Bend, Oregon
Real Estate
Here you’ll find our comprehensive guide for home sellers and buyers.
The NestBend Team
Karen Malanga
Licensed Principal Broker in the State of Oregon
I believe that being a realtor® is so much more than helping people to sell and buy homes – it’s about building relationships. We treat every client as if they deserve all of our attention – which they do! And because of that, we end up working often with repeat clients and their friends and families. And that’s exactly what makes me love what I do.
And about living in Bend? It’s my nest and the home that I love. In my down time, you’ll find me exploring the Central Oregon outdoors with my family, restoring a cabin at Paulina Lake, skiing at Mt. Bachelor and supporting local charities.
About Karen:
Growing up with real estate in her blood, Karen is a true professional full time Realtor focused on Central Oregon and her clients. Realizing that her appreciation of Central Oregon combined with her desire to be of service could lead to a satisfying profession, she set out to create her real estate career in 2004. “I’m privileged to work with my children who have exceptional insight, knowledge, and expertise in real estate and building relationships. We are a close family jointly focused on our goals, the three of us are quite a force in local real estate.”
Karen graduated from UC Santa Barbara and entered pharmaceutical sales learning sales and service from the ground up. Moving to Bend from Southern California in 1995 was an inspiration and an acknowledgement of how wonderful it is to experience life with so much nature surrounding us.
- Principal Broker ReMax Key Properties
- #1 Top Producer at Hasson Company Bend, Oregon 2016 and 2017.
- Consistently ranked as one of the top 10 agents in Central Oregon, top one thousand agents in America.
- Top Producer 2009-2017 with Hasson Company Bend, Oregon.
- Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
- Accredited Earth Advantage Broker
- Experienced in REO sales.
- She supports the Tower Theater, Mary’s Place, Saving Grace, Healthy Beginnings, Oregon Adaptive Sports, Kid’s Center and the St. Charles Cancer Center.
Kristin Marshall
Licensed Broker in the State of Oregon
Kristin’s experience with Central Oregon real estate allows her to understand a home’s unique presence and character. Her creative, enthusiastic and caring nature is perfect for matching each client’s desires to the home that’s just right for them.
Working with a local builder in town combined with years as a partner in the NestBend Group, Kristin has handled hundreds of transactions and closings.
Living on Bend’s west side, Kristin is well connected and actively involved in the community. Her passion for the area and helping clients achieve their own dreams is her constant motivation.
Whether it be navigating the way for first timers, trying to score that perfect distressed property, finding a vacation retreat or providing help in the luxury market, she knows and has experienced it all.
About Kristin:
- Part of the #1 Top Producing Team at Hasson Company Realtors in Bend, OR 2016 and 2017
- Handled hundreds of real estate contracts as the Transactional Coordinator for a large, local builder.
- Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
- Expert on Bend neighborhoods and school districts.
- Experienced with first-time homebuyers.
- Experienced with buyers whose families have grown and need a larger home.
- She supports KIDS Center
- She volunteers at the local public schools
- Accredited Earth Advantage Broker
Jonny Malanga
Licensed Broker in the State of Oregon
Growing up in the real estate industry, I understand that diligence and attention to detail are essential to smooth transactions – you can count on me for both. Whether it’s promoting properties through social media and marketing channels, creating attractive and effective brochures, assuring that signs and flyers are ordered and in their proper place or reviewing paperwork for accuracy. Being a newly licensed broker allows me to update you on listing activity, host open houses and show homes. It’s all very exciting!
About Jonny:
- Social Media and Marketing Expert.
- Expert on Bend neighborhoods and school districts.
- Avid Fly Fisherman – and founder of Malanga BRC, Hand Crafted Bamboo Fly Rods Made in Bend, Oregon.
- Helicopter Pilot