Ranch and Country Magazine Fall-2025 Issue
BEND, OREGON
My name is Jacob Franke, Realtor with the Kromm Team, helping buyers and sellers through every step of homeownership in Central Oregon. I specialize in new and recently built homes, drawing on 8 years of experience working with builders. This background gives me a deep understanding of community developments, floorplans, finishes, build processes, expectation setting, and what makes each home unique. For buyers, I love helping clients upgrade to something newer or more modern. Understanding what they are coming from, the “why” behind their motivation and figuring out what solves their problems in their next home… For sellers,
I bring insight into how builders and other sellers in a busy market operate— and use that knowledge to position your home strategically. If you’re a builder looking for representation, I’d love to chat about creating a competitive edge together.
jacob@krommrealestate.com 541-280-3396 Connect with me: on LinkedIn
“You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” - Zig Ziglar
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for mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, white water rafting, kayaking, and fly fishing, plus winter sports including skiing, snowboarding, dog-sledding, and snowmobiling. Not to mention the annual Sisters rodeo! West of the Cascades, the Willamette Valley is known for its premier Pinot Noir. As Oregon’s leading wine region, it is home to over 700 wineries. The Willamette Valley also boasts luscious blackberries, and some even grow in the wild. Oregon has a highly diverse agricultural industry with more than 250 commodities, from wheat and cattle, to fruits and vegetables and berries, to Christmas trees. Many farmers and ranchers use conservation-minded ranching practices and sustainable agriculture methods. In 1977, the Kiger Mustang was discovered in a remote area of Beatty’s Butte in southeast Oregon. This unique breed
United States at 1946 feet) to the fertile Willamette Valley. And then there are the trees! Oregon is home to more than 10 billion trees on forest service land. Although some trees were lost in forest fires, Oregon’s State Department of Forestry promotes reforestation as well as sustainable forestry practices for the state’s huge timber industry. Reforestation, along with a significant amount of rainfall particularly west of the Cascade Mountains, combine to perpetuate Oregon’s signature green look. Many out-of-staters associate Oregon with rain, and the Oregon coast does in fact average 70-80 inches of rainfall a year. However some parts of central and eastern Oregon have dry climates. For example, popular Bend, Oregon and its neighboring community of Sisters, pivotally located at the eastern base of the Cascades, average 300 days of sunshine annually. The area is known as a recreational mecca
Oregon’s population was estimated to be 4,272,000 in 2024. The fastest growing area is Central Oregon, with Crook County leading, followed by Deschutes County. For starters, Oregon is one of only five states in the US that has no sales tax. In California, sales tax rates range from 7.25% to over 11.25% in some out-lying areas. Sales tax applies to everything from gas, clothing, discretionary purchases, and restaurant meals. The absence of sales tax can add significantly to the bottom line for every household. And although Oregon does have state income tax, the top marginal tax rates are lower than California’s rates. Oregon offers a range of diversity — from its 363 miles of coastline to the year-round snow capped peaks of Mt. Hood to the raging waters of the Roger River to the rich blue depths of Crater Lake (the deepest lake in the entire
4560 Sonoma Mountain Road | Santa Rosa
Perched on a promontory overlooking the Bennett Valley ridgelines, your spectacular building site awaits. 2 separate gated access points, along with the new well + approved perc. provide a fresh canvas to create your ultimate Estate visions. Spectacular offering of 42-acres with panoramas and vines, Morning Sun Vineyards is a collection of magnificent landscapes where planted grapes feature both postcard-perfect beauty and horticulture opportunities. Positioned in the desirable Bennett Valley AVA, 36 acres of meticulously maintained + premium vineyards await. The property’s 2 separate parcels and accommodations – including an irrigation system help support your ground’s varietals of Chardonnay, Barbara, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir + Zinfandel grapes. Kickstart vigneron dreams or simply enjoy the privacy of your idyllic wine country escape. Located within minutes of picturesque Glen Ellen and Sonoma Ridge Park, with world-class hiking and riding trails.
possesses characteristics of the original Spanish Mustang. Before the Kigers were found, some of these Spanish lines were thought to be extinct. The remaining Kiges have been protected since the 1980’s, and continue to reside in the Kiger Gorge in the Steens Mountains. In spite of soaring appreciation over the last decade, costs of home ownership in Oregon remain belowCalifornia housing costs, which sends many Californians north! The housing market in Oregon suffers from the same phenomenon that is found throughout the USA: low housing supply relative to demand. As a land of great beauty and diversity, many opportunities await those who follow the trail to Oregon!
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DOUG DEL FAVA REALTOR® 707.486.2663 DRE# 00673059
RANDY WALLER BROKER/OWNER 707.843.1382 DRE# 01382348
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