Invest In Bend Real Estate

10/14/2026

Everything you need to know about assumable mortgages.

An assumable mortgage is a home loan that can be transferred from the original borrower to the subsequent homeowner. The interest rate stays the same. Having an assumable loan can give a home seller a marketing edge.

10/13/2026

🏡 Looking for ways to make homeownership more affordable? There may be more options than you think!

With mortgage rates topping 7%, buyers are exploring creative financing strategies, including adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) and temporary rate buydowns, to help make the numbers work.

Have questions about buying a home in Central Oregon? Our team at Invest In Bend Real Estate is happy to help you explore your options!

As mortgage rates hover near their highest averages in some three years, lenders and borrowers are looking beyond the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage.The

10/11/2026

Considering a reverse ? Here’s what you need to know.

Paying back a reverse mortgage is necessary upon death or selling the home, and there are ways to repay the funds early. Learn more about your options.

10/10/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY | 12–2 PM

Come check out our River West listing at 1315 NW Elgin Avenue and see the beautiful remodel for yourself!

✨ Meticulously remodeled 3BD/2BA home
✨ Fully equipped 1BD/1BA ADU
✨ Beautiful finishes throughout
✨ Spacious Trex deck + oversized 2-car garage
✨ Close to Galveston Street dining, the river and parks

💰 New Price: $1,649,000

The ADU offers great flexibility for multigenerational living, guests or potential rental income.

📍 1315 NW Elgin Avenue, Bend
📅 Sunday | 12–2 PM

Stop by and take a look! We’d love to see you there.

10/09/2026

🏡 JUST PURCHASED in Terrebonne! 🎉

Congratulations to Jessie’s buyers on the purchase of this incredible property at 70421 McKenzie Canyon Road!

With 4,400 SF under construction, 25 acres of senior water rights, and more than 48 acres backing up to BLM land with views all the way to Smith Rock, this property offers an amazing opportunity in Central Oregon.

We love seeing our clients find the right property and become part of the community.

Congratulations to everyone involved!

10/07/2026

Find out how to qualify for a second home HELOC.

Learn exactly how second home HELOC CLTV limits work, the credit score and income requirements, and whether you have enough equity to tap.

10/05/2026

🏡 NEW CONSTRUCTION | RILEY CROSSING

New construction townhomes are now available in Riley Crossing in NW Bend!

20251 Hardy Road | $520,000

This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome offers 1,500 SF with the features buyers are looking for, including:

• Quartz countertops
• Stainless steel appliances
• Waterproof plank flooring
• Hand-textured walls
• Cement lap siding
• 40-year architectural roof
• High-efficiency ductless heat pump + A/C
• Attached finished garage with automatic opener

Plus, you’re close to Riley Ranch Preserve, Costco, Trader Joe’s and other NW Bend amenities.

10/04/2026

Credit use becomes more sensitive when multiple people are linked to the same account.

Credit Cards With a Cosigner: Key Things to Know in 2026

10/03/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 12–3 PM

Come check out this great River West listing — and the new price!

📍 1315 NW Elgin Avenue
💰 Now $1,649,000
🛏 3 BD | 🛁 2 BA + 1 BD/1 BA ADU

Beautifully remodeled from the foundation up, this home offers high-end finishes, a spacious Trex deck, oversized 2-car garage and a fully equipped ADU with private alley access and parking.

Just two blocks to Galveston Street dining and minutes from the river and parks.

Stop by Saturday or Sunday from 12–3 PM and take a look for yourself!

We’d love to see you there.

10/02/2026

ASK A BROKER: What does “priced right” actually mean?

One of the most common things we hear from sellers is, “My neighbor sold for $X, so my house should be worth at least that.”

Maybe. But there’s a lot more that goes into pricing a home.

When we’re determining the right list price, we’re looking at recent comparable sales, current competition, the condition and updates of the home, location, buyer demand and the seller’s timeline.

The goal isn’t simply to put the highest possible number on the listing. It’s to strategically position the home so it attracts the right buyers and has the best opportunity to sell.

That’s where pricing strategy really matters.