by Lisa Broadwater | Jun 24, 2015 | About Central Oregon, About Sisters, Oregon, Central Oregon News, Local Resources, Uncategorized
When it comes to the retail community, this summer may be most notable for the swan song of a Sisters’ institution –- Leavitt’s Western Wear –- which is ending its 40-year reign as the area’s premier purveyor of high-end Western attire and accessories (owner John...
by Lisa Broadwater | Jun 9, 2015 | About Central Oregon, About Sisters, Oregon, For Buyers, Local Resources, Real Estate News, Uncategorized
If you haven’t been to Sisters in a while, you’re in for a surprise. For the first time in a very long time, you’ll see new residences popping up all over town. That’s right – they’re building again in Sisters. And it isn’t just a random house here and there that’s...
by Lisa Broadwater | May 31, 2015 | About Central Oregon, About Sisters, Oregon, Day Tripping, Exploring Central Oregon, Local Resources, Photos of Central Oregon, Uncategorized
Yesterday I attended the dedication for the new 480-acre addition to the Whychus Canyon Preserve in Sisters. I had previously hiked the trails within the Preserve and loved them, so this seemed like a great excuse to return. (To digress for a moment, if you’ve never...
by Lisa Broadwater | Apr 20, 2015 | About Bend, About Central Oregon, Central Oregon News, For Buyers, For Sellers, Local Resources, Real Estate News, Uncategorized
If you’re thinking about purchasing an investment property to use as a vacation rental within the Bend city limits, take note: As of April 15, the number of potential properties you have to choose from just decreased significantly, while the process to establish your...
by Lisa Broadwater | Mar 31, 2015 | About Bend, Central Oregon Events, Home & Design, Local Resources, Uncategorized
Talk about multi-tasking: Here’s an opportunity for you to see some inventively upcycled home-and-design projects, mingle with the Bend arts community, and support Bend Area Habitat for Humanity, all in one extremely creative setting. Sounds like a winning combo to...
by Lisa Broadwater | Feb 6, 2015 | About Bend, Exploring Central Oregon, Local Resources, Uncategorized
This morning Jack and I splurged on breakfast at one of our favorite Bend haunts, Jackson’s Corner. A harrowing windstorm had blown through Tumalo the previous night and, in addition to wreaking havoc throughout Tumalo, had left us without power. Before our breakfast...
