Journal

Oregon Living, from the Cascades to the Coast

Explore the communities, landscapes, and lifestyles that make Central Oregon and the Central Oregon Coast extraordinary places to call home.

Aerial view of homes, trees, and the Pacific shoreline in Yachats
Latest story · Coastal possibilities

ADU Opportunities in Yachats

Look beyond the house.

What could Yachats’ proposed ADU changes mean for your coastal home search? Explore the possibilities with Kelly, from space for family to long-term rental potential.

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Overhead view of a home, decks, and a tree-lined residential lot
ADU guide · Central Oregon

ADUs in Bend, Oregon

More Possibilities for Your Property

Space for family, flexibility for guests, or a new investment possibility. Explore Bend’s ADU rules and how Kelly can help you ask the right questions about your property.

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A life between two landscapes

One Oregon. Two extraordinary ways to live.

Start with the landscape that draws you in. Then imagine the everyday moments that would make it home.

Kiva with the snow-covered Three Sisters in the background
The Cascades

Room for adventure.

In Central Oregon, the mountains are part of the daily backdrop. A walk with the dogs can lead to a forest trail, a river bend, or a view of snow-covered peaks. Between those bigger adventures are the routines that matter just as much: a favorite coffee stop, a neighborhood you enjoy, and a place to settle in after a day outside.

Kiva exploring the rocky shoreline in Yachats, Oregon
The Coast

A different kind of rhythm.

On the Central Oregon Coast, the ocean sets the scene. Beach walks, rocky shoreline, and forest trails make familiar places feel different with each visit. Life here leaves room for a slower morning, a stop in town, and time outside with the dogs, even when the weather calls for an extra layer.

I divide my time between these two regions with Kiva and Xoco. For me, the connection is personal: both offer a way to feel at home outdoors. Whether you are drawn to one landscape or imagining a life with both, this Journal is a place to explore what that could look like.

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Cascade Mountains in Oregon
Featured story

Life With Two Homes

Mountain and Beach Living in Oregon

What if you could have the best of both worlds, a home in the mountains and a home at the beach? Sometimes the perfect Oregon lifestyle is one that lets you enjoy both.

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Cascades to Coast

Mountains. Ocean. Oregon.

Let’s talk about the place and lifestyle you have in mind.