Grace Lapena & Lisa Fisher, Principal Brokers - Bend Premier Real Estate

09/24/2026

How to Evaluate a Home's Maintenance History
A home can look well cared for during a showing and still leave plenty of questions about how it has been maintained over the years. Fresh paint and an orderly yard are easy to notice. The condition and history of the systems behind the walls aren't always as obvious.
You don't need a complete record...

A home's maintenance history can reveal more than its current appearance. Learn what buyers can look for when reviewing repairs, updates, and major systems.

09/22/2026

Bend Premier Managing Principal Broker Natalka Palmer has been named the 2026 REALTOR® of the Year by the Cascades East Association of REALTORS®.

09/22/2026

Hike from Pole Creek Trailhead to Camp Lake and the dry Chambers Lakes basins: nearly 17 miles, 2,600 feet of gain and a changing creek crossing.

09/20/2026

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 17171 SW Chaparral Drive, Powell Butte.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 17171 SW Chaparral Drive, Powell Butte, OR 97753, 3538 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $1,198,000, MLS ID 220225093

09/17/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Property Disclosure Forms
When you're buying a house, the disclosure form can be easy to skim past. It often arrives alongside other paperwork, but it can provide useful background on the property before you move further into the transaction.
What sellers must disclose varies by state, so the form isn't the same everywhere....

A property disclosure form can offer useful clues about a home's history and known issues. Buyers should know what the form can tell them, what it may leave out, and where an inspection still matters.

09/12/2026

Compare buyer negotiating room in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, La Pine and Prineville as the fall 2026 market begins.

09/11/2026

Explore September 2026 Bend real estate trends, Tetherow, seller-paid rate buydowns, Jefferson Park, fall home tips and Central Oregon events.

09/10/2026

Small Home Problems to Address Before the Season Changes
A loose gutter or a drafty window rarely feels urgent, not until the temperature drops and small issues turn into a real repair bill. Walking through your property with a critical eye before the season turns can save you time, money, and a fair amount of frustration later on.
Check What's Happening...

A few small maintenance tasks now can prevent costly repairs down the road. Here's what to check around your home, inside and out, before the season changes.

09/10/2026

Compare a seller-paid mortgage-rate buydown, price reduction and closing-cost credit for a representative Bend home purchase.

09/07/2026

Bend's August 2026 median home price fell 5.7% to $725,000 as mortgage rates, affordability and selective buyers increased pressure on sellers.