will end this year. This expectation is based heavily on loosening credit requirements. Credit score requirements have remained consistent since this time last year, banks are lending more money … Continue reading →