Bend Oregon Real Estate

The Bend Oregon real estate market is very active.  It is slowing down yet there are fewer listings to choose from as in the past.  Riverfront homes, golf course homes, mountain view homes and horse properties are still in great demand!

Riverfront homes are limited as there are only a few homes available in Bend since the Deschutes River is pretty much built up and there are not too many homes available on the market today.  There are a good number of golf course homes available in Tetherow, Awbrey Glen, Broken Top, Widgi Creek, Rivers Edge and others.  There are over 20 golf course in the Central Oregon area.  Golf is obviously a popular sport.

Tumalo is a popular horse property location with plenty of irrigation water for pasture and great mountain views.  Tumalo is in the Redmond School district however.  East of town is also popular for horse lovers.

What ever kind of property you are looking for you can search all of the MLS Homes in Bend here.

Golf Course Homes in Bend Oregon

Bend Oregon has some of the nicest golf course homes in the Pacific Northwest!  Click on the previous link to search for all Golf communities in Central Oregon!  Or you can go to our website to search for all Bend Oregon Real Estate.

Prices start at $349,900 and go up to $3,000,000.  There are some great buys for the avid golfer or the person that just likes to look out over lots of green grass!

Buying Bend Oregon Real Estate

Hi! I'm Jim Johnson, owner and broker of Bend Oregon real estate expert. I've been helping buyers like you find the perfect home in Bend since 1981.

There are many steps involved in finding a home, making an offer and closing the transaction.

First I can help you determine the best neighborhood to fit your needs. I've lived in Bend for over 34 years and know all the neighborhoods.

Once we've determined the location, price range, square footage and number of bedrooms and baths, we can look at homes until you find the best home to fit your needs.

After you've found the perfect home then it's time for me to go to work and help you negotiate the best price and terms possible.

Buying a home is most likely to be the largest investment you'll ever make. Let me put me experience to work for you. I've been writing real estate contacts for or 39 years.

My many years of real estate experience can save you thousands of dollars and I'm with you every step of the way!

I'm always available to answer your questions about contracts, CC&Rs, construction, financing, appraisals, inspections, title insurance and anything relating to the purchase of your new home.

My services are free to you because the seller pays my commission.

Please call, text or email me today and let's talk. I hope to hear from you soon!

You can also seach for all homes for sale in Bend and Central Oregon on my web site!

Bend Oregon Real Estate Search  Or call or text Jim at 541-389-4511

Maupin Oregon Real Estate

Here's a great investment that is currently for sale in the city of Maupin Oregon.  It' 6.47 acres of flat ground on the rim rock overlooking the Deschutes River.  All utilities are to the property. It had preliminary approval for 12 specular view lots at one time but has since expired.  The city of Maupin is eager for this property to be developed and will work will several possibilities.

Fishing Lodge, private residence, small upscale subdivision with river views or ?

Contact Jim for more information on this prime real estate with huge profit potential.

Maupin Oregon Fishing

Fishing in Maupin Oregon
Some of the best fishing in the Northwest is on the Deschutes River near Maupin Oregon.  Wild Steelhead and Redside Rainbow Trout will readily hit top water flies during certain seasons.
Follow the link above to find out more about Maupin Oregon Fishing!

They are not all this big but they are in there.  Matt Johnson a real estate broker from Bend Oregon displays a large steelhead he caught on a top water fly near Maupin.  This fish was released!

After the salmon fly hatch is over in June Maupin becomes a white water rafters Paradise.  When September rolls around some good steelhead fishing on top water flies starts.

There are some good opportunities in Maupin to build your fishing lodge on land on the rim-rock overlooking the Deschutes River and the town of Maupin.  For more information go to Bend Oregon Real Estate.

Bend Population Growth Fastest in State

The population in Bend Oregon grew 2.9% from 2012 to 2013 according to census estimates recently released.  Bend's population is estimated to be 81,236 as of July 1, 2013 and it looks to continue if you look at the real estate market.

Another interesting statistic is that baby boomers no longer represent the largest segment of the population.  There are currently more 22 year olds in the United State than any other age.

The Bend real estate market is reflecting the growing population.  I'm finding there are more retired couples moving to Bend than in recent history.  This is putting a high demand on single level homes and homes with the master suite on the main level.

Prices of homes in Bend are also going up.  Prices last year went up approximately 12.9% and it looks like they are going up even more this year.  The cost of new construction has gone up close to 20% and there is shortage of moderately priced lots.

New home construction is booming once again.  One reason prices are going up is that there is a shortage on subcontractors available.  The cost of labor is going up as well as the cost of materials.

A client of mine is building a single level home in Awbrey Glen which is a very nice gated golf course community on the west side of Bend. It has a triple car garage and looks like it will be priced around $750,000.

I built a passive solar home last year and my builder tells me it would cost about 15% more to build it this year.   I paid $45,000 a few years ago for my lot and the lot 3 doors down just came on the market for $99,500 and I'm told it has a very good offer already.

So, once again the Bend is growing and our real estate prices are going up.  Now is the time to buy.  You know the old saying "you snooze you loose."  Give me a call, text or email and let me know how I can help you find your new home in Bend.

Awbrey Glen Market Update

The real estate market in Awbrey Glen is very limited as most of the lots have been built out.  There are a few lots still available.  To see lots that are currently for sale click on the following link.  Awbrey Glen Lots for sale. 

A client of mine is currently building a single level home on a half acre lot he will be selling it this fall.  To see homes currently for sale in Awbrey Glen click on the following link.  Awbrey Glen Homes for sale.

I have been selling quality homes in Bend Oregon since 1981.  Feel free to contact me with any of your real estate questions.  I specialize is the sale of quality homes.