Central Oregon Real Estate | Broker Thesa Chambers, Licensed in Oregon

We all hear the doom and gloom of the market - and most of the time I can help bring this into prespective for the seller in La Pine.  This last week I have had 2 conversations with sellers or soon to be sellers regarding homes that have sold over $350,000 in La Pine.

There have been 0 - zero - nada - none in the last year... does that mean they should not list their homes?  I say no.... you see a year ago I was not marketing La Pine, not that I am a miracle worker.... but I do seem to bring in buyers that others do not.  And although I have not closed escrow on one of these homes I do have 3 potential sellers looking for exactly what they have to offer in the way of a home.

I am receiving emails and infor inquiries about homes up to $500,000 - I find it interesting that other brokers out there are telling these people not to list or to list at $100,000 lower than they should simply because none of the brokers last year had the buyers for these homes.

It only takes one buyer and one showing to sell a home.... you never know when that buyer will be in town or surfing the net.... so should you list?  Heck yes.... but know the facts - there are not a lot of buyers in this range, and make sure you list with an agent that is pulling in buyers.

Look at this beauty - it has 3 people coming from 200 miles or so away to see it in the next week.

thanks karen for pointing out lack of info on this particular home.... 2 bedroom plus sleeping loft, 2 beautiful bathrooms, over 2000 square feet a huge (30X60) shop on 5 acres offered at $474,800

With the warmer weather upon us buyers that enjoy the great outdoors of Central Oregon are asking the age old question... Do you have any homes for sale on a lake? In the La Pine, Sunriver and Bend area the answer is generally no. Most of our lakes in Central Oregon are on public land for all to enjoy. There are a few areas in Prineville and up towards Madras that do have lake front properties. On Hwy 58 you can find cabins occasionally for sale that are across the road from Odell Lake - however most of these are on leased Forest Service land.

In the La Pine area most of our waterfront properties are found on either The Big Deschutes River or The Little Deschutes River. Although not a lake, it is beautiful and with so many great lakes to recreate on within a half hour drive most buyers are satisfied with the idea of having a home on the river.

For more info on this and other Central Oregon Real Estate Information you will find this link helpful.

Spring is here, we can tell because the snow is melting, Mt. Bachelor is offering discounts and even some free skiing.  All the signs are here including more buyers, homes are going into escrow.  Do you know what you need to before buying your Sunriver Vacation Home?

Buyers in Sunriver should be aware of not only Oregon laws but the rules and regulations of Sunriver.  When you purchase a Sunriver home is it in compliance with the design review?  Knowing the rules and regulations can help, or simply asking for a design review inspection can save you a lot of frustration when you sell your Sunriver property. 

Sunriver Design Reviewis part of what makes Sunriver the resort community it is.  I am here to serve you for all your Sunrriver and Central Oregon Real Estate need.

Central Oregon is full of places to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. Almost every lake is located on public land with easy access for all to enjoy, most have some kind of camp groundbe it on the primitive side with just you and nature or full RV hook ups it can be found.

La Pine State Park offers not just camping but Yurts and small cabins for rent - they have "flushing potties" and showers too. La Pine State Park is located on The Big Deschutes River. One my most viewed photos was taken from this great State Park - the photo to the right is the photo I am most often asked about.

Some people will often ask what a Yurt is - the photo on the left is a yurt - for more information or to make reservations at La Pine State Park - you can visit the website La Pine State Park

La Pine has the privilege of being home to a lot of beautiful wildlife. One of my favorite are elk, don't get me wrong I love to watch all critters Central Oregon offers, but elk just captivate me. They are so big, graceful and majestic.

La Pine State Park is a likely place to find these beauties most days in the Spring, Summer and Fall. La Pine State Park features a great camp ground, Big Tree and The Big Deschutes River.

This photo was taken on the road leading to the park. So, locals and visitors alike be careful - Elk do travel both day and night and their eyes do not glow at night to warn you of their presence. They can do a lot of damage to your vehicle should you happen to hit one.