Central Oregon Real Estate

If you’re considering purchasing Central Oregon Real Estate, you might enjoy some fun trivia about your new home.

Oregon was admitted to Statehood on February 14th, 1859 as the 33rd state.

It’s bordered by Washington to the north, Idaho to the east, Nevada and California to the south and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

The state flower is the “Oregon Grape”.

It’s nickname is “Beaver State”.

Oregon’s state flag pictures a beaver on its reverse side. It is the only state flag to carry two separate designs.

Oregon has more ghost towns than any other state.

Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and is formed in the remains of an ancient volcano.

Eugene was the first city to have one-way streets.

The hazelnut is Oregon’s official state nut. Oregon is the only state that has an official state nut.

Oregon’s state birthday is on February 14, Valentine’s Day.

Navy blue and gold are Oregon’s official state colors.

The Chinook salmon is Oregon’s official state fish.

Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States at 1,943 feet maximum depth.

Oregon has one city named Sisters and another called Brothers.

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If you’re considering purchasing Central Oregon real estate, or taking a vacation there, you may be interested in what attractions there are in Oregon. On this blog, we’ve wrote about the abundance of outdoor sports and activities Oregon has to offer, so this article will highlight some other fun things to do.

Enchanted Forest
Located in Salem Oregon
This amusement park is open from March through September.
Storybook Lane, English Village, and Old Europe are among the park’s themed areas. Rides include the largest log ride in the Northwest, the Big Timber Log Ride and Speedway Bumper Cars. They also have an area of rides for younger children.

Oregon Coast Aquarium
Located in Newport, Oregon
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is open every day except December 25th and the hours vary with the seasons. Some of their exhibits include Passages of the Deep, Sea Otters, Seals & Sea Lions and Sea Bird Aviary. They also offer outreach programs and special days for homeschoolers.

Oaks Park Amusement Park and Roller Skating Rink
Located in Portland, Oregon
The roller skating rick is 100′ by 200′ and offers lessons, birthday parties and daily open skating.
Besides the amusement park staples, such as a merry go round and a ferris wheel, Oaks Park also has many thrill rides like Looping Thunder Roller Coaster.

Oregon Zoo
Located in Portland, Oregon
The zoo is open seven days a week, every day of the year, except Christmas and visitors may remain on zoo grounds one hour after the gates close. Some of their many exhibits include the Red Ape Reserve where visitors have opportunities to observe orangutans and white-cheeked gibbons and the African Rainforest where bats and a variety of tropical birds live among lush vegetation.

Plan a day, or two, at any of these fun filled destinations on your next Oregon vacation! Don’t forget to send us a postcard.

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Do you want to relocate to Oregon or maybe you want to invest in real estate. Central Oregon might be just what you’re looking for. The area has a lot to offer with beautiful landscape, work opportunities & thousands of acres of National parks.

There are several cities/towns to choose from. The biggest city in the area is Bend, beyond that the rest are smaller. Towns like Redmond, La Pine, Prineville, Sisters Madras, Sunriver. Bend, Oregon has approx. 77,000 residents & with a city that covers 32.0 sq mi. (83.5 km), it leaves room to grow. The city has grown 50% since 2000. It will continue to grow at an above average pace for the next few years. The pre-existing homes for sale listing has increased year over year. New construction homes have grown too, which may explain why more pre-existing homes are listed.

As for employment in the area, there are many fields that are looking for new blood. The city approved the zoning for the Old Mill District few years ago and it has changed the face of the area while saving the historical past. The availability of jobs helps to support the growth of the real estate in the city. Other career opportunities in Law, Forestry, Sales and Chemist.

Thinking of Investing? The area is perfect for the investor who knows that real estate is important to his/her portfolio. Rental properties that are ran properly show positive cash flow. A 2/2 single-family home can be purchased around $150,000 – $200,000. Rents in Bend go for $800 – $1200. per month. Vacation rentals are on the rise since hotels and eating out are also rising. During the Winter, the skiing in Oregon is fantastic, while in the summer rafting and canoeing is great on the Deschutes River. Rates with vacation homes cost the same if not cheaper than Hotels/Resorts in the same area. Commercial property may be a good choice too with new businesses coming into the area. The vacancy rate in commercial real estate is quite low, if not close to non-existing. New shops & strip malls are being built on a regular basis. Feel like developing your own project? Vacant lots are available to do just that.

Central Oregon real estate is something that should be looked into no matter what your real estate interests may be.

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