Welcome to our next episode of the BendBeat where Brian Ladd and Lynne McConnell  delve deep into the heart of Bend, Oregon’s evolving landscape of affordable housing. With a clear vision that housing forms the foundation of success, this episode explores the myriad of inventive strategies the city of Bend is working on to ensure everyone has a place to call home. From leveraging middle-income housing programs to pioneering safe parking initiatives and bolstering state and federally supported shelters, Bend is on a mission to shape growth in ways that genuinely benefit its residents. For ..read more

It always surprises people to hear how weather-driven the real estate market can be at this time of year. With the shift toward feeling like spring in the past week, we have seen real estate activity pick up, and we feel poised to enter a very busy few months. The data we track often tells us what has happened, but if we look at the number of conversations we are having with buyers and sellers, that helps us understand what is about to happen. Although it clearly can’t tell us what to expect in terms of prices, it gives us a sense of the supply and demand, and from that, we can advise our clie ..read more

Oregon land use laws, the urban growth boundary, and zoning all take center stage in this informative conversation between Brian Ladd and Deschutes County Commissioner, Phil Chang. Commissioner Chang is giving us an inside look at how Bend is a driving force in the decisions that are made for Deschutes County as a whole.  Serving as one of Deschutes County Commissioners since 2019, Commissioner Chang shares how his history as a long-time resident and extensive education and experience working in natural resources management have shaped his ideas and perspective on sustainable growth for ..read more

Dive deep into the market stats and data that are driving real estate in Central Oregon with our bi-annual comprehensive report written by Bend’s top-producing real estate team. We are here to provide you with expert insight and analysis and will help apply what we know now to your personal goals and objectives. Reach out to the Ladd Group at 541.633.4569 for more information on buying and selling in Bend, Oregon. Fill out my Wufoo form! Join the Ladd Group mailing list Stay up-to-date on what’s happening in Central Oregon real estate. Each month we send a newsletter with market update video ..read more

A month into the new year, we have already observed some ups and downs in real estate activity. However, unless you are closely monitoring the daily data, these fluctuations might have gone unnoticed. The market exhibited early signs of activity during the first week or so of the year, but then ice and snow arrived, serving to cool the market both literally and figuratively. We stand on the precipice of the shift to spring, a time that typically brings a more sustained increase in activity. Let’s examine what the data suggests we can expect. Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates, which used to be addr ..read more

Bend’s city leaders are marching in the same direction and Mayor Melanie Kebler is at the front of the pack representing the voices of Bend’s residents. As a Bend native, Mayor Kebler returned to her hometown and is matching her love for the city with her passion for leadership. As the city’s Mayor, Kebler is hopeful that the city leader’s unified vision will help Bend grow into its new skin by creating more opportunities for residents to engage and build trust with city staff.  Brian asks Mayor Kebler to address several hot topics and key issues Bend is facing today. Listen to their con ..read more

Search all current listings for Bend, Oregon – https://www.bendpropertysource.com/results-map/?photo=1&sort=importdate&status=A The Ladd Group with Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Real Estate is Bend, Oregon’s trusted real estate source. Our specialization in relocation, resort communities, luxury homes, and investment properties is underpinned by a relentless commitment to excellence, a quality that has earned us a place among Sotheby’s Top 100 agents and teams worldwide, and the distinguished position as Oregon and SW Washington’s #1 Sotheby’s team. Our brokers embody a work ..read more

Connecting your new employees to our community Bend 101 is the perfect opportunity for your team members to learn about their new-ish hometown and all that it has to offer. They will engage in powerful discussions surrounding Bend’s history, its values, and the many ways to get connected within the community. Whether your employees have moved here recently, or several years ago, Bend 101 is dedicated to connecting them with the information and resources they need to engage and thrive in the place where they live. Attendees will meet both new and longtime residents and make meaningful relations ..read more

86 NW Allen Rd Days on Market with Previous Broker: 224 Days on Market with Ladd Group: 23 Video Views: 2,000 This incredible property is located on the banks of the river, in the heart of town just off of Columbia Street, with a perfect view of the famed whitewater park that is a hallmark of the Bend summer scene. The owners approached us in spring of 2023 specifically to discuss our marketing strategy as they had seen our brand online extensively and were looking for something to ensure exceptional exposure for their special lot. The property had been listed the previous summer and into ..read more

18625 Macalpine Lp Some of the many ways we tell the story of the home… Social and Digital National Media PR TV Print We are giving this an example on its own although we would argue that marketing drives every one of our sales. It is the reason we have two full time marketing specialists on the team. We chose to highlight this one since we were able to leverage the marketing, story telling, and exposure to such a high level. The buyer pool for a home like this was extremely specific and so it was imperative that we appeal to the aspects that a buyer like this would appreciate. We brought ..read more