A property is never just an address. It holds timing, possibility, memory, and a very human reason for moving forward.
We listen first—and then help guide and support your next move.
I'm Tenley Sage Houghton, a trusted Bend real estate broker with RE/MAX Key Properties, specializing in residential homes, new construction, investment properties, and land throughout Central Oregon.
My approach is simple: education first, relationships always. I empower my clients with market knowledge, creative strategies, and clear communication so they can make the best decisions for their goals—now and long into the future.
I'm honored to work with buyers, sellers, and investors who value a collaborative partnership and a high-level service experience. Whether you're relocating, building a portfolio, or preparing to sell, I'm here to help you navigate the Central Oregon real estate market with confidence.
Each sale has its own strategy, its own turning point, and its own people on the other side of it. These are a few of the stories we've had the privilege to help move forward.
Chase Road · BendTwo offers in two days
Rock Island · BendSold off market
Golf Village Loop · BendSold in two weeks at list price
The best real estate decisions don't begin with a sales pitch. They begin with curiosity: what matters now, what might matter later, and what kind of move will actually support the life you're creating.
Buying with perspectiveSelling with intentionRelocating with local insightInvesting with a longer viewFinding the right broker, wherever you're headed
Browse current homes across Bend and Central Oregon through the RE/MAX market search. When something catches your attention, I'll help you understand the property, the neighborhood, and how it fits the life or investment you have in mind.
The RE/MAX search provides the live market view. PAD-IO adds the conversation, context, and personal guidance behind the search.
05 / BEYOND CENTRAL OREGON
wherever you're headed
Your next move doesn't have to be here.
Photographed by Tenley in Brazil.
Looking for a broker outside the area should still feel personal and smooth.
I can help you identify and vet the right local broker, make a warm introduction, share the context behind your move, and stay connected through the handoff—so you don't have to start from scratch with a stranger.
Before Central Oregon became home, I lived in Austin, Texas—where I built relationships with real estate professionals I still know and trust. That network has continued to grow through travel, community, and years of working alongside people who care deeply about place.
From Austin to Brazil, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Lake Almanor, and beyond, I can help identify the right local professional and make a thoughtful introduction. Your local transaction stays in the hands of a broker licensed in that market, while I help make the transition feel connected from the very first conversation.
The result matters. So does feeling heard, informed, and genuinely cared for along the way. These are a few reflections clients have shared after their moves.
★★★★★
“Tenley not only makes buying real estate an easy and stress free experience, but she makes it fun!”
Kyle Joens · Zillow review
★★★★★
Thoughtful, knowledgeable guidance—and a dedication that made the home-buying process feel deeply supported.
McKayla Crump · Zillow review
★★★★★
Responsive, attentive, and committed to truly understanding what her clients need from their next home.