For more than twenty-five years, Rachel worked as a professor of Spanish language and culture. Teaching, for her, was about supporting her students while holding them to high expectations. It mattered that they learned a great deal, but it mattered just as much that they learned to engage thoughtfully with others. That balance of rigor, care, and respect continues to guide how she works with clients today.
She came to real estate during a pivotal chapter of her life and found a profession that felt like a natural extension of her earlier work. Real estate requires patience, discernment, and an understanding of both the emotional and financial dimensions of important decisions. Her role is to help clients gain clarity so they can make sound decisions for themselves.
Rachel specializes in residential and luxury real estate in Bend and Central Oregon, with a particular focus on Awbrey Park. Luxury in Bend looks d...
NorthWest Crossing (NWX) isn't just another neighborhood in Bend – it's a community by design. Developed on roughly 486 acres by the West Bend Property Company in the early 2000s, NWX pairs tree‑lined streets and welcoming front porches with a thoughtful mix of homes, parks, schools and local businesses. The result is a walkable, small‑town atmosphere that feels like a modern take on Bend's classic neighborhoods, yet it enjoys easy access to downtown and the Old Mill.
NWX stands out for its variety of architecture. Instead of cookie‑cutter models, the developers sold individual lots to a guild of builders so streetscapes would feel diverse and timeless. Craftsman‑style cottages sit alongside modern farmhouses and contemporary townhomes, all linked by wide sidewal...
As 2025 wraps up, the Bend single-family home market shows a year defined by steady pricing, increased activity, and a slower pace than the year before. Compared to 2024, the market gained momentum in volume but continued to push back on pricing power and speed.
Here's how 2025 stacked up against 2024.

The median sales price ended 2025 at $734,950, up just 0.7% year over yea...
Hearing talk about home prices falling? That may leave you worried about whether your house is losing value. But here's what you need to know. While some local markets have seen small price dips this year, home prices are not falling nationally. So, don't let the headlines scare you.
The vast majority of the country is actually seeing prices rise.
While that may feel surprising after the headlines you've seen, the map below uses year-over-year data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to make that clear: