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10 Non-Profits for Giving in Bend
Feel like getting more involved with the community as you work on relocating to Bend? Bend has a variety of innovative and powerful charities, nonprofits, and community organizations designed to help others. While we encourage you to look at the options for yourself,...
8 Tips for Winterizing Your Home in Bend, OR
As the hot summer days turn shorter and colder in the fall, it’s a sign for all to winterize your home in preparation for what’s usually a snowy winter. Those relocating to Bend may not be sure about everything to should to get ready for cold temperatures: Our tips...
10 Tips for Celebrating Halloween During the Pandemic
Trying to figure out how to celebrate Halloween this year? While trick-or-treating is an open-air activity, the CDC is recommending that families skip it in the age of COVID-19 due to the potential of kids spreading infections. And Halloween house parties are...
6 Tips for Choosing a Neighborhood in Bend
Those who are relocating to Bend will find that the small city layout makes it easy to commute from pretty much anywhere, so there are plenty of choices when it comes to choosing the perfect neighborhoods. And while it’s important to take into account schools, how...
How to Spend 36 Hours in Bend
If you’re thinking about moving to Bend, especially on a tight schedule, we highly recommend planning a weekend or at least a couple of days to visit the city, look around, and see what it’s like – and where you may like to be! Of course, 36-odd hours isn’t a lot of...
A Guide for Retiring to Bend
While Bend, Oregon is famous as a hub of delicious craft beer and year-round outdoor sports capital, it’s also very popular among those looking for the best place to retire for its active lifestyle, and regularly lands a spot in the “best places to retire to in the...