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The Central Oregon Housing Bubble

From: KLCC
Length: 06:55

This story explores some of the positives of falling home prices in the Central Oregon city of Bend. Read the full description.

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Lost in today's economic headlines is the memory of the housing bubble when it was most extended.  Rising prices made owning a home unnatainable for most wage earners.  This was especially true in Bend, one of Oregon's fastest growing cities.  Now that things have slowed down, some Central-Oregonians see a healthier future in the rubble of the fallen housing market.  KLCC's Mike Van Meter reports. 

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Lost in today's economic headlines is the memory of the housing bubble when it was most extended.  Rising prices made owning a home unnatainable for most wage earners.  This was especially true in Bend, one of Oregon's fastest growing cities.  Now that things have slowed down, some Central-Oregonians see a healthier future in the rubble of the fallen housing market.  KLCC's Mike Van Meter reports. 

Broadcast History

Aired as part of KLCC's Special Issues Series on the economy: 12/8 -- 12/12

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Additional Credits

Tripp Sommer (Editor)

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http://www.klcc.org/page.asp?navid=358