Central Oregon Real Estate

138139 Hillcrest, Gilchrist, OR 97707

Located on a quiet street with super easy access to Hwy 97 close to Crescent Lake and many of the natural beauties of Central Oregon.  Gilchrist is a quiet little town that nestled on Hwy 97.  Small town charm is evident from the moment you enter town.

This 3 bedroom home has great curb appeal and when you walk in you will see the pride this owner has taken in updating and restoring the historic charm to this beautiful home.  Built in 1939 this home has the historic feel with new laminate floors, paint and so much more.

Fenced back yard area give you a place for privacy and safety for the kids and pets with a patio and multiple garden areas.  Beautiful Ponderosa Pines shade the home while the 30 plus blooming trees create a nice aroma and lower shade.

Beyond the back fence you will find a detached oversized double garage with work bench already in place.  3 additional storage buildings and more landscaping complete this park like setting that backs up to miles of timberland.

Additional features include; mud room separate from laundry room, new laminate flooring in living room, original hardwood upstairs, beautiful custom paint.

138139 Hillcrest, Gilchrist Oregon | Central Oregon MLS # 2905828 | $165,000

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Not All Agents Are Showing All The Listings!

It has often been said that not all agents are equal.  As a buyer or a seller you have the opportunity to work with anyone you choose to.  Many times as a seller’s agent I am asked about a commission rate, and although I can be flexible and work with my seller to see what works under each circumstance.

Do you realize that there are agents that will “boycott” your listing or not show you a home because of the amount being paid to the buyer’s agent.  Sad but true and finally some agents are stepping up and taking a stand.

Melina Tomson a good friend and an real estate agent in Salem Oregon recently posted a great article she calls  The Iron Grip.  In this article she calls out agents that are publicly stating they will not show properties listed with a “discount broker.”  These brokers do offer business model that some feel will work better for them.  And maybe it sounds good - but remember that if it sounds too good to be true it just may be.

Locally, I have heard of agents not showing a particular agent’s listings or short sale listings and even bank owned homes.  The moral of this story is make sure the agent you choose to work with is providing you with service you need and deserve.

Personally - as a buyer’s agent I always make it clear to my buyers it is my responsibility to help them find the best home at the best price that fits their needs.  It does not matter who or how a property is listed I will show it to a buyer if it fits their needs… this is how I work, but does everyone?  The answer is NO - there are agents that do not show these properties and a buyer may never know the property exists - and the seller may never know there is a problem.

Remember it is your right to work with the person you want to - so be sure that your agent is looking out for what is best for you!

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Are We Looking At a Brighter Future Sooner?

Today I stumbled on a great article about the recession, and what the “experts” expect to see.  Many of us in Oregon will be pleased to see that the expectation is for Oregon to recover sooner than most others. 

What does this mean?  It can mean a lot of things, but I think in Central Oregon we will see;

• More technology jobs than before
• Home prices stabilizing -
• Less bank owned home and short sales
• Interest rates to rise slightly

Now none of us have a crystal ball and I am not stating that any of this WILL happen or WHEN it will happen, but it is great to see others putting it in print to the public that the end of these times are near.

As a buyer – now may be the beginning of the end of the market we have been in.  It is time to get off that fence before prices raise, interest rates raise and you pay a higher dollar.

As a seller – things may be back to “normal” sooner rather than later.

The Article I read was – Which States Will Be Early Risers? – click on the title to read the article for yourself – it has come great maps, and information about every state.

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Drake Park, Bend Oregon

Drake Park is located on the banks of The Big Deschutes River.  Many of the community events in Bend Oregon happen at Drake Park.  Sitting on the edge of the Downtown area with historic homes Drake Park is not only a beautiful place but it is also almost the town square of Bend.

Often times when I have an hour or so between appointments and am near Drake Park I find it the perfect place within Bend Oregon to come back to nature.  This week, I had 2 of my grandchildren visiting, so we found a loaf of bread and headed to Drake Park.

Hope you enjoy the sounds and sights – we had a blast.

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50295 Moss Rd, La Pine

Looking for your own special get away?  Close to everything but hidden on the edge of it all.  This beautiful parcel with 1 bedroom cabin and small bunk house is the perfect place to run away for the weekend or build your dream home.

Property sits at the base of Masten Butte – neighboring land is miles and miles of BLM, Forest Service and Forest Land. Nature surrounds you, yet you are a very short distance to the paved road. 

Back road to Wickup Reservoir is just down the street – be at prime fishing in no time at all.

Priced at $86,500 1.4 Acres +/- with cabin and clean lot is ready for your Central Oregon Dreams – just 10 minutes to La Pine and in Deschutes County – wonderful location away from it all yet close to everything. Properties like this do not come up for sale often take advantage of the market and this opportunity. LaPine Oregon offers great recreational activities year around skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting and much much more.

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