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2025 COBA Tour of Homes with Pahlisch Homes

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Pahlisch Homes is proud to show two award-winning homes in the 2024 Central Oregon Builders Association Tour of Homes! The Central Oregon Builders Association Tour of Homes spanned from July 11th – 20th. Pahlisch Homes featured two homes and is excited to showcase them below. Easton – The Morgan Easton is a stunning community by Pahlisch Homes in Southeast Bend. Packed with desirable amenities, such as a resort-style pool, gym, clubhouse, and paved trails, as well as a wide range of available home types, Easton is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Central Oregon. The Morgan is a large 2,837 sq. ft. two-level home with four bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a spacious flex room. This home features…

Discover Mark’s Place: Our Newest Community in Canby, Oregon

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Last summer, we celebrated the grand opening of Mark’s Place, one of our newest communities. Featuring new homes for sale in Canby, Oregon, we wanted to take some time to introduce you to all that Mark’s Place has to offer. Below, you’ll learn about the story behind Mark’s Place, the top-notch setting and amenities that set it apart, and how you can find your place in this beautiful new community. Honoring a Dear Friend’s Legacy We cherish every community we’ve had the fortune to build over the last 40-plus years. But the story behind Mark’s Place holds special meaning for the Pahlisch family. The community is named after Mark Nielsen, a close friend and business partner of Dennis Pahlisch. Dennis…

Welcome to Collier: Find New Homes For Sale in Bend, Oregon

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We’re a little biased, but we think Central Oregon is one of the best places to call home. That’s why we’re excited to announce the opening of Collier, our newest Pahlisch community! With a wide variety of new homes for sale in Bend, Oregon, this could be your chance to discover the right home for you in this beautiful region. Like every Pahlisch community, Collier was meticulously designed to enhance your lifestyle and conveniently connect you to all of the amenities that Bend has to offer. Read on to learn more about this community, view our award-winning model home, and see homes currently available for sale. Get to Know Collier Located off of NW Celilo Lane just south of our…

Home Loans 201: Investment Property Loans and Non-Qualified Mortgage Loans

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Disclaimer: This article is meant for educational purposes only and is not intended to be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice. Pahlisch Homes always encourages you to reach out to an advisor regarding your own situation. Last year, we published our “Home Loans 101” blog, which served as an introduction to the world of mortgages. In that post, we covered everything from interest rates and common loan types to how to navigate the pre-qualification process. Hopefully, this was a helpful resource for first-time home buyers or anyone looking for a refresher on how home loans work. Today, we’re graduating to “Home Loans 201” and diving into more advanced topics like investment property loans and non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) loans. And…

Bidding Farewell to Our Austin Heritage Community

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It’s always a bittersweet moment when we approach the end of a major project and have to say goodbye to a community we’ve built. Seeing everything come to life as homes, clubhouses, and parks are completed is thrilling, and we love connecting with the people who come to call our Pahlisch communities home. But as hard as it is to move on, it’s an even greater joy knowing that these communities will continue to thrive and grow decades after we’re gone. Today, we’re starting to bid farewell to our Austin Heritage community in Southwest Washington. As we wrap up our last phase of development, we wanted to take a moment to highlight this amazing community and the Pahlisch Homes team…

Interior Design Trends 2025: Biophilic Design and Maximalism

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Plant parents and fans of the “more is more” approach, rejoice! Our top interior design trends for 2025 are right up your alley. We recently checked in with our design team here at Pahlisch Homes, and they said there are two big trends on the horizon for the coming year: biophilic design and maximalism. Whether your Instagram feed is chock-full of interior design posts or you’re a total newbie, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ll recap last year’s interior design trends, then we’ll give you the scoop on how you can start integrating elements of our interior design trends for 2025 into your home.  Recap of Our Interior Design Trends 2024 This past January, we spoke with Andrew Fisher, our…

Holiday Decorating Trends for 2024

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For those of you who’ve had your Christmas lights up since the day after Halloween — no judgment! — this information might be a little late. But for all you post-Thanksgiving decorators out there, our design team has put together a list of holiday decorating trends that will give your home a warm and natural glow this winter. Below, we’ll cover three trends for savvy decorators: candlelight, simple greenery, and vintage accents. Plus, we’ll give you some pro tips for bringing these trends to life in your home. Candles, Candles, Candles We know, this one seems kind of obvious. But while candles themselves are nothing new, this season we’re predicting taper candles will take the spotlight atop festive and modern…

Pahlisch Homes and MountainStar: Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership

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Since Bev and Dennis Pahlisch broke ground on their first homes in 1983, the Pahlisch family has been committed to investing in the communities they call home. This commitment is exemplified by an incredible 19-year relationship with MountainStar Family Relief Nursery, a nonprofit organization in Central Oregon that provides comprehensive services for distressed families with very young children. After attending the Children’s Expeditionary Luncheon in 2005, Bev and Dennis stepped forward and were among the first major donors to pledge their support for child abuse prevention. This marked the beginning of a long-standing and deeply impactful partnership. In 2014, Pahlisch Homes became an official sponsor of MountainStar and has remained a steadfast partner for the last 10 years.  Today, we’re…

Interview: Designer Andrew Fisher On Mountain Modern Design

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Last summer, we had the joy of sitting down with Andrew Fisher, our Central Oregon Design Specialist, to talk about the coastal design that made the model home in our Easton community such a standout. Today, we’re excited to chat with Andrew again about the mountain modern design aesthetic that inspired our newest model home in our Collier community. Surrounded by beautiful trees in Bend’s prestigious northwest side, Collier is mere minutes away from the plentiful shops, restaurants, and trails of Downtown Bend and the Old Mill District. Below, Andrew shares why he chose a mountain modern design for this home, some of the finishes and features that helped achieve this look, and a few ways you can add mountain…

2024 COBA Tour of Homes with Pahlisch Homes

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Pahlisch Homes is proud to show two homes in the 2024 Central Oregon Builders Association Tour of Homes! See the Pahlisch homes on Tour The Central Oregon Builders Association Tour of Homes spanned from July 14th – 23rd. Pahlisch Homes featured two homes and are excited showcase them below. Petrosa – The Shasta Petrosa is a flagship community by Pahlisch Homes in Northeast Bend. Packed with desirable amenities and a wide range of available home types, Petrosa is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Central Oregon. The Shasta is a large 2,855 sq. ft. two-level home with four bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a den. This home features designer selections that you won’t find in any other…