When ever we stop in a new area, one of the things that I routinely do, is pickup a local newspaper, and/or the free real estate publications. I enjoy reading about local news, and checking out properties for sale. It's amazing how much the values of real estate can vary, from one area to the next. We've kind of been looking for acreage in Oregon, a place where we can park the motor home for several weeks during the summer, and perhaps, several years down the road, a place to spend the entire summer. These pictures were taken yesterday, in a development about 10 miles southeast of LaPine, and about 40 miles south of Bend.
Specifically, this pictured property is 1 acre, with a small 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile, set on a permanent foundation, and is bank owned. We were more focused on just a piece of property, with infrastructure in place (well, septic, & power), where we could park the motor home, and do improvements over time. We were driving around yesterday in the Sun Forest Subdivision, and stumbled on this place. We were interested enough to call the realtor, who came out, and showed us the inside of the mobile. Since it's a repo, there's some work to be done, but the asking price is only $48,900. Now, we are debating whether this is the right thing for us to do, or should the status quo prevail. The Central Oregon area is one that we both like, and the summer climate is ideal, with 80 & 90 degree temperatures, lots of sunshine, and cool nights. The big question is - do we want to obligate ourselves to spending the necessary time that would be required toward improving this, or any other property. Or, do we continue our summers in the motor home, traveling, or work camping around the country, enjoying the new scenery as we move from one place to the other. That's the big debate going on right now, and there are pros and cons to every aspect of the issue. Stay tuned.
When ever we stop in a new area, one of the things that I routinely do, is pickup a local newspaper, and/or the free real estate publications. I enjoy reading about local news, and checking out properties for sale. It's amazing how much the values of real estate can vary, from one area to the next. We've kind of been looking for acreage in Oregon, a place where we can park the motor home for several weeks during the summer, and perhaps, several years down the road, a place to spend the entire summer. These pictures were taken yesterday, in a development about 10 miles southeast of LaPine, and about 40 miles south of Bend. 
Specifically, this pictured property is 1 acre, with a small 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile, set on a permanent foundation, and is bank owned. We were more focused on just a piece of property, with infrastructure in place (well, septic, & power), where we could park the motor home, and do improvements over time. We were driving around yesterday in the Sun Forest Subdivision, and stumbled on this place. We were interested enough to call the realtor, who came out, and showed us the inside of the mobile. Since it's a repo, there's some work to be done, but the asking price is only $48,900. Now, we are debating whether this is the right thing for us to do, or should the status quo prevail. The Central Oregon area is one that we both like, and the summer climate is ideal, with 80 & 90 degree temperatures, lots of sunshine, and cool nights. The big question is - do we want to obligate ourselves to spending the necessary time that would be required toward improving this, or any other property. Or, do we continue our summers in the motor home, traveling, or work camping around the country, enjoying the new scenery as we move from one place to the other. That's the big debate going on right now, and there are pros and cons to every aspect of the issue. Stay tuned.
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