Lauren Bisbee

2009 MSN Real Estate Most-Livable Bargain Markets

Sure Bend Oregon didn't hit the Global radar this time but read part of the article below and this town doesn't really have anything on us! Tell all your friends now's the time to buy in Bend Oregon!

By Melinda Fulmer of MSN Real Estate

Ogden-Clearfield, Utah

If you love the outdoors,(Hello... Bend Oregon) and are looking for an inexpensive place to raise a family, the Ogden area just might be the place for you. Of course, it might help to be Mormon, or at least fairly conservative.

Two-thirds of this area's residents belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and three-quarters of voters here chose John McCain in the 2008 presidential election, in part because of the city's close ties to nearby Hill Air Force Base.

The economy here is in good shape, thanks to military and civilian employment at Hill and growing mix of technology, education and tourism jobs. And there are a lot of architectural marvels to be found here in Ogden's historic districts.

Outdoor recreation is the star here, (Hello... Bend Oregon) with skiing at the nearby Snowbasin Ski Area, which hosted the downhill events in the 2002 Olympics. And there's an extensive trail system for hikers, bikers and cross-country skiers. ,(Hello... Bend Oregon)

"The biggest plus to the area is the recreation," says "JT," posting on Bestplaces.net. "Wonderful hiking and fishing areas are very near Ogden in the summer ... and Utah snow is very good." ,(Hello... Bend Oregon)

Overall, it's a safe and healthful place to live, with low crime rates and high longevity among its residents.

Cons: Ogden can be hit with blizzards and dust storms. There's a lot of freeway congestion, but a rail line between Salt Lake City and Ogden opened last year. And if you're not a follower of the LDS faith - no smoking, drinking or caffeine - you could be inconvenienced. You won't see a lot of coffeehouses. The Ogden metro area has only six state-owned liquor stores, and the nearest specialty wine store is in Salt Lake City.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Sotheby's International Realty Introduces

Vineyard & Ranch Estates of Oregon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:Lauren Bisbee 541.604.5531
lauren@laurenbisbee.com

Lauren Bisbee offers wine aficionados a great new resource with the formation of Sotheby's International Realty Vineyard & Ranch Estates of Oregon
BEND, OR. (March. 14, 2009) -

Sotheby's International Realty
Vineyard & Ranch Estates of Oregon

There is a growing movement of wine aficionados who have found that owning a vineyard is more than just a way to grow your own grapes. It's also a way to enjoy life at perhaps a gentler, more gracious pace, and it can be the root of a successful family business.

Now Oregon specialty real estate buyers have a local source specializing in all aspects of wine country property including fine homes, vineyards, ranches, and vacation properties.
Lauren Bisbee is a powerhouse real estate professional who is an expert in her field.

In search of a more enjoyable business or lifestyle, a number of people are purchasing private vineyards and wineries.

The origins of wine are ancient, its roots tracing back to the very earliest civilization. Archeologists have found evidence of fermented grapes dating back as far as 6,000 BC, and examples of wine can be found in nearly every culture. Across generations and around the world, wine has been a staple of life, and often stomping and cellaring were a family affair.

Those who love wine and the lifestyle that allows them to live among the picturesque beauty of their own vineyard are coming to realize that owning a vineyard has benefits far beyond drinking your own label.

Many U.S. States have created a new class of winery license that allows farms to make and sell wines at the site, and there can be other marketing and tax-related benefits for agritourism or micro-wineries. Boutique winemakers also derive great pleasure from living an old-world lifestyle that's linked to the land and flows with the seasons.

To contact Ms. Bisbee or to search for your own vineyard visit http://www.laurenbisbee.com/

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Labels: Vineyard Ranch Estates of Oregon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Lauren Bisbee

541.604.5531

lauren@laurenbisbee.com

Lauren Bisbee JOINS

CUSHMAN & TEBBS SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Accomplished real estate veteran brings years of experience

to Central Oregon's premier luxury market company

BEND, OR. (Feb. 5, 2009) - Cushman & Tebbs Sotheby's International Realty is pleased to announce that respected veteran Lauren Bisbee has joined Central Oregon's premier luxury real estate brokerage company.

Lauren Bisbee has Seven years of experience in specializing in distinctive properties. During the past seven years, Ms. Bisbee has achieved more than $40 million in sales, handling some of the area's most celebrated properties.

"Lauren Bisbee is a powerhouse real estate professional who is an expert on luxury markets. We certainly look forward to the talents and enthusiasm that she brings to Cushman & Tebbs Sotheby's International Realty."

A sophisticated professional with exquisite taste, Lauren Bisbee delivers impeccable service to clients seeking integrity and discretion.

At Cushman & Tebbs Sotheby's International Realty our reach extends far beyond Central Oregon. With our affiliates and partners, we can proudly offer you incredible local expertise along with an unfathomable global breadth of possibilities.

To contact Ms. Bisbee please call 541.604.5531 or e-mail her at lauren@laurenbisbee.com

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