Living in Redmond, Oregon: Acreage vs In-Town (A Local Broker's Guide)

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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Single-Level Homes in Sisters, Oregon: Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Market Trends, Pricing, and Demand

Single-Level Homes in Sisters, Oregon: How Location Shapes Value and Competition

Single-level homes continue to be one of the most sought-after property types in Sisters.  Buyers want livability, long-term comfort, and flexibility as their lives change. But not all single-level homes perform the same. Where the home is located matters just as much as the floor plan.

Looking at recent market data across Sisters' neighborhoods, clear patterns emerge when you compare three things:

• How many single-level homes come to market in a year

• How closed sale prices track to list prices

• How far each neighborhood sits from the center of town

Here’s what that data tells us.

Neighborhoods Close to Town: Fewer Homes,…

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Best Neighborhoods in Sisters, Oregon | Local Guide

How to Choose the Best Neighborhood in Sisters, Oregon

Choosing where to live in Sisters depends on more than the house itself. Some neighborhoods offer walkability to downtown, while others provide newer construction, larger lots, mountain views, community amenities or easier access to public lands. This guide compares several of the most popular Sisters neighborhoods so you can narrow your search based on the setting and lifestyle that fit you best.

New Construction & Newer Neighborhoods in Sisters

If you're looking for fresh construction, sleek designs, and energy-efficient homes, these neighborhoods deliver:

The Woodlands & Sunset Meadow - New construction with modern layouts, on-trend stylish finishes, and an ideal location close to…

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Early Predictions for the Central Oregon Housing Market in 2023

Early Predictions for the Central Oregon Housing Market 2023

Area Pricing has hit a Plateau, and market trends are flat for Bend, Redmond, Sisters and even down to the Sunriver area. This real estate market shift and cooling is largely due to rising interest rates, record-high inflation, and broader global and economic uncertainties. Consumer confidence is low, and many are putting off large purchases, such as housing and moving, for the next year or so. 

Bucking this downward trend, yet at a much slower pace, is the Central Oregon housing market. The Bend, Redmond, Sisters and parts of the Sunriver markets, once analyzed, will experience modest price appreciation into 2023 of between 3 to 7%, respectively. However, make no mistake, the 2023 market…

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