240Crook County Blogshttp://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/Oregon/Crook-County.aspxhttp://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpghttp://homes.point2.com/2009-11-21T01:07:00-06:00I just got an email from an acquaintance who probably watches way too much TV and/or Internet news. She sent me a link to an article forecasting a new wave of foreclosures. Maybe. Maybe not. But here is what I am seeing, at least in Bend Oregon real estate. ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/11/21/that-ever-elusive-bottom-of-the-market-are-we-there-yet.aspx2009-11-21T01:07:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/11/21/that-ever-elusive-bottom-of-the-market-are-we-there-yet.aspxI am very excited to announce the first development in Central Oregon sensitive to the needs of the physically challenged . Built to be compliant to ADA st andards, these beautiful homes will feature vaulted ceilings, gas fireplaces, lots of natural light, ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/10/30/flash-universal-housing-comes-to-bend.aspx2009-10-30T17:43:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/10/30/flash-universal-housing-comes-to-bend.aspx• single story "ADA Compliant" - MLS® $195,000 Pettigrew Highlands, Bend Property informationhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/10/30/daa99f7a6ed943fe9efe7b1c095133fe.aspx2009-10-30T16:17:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/10/30/daa99f7a6ed943fe9efe7b1c095133fe.aspxReal EstateFor SaleADA housingAccessible housingwheelchairuniversal housingYou have probably heard about foreclosure auctions and heard they take place on the courthouse steps. Is that really true? Well, it really is! The world of forecosure auctions is complex and requires research and the knowledge base to know what to research. ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/9/10/so-are-foreclosure-auctions-really-on-the-courthouse-steps.aspx2009-09-10T13:02:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/9/10/so-are-foreclosure-auctions-really-on-the-courthouse-steps.aspxforeclosuresdealsgreat buybank owned propertyBend OR real estateIn looking at the MLS listings in Bend that are for sale that were on our tour this morning, a few stand out as some excellent values of Bend, OR, homes for sale. There were some outstanding homes in downtown Bend . One is a fabulous remodel of a 1925 ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/6/23/report-from-today-s-tour.aspx2009-06-23T17:17:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/6/23/report-from-today-s-tour.aspxdowntown homesBend OR real estatesingle levelgardensgood valuevacation rentalsboat dockriverfrontgolf courseEach Tuesday morning we brokers have the opportunity to tour MLS listings in Bend, OR, which invariably yields interesting finds and equally interesting homes to stay away from ! This " sneak peek " helps me guide you to desireable homes you ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/6/9/some-beautiful-homes-for-sale-in-bend-or-and-some-definitely-not.aspx2009-06-09T12:24:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/6/9/some-beautiful-homes-for-sale-in-bend-or-and-some-definitely-not.aspxhorse propertyshophorsesdealsranchgreat buykitchensacreageBend OR real estateretreatsingle levelgardensCascade viewsfixersfarms and ranchesgood valuesingle-level homeMany people are shocked to hear that 100% financing still exists, but it does! The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) offers loans directly funded by the government to assist low income individuals and families obtain homeownership in rural ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/6/7/100-financing-still-exists.aspx2009-06-07T15:13:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/6/7/100-financing-still-exists.aspxOK, I have to admit it. I was not up for tour today. I was tired and preparing to be grouchy. BUT SEVERAL OF TODAY'S LISTINGS WERE SPECTACULAR AND ENERGIZED ME AS I TOURED THEM. Every Tuesday we have a Multiple Listing Service meeting of brokers and ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/6/2/excellence-beauty-and-value-in-bend-or-homes-for-sale.aspx2009-06-02T17:54:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/6/2/excellence-beauty-and-value-in-bend-or-homes-for-sale.aspxsanctuaryretreatsingle levelgardensfireplacesantiquetwo master suitesmedia roomspaCascade viewsThe MLS in Bend with hundreds of homes for sale and dozens of farms and ranches is teeming with value. But many are looking at the current prices, shaking their collective heads and declaring that the economy and, with it, the real estate industry is still ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/6/1/why-this-has-become-the-best-time-to-invest-in-real-estate.aspx2009-06-01T22:34:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/6/1/why-this-has-become-the-best-time-to-invest-in-real-estate.aspxOver the years, particularly in the past 5 years, Bend has received accolades in publications from Forbes to the Wall Street Journal, Sunset, Outdoor, and myriad other magazines and newspapers. As a mecca for all outdoor recreation except maybe ice hockey, ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/6/1/bend-oregon-embraces-core-american-values.aspx2009-06-01T22:06:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/6/1/bend-oregon-embraces-core-american-values.aspxMost Bend Oregon homes for sale are exceptional. Many are new or fairly new. And designer touches add to the appeal. But then there are the homes with what we politely term " deferred maintenance," either because of a foreclosure in which the ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/6/1/did-you-know-you-can-buy-a-fixer-and-build-repair-into-a-fha-loan.aspx2009-06-01T21:31:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/6/1/did-you-know-you-can-buy-a-fixer-and-build-repair-into-a-fha-loan.aspxIn a recent trip to Arizona, an epicenter of the distressed housing market, I picked up a newspaper to read that for the first time there are signs that the $75 billion federal housing program announced in February is beginning to help some Valley homeowners. ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/4/16/spot-of-relief-in-foreclosures.aspx2009-04-16T15:31:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/4/16/spot-of-relief-in-foreclosures.aspxforeclosuresloan modificationBend OR real estateYou have cash , that wonderful stuff of which great investments are made, and you know that investing in real estate in Bend is a sound long-term decision. One small problem, or so you think: That lovely cash is sitting in your IRA, and you know you can't ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/4/16/can-i-use-my-ira-to-buy-property-in-bend-sure-you-can.aspx2009-04-16T14:57:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/4/16/can-i-use-my-ira-to-buy-property-in-bend-sure-you-can.aspxAs an agent with Coldwell Banker Morris Real Estate , I can bring you the latest breaking news and listings in the Bend, OR, market for this reason: We are the #1 company in this market! For the past year we have consistently ranked number one for listings ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/3/11/1-realtors-for-bend-oregon-homes.aspx2009-03-11T18:08:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/3/11/1-realtors-for-bend-oregon-homes.aspxAs is happening nationwide, we in Bend are experiencing foreclosures in record numbers . I have looked at sales in December, January and February to see if the number is actually increasing. It is . For instance, in December 2008 12 of the homes sold in ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/3/11/foreclosed-bend-oregon-homes-sold.aspx2009-03-11T17:53:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/3/11/foreclosed-bend-oregon-homes-sold.aspxforeclosuresdealsbank owned propertyBy MADLEN READ and TIM PARADIS, AP Business Writers Tue Feb 24, 6:37 pm ET NEW YORK – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave Wall Street a double dose of reassurance. Now it's President Barack Obama's turn. Bernanke told Congress on Tuesday ...http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/3/3/stocks-up-on-bernanke-remarks-focus-now-on-obama.aspx2009-03-03T14:14:00-06:00Diane Websterhttp://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/3/3/stocks-up-on-bernanke-remarks-focus-now-on-obama.aspxFinancesFederal Reserveeconomic stimulus packagerecession endsUS economyThis group is geared to home buyers who are interested in learning how to help represent themselves on a residential real estate transaction and keep the entire - 100% buyer's agent commission for themselves. Buyers pay a flat fee and do most of the ...http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/2/25/c8c922f9b00c4c0ab1dbf81a4e84e372.aspx2009-02-25T12:02:00-06:00Diane Websterhttp://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/2/25/c8c922f9b00c4c0ab1dbf81a4e84e372.aspxEventsAnd on with our weekly briefing on deals and non-deals from the MLS Tuesday tour of Bend OR homes for sale. As you know, there are MLS listings in Bend that are excellent values, and I look for those on the weekly tour . This week there were two small ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/2/24/winners-and-losers.aspx2009-02-24T12:31:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/2/24/winners-and-losers.aspxReal EstateMarket Conditionshorse propertyhorsesdealsranchgreat buy4 bedroomsacreageCraftsmanIf you have always wanted your own gentleman (gentlewoman?) ranch , now is the time to grab your piece of the West, your own farm or ranch in Central Oregon. Deals abound. Bend, Oregon real estate continues to produce amazing deals, so pull on your boots, ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/2/17/ready-for-that-ranch-in-the-country.aspx2009-02-17T19:10:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/2/17/ready-for-that-ranch-in-the-country.aspxReal Estatehorse propertyhorsesdealsranch40 acresgreat buyStimulus package may restore higher loan limits BY MATT CARTER , THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009. A proposal to provide a $15,000 tax credit to homebuyers was stripped from a $789 billion economic stimulus package that appears headed for a vote Friday, but ...http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/2/13/15-000-homebuyer-credit-cut-in-compromise-stimulus-package-may-restore-higher-loan-limits.aspx2009-02-13T12:31:00-06:00Diane Websterhttp://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/2/13/15-000-homebuyer-credit-cut-in-compromise-stimulus-package-may-restore-higher-loan-limits.aspxeconomic stimulus packagehomebuyer tax creditThe homes we toured this week for the MLS tour were less than spectacular in value, although one very cute and totally remodeled home off Galveston in the heart of the chic downtown business section of town would be a joy to live in if the price were reduced ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/2/3/deals-of-the-week.aspx2009-02-03T17:15:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/2/3/deals-of-the-week.aspxforeclosuresgreat buykitchensdowntown homesshort salesToday I showed a lovely home which seemed like a good buy at $200,000 -- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a quarter acre lot, fairly new, great floor plan. Problem? One small one -- it backs to a very, very busy street, and in the back yard you could not only hear ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/1/30/more-deals-and-some-not-deals.aspx2009-01-30T00:26:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/1/30/more-deals-and-some-not-deals.aspxhorse propertyhorsesdealsPronghornresort lotsranch40 acresgreat buyBend real estate is turning up some incredible DEALS! Some DEALS I saw this morning on MLS tour are too good not to share! How about a beautiful home built in 2005 in an excellent neighborhood for $218,900? Or an equally exquisite 2002 home that is 2,362 ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/1/27/deals-deals-deals.aspx2009-01-27T17:24:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2009/1/27/deals-deals-deals.aspxhorse propertyshopforeclosurestennishorsesdealsPart I: Impact on inventories lags foreclosures By Matt Carter , Monday, January 26, 2009. Inventories of unsold homes are likely to swell in coming months as lenders begin to push a growing backlog of repossessed homes up for sale -- often in communities ...http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/1/26/banks-to-unleash-flood-of-reos.aspx2009-01-26T16:22:00-06:00Diane Websterhttp://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/1/26/banks-to-unleash-flood-of-reos.aspxREOTARPreal estate mortgageBroker sees return to seller carry-back mortgages, lease-options BY TOM KELLY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009. Searching for a home can be draining in "normal" times. When inventory is high and home mortgages are more difficult to obtain, the process ...http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/1/8/home-financing-to-get-creative-in-09.aspx2009-01-08T16:20:00-06:00Diane Websterhttp://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/1/8/home-financing-to-get-creative-in-09.aspxhome financingcreative financingSince I have seen some gorgeous ranches for sale lately in the Bend area, I thought I would review what is on the market for you and what has sold. My criteria is ranches in Bend with indoor arenas. I used that because ranches with indoor arenas generally ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/12/17/farms-and-ranches-for-sale-in-bend-or.aspx2008-12-17T15:07:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/12/17/farms-and-ranches-for-sale-in-bend-or.aspxNext up: More purchases of mortgage debt By Inman News, Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Inman News The Federal Reserve slashed short-term interest rates today to nearly zero, bringing to an end a 15-month campaign of rate reductions intended to encourage borrowing ...http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2008/12/17/fed-cuts-short-term-rates-to-the-bone.aspx2008-12-17T14:22:00-06:00Diane Websterhttp://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2008/12/17/fed-cuts-short-term-rates-to-the-bone.aspxFederal ReserveMortgage debtYes, we all know the housing market has taken a hit, here in Bend OR as well as the rest of the country. So sellers should know this? Right? And they do, especially when they are buying a house. Or when advising neighbors and family how to sell their house. ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/12/16/there-are-deals-out-there-but-not-always.aspx2008-12-16T16:40:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/12/16/there-are-deals-out-there-but-not-always.aspxLooking for value in that HOT niche that unfortunately has been created in our market, both the national real estate market and in our own Central Oregon real estate market: FORECLOSURES???? In our office, the largest for volume in Central Oregon, about ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/10/14/helping-you-find-that-great-deal.aspx2008-10-14T15:15:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/10/14/helping-you-find-that-great-deal.aspxYes, it's a lot of money. Yes, it's mighty unpopular. Economists theorize that without it our free market economy will right itself without spending all that dough. Probably. But when? Americans are united in one feeling now: Fear. And that's ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/9/30/to-bail-out-or-not-to-bail-out-that-is-the-question.aspx2008-09-30T20:52:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/9/30/to-bail-out-or-not-to-bail-out-that-is-the-question.aspxDue diligence in the purchase of a property is critical, a process in which a competent Realtor can guide you . What red flags do you see? What are future problems that can arise? Where can you get answers? What questions should you ask? And how do you ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/9/28/sarah-palin-needed-a-competent-realtor.aspx2008-09-28T13:13:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/9/28/sarah-palin-needed-a-competent-realtor.aspxReal EstateFor SaleIndustryFinancesBuyer InformationSeller InformationBy Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist A massive $700 billion bill will be fast-tracked through Congress this week to give the U.S. government the authority to buy bad mortgages off the books of Wall Street firms. People are calling it the 'mother of all ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/9/24/700-billion-for-what-comments-from-national-assn-of-realtors.aspx2008-09-24T15:49:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/9/24/700-billion-for-what-comments-from-national-assn-of-realtors.aspxIn getting into the mood for Halloween, recently an agent in our office had a ghoulish experience with an out-of-area lender who represented buyers with whom she was working in a transaction. The home was new construction, meaning that the buyers were ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/9/22/nightmares-in-lending-why-to-use-a-local-lender.aspx2008-09-22T14:22:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/9/22/nightmares-in-lending-why-to-use-a-local-lender.aspxIt's easy to represent yourself on a residential real estate transaction if you use the correct forms, have the lastest legal ammendments and disclosures and are willing to take the time to handle the sale. No reason to use an agent unless you specifically ...http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2008/9/17/represent-yourself-and-keep-the-commission.aspx2008-09-17T18:28:00-06:00Diane Websterhttp://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2008/9/17/represent-yourself-and-keep-the-commission.aspxreal estate costssell your homeThis past weekend a couple walked into a home I was holding open, and we recognized each other immediately. We had met about a year and a half ago when I met with them to discuss listing their home. I strongly urged them to stage their home for maximum ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/9/17/why-to-price-your-home-to-sell.aspx2008-09-17T15:12:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/9/17/why-to-price-your-home-to-sell.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsSeller InformationAs I keep reminding everyone, it is still very much a buyer’s market, and I will give a couple examples of why. First, the interest rates have come down dramatically in the past week since the feds took over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the quasi ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/9/17/examples-for-this-buyers-market.aspx2008-09-17T15:10:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/9/17/examples-for-this-buyers-market.aspxNorthwest Comfort & Charm • 2,844 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 1 1/2 story "Contemporary" - MLS® $295,000 Majestic Ridge, Redmond - Don't miss the Cascade Mountain views offered from this custom built 3 bdrm, 2 bath home. Boasting ...http://www.centraloregonhomeprices.com/blogs/cat_zwicker-grant/archive/2008/9/17/3602f864ec48461cb2c9e334d3ea948c.aspx2008-09-17T10:25:00-06:00Cat Zwicker-Granthttp://www.centraloregonhomeprices.com/blogs/cat_zwicker-grant/archive/2008/9/17/3602f864ec48461cb2c9e334d3ea948c.aspxReal EstateFor SalePoint2Redmond Real EstateCentral Oregon Home for saleRedmond Oregon home For SaleAt the end of July, my son-in-law's retired guide dog, Renfro, ended his service and passed on to the Rainbow Bridge. He had been retired for about 3 years but still was a much loved family pet for Chris, Lindsey and the kids and is sorely missed by ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/9/3/a-beautiful-tribute-to-guide-dogs-and-their-people.aspx2008-09-03T19:06:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/9/3/a-beautiful-tribute-to-guide-dogs-and-their-people.aspx• 2,334 sq. ft., 4 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "Western Ranch Style" - MLS® $759,000 - Great Priced Luxury Home Crook County, Oregon - In a market demanding value, this home is a star affording you a rare opportunity to live at beautiful Brasada ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/8/21/71aff79a7bea462f852d626891e3186c.aspx2008-08-21T14:22:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/8/21/71aff79a7bea462f852d626891e3186c.aspxReal EstateFor SaleBuyer InformationCommunity InformationCurb Appeal Takes Starring Role in Competitive Market Updating Windows and Doors is a Must in a House Exterior Makeover (ARA) – Real estate may be about location, location, location, but it's also about looks. Curb appeal is taking on a bigger ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/7/2/need-to-knows-for-selling-your-bend-oregon-home.aspx2008-07-02T21:40:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/7/2/need-to-knows-for-selling-your-bend-oregon-home.aspxSENORITA Destined to stir the passions of any hot-blooded woman, this summer slushie is packed with luscious fruit flavors ‑- raspberries, blueberries and more! Serving: 1 1 1/2 tablespoons raspberries 1 1/2 tablespoons blueberries 1/2 ounce sugar syrup ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/6/30/try-something-out-of-this-country-in-your-own-backyard-bend-oregon.aspx2008-06-30T20:27:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/6/30/try-something-out-of-this-country-in-your-own-backyard-bend-oregon.aspxMachU Picchu Reminiscent of a tequila sunrise, this Peruvian-born cocktail ;- named after one of the most exquisite places on earth - is quite festive! It's deep green (thanks to a bit of creme de menthe) on the top and orange in the middle, and the ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/6/27/ancient-civilization-meets-modern-bend-oregon.aspx2008-06-27T20:21:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/6/27/ancient-civilization-meets-modern-bend-oregon.aspxhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/6/25/make-sure-to-ask-your-bend-oregon-broker.aspx2008-06-25T12:00:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/6/25/make-sure-to-ask-your-bend-oregon-broker.aspxBanaquiri You can use this recipe to make any kind of fruit daiquiri. Just substitute 2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) of fruit (such as melon, peaches, strawberries, apricots, litchis, kiwi or mango) for the banana. If you like, you can also replace the maraschino ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/6/20/cool-down-your-weekend-in-bend-oregon-with-this-bananalicious-drink.aspx2008-06-20T14:29:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/6/20/cool-down-your-weekend-in-bend-oregon-with-this-bananalicious-drink.aspxJapanese Slipper Reorient yourself and sip into something really comforting: this mod and marvelous martini (with an Asian twist!). Serving: 1 Ice cubes 1 ounce melon liqueur 1 ounce Cointreau 1/2 ounce lemon juice Maraschino cherry Half-fill a cocktail ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/6/16/relax-in-bend-oregon-this-summer-with-one-of-these.aspx2008-06-16T10:48:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/6/16/relax-in-bend-oregon-this-summer-with-one-of-these.aspxMelon Melody Reminiscent of a fancy martini, this sexy drink is perfect for a gathering of friends. The colorful garnishes, made of tiny fresh melon balls, are easy to make and add an impressive finishing touch. But be forewarned, the melon soaks up the ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/6/13/beat-the-heat-in-bend-oregon-with-this-yummy-sizzling-summer-sipper.aspx2008-06-13T08:58:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/6/13/beat-the-heat-in-bend-oregon-with-this-yummy-sizzling-summer-sipper.aspxEarth Day Fair At Troy Field On Sat. April 14th at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes more than 100 booths with educational information, products and services also includes live music, activities and food. Best of All the price is FREE!http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/4/14/events-in-bend-oregon.aspx2008-04-14T22:08:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/4/14/events-in-bend-oregon.aspxSo let's talk about "staging" for a minute. You have heard of it in relation to the theater, right? Set the stage, set the mood, and in come the actors. Well, "staging" has become a critical aspect of home sales, especially in the current competitive market. ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/4/11/tips-on-staging-a-home-to-sell-in-bend-oregon.aspx2008-04-11T20:19:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/4/11/tips-on-staging-a-home-to-sell-in-bend-oregon.aspx· Sports Clips opened in the Cascade Village Shopping Center. The hair-care chain offers haircuts to men and boys in a sports themed environment. · Allyson’s Kitchen opened in the Old Mill District. The store features cooking classes, ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/4/7/bend-market-update.aspx2008-04-07T16:30:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/4/7/bend-market-update.aspxDespite recent turns in the housing market, it is still smart to buy your home as soon as possible. Equity appreciation is one of the best ways to realize short and long term financial gains. On average, appreciation is at 6% a year, a consistent, if not ...http://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/4/3/the-state-of-bend-oregon-real-estate.aspx2008-04-03T22:11:00-06:00Lynne Connelleyhttp://www.lynneconnelley.com/blogs/lynne_connelley/archive/2008/4/3/the-state-of-bend-oregon-real-estate.aspx