One of my favorite times of year has always been autumn.  The colors are so magnificent in many of our hometowns, and Central Oregon is no exception!   So let me take you on a little tour and show you a few of my favorite places to visit.  Maybe you'll be convinced to take a trip of your own!  Much of the city of Redmond is nestled in a valley and surrounded by nature's finest, including: the Ochoco Mountains, Smith Rock, Mt. Bachelor, and other members of the Cascade Mountain Range.  Our high desert area is truly a diverse one.        Your trip to Redmond would not be complete without a stop by Dawson Station where you can enjoy lunch at the Mustard Seed Cafe, drop the family dog by Doggie Style to be groomed, check in with Raymond James for some financial advice, and when they give yo... 11/07/2008

One of the biggest things stopping people from participating in the American Dream today is the ability to come up with the down payment. While talk of a credit crunch keeps some buyers sidelined because of credit problems, many others with good credit are able to get the best deals in years including programs with no down payment! The program leading the way in no down payment requirements (for non veterans) is the USDA Rural Development loan. This loan is available right now for Redmond and who better to show you homes in this community than Cat Zwicker-Grant with Desert Sky Real Estate in Redmond. To qualify for the program (it is income limited), a family of four cannot have a total household income of more than $70,750 per year. That is a pretty liberal guideline. If you are intere... 10/30/2008

Buckboard Murder Mysteries, Mustard Seed Cafe & WineStyles of Redmond are partnering with the Redmond Chamber of Commerce to provide an evening of Halloween fun. What: Haunted House (ages 5 and up)     Halloween Party for all ages Spooky Creatures Candy Music Contests Treat bags and more!   When: Halloween Night @ 5:00 p.m.   Where: Dawson Station 636 Cedar, Redmond, OR   Cost for Haunted House:  $1 + 1 can of food -or- $2   Food collected from the evening will benefit NeighborImpact.   There will also be Food and Drink available for purchase.   Start your evening with Downtown Redmond: Trick-or-Treat Your Local Merchants!   Questions?  Contact Buckboard Productions @ (541)598-444o or 350-0018   Happy Halloween!!!     Terri Visser,CRS Broker/Owner   Desert Sky Real Estate     10/28/2008

So what is WineStyles of Redmond up to this week? (which brings us into November by the way)  Wow, autumn is upon us already.  Fortunately for us, that is a beautiful time here in Central Oregon.  If you're not already here, you should come check it out!   This week's schedule of events include: Wednesday October 29th, Ladies Night!                                               4:30pm - 7:30pm Enjoy ½ price appetizers & wine by the glass for $5.00.Wine Club Members receive 15% off of wine bottle purchases & accessories, with a discount to non-members of 10%. Thursday October 30th, Wine Tasting                                                  11:00am - 9:00pm Kelly Harrison from Zenith Massage is back for Thursday tastings giving her famous chair massages.  Come in and relax with some w... 10/26/2008

Downtown Redmond Halloween Day 4:00pm - 6:00pm   Back by popular demand!  Last year's event was enjoyed by approximately 350   Trick-or-Treaters.  This annual event is brought to you by the City of Redmond, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce and your local Redmond Merchants. Watch your local paper for a map and listing of participating merchants.  There will also be posters around the downtown area. So put on your best Halloween face and enjoy this fun Trick-or-Treat experience! Terri Visser, CRS                        Broker/Owner                  Desert Sky Real Estate, LLC 10/24/2008

This Saturday  October 25th 2008, we are having a customer appreciation day at our Redmond office, 2421 S Highway 97 in Redmond.  We will be giving away pumpkins and having a BBQ.  Hours will be between 11AM and 2PM  Come say HI! 10/24/2008

Fight Gone Bad III was held Saturday September 27th, 2008 and raised over $10,000   This CrossFit Workout, held at the new Central Oregon Cross Fit School of Fitness, proved to be both     hard and fun. Fight Gone Bad is a national fundraiser that has raised millions for different causes      through Athletes for a Cure. This year's event raised funds for the Alexis Hlavacek Benefit, a Redmond health and fitness enthusiast who was critically injured in a life-threatening motorcycle accident over the Labor Day holiday. For each person that participated in the event, The RAC donated $10 each in support of Alexis and her husband Dennis, regular and loyal members of the club. Joe Lochner of State Farm Insurance also contributed $10 per person. The remander came from additional donations. Sw... 10/08/2008

Last week I introduced you to one of our local gathering places, WineStyles of Redmond, which just happens to be in the same complex as my office, Desert Sky Real Estate, LLC.  With free wine tasting for Wine Club members, I find myself "next door" once or twice a week.   One of the things I love is the "Cheers" feel you get when you walk through the door.  It is a rare occasion that I don't run into local friends and colleagues, or those I have met specifically through my wine tasting and live music adventures.   If you haven't visited our local WineStyles of Redmond, it's time.  As one of the original WineClub members, here from the beginning, I can tell you first hand you've been missing out!   This week's schedule of events include: Wednesday October 8th, Ladies Night!             ... 10/07/2008

If you haven't visited our local WineStyles of Redmond, it's time.  As one of the original WineClub members, here from the beginning, I can tell you first hand you've been missing out!  WineStyles of Redmond joined our community June 1stof 2007 and has been entertaining us every since.  Not only do they sell quality wine at reasonable prices, Winestyles regularly spotlights our local musicians for the community to enjoy.  This week's schedule of events includes the following: Thursday October 2nd, Wine Tasting                                                   11:00am - 9:00pm Friday October 3rd , Live Music with Singer/Songwriter Tony Graham        6:00-8:00pm Saturday October 4th, Wine Tasting                                                    11:00am - 9:00pm              New to Wine... 10/03/2008

"The new tagline epitomizes the surprise reaction people exhibit when they learn about Redmond Downtown”, according to city officials and the Redmond Downtown Partnership (RDP).  Our little community has undergone many changes of late to improve the usability of our historic downtown shops.  A re-route of the heavy traffic of Highway 97 has just been completed and more upgrades to the downtown core, including the widening of sidewalks and restructuring of parking, are under way. "The vision for Redmond Downtown is a place of vitality, energy and excitement.  There are now more unique shopping, dining, and businesses," said Camden King, president of the Redmond Downtown Partnership, the organization tasked with marketing the downtown district.   New businesses drawn to our area by the i... 09/30/2008

For those of you unfamiliar with our little town; Redmond has an approximate 'urban' population of 26,000 give or take a few; we've grown leaps and bounds in the past 5 years.  Last night, September 12, 2008, at our monthly 'Art Walk' the Downtown Redmond Partnership in conjunction with the City of Redmond and our local area Chamber announced our new logo and tag line.  "Redmond Downtown ... Who Knew!"  A somewhat off the cuff nod to our our neighboring localities who seem to think on occasion that the 15-20 miles that separates us is an ocean and that there is just not much to do here. Downtown Redmond, while admittedly a work in progress,  offers clean pedestrian friendly streets and locally owned businesses and shops.  Locations like Dawson's Station offers one stop shopping where yo... 09/13/2008

  City Care Clinic, located in Redmond, OR, was founded in February of 2006 and provides free health care to patients that:   do not qualify for the OHP (Oregon Health Plan) are not on Medicare or Medicaid cannot afford health insurance                                              Currently, the cost of medications, tests, consults and hospital care are the patient’s responsibility, but the clinic is exploring various avenues in an attempt to acquire more support from the medical community to cover the costs of all aspects of health care.  Donations and fundraising will also become a big part of funding ancillary services.    City Care Clinic is currently working under the non-profit status of City Center Church of Redmond, OR but is soon to have its own non-profit status.  Oversight is... 09/09/2008

Log home with guest house available in Terrebonne, Oregon at the base of Smith Rock Stunning views of Castle Rock and bordering BLM This FULL-SCRIBE LOG HOME & GUEST HOUSE is located at the edge of Smith Rock State Park with Stunning Smith Rock views, world famous for rock climbing, hiking, bird watching. Just six miles north of Redmond, in the quiet town of Terrebonne. This custom-built, home is a work of art, with hand carvings, and other unusal touchs including a wall of windows overlooking the breath taking view! The main home has over 2100 sq.ft., With an antique oak entry door, slate entry imported from Brazil, and extensive tile work. Oak hardwood floors, fireplaces of Camas Grestone, mantel has gorgeous hand carved animals, along with other carvings in the home. Quality workmans... 04/11/2007

Redmond is located 15 miles north of Bend and is considered the geographical heart of Central Oregon. This High Desert Community has approximately 21,109 residents and so very much to offer. Redmond is considered one of the fastest growing industrial and residential communities in the State of Oregon.  The weather is absolutely beautiful averaging about 302 sunny days per year. The City of Redmond is also home to the regions only commercial airline service airport, Roberts Field. Redmond also boasts the Deschutes County Fairground & Expo Center. Located on a 132 acre parcel of land, this facility hosts everything from the 10 day county fair (largest in Oregon ) to tournaments, trade shows, concerts and rodeos. There is so much to do here including hiking, swimming, biking, horseback rid... 02/17/2007

Today I had a showing of one of my listings in Terrebonne - I have always loved the area and have watched it change over the last several years.  From Racnh of the Canyons going in to beautiful new homes big and small going in, there are now a couple of great subdivisions and so on.  It was interesting to see that the views are now considered to be much more valuable then they had been in the past.For those of you that have wanted a Cascade Mt View - and settled for a very far away one - next time you look for a view property you might consider something with a Smith Rock View - it is seldom cloudy enough to block your view - storms only make the rocks look beautiful as does the sun... they change with the seasons and the time of day - before you really push for that mountain view, ask ... 02/08/2007

Gentleman's Ranch or Private Estate - Smith Rock Area - Redmond, Central Oregon. This FULL-SCRIBE LOG HOME & GUEST HOUSE is located at the base of Stunning Smith Rock, world famous for rock climbing, hiking, bird watching. Just six miles north of Redmond, in the quiet town of Terrebonne. This custom-built, home is a work of art, with hand carvings, and other unusal touchs including a wall of windows overlooking the breath taking view! The main home has over 2100 sq.ft., With an antique oak entry door, slate entry imported from Brazil, and extensive tile work. Oak hardwood floors, fireplaces of Camas Grestone, mantel has gorgeous hand carved animals, along with other carvings in the home. Quality workmanship throughout. Commercial grade appliances, heat pump, intercom system, satellite d... 01/31/2007