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...
Jaynee Beck, well-known Central Oregon real estate professional, has joined Bend Premier.
Jaynee began her real estate career in 1992 and has built a distinguished practice rooted in exceptional client care. Her thoughtful, relationship-driven approach has earned her decades of repeat and referral business. A Bend resident since 1974, Jaynee offers unparalleled local insight and a genuine appreciation for Central Oregon's evolving lifestyle, community, and growth.
Known for her integrity, dedication, and professionalism, Jaynee approaches every transaction with care and purpose. She is deeply committed to continual learning and to giving back to the real estate industry through leadership, education, and service at both the local and state levels. Her experience, knowledge, and commitment make her a trusted advisor to clients...
Don't be scared of a tough listing — sometimes the biggest fright hides the brightest opportunity.
Every agent has that one listing that gives them chills. You know the type — the one that lingers on the market while others fly off the shelf, the one buyers love online but vanish after the showing. For one Bend agent, it felt like the house itself was haunted.
A Spooky Reputation
Perched on a quiet, tree-lined street, the craftsman looked perfect from the curb. But once inside, visitors whispered that "something felt off." Lights flickered during showings. The air felt drafty. Doors creaked when no one was near them. Word spread quickly — the house was haunted!
Before long, even seasoned buye...
If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you're not alone – and you're definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. With more homes to choose from, prices leveling off in many areas, and mortgage rates easing, today's market is offering something you haven't had in a while: options.
Experts agree, buyers are in a better spot right now than they've been in quite a long time. Here's what they have to say.
Lisa Sturtevant, Chief Economist at Bright MLS, says affordability is finally starting to turn the corner:
"Slower price growth coupled with a slight drop in mortgage rates will improve affordability and create a window for some buyers to get into the market."
Mortgage rates have e...