bend oregon: Central Oregon Real Estate - 4th Quarter Market Trends
- 01/13/25 12:12 PM
Bend Oregon Real Estate - Q4 2024 Market Trends Click Here to see the Q4 Market Trends for Bend Real Estate and Redmond Real Estate, as well as the Q4 real estate trends in Sunriver, La Pine, Sisters, Prineville, Madras, Powell Butte, Terrebonne, Black Butte Ranch, and Culver. In Q4 2024, the Bend Oregon Real Estate market and surrounding communities experienced a change, generally seeing an increase in inventory year over year with more homes, more new listings, and typically more days on market. Buyers had more opportunities with the increased number of homes for sale and sellers were more willing to consider offers less than asking price as well as negotiate with repairs. The … (2 comments)
bend oregon: Bend Premier Real Estate - December 2024 Newsletter
- 12/06/24 04:28 PM
What's in the December 2024 Bend Premier Newsletter? More Inventory Means More Choices for Bend Homebuyers Eggnog Pie The Dos and Don'ts for Holiday Decorating When Selling Hike to Paulina Falls in Winter for a Truly Unique Experience Ready to Sell in 2025 Original blog can be read at Bend Premier Real Estate's website. … (6 comments)
bend oregon: Bend Luxury Home Sales - 3rd Quarter 2024 Trends
- 10/23/24 04:44 PM
Bend Luxury Home Inventory is Up For Bend buyers looking for their ideal luxury home, there was a significant increase in the number of homes for them to pick from in 3rd quarter 2024. When we look at Bend million dollar homes, the categories of homes for sale over $1,300,000 had anywhere from 45% to 89% more listings for buyers to consider. It appeared that more sellers were willing to list their property in 2024 than in 2023, perhaps tied in with lower mortgage interest rates experienced in this time period; the cost to sellers for their financed replacement home would be less with lower rates, often making … (4 comments)
bend oregon: Bend Premier Real Estate - August 2024 Newsletter
- 08/12/24 05:06 PM
What's in the August 2024 Bend Premier Newsletter?The latest issue of the Bend Premier Real Estate newsletter has great articles on the following topics: Bend Real Estate Sales at a Crossroads Avocado Peach Salsa August Home Maintenance Checklist Hike Cooper Spur on Mt Hood Home Inspections for Sellers: How to Prepare Original blog can be read at Bend Premier Real Estate's website. … (0 comments)
bend oregon: Bend Oregon Summer Concerts Scheduled
- 04/23/24 09:59 AM
Hayden Homes Amphitheater In Bend OregonNestled in the heart of Bend's Old Mill District along side the Deschutes River, Hayden Homes Amphitheater stands as a testament to the harmony between nature and music. With its picturesque surroundings and state-of-the-art facilities, it has become a beacon for music enthusiasts and performers alike. 2024 Season of Concerts The 2024 season promises to be a spectacular journey through a diverse range of musical genres, catering to every taste and preference. This year there are so far 49 shows on the books including Rock, Classic Rock, Indie-Alt, Pop, Country, Reggae and a few high-profile comedy acts. To name a … (10 comments)
bend oregon: Mt Bachelor Village Real Estate Market Trends - Bend Oregon
- 12/26/23 12:50 PM
Mt Bachelor Village Is One Of Bend's Oldest Resort Communities Envisioned in the early 1970's by Brooks Resources as a resort community to house vacationers wishing to ski at nearby Bachelor Butte (now known as Mt. Bachelor), the successful condominium development of Mt Bachelor Village has grown beyond the 1/5th fractional ownership initially offered to now provide for fully owned units, townhomes and single-family homes with a variety of amenities and views. Its location, within Bend's city limits but just off the road to Mt. Bachelor and the high Cascade Lakes, Mt Bachelor Village has offered full time homes, investment opportunities, … (5 comments)
bend oregon: Mortgage Rates Have Dropped for the Past 5 Weeks
- 12/05/23 01:48 PM
Will Mortgage Rates Continue Their Downward Trajectory? For the past five weeks, mortgage interest rates have dropped, returning to figures that haven't been seen since August. Any relief from the high rates recently experienced is welcome. With each 1% reduction in mortgage rates, it roughly reduces the monthly mortgage payment by 10%. The chart below shows how purchasing power is impacted by mortgage rates.
Home Buyers Have More Options With Lower Interest Rates When potential home sellers have great mortgage interest rates, they hesitate to list, even when a different home may be a better option for them at this … (5 comments)
bend oregon: Bend Premier Real Estate - August 2023 Newsletter
- 08/09/23 04:08 PM
What's In The August 2023 Bend Premier Real Estate Newsletter? Bend Home Sales Average Over $1,000,000 in July Mt. Hood's Clear Lake Hike Worth the Trip Four Ways You Can Use Your Home's Equity There's Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Market Housing Market Forecast Original blog can be read at Bend Premier Real Estate's blog page. … (8 comments)
bend oregon: Balloons Over Bend This Weekend
- 07/27/23 12:42 PM
Balloons Over Bend Starts Friday There is a fascination with watching colorful hot air balloons rising at sunrise in the Central Oregon sky with the backdrop of the Cascades and the high desert landscape. Starting this Friday, the annual Balloons Over Bend festival will run through Sunday offering daily sunrise launchings of the hot air balloons, Night Glow Friday evening in Bend and Saturday evening in Redmond, plus many fun activities for the whole family during the day. The planned schedule is as follows: Friday July 28, 2023 Balloon launches at Sunrise at RE Jewell Elementary School Balloon blast kids race … (8 comments)
bend oregon: Bend Oregon's Pet Parade is a July 4th Tradition
- 07/05/23 12:00 PM
Its hard to believe that after living in Bend Oregon since 1985, we finally attended our first 4th of July Pet Parade. This event has been a Bend tradition since 1924, only missing 1943 due to the Second World War and 2020-2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We arrived early for our seats at 9:00 am with the parade beginning at 10:00 am. By the time the parade arrived, it is estimated there were well over 10,000 people either participating in the parade or watching it. The pets involved were mostly dogs, but we also saw rabbits, guinea pigs, snakes, lizards, … (5 comments)
bend oregon: Green Lakes After a Month of Hazardous Smoke
- 09/14/21 12:02 PM
After a month of terrible, hazardous air due to smoke from several forest fires settling in the Bend Oregon area, on Saturday, 9-11-21, Central Oregonians were thrilled to experience clean air as the bad air dissipated and the normal sparkling blue skies of September returned. We had planned on hiking Green Lakes on 9-11 as part of the series of scheduled hikes we had set up in April due to the newly implemented 2021 Wilderness permit system. However, we were ready to cancel if the air quality was as it had been the Saturday before - extremely hazardous with limited visibility and health recommendations … (14 comments)
bend oregon: Travel the World from Brook's Ally in Bend Oregon
- 12/09/20 02:27 PM
A Tantalizing Wine Experience in Downtown BendWe were very excited to be able to try out this new little wine shop, tucked away in downtown Bend. It has only been open for about 6 weeks (what a time to open!), and Dave has done an incredible job of putting together a diverse portfolio of varietals at reasonable prices. We made a reservation for one of two outdoor dining tables to do the weekly signature flight. The seating was appropriately distanced, and each table came with its own heater; we hardly used our blankets we brought. This week’s selection was Gamay- a varietal … (6 comments)
bend oregon: Boxwood Kitchen in Bend's Old Mill District is Sure to Delight
- 03/10/20 02:15 PM
Being the foodies we are, we really enjoy finding restaurants that are off the beaten path. One such restaurant we recently enjoyed was Boxwood Kitchen. Although located in the Old Mill District, this dining experience will not be found on the main road but rather was tucked in behind Naked Winery and Jimmy Johns. We have visited Boxwood on several occasions since they opened their doors last year and their wonderful dishes have yet to disappoint. On our most recent visit we were able to enjoy an intimate setting with some close friends and really take the "Supperclub" name to … (5 comments)
bend oregon: Beer and Bite Pairing Amazing in Bend Oregon
- 02/21/20 02:00 PM
Cascade Lakes Brewing Produces a Meal to Remember Bend Oregon has become a beer hot spot for any hop connoisseur. With over 27 breweries to choose from, there seems to be a flavor and experience for any palate. Last week, we were able to have a fun and unique dining experience at one of our favorite brew stops, Cascade Lakes. Founded in 1994, Cascade Lakes Brewing has its origins in Redmond, Oregon. Over 25 years later, the brewery has greatly expanded its brewing system and also has added "The Lodge,",our go-to weekend stop in Bend, Oregon on the way to Mt. Bachelor. On our … (7 comments)
bend oregon: Salute' Bend - New Italian Restaurant Downtown
- 01/25/20 04:21 PM
New Italian Restaurant a Great Addition to Downtown Bend Being a restaurant owner in Bend is not easy. From tight food margins to difficult customers, building a new business to a place people talk about and come back to is no easy task. Bend's newest restaurant is on track to follow that challenging path. Salute' Bend is an Italian restaurant in Bend worth remembering. This cozy restaurant is located in the old High Tides location, or more recently the old Citizen location on Bond in Downtown Bend across from Deschutes Brewery. This space has a strange hallway entrance that looks more like the beginning … (9 comments)
bend oregon: The Hike to Moraine Lake is the Road Less Traveled
- 10/21/18 05:15 PM
Take the Detour Off the Green Lakes Trail to Find this Hidden Gem We have hiked the Green Lakes trail into the Three Sisters Wilderness many times over the years we have lived in Central Oregon. Located off the Cascade Lakes Highway, the hike to Green Lakes is among the most popular in the Cascades and is well worth the experience; we have blogged about this hike in the past - see our Green Lakes Blog. Today, however, we took the path to the left at roughly 2 miles into the Green Lakes hike and walked another 1.5 miles to find Moraine Lake. The … (9 comments)
bend oregon: Bend Oregon is the 4th Fastest Growing City in America
- 10/04/18 09:34 AM
Why Are People Moving to Bend OR - is it the Lifestyle or the Jobs? In an article published 10-1-18, thrillist.com has ranked the top 25 American cities for local economic growth. According to WalletHub, the financial advice site, they compared 515 cities of various population sizes using 15 key data points such as working-age population growth, job growth, poverty rate decrease, median housing price growth and building permit growth. According to this analysis, Bend Oregon ranks 4th in the country. Does Poverty With a View Still Pertain to Bend Oregon? We know Bend is booming, but having a strong economy contributes to … (4 comments)
bend oregon: What do Central Oregonians Do When it Gets Hot?
- 07/31/18 01:56 PM
Bend OR Residents Float the Deschutes River When the summer temperatures soar, Bend residents relax in the water. Whether it is driving up to the Cascade Lakes and enjoying windsurfing at Elk Lake, paddling in a kayak on Todd Lake or water skiing and house boating on Lake Billy Chinook, Central Oregonians enjoy the water during the summer months. One of the recent additions to the water recreational opportunities in Bend is floating the Deschutes River. Unheard of 10 years ago, during warm summer days thousands of people enjoy floating through Bend's Old Mill District from Farewell Bend Park, past the surfers at the Whitewater … (6 comments)
bend oregon: Bend OR 4th of July Activities
- 07/03/18 12:36 PM
Bend Oregon's Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration Since the 1930's, celebration of the 4th of July has been a big deal in Bend. Starting early with the annual Lion's Club pancake breakfast followed by the "not to be missed" Bend Park & Recreation Pet Parade which over the years has including everything from ponies and llamas to dogs elevated by helium balloons, to stuffed animals pulled in wagons, the event draws thousands of people from all over Central Oregon. Following the pet parade, Park and Rec sponsors the Old Fashioned 4th of July in Drake Park. The event, which runs from 11 am … (2 comments)
bend oregon: Madras Oregon Site of Upcoming Total Eclipse
- 02/22/17 01:23 PM
If you haven't heard, a complete solar eclipse will occur this coming August. This will be the first time since 1918 that a complete eclipse will occur in America and the central location for this event will be Madras, Oregon. During the eclipse, Madras will be in complete darkness for 2 minutes at approximately 10:19 am. The eclipse should enter Oregon and exit through South Carolina, but most of the continental United States should experience at least a partial viewing. To experience the total darkness, however, viewers need to be within the 67 mile band of the shadow. Hotels are already fully … (13 comments)
Bend Oregon Real Estate - Q4 2024 Market Trends
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