Life in Bend™ · Buyer Journey
Marco & Meredith
Welcome to the start of your buyer journey. Everything for your home search in Bend lives here, and this page grows with you from wish list to homes to keys in hand.
Your Journey
We are at the start of your journey. Here is where things stand so far.
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Introduction
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Onboarding
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Search
You Are Here4
In Escrow
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Move In
Onboarding
Buyer Consultation · Complete. We covered your goals, the buying process, and how I work for you.
Buyer Representation Agreement · Coming to you to review and sign. We will start with a one-month term.
Buyer Journey Form · A short form that helps me fine tune your search. Takes a few minutes.
Homes We Toured
Toured · Evaluating
Bungalows at Northwest Crossing · NW Bend
1649 NW William Clark Street #12
$629,000
Attached garageWalkable NW CrossingNear Lewis & Clark ParkHOA $719/mo incl. insurance
Strong walkable location near shops, trails, and the park
Room to improve and add features over time
Yard is on the small side
Priced a little above your goal range
Researching the HOA reserve status and the roof age for this building
Toured · Evaluating
Old Mill Estate · SW Bend
1009 SW Crosscut Court
$575,000
2 bed, 2 bath1,189 sqftSingle levelNo HOA
Great fit for layout and interior, with oak floors and vaulted ceilings
Turnkey, with a new 2025 roof and 2022 HVAC and heat pump
Fully fenced backyard and attached garage, within your budget
Yard and location a little less than ideal
No HOA and no maintenance plan. All exterior upkeep and reserves would be yours, though the new 2025 roof and 2022 HVAC mean the big-ticket items were recently handled.
View the Listing →What I Am Checking on This Home
A few items from the HOA documents I am confirming before we go further.
Roof age and repair history for this specific building, and whether the work is considered complete.
Reserve study and funding level for a community this size, after the association raised reserves this year.
A past legal matter noted in the minutes, and confirmation it is resolved.
Budget, assessment history, and any planned special assessments.
Your Documents
HOA PacketThe full set of HOA documents for the Bungalows at Northwest Crossing, including the declaration, bylaws, budget, and board records, is in your shared folder.
Open Your Documents →What You Are Looking For
Refined from our consultation and tour. We will keep tuning this as we go.
Budget
$500,000 to $600,000
Location
Westside Bend
Walkability
A Priority
Bedrooms
2 to 3
Upkeep
Low Maintenance
Condition
Move-In Ready, No Work
Neighborhoods We Are Exploring
Westside Bend, where walkability and low-maintenance living come together.
Northwest CrossingNW Bend
A walkable village with shops, restaurants, and the farmers market at your door. Craftsman homes and low-maintenance condos, with trails and parks close by.
River WestNW Bend
Character homes near the Deschutes River with downtown a short walk away. One of the most walkable pockets on the westside.
Old Mill & Southwest BendSW Bend
Riverfront shops, the amphitheater, and the Deschutes River Trail. A walkable westside option with townhomes and condos in your range.
Touring
Next UpOnce you send me the homes you want to see, we will plan a tour date that works for you and I will sequence them by location. Reply to my email with your picks.
