by Lisa Broadwater | Nov 1, 2016 | About Tumalo, Oregon, Central Oregon News, Local Resources, Photos of Central Oregon, Uncategorized
Food-cart pod. Mobile kitchen. Food-truck lot. Brew Depot. Whatever you call it, the humble meal-on-wheels dining phenomenon continues to be a strong food trend -– even in tiny Tumalo. It’s hard to believe I wrote about Yolie’s Drive-Up Kitchen, Tumalo’s...
by Lisa Broadwater | Apr 4, 2016 | About Bend, Home & Design, Local Resources, Uncategorized
I’m excited to once again be helping behind the scenes of the Bend Area Habitat ReStore’s Furniture Flip. This the second year for the fledgling fund-raiser, which benefits the Bend Area Habitat and its efforts to provide affordable home-ownership to...
by Lisa Broadwater | Mar 14, 2016 | About Bend, Central Oregon Events, Life Lessons, Local Resources, Uncategorized
Most days, my job title is “Realtor.” I’m primarily what’s known as a buyer’s agent — I work one-on-one with people to help them find a home (primarily in Bend, Tumalo and Sisters), and then help them navigate the home-buying process. But on Thursday afternoons,...
by Lisa Broadwater | Dec 16, 2015 | About Bend, Central Oregon News, Local Resources
Bend has an interesting new entry in the overnight-lodging market. Its goal: providing basic accommodations -– both for vacationers and those needing a place to roost for an extended-stay – at lower-than-average prices. It’s called “My Place,” and it’s the brainchild...
by Lisa Broadwater | Dec 11, 2015 | About Bend, About Central Oregon, Central Oregon News, Local Resources
Well, the road to Bend’s new public ice rink hasn’t exactly been as smooth as ice, but it looks like opening day is finally in sight. Construction of the ambitious 29,000-square-foot project began more than a year ago; the original opening date was scheduled for late...
by Lisa Broadwater | Sep 25, 2015 | About Bend, Local Resources, Real Estate News, Uncategorized
One indicator that an economy is gaining momentum is the return of high-end new-construction subdivisions, especially those geared primarily toward vacation-home buyers. These days, we are definitely seeing that in Bend: Not only are there a number of new...