Acreage or In-Town in Redmond? Here's How to Choose

What Are the Differences Between Living in Redmond: Redmond Acreage vs In-Town?

If you're moving to Redmond, you've probably already noticed something on the map. The city itself is compact and walkable in spots, but the moment you drive five or ten minutes in any direction, the landscape opens up. Junipers, lava rock, hay fields, and views of the Three Sisters that stop you mid-sentence.

So the question I get from buyers almost every week is this. Should I live in town, or should I head for acreage?

I've sold homes in both for decades, and there's no single right answer. There's only the right answer for you. Let me walk you through what actually changes when you cross that invisible line…

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Why Some Sisters Home Sales Are Falling Apart at Closing — and How to Make Sure Yours Doesn't

By Mark Ossinger, Central Oregon Realty Group

If you've been shopping for a home in Sisters lately, you may have heard a story like this from a friend, a coworker, or a real estate agent: someone found the right place, got into contract, started the loan process, and then, two weeks before closing, the whole thing fell apart over homeowner's insurance.

Not financing. Not the inspection. Insurance.

It's happening more often than most buyers realize, and if you're moving to Sisters from out of state, or upgrading from a Bend home where insurance was a non-issue, this is the part of the process you cannot afford to learn about the hard way.

Here's…

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Mother's Day Weekend in Sisters and Central Oregon: Where to Go, What to Do, May 2026

Mother's Day lands on Sunday, May 10 this year, and Sisters and the surrounding Central Oregon area give you plenty of room to make a weekend of it. Whether Mom wants a long brunch with mountain views, a quiet morning at a vineyard, or a few hours wandering an outdoor market, here's how the weekend is shaping up.

Brunches Worth Booking

Black Butte Ranch runs its Mother's Day Celebration Brunch at The Lodge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 10. Adults are $62, kids 10 and under are $18, and Mom golfs free that day. The view across the meadow toward the Cascades is the kind of thing that makes the food taste better. Reservations go through the Ranch at…

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