If you're thinking about moving to Bend, you're not alone. Over the past few years, I've worked with a steady stream of relocation buyers coming from California, Washington, Arizona, and beyond.
Most arrive with excitement—and a few assumptions that don't quite line up with reality.
Bend is an incredible place to live, but it's also a market that rewards clarity over guesswork. Here are the biggest misunderstandings I see (and what you should know instead).
One of the most common surprises? Propert...