History Abounds in Central Oregon

The Barnes Circus came to Madras, Oregon in 1916 - shown in this photo published on the Madras Pioneer web site. This window into our town's history is in honor of the city's 100th anniversary being celebrated for the whole year of 2010. For celebration details, visit www.madraschamber.com.

Are we making a little history ourselves with the community of Yarrow? Perhaps. It is the city's first master-planned neighborhood that was designed with the community in mind...come see for yourself and we think you'll agree. www.yarrowliving.com

Madras, Oregon Turns 100

Yes, we know we're good. I mean, we won second place in the Madras, Oregon cake decorating contest to celebrate their 100th birthday. You can see why...just look at that masterpiece!

While we are pleased with our splendid cake, we'll be even happier if you win $100 by participating in our weekly trivia contest!

Trivia Question #5 (May 5):
Who was the Madras-area farmer who won several national dryland farming awards during the railroad boom era?
A – Tillman Reuter
B – Andrew Morrow
C – William Binder
D – Fred Fisher

TRIVIA CONTEST! Win $100 from Yarrow!

Help us celebrate the City of Madras' 100th Birthday and maybe even win a cool 100 bucks in the process! Each week, starting April 7th, look for the Yarrow Trivia Question in the Madras Pioneer newspaper. Log on to www.yarrowliving.com/trivia and submit your answer. Winners each week will be in the running to win $100 on July 4th weekend! Two lucky winners will drawn. The more you play, the better your chances of winning! (Only one entry per person each week. Must be 18 or older to enter.)

Trivia Question #1 (April 7):
What year did the train arrive in Madras?
(A) 1907
(B) 1909
(C) 1911
(D) 1914

More Demand for Larger Yarrow Homesites in Madras, OR

Earlier this year we announced that we were combining 15 homesites into 7,
while drastically reducing prices. This program met with tremendous
enthusiasm and we only have one of those homesites left. To keep up with
the overwhelming demand, we are taking eight more lots and combining
them into four homesites.

Two times the size, half the price.

These new homesites will offer striking views to Mt. Jefferson. Demand for
these reconfigured sites has been strong. Do not miss your opportunity, call
Yarrow Realty today at 877.545.5248.

Directions to Yarrow: Go to the second traffic light and turn East onto B
Street. Travel East for approximately one mile and turn right on City
View Drive. Turn onto  arrow Avenue at the roundabout.

Incredible Financing Opportunities Available at Yarrow!

For a limited time, Sage Builders, LLC has reduced the price of this incredible home from $349,900 to just $314,900. This offer price is only through April 30, 2009. To make this offer even more attractive, For a limited time, Homestreet Bank is offering 3.875%/4.48% APR on a fixed conventional loan* for this Sage Builders Home. *Details on this super low interest rate.

Sun Forest, another of our award winning Neighborhood Builders, has also announced a price reduction. Sun Forest's Incredible homes at Yarrow now start at just $199,999. You won't find better values in Central Oregon than these incredible homes.

More Land for Lower Prices - Central Oregon Real Estate Value!

Yarrow is now offering the best real estate values in Central Oregon. We have made plans to create much larger homesites, which have been relisted for sale at reduced prices. We have also reduced prices on other homesites, with prices starting at less than $20,000.

“Our clients have been giving us consistent feedback that they wanted larger homesites,” said Kathy Duman, broker with Yarrow Realty. “In order to better serve them, we have gone back to the drawing board and dramatically increased many of our lot sizes in Phase One of Yarrow. We are confident that this is the best value available in Central Oregon right now.”

The increase will result in homesites that are more than double the previous lot size, with new sizes ranging from approximately 12,800 to 29,000 square feet. These expanded lots are now priced from $27,300 to $61,900. One homesite in Phase One, which is not part of the expansion plan, is priced at $19,900 (certain home building requirements apply).

We are also offering a unique building incentive so you can get an additional 10% back on your purchase. If you receive a certificate of occupancy for your new home within 24 months of purchase, utilize a Yarrow neighborhood builder (Sage Builders, Sun Forest Construction or SunWest Builders) and use JELD-WEN windows and doors, Yarrow will refund 10% of the total homesite price.

Call us today 866 674 4651 or email kathyd@yarrowliving.com

Buy Local, Eat Local

Across from the new 24 Hour Fitness on HWY 97 downtown Madras, you'll find a welcoming local secret. Great Earth Natural Foods serves homemade delights and serves a mean soy cappuccino as an afternoon pick-me-up.