Navigating Real Estate Ryan Buccola

A recent analysis by LendingTree found that single women who live by themselves are more likely to own a home than single men in 48 of 50 states. The analysis has generated quite the buzz, being written about in both the Washington Post and Forbes. It may be a surprising statistic considering the financial hurdles women have historically faced. For example, women earn 83 cents for every dollar a man makes. So what’s driving this trend and should we be surprised?

 

Here to chat with us today is Kristin Marshall, Broker at RE/MAX Key Properties

Many homeowners today are looking for the liberating feeling that comes with space-efficient, sustainable housing. Hiatus Homes has been making waves in the world of sustainable architecture and design, redefining what it means to create small footprint, net-zero homes in Bend. Their commitment to minimizing environmental impact while maximizing comfort and style has captivated both residents and sustainability enthusiasts alike.

Are these the homes of the future? They are certainly ready to be.

Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with the visionaries behind Hiatus Homes, Jesse Russell and Ryan Andrews.

ADUs, or Accessory Dwelling Units, are a hot topic in Bend real estate. A broker at RE/MAX Key Properties did some research and found that as of January of 2022, 702 ADU permits had been approved in the City of Bend since 2001. Some 516 of those permits had been approved in just the past five years. Shout out to A’Leah Knight for pulling these numbers, they really tell a story of recent increases in demand as property owners look for ways to generate income and offset costs.

As this interest has increased, we as real estate brokers are hearing from more and more buyers who are curious about the process. But there’s a lot of confusion and unknowns, from permitting to the construction process to legal liabilities.

Today we’re joined by a local architect and expert on ADUs, Ryan Starr.

Every month we are inundated with the latest statistics about the real estate market. Headlines scream at us about median home price increases, inventory fluctuations, job reports, inflation, and interest rates. But what does it all mean to the average consumer? How does a seller or buyer make sense of what they are hearing and reading? And how do real estate brokers stay current so they can best advise their clients? We are excited to have Principal Broker Sheree MacRitchie here today to help us break it down.

If you are advising clients on purchasing a property with acreage in Central Oregon, whether it be a hobby farm or a full-scale hay operation, you need to understand water issues in Central Oregon. From water rights to irrigation districts to drought and conservation efforts, it’s complex. We’re so glad to have Kate Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of the Deschutes River Conservancy, here with us today to help us make sense of some of the challenges in our region.

The Bend Central District (also known as the BCD) is a special place for many people. Located at the very heart of our rapidly growing city, the BCD has enormous potential to provide more housing and jobs near existing businesses, services and activities that will make our community more livable and protect our Bend from sprawl. 

So much has happened already with this project. We’re excited to learn more about what’s ahead for the Bend Central District.