@@JohnLee-db9zt I'm not aware of any, but being a white woman...maybe I wouldn't see it? I would hope people of all races would find Bend to be friendly and a wonderful place to live! I've worked with on Asian couple who bought a second home here and I think hope to retire here eventually. Let me know if I can help you in any way!
I’ve been living in Bend for 12/13 years of my life and I’ve seen how beautiful it is. I’ve hiked up Pilot Butte, walked everywhere downtown and explored the outskirts of Bend. I will also say that since my family was in low class, my mother had to work 3 jobs until we had to move to New Mexico. A nice place to raise a family, retirement or just living safely as long as you can afford houses there. It’s worth the price in the long run.
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Good points thank you, after working in property management (and being legally limited to what you can say) I appreciate what you did say :) I’m gonna be investigating the area so it helps :)
Oh GOSH! Now I'm wondering if I said something I shouldn't have🤣 I hope not! Let me know if I can answer any specific questions about living here! Thanks for watching❤️
Bend now is being tailgated, homeless and transients. But heck I only moved here 23 years ago. Hope for more 3 foot snow falls in two days! Those are fun for four wheeling.
Pros: the outdoors. Cons: Retired Californians, that are victims of the California housing crisis, driving house prices higher then the local economy can sustain.
Sounds like it might be good for retirees, or others who have a source of income to support themselves before moving to Bend. Thanks for the list of pros and cons
I don't think I said those things??? All of the Western US is and has been in drought condition for a long time. Yes, there are wildfires every year, some worse than others. What's your point? There's no "perfect" place on earth, so you have to choose what's most important to you. I love living in Bend despite drought and wildfires. Would you rather live where there are hurricanes, tornados, floods? Your choice!
Awesome! Welcome to Bend! If you want any recommendations for places to stay, eat, things to do, let me know. Happy to tell you all my fav's ❤️ Will you be looking at Real Estate on your trip? Nora Spangler (no guys here 🤣)
@@lonniemaxwell1659 not sure what you mean by "your kind will destroy this community"...YOU moved here at some point and last time I checked...this is a free country where people can move where ever they want to ❤️ BE NICE
Hi Beth, I'd say a mix of both...no really steep hills, lots of fairly level trails to walk, parks, etc...It's a great town for walking and hiking. Mountains are there if you want to hike them, but you don't have to😁
The Volcanos south sister has been bulging 4 years, it could blow at any time. Seattle is turning into a hell hole, the bums are taking over, a lot of people are leaving. Don't move to Bend unless you have a lot of money.
I hiked the south sister in 2014 to spread my mother's ashes, due to it being here favorite hiking spot. It's definitely an active volcano, you can feel rumble here and there. But what fun is it if you can't scare a tourist about it's activity 😂
Yes, absolutely, Redmond is a good place if Bend is out of reach. It has a "small town vibe". Rents are not much different from Bend, but real estate prices are significantly lower. You could buy a cute, small NEW construction home for about $250k. Let me know if you have any other questions about Redmond.
@@NoraLovesBendHomes I'm looking for an agent in the area. Long term would be get equity there, sell and move to bend but thats a good 5 year goal. For now I would new construction under 320k. I couldn't find anything in bend for that much...
@@boot-strapper Yes, that sounds like a good plan! If you live in the area, we could meet for coffee and see if you'd like to work together? I'm sure I can find something to meet your needs. I've recently sold several new construction homes in NE Redmond...here's a link: noralovesbendhomes.idxbroker.com/i/redmond---sunrise-meadows
@@NoraLovesBendHomes I live in portland, so its a fairly long drive. Also not sure with it being winter and all. Will def be driving out there this spring.
@@NoraLovesBendHomes Those houses look pretty much prefect. My preference would be one of the ones with a larger lot. One lists 0.4 acres, so that would be my choice.
You are full of it! Winter lasts between 6 and 9 months the temperature charts that you put on your video or so far off. It's ridiculous. Be prepared. It is below 0 much of winter in Bend. The roads are typically not plowed and you will be driving on inches thick ice for the entire winter. Locals hate newcomers and for good reason. The rate of growth in bend over the last few years has an average of 9 people per day. Good luck finding a place to live. Rentals are virtually non-existent. Once you get on a waitlist, you'll be waiting for months. The roads are so congested now. It's unbelievable. Bend is not built to handle this rate of growth. All of you putting up these videos about how lovely Bend is is true Bend is a lovely place. Its main industry is truism. But Over the last several years. It's been inundated with people moving their wanting to change everything. Also All of you newcomers coming there and trying to encourage others to come so you can make your buck off of them neglect to mention the rate of homelessness how many thousands of people are living in homeless camps standing on street corners begging for money. You leave out the facts about the crime rate growing at an exponential rate, the high rate of opiate addiction heroin and oxycontin addiction Is absolutely out of control. Methamphetamine also is a huge problem. And not one of you people not one of you bothered to mention the serious issues with public education, and lack of childcare for working families. Nor do you inform people that they will pay the highest rate in the entire state of Oregon for child care in Bend. The regional market rate for infant care (if you can find it)Begins at $1,200 per month And goes up from there. Not one of you mentioned that Bend Oregon has the highest rate of teenage suicide in the entire country. Shame on all of you. Bend is being ruined at an exponential rate. I find the level of dishonesty In the picture that all of y'all are painting about Bend Absolutely despicable! Out right lies AND btw... Where on Earth are you getting your information about dining in Bend? There are more five star Exquisite restaurants in Bend than anywhere else in Oregon. It's the tourism industry that drives the food industry. Lady you are so far off. It's hysterical.
Well, I disagree with a few things you said. It does get around zero once in awhile but that's not the normal Winter day time temp. They do plow the roads. You do need to have winter snow tires and AWD for safety. Agree about rentals they're hard to find and expensive. But compared to other places....our "traffic" is NOTHING! And...Bend is still a great place to live. At least...that's my opinion :-)
Hi John, I'm not aware of racism toward any group in Bend, but then....I'm part of the white majority, so maybe I'm not the person to speak on this topic? Check out the FB group "I Love Bend OR Community" and see what you think. Bend is the friendliest town I've ever lived in and I LOVE living here!
Bend is destroyed. High suicide rate. Poverty rate equal to some countries in se Asia. Homeless population exploding. Central Oregon is in the middle of a severe drought...this winter and last had combined 17 inches of snow. The summers are smokey and dusty. The three sisters wilderness is afoul with trash and polluted with human and canine feces. This town grew so fast it has become a town of relative strangers. Deschutes county was rated as the 3rd worse (Pew Research) in the country in 2018 for hemorrhaging middle class families. Sadly people now in Bend judge you for what you have not who you are.
I appreciate your opinion, but if you think it's so bad....why do you stay? Bend, like every other small town that grows quickly,, has its problems, but it's still a great place to live.
@@NoraLovesBendHomes This is my home town and have lived in central Oregon for more than 50 years and cannot stand to even to drive through Bend and have chosen to live in Klamath county away from people like you. Most of my family have moved away as well because of what it has become and also some simply cannot afford to live there any more. We have many loved ones in the graveyard here and the churches have many memories of baptism's, marriages and funerals. Our roots run deep here but you probably have no idea what that means. What part of California did you say your from? As soon as people like you move away we may consider moving back. Now Bend reminds me of sadness and loss. I guarantee our family and friends feel the same way...Bend has lost its soul. Our extended family and friends have sadly far too many young people take their own lives in the area so the suicide problem hits very close to home. So enjoy Sunny Beautiful Bend Oregon...where dreams come true!
I hope you're happy in Klamath county! Things never stay the same, they're always changing and not because I moved to Bend😃 I don't have that much power, lol!
Turn Bend into California, I moved to Bend in 1985 from idaho. Bend was a perfect town, 20,000. Now 180,000 on the city, traffic jams, the streets were built for 20,000. The real estate people are screwing it up like California. And all the California people are moving here, soon Bend will be 200,000. There is no place to rent! Real Estate will sell there mothers!
Guess it might be time for you to leave then? Bend is still a great place to live and last time I checked it's still a free country were people can move anywhere they want. And your WRONG...I would not sell my mother, even if she was still alive. Haters will hate, the rest of us will live happily and make a great community here.
@@NoraLovesBendHomes yes it is a free country so I will say what I want! How about some homes for the poorer people that serve the rich. Bend is turning into California, native Oregonians have hated this for years, now the whole northwest is being invaded, beautiful Boise is a California sh*T hole now, California was paradise after ww2 the east moved to California and now out of water and everything over priced everyone is getting of Calif. coming to the northwest to rape and plunder this beautiful country, in there new mercedes.
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Hi, is there any noticeable racism against Asians in Bend? Thanks
@@JohnLee-db9zt I'm not aware of any, but being a white woman...maybe I wouldn't see it? I would hope people of all races would find Bend to be friendly and a wonderful place to live! I've worked with on Asian couple who bought a second home here and I think hope to retire here eventually. Let me know if I can help you in any way!
@@NoraLovesBendHomes Thank you! My girlfriend would be happy.
I’ve been living in Bend for 12/13 years of my life and I’ve seen how beautiful it is. I’ve hiked up Pilot Butte, walked everywhere downtown and explored the outskirts of Bend. I will also say that since my family was in low class, my mother had to work 3 jobs until we had to move to New Mexico. A nice place to raise a family, retirement or just living safely as long as you can afford houses there. It’s worth the price in the long run.
I just visited Bend from LA. Everyone looked like they just finished modeling for a camping photo shoot.
That's hilarious 😆 I'm pretty sure you didn't see me 🤣
Why are people moving to Bend? Lifestyle, outdoor activities, relatively affordable home prices and a small community feel.
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Good points thank you, after working in property management (and being legally limited to what you can say) I appreciate what you did say :)
I’m gonna be investigating the area so it helps :)
Oh GOSH! Now I'm wondering if I said something I shouldn't have🤣 I hope not! Let me know if I can answer any specific questions about living here! Thanks for watching❤️
I am form Poland and I really want to live in Bend in the future. Bend looks really lovely
Thanks for watching Oliwia☺️
Very helpful. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching Steve 👍
Great for those who like outdoor sports. Thanks for the video.
Thanks! Yes...Bend is great if you love outdoor activities!
Bend now is being tailgated, homeless and transients. But heck I only moved here 23 years ago. Hope for more 3 foot snow falls in two days! Those are fun for four wheeling.
There might be a different culture there than I thought, thanks for this video!
curious...what did you think Bend was like?
Pros: the outdoors.
Cons: Retired Californians, that are victims of the California housing crisis, driving house prices higher then the local economy can sustain.
Thanks for your comment. I hear ya! I keep thinking prices can't keep going up...but they do. And not just here but everywhere!
blame californians...first whiny cry if the failed oregonian
Great list of pros and cons!
Hey Ryan, thanks!
Really good things to know about Bend. I know that Oregon is a beautiful state, but I haven't visited Bend yet.
Don't!
Sounds like it might be good for retirees, or others who have a source of income to support themselves before moving to Bend. Thanks for the list of pros and cons
So you tell me that there is no drought each summer due to the dry weather, year in and year out? That there are no wildfires risk every summer?
I don't think I said those things??? All of the Western US is and has been in drought condition for a long time. Yes, there are wildfires every year, some worse than others. What's your point? There's no "perfect" place on earth, so you have to choose what's most important to you. I love living in Bend despite drought and wildfires. Would you rather live where there are hurricanes, tornados, floods? Your choice!
Hi guys I’m visiting this month or next month, I’m super low key and humble Tech professional :)
Awesome! Welcome to Bend! If you want any recommendations for places to stay, eat, things to do, let me know. Happy to tell you all my fav's ❤️ Will you be looking at Real Estate on your trip? Nora Spangler (no guys here 🤣)
Good job move here median housing is 468k and average job rate is 12/hr soon your kind will completely destroy this community.
@@lonniemaxwell1659 not sure what you mean by "your kind will destroy this community"...YOU moved here at some point and last time I checked...this is a free country where people can move where ever they want to ❤️ BE NICE
Oregon looks lovely!
Tks Lisa!
Thanks John!
Great area!! Thanks!
Tks👍
my friends that live in Bend go to Yachats twice a year. only 4 hour drive ....
well, if you don't make any stops...maybe a little over 4 hours, but YES, you can certainly get to the coast if you want to!
Are there a lot of hills in this town? Or is it more flat for easy walking?
Hi Beth, I'd say a mix of both...no really steep hills, lots of fairly level trails to walk, parks, etc...It's a great town for walking and hiking. Mountains are there if you want to hike them, but you don't have to😁
900 Wall and Anthony's when it was open had bomb food!!
Nice job!
To be honest i just want to live there for 2 things 1 for outdoors activities and have the chance to meet matthew fox
WOW... it’s so pretty there
It really is! We sure love it.
The Volcanos south sister has been bulging 4 years, it could blow at any time. Seattle is turning into a hell hole, the bums are taking over, a lot of people are leaving. Don't move to Bend unless you have a lot of money.
Wow, why so negative? You gotta live somewhere, right?
I hiked the south sister in 2014 to spread my mother's ashes, due to it being here favorite hiking spot. It's definitely an active volcano, you can feel rumble here and there. But what fun is it if you can't scare a tourist about it's activity 😂
Thoughts on Redmond? I cant afford Bend really.
Yes, absolutely, Redmond is a good place if Bend is out of reach. It has a "small town vibe". Rents are not much different from Bend, but real estate prices are significantly lower. You could buy a cute, small NEW construction home for about $250k. Let me know if you have any other questions about Redmond.
@@NoraLovesBendHomes I'm looking for an agent in the area. Long term would be get equity there, sell and move to bend but thats a good 5 year goal. For now I would new construction under 320k. I couldn't find anything in bend for that much...
@@boot-strapper Yes, that sounds like a good plan! If you live in the area, we could meet for coffee and see if you'd like to work together? I'm sure I can find something to meet your needs. I've recently sold several new construction homes in NE Redmond...here's a link: noralovesbendhomes.idxbroker.com/i/redmond---sunrise-meadows
@@NoraLovesBendHomes I live in portland, so its a fairly long drive. Also not sure with it being winter and all. Will def be driving out there this spring.
@@NoraLovesBendHomes Those houses look pretty much prefect. My preference would be one of the ones with a larger lot. One lists 0.4 acres, so that would be my choice.
You must know bend like the back of your hand
It's changing fast but I try to stay up with it 😃
Don't move here, we're full!
I whole heartedly disagree! But if you come...make sure that if you need to earn a living,, that you have a job lined up before you make the move.
i hear new mexico is even better!
it may be...but I love Bend :-)
I live there
Hi Baby Bird...thanks for stopping by!
You are full of it! Winter lasts between 6 and 9 months the temperature charts that you put on your video or so far off. It's ridiculous. Be prepared. It is below 0 much of winter in Bend. The roads are typically not plowed and you will be driving on inches thick ice for the entire winter. Locals hate newcomers and for good reason. The rate of growth in bend over the last few years has an average of 9 people per day. Good luck finding a place to live. Rentals are virtually non-existent. Once you get on a waitlist, you'll be waiting for months. The roads are so congested now. It's unbelievable. Bend is not built to handle this rate of growth. All of you putting up these videos about how lovely Bend is is true Bend is a lovely place. Its main industry is truism. But Over the last several years. It's been inundated with people moving their wanting to change everything.
Also All of you newcomers coming there and trying to encourage others to come so you can make your buck off of them neglect to mention the rate of homelessness how many thousands of people are living in homeless camps standing on street corners begging for money. You leave out the facts about the crime rate growing at an exponential rate, the high rate of opiate addiction heroin and oxycontin addiction Is absolutely out of control. Methamphetamine also is a huge problem. And not one of you people not one of you bothered to mention the serious issues with public education, and lack of childcare for working families. Nor do you inform people that they will pay the highest rate in the entire state of Oregon for child care in Bend. The regional market rate for infant care (if you can find it)Begins at $1,200 per month And goes up from there. Not one of you mentioned that Bend Oregon has the highest rate of teenage suicide in the entire country. Shame on all of you. Bend is being ruined at an exponential rate. I find the level of dishonesty In the picture that all of y'all are painting about Bend Absolutely despicable!
Out right lies
AND btw... Where on Earth are you getting your information about dining in Bend? There are more five star Exquisite restaurants in Bend than anywhere else in Oregon. It's the tourism industry that drives the food industry. Lady you are so far off. It's hysterical.
Well, I disagree with a few things you said. It does get around zero once in awhile but that's not the normal Winter day time temp. They do plow the roads. You do need to have winter snow tires and AWD for safety. Agree about rentals they're hard to find and expensive. But compared to other places....our "traffic" is NOTHING! And...Bend is still a great place to live. At least...that's my opinion :-)
How bad is racism against Asians in Bend?
Hi John, I'm not aware of racism toward any group in Bend, but then....I'm part of the white majority, so maybe I'm not the person to speak on this topic? Check out the FB group "I Love Bend OR Community" and see what you think. Bend is the friendliest town I've ever lived in and I LOVE living here!
Bend is destroyed. High suicide rate. Poverty rate equal to some countries in se Asia. Homeless population exploding. Central Oregon is in the middle of a severe drought...this winter and last had combined 17 inches of snow. The summers are smokey and dusty. The three sisters wilderness is afoul with trash and polluted with human and canine feces. This town grew so fast it has become a town of relative strangers. Deschutes county was rated as the 3rd worse (Pew Research) in the country in 2018 for hemorrhaging middle class families. Sadly people now in Bend judge you for what you have not who you are.
I appreciate your opinion, but if you think it's so bad....why do you stay? Bend, like every other small town that grows quickly,, has its problems, but it's still a great place to live.
@@NoraLovesBendHomes This is my home town and have lived in central Oregon for more than 50 years and cannot stand to even to drive through Bend and have chosen to live in Klamath county away from people like you. Most of my family have moved away as well because of what it has become and also some simply cannot afford to live there any more. We have many loved ones in the graveyard here and the churches have many memories of baptism's, marriages and funerals. Our roots run deep here but you probably have no idea what that means. What part of California did you say your from? As soon as people like you move away we may consider moving back. Now Bend reminds me of sadness and loss. I guarantee our family and friends feel the same way...Bend has lost its soul. Our extended family and friends have sadly far too many young people take their own lives in the area so the suicide problem hits very close to home. So enjoy Sunny Beautiful Bend Oregon...where dreams come true!
I hope you're happy in Klamath county! Things never stay the same, they're always changing and not because I moved to Bend😃 I don't have that much power, lol!
YOU TOTALLY FORGOT TO MENTION ALL THE VOLCANOES IN THE AREA !!!!!!!! WHEN THEY BLOW ..... YOU ARE TOAST !!!!!!!
We all die from something :-) No immediate threat.
Turn Bend into California, I moved to Bend in 1985 from idaho. Bend was a perfect town, 20,000. Now 180,000 on the city, traffic jams, the streets were built for 20,000. The real estate people are screwing it up like California. And all the California people are moving here, soon Bend will be 200,000. There is no place to rent! Real Estate will sell there mothers!
Guess it might be time for you to leave then? Bend is still a great place to live and last time I checked it's still a free country were people can move anywhere they want. And your WRONG...I would not sell my mother, even if she was still alive. Haters will hate, the rest of us will live happily and make a great community here.
@@NoraLovesBendHomes yes it is a free country so I will say what I want! How about some homes for the poorer people that serve the rich. Bend is turning into California, native Oregonians have hated this for years, now the whole northwest is being invaded, beautiful Boise is a California sh*T hole now, California was paradise after ww2 the east moved to California and now out of water and everything over priced everyone is getting of Calif. coming to the northwest to rape and plunder this beautiful country, in there new mercedes.
@@WilmerCook
I have to ask, how open minded are they to let’s say Lgbt folk?
Hello Spicy Boi, I don't know much about the LGBT community in Bend other than there is an annual pride parade.
Bend sucks don't move here...LOL!