Acreage properties around Bend have a strong pull.
More space. More privacy. Room for shops, animals, or just a quieter lifestyle.
And for a lot of buyers — especially those relocating — it feels like the upgrade they've been working toward.
But acreage purchases are also where I see some of the most expensive mistakes happen.
Not because buyers aren't smart…
But because there are details that don't show up in photos — or even in a typical home tour.
Here are a few things I consistently help buyers slow down and really understand before moving forward.
Every year I talk with buyers who are relocating to Bend, Oregon. Many of them have spent time visiting, fallen in love with the scenery, and are excited about making Central Oregon home.
But relocating to a new area is different from buying in a place you already know well.
After more than 20 years helping buyers move to Bend, I've noticed that the people who have the best experience usually ask a few key questions before they buy.
Here are three of the most important ones.
One of the biggest surprises...
Every year I talk with buyers who are relocating to Bend, Oregon. Many of them have spent time visiting, fallen in love with the scenery, and are excited about making Central Oregon home.
But relocating to a new area is different from buying in a place you already know well.
After more than 20 years helping buyers move to Bend, I've noticed that the people who have the best experience usually ask a few key questions before they buy.
Here are three of the most important ones.
One of the biggest surprises...
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...