Any owner financed offers available in Redmond or Bend!? We are flying in from Korea December 1st.

Bend is not Bend anymore, it's baby Portland. Extreme homelessness issues with no end in sight, they camp anywhere and everywhere they want. They trash neighborhoods and streets. And I'm not talking about the people who are homeless that are actively trying to better their lives. We're talking about drug addicts with major mental health problems who don't want help. And as a result of that, tons of shootings, random assaults and out of control fires have become the new norm. Bend has become too expensive and overcrowded for the majority of the locals to live in their hometown. It's has also become a political nightmare as those who are in charge are clearly blinded so issues are far from getting solved. Not to mention the high percentage of human trafficking that happens :( Bend has been ruined, look deeper for the truth.

Bend is not Bend anymore, it's baby Portland. Extreme homelessness issues with no end in sight, they camp anywhere and everywhere they want. They trash neighborhoods and streets. And I'm not talking about the people who are homeless that are actively trying to better their lives. We're talking about drug addicts with major mental health problems who don't want help. And as a result of that, tons of shootings, random assaults and out of control fires have become the new norm. Bend has become too expensive and overcrowded for the majority of the locals to live in their hometown. It's has also become a political nightmare as those who are in charge are clearly blinded so issues are far from getting solved. Not to mention the high percentage of human trafficking that happens :( Bend has been ruined, look deeper for the truth.

Where are you sitting in this video? Are you in a park in Sisters?

Saw this pop up on Redfin, your walkthrough confirms what I first thought. If you threw $200K in remodel and landscaping at this place you would have a nice house worth about $800K!! Hard pass

Looking at new contruction on a half acre or so, not custom ground up, just a few tweaks to existing platform/template, Single story 1800-2000sqft. Nice fixtures, not luxury. Can this be done for 500-600k in Bend(anywhere) or even LaPine? Lot cost not included of course.

I'm going to visit Bend next week, and I have been watching your videos to collect recommendations for restaurants and leisure activities. The explanations in the videos are so genuine and natural, which compel me to continue watching multiple videos in a row. Comfortable pacing and tone of voice. Thank you for all the work that you do to highlight Bend!

What a douche bag!

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Cheeba Hut > Valentines Imo

No way will it be status quo going forward. Sellers don't get any value from buyers agents. Most buyers do their research online, decide on the house, and then just use the agent to facilitate the offer. Sellers contracts are being modified so that they only pay the sellers agent, which can be a fixed amount or a percentage based on services which might be up to 3% of sale price. If a buyer doesn't want to pay their agent, it's going to end up being spelled out in the purchase offer. OBVIOUSLY, if the seller is getting multiple offers, they are going to take the best price offered after expenses. When buyers are asking for the seller to pay things like buyer agent commission, closing costs, inspector found repairs, and a year or more of home warranty insurance, these costs reduce the sellers proceeds. Give the sellers some credit... they will take the most money for the least amount of work. As a seller - if they opt to pay the 3% buyer agent commission, they will raise their price 3% to compensate. So, in the end, the buyer is still paying the commission. Since people shop price, they are more likely to look at the home if it's 3% less (i.e., a $999,999 price sounds better than a $1,029,999 price), This won't look good from a competitive standpoint, so they will likely opt out of paying the buyer agent as part of the listed price.

Looking forward to hearing this! We are always weighing it against all of our options in Asia. I think we may see You in bend in the upcoming months… Looking for an owner financed option.

You didnt mention access to great roller hockey. That's a relocation requirement for a lot of people I know.

If the buyer's agent is not paid by the seller, your property will not sell. Simple fact.

I had a great buyers agent. It was a friend of my parents. Please don’t let the builders agent represent you either.

As a buyer, I am warm to the idea of paying upfront so that the agent does not work for free if a transaction doesn't materialize. In practice, I've never aborted a house search, but the freedom of the buyer to end the representation having paid nothing has always seemed unhealthy, even as the benefiting party. I'm guessing the contracts you describe that, in most cases, still end up being fulfilled by splitting the seller's commission in a transaction, may include clauses about the buyer paying something if the representation ends prior to a transaction occurring. Am I wrong there?

For a while, we were buying about one per year, but haven't bought since interest rates moved upward. In my experience, and for my preferences, agents are valuable. I would never want to deal with the transactions myself, but like you said, I'm happy for those who prefer doing the work themselves. It's similar to hiring professionals for home improvement projects versus DIY. I prefer to hire professionals because every time I DIY, I end up spending more money on tools and supplies than I expected, and am left underwhelmed by the results (yes, definitely a skill issue).

Bend Burger Meh

There was a woman a long time ago who took her two children and threw them off the Sisters bridge.

Douche

What a dream day and what a great video! If/when we purchase a house through you guys I want a lesson. I had to laugh about your comment on KZfaq and your boat. KZfaq is how I learn to fix my major appliances. 😂

Someone please bring a full grocery store to this area. With all of the California transplants, a Bristol Farms or Gelson's would be an instant success.

Love your videos for us being new to town. Super great. 😂 Thank you! Would you decode "stones" fishing for me?

My biggest complaint is Californians! FJB

My biggest complaint is Californians who move here. FJB

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Lived there in the mid 70's and graduated from Bend senior High school. Now the town is too expensive and the liberals from California and other places have ruined the state.

Thanks for the video! I’ve been curious about what the Old Farm District was and just who was the Old Farmer. Your on-camera demeanor is fantastic! Say, “Hi,” to Kristin for us.

Calling all folks from the failed state.. Great information as always!

haha! negative mortgage applications. 😆

Trivia note: Bend Burger Company used to be in the location that The Lemon Tree is in today.

Super interesting!

I have this opportunity to relocate to Bend this year and the cost of homes is what’s stopping me

Very informative John . We are 3 to 4 years out from moving into the area but watching the market closely. Really enjoy your videos and always look forward to your next post.

Great analysis, John. Thanks for sharing the data and your thoughts on the same. I appreciate that no one knows precisely how the market is going, but hearing your educated guesses is valuable.

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Good video. As with All Things Oregon, it comes down to how batsh*t crazy the government is

I can’t believe how much it costs to live in cesspool Redmond now.

Home Depot and Lowe’s.

My earliest memories of Bend is John Wayne at the Pine Tavern. '74? Took a Sunday break from a movie set. Logs in the river @ the Mill. No parkway...just N & S thru 3rd St.

Another video exploiting every good thing we have so many Fisheries I know have been ruined because hover use unlike you I won't mention some in hopes that they will stay unknown to this type of behavior a lot of them I used to go to never had trails now it's beat down to beat the bandwagon in people everywhere why don't you just put a button on it dude

This is a great idea for real estate videos, especially for those of us, watching from far away. Seeing the various neighborhoods on video is very helpful. It'd be great if you made more of these, above and below the median price range. I loved the bloopers at the end! Say, "Hi," to Kristin for me, and keep it cool you 42-year-olds!

You two are awesome! Always great, entertaining information!

Excellent video and commentary. The variety of homes too, nice job.

I used to road cycle before moving here but it seems that gravel bikes are all the rage. Mountain biking, of course, but I have friends and coworkers who rave about the trails from Bend to Sunriver, to Sisters, etc and beyond. I'm gravel-curious now. Seems like Spring is bringing them out! As far as fishing goes, I notice you fly fish. I have enjoyed the 'ol bait-n-bobber in my past but have taken up Tenkara. Any good spots for that not mentioned in your video? Yes, very similar to fly fishing, but a little different. Probably smaller areas of the rivers are best.

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Heading down camping the Deschutes on Sunday for a week of camping/fishing! I'm wondering if you would recommend the lower section (near Maupin) or upper section closer to Warm Springs? From what I gather the scenery/camping is better down by Maupin but the fishing could be better upstream. I'm just visiting the area so I would love to hear your thoughts!

i owned and lived in sunriver for a dozen years ...anytime someone asked me for directions i told them the location is off cicle 8....i know that was a little mean but i could not help myself....