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I Moved to Bend in 2007 — Here's What Nearly 20 Years Looks Like
I came from San Francisco — ready for a change, craving my Oregon roots, and looking for a place that felt like home. I was born in Sandy, Oregon. Bend fit from day one.
The first thing that surprised me was the sunshine. People hear "Oregon" and picture gray skies. But I arrived in early March and the sun was out. It's 38 degrees today and it's still shining. That never gets old.
The second thing that surprised me was how fast I felt like I belonged. Within the first year I was running into people at the grocery store. Nineteen years later, I can't go anywhere without seeing a familiar face. That's Bend — the soul of a small town with the amenities of a real city. Great restaurants, good shopping, and everything within a 10-15 minute drive.
I'll be honest — I hated the roundabouts when I first got here. Coming from San Francisco, they made zero sense to me. Now I love them. Efficient, no stoplights, keep traffic moving. And you can always spot a tourist — they're the ones hesitating at the entrance wondering who has the right of way. Bend has a lot of roundabouts. You'll figure it out.
I'm watching my boys grow up fishing the Deschutes, playing soccer, paddle boarding, hiking, and running trails. They're 11 and 13 — so we're not done yet. The seasons here are genuine — crisp fall mornings, warm summer nights, winters that actually feel like winters.
I started my real estate career here in 2007, right when the market was crashing. I had to earn every client. I think that's shaped everything about how I work.
If you're thinking about making the move to Bend, I'd love to talk — not just about houses, but about whether this place is the right fit for your life.
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