Kryste Adams - Central Oregon Real Estate

Have you checked out Fred Real Estate Group in Central Oregon Yet?

Something different in real estate providing you with outstanding service for all of your home buying and selling needs in Bend, Redmond and surrounding areas. Contact us for more information on foreclosures, short sales and property values in the High Desert. It's a great time to buy in Central Oregon with low mortgage rates, low home prices and the repeat / move-up and first time home buyer tax credit.

Are Your Skis and Snowboards Ready? It's Official - Mount Bachelor Opens Friday, November 20th 2009 at 9am!!!

The ski season has officially begins this Friday as Mount Bachelor opens in Central Oregon. Opening day operating lifts are expected to be the Pine Marten Express and Sunshine Express. Additional areas of the Mountain are expected to begin opening Saturday through the Thanksgiving weekend. The Nordic Lodge and trails will also open for the season first thing Friday morning.

All open services will be operating out of the West Village Base Area including food, rentals, retail shop and Snowsports school.

Skiers and Snowboarders should remember that early season terrain still exists and to watch out for unmarked obstacles. The staff at Mount Bachelor recommends skiing and riding groomed terrain. For beginners there are a few runs open via the Sunshine express.

If you don't already have a season pass - visit the Tickets/Passes page of the Mount Bachelor website for more information.

As of Tuesday, November 17, 2009, there has been 70" of snowfall and more is on the way!

***UPDATE***

Mount Bachelor will open at noon on Friday instead of 9am due to 70 mph wind gusts expected Friday morning. Half day rates for opening day will be $39.

Central Oregon Awarded $3.89M for Affordable Housing. The real estate market has declined and rent rates are lower across Central Oregon, but the need for affordable housing is still in high demand.

According to an article in todays Bend Bulletin, the state housing agency has awarded approximately $3.89 million in grants, tax credits and loans to contractors in an effort to repair and add additional affordable hosing in the area. These funds will help maintain section 8 housing through out Central Oregon including Quimby Apartments in Bend, the High Desert Commons Project in Redmond and Grasshopper Village in Prineville.

This is good news for the more than 78,000 low-income rental households in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties.

Read the whole article - Affordable housing gets a boost on the Bend Bulletin online.

Keep your Central Oregon Home Warm this Winter with these 5 Inexpensive Energy Saving Tips

1. Check Your Doors for Leaks - Keep the cold air from leaking in doorways by replacing or fixing your weather stripping or useing a decorative draft stopper.
   
2. Open and Close Your Blinds - Open your blinds to let the sun shine through and help heat your home during the day.  Then make sure to close the blinds to help seal the heat in as the sun goes down.
3. Bundle Up - Add a little extra insulation to your body.  Wear a sweater and slippers to keep warmer vs. turning the thermostat up.
4. Enter your House through the Garage - If you don't already have an arctic entry way use your garage to enter the house and keep the cold breeze from entering with you.
5. Exercise - Exercise increases your blood flow and warms your body.  If you've got the winter chills add in 10 minutes of exercise, not only will you stay warmer with out spending money you'll be healthier too!

Has the Real Estate Market in Central Oregon Stabilized? Free Market Reports for your Neighborhood are available from Kryste Adams and Neil McDaniel of Fred Real Estate Group.

These reports will provide you with recent sales and active listings in your Bend, Redmond or any other Central Oregon neighborhood. Whether you are looking to buy or sell your home, take advantage of these reports so you can stay competitive in this challenging real estate market.

Knowledge is Key to staying on top! Please contact us with questions, we are happy to assist you with any of your Central Oregon real estate needs.