On May 16, 2020 we returned to Newberry Crater to enjoy the newly reopened monument. We traveled as far around East Lake as we could, stopping at the boat ramp parking near the lodge as the road was blocked past that. We walked past the barrier through the empty East Lake campground until we came
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05/20/2020
Overlook Mountain has Stunning Cascade ViewsWith views from Mount Adams in the north to Diamond Peak in the south, the stunning panorama of much of the Cascade mountain range is truly breathtaking from the top of Overlook Mt. On Saturday, May 9, 2020 we took the 7 mile loop from the parking lot o
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05/11/2020
The first full month of the Covid-19 pandemic impacted Bend single family homes with sales significantly down over the same month in 2019. Some buyers lost jobs which in turn kept them from qualifying for their mortgage. In other cases, sellers took their homes off the market not feeling confiden
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05/10/2020
During the Covid-19 Pandemic with many of the most popular trails shut down, we have been looking for places to hike that may still be open and accessible this time of year. Yesterday we hiked Black Butte Trail for the first time. We have lived in Central Oregon since 1985, but have never attempt
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05/04/2020
Mortgage rates have dipped to a record low for the second time in as many months since the Covid-19 pandemic began. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to an average of 3.23% during the week ending April 30, a decrease of 10 basis points from the previous week, according to Freddie Mac. This
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05/02/2020
Culture is a paramount piece of the Central Oregon community. During this temporary shut down it may feel like our community is losing its culture, but this situation is just challenging us to build something new. Here at Bend Premier Real Estate, we see the affects that COVID-19 is having on our
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05/01/2020
We have lived in Central Oregon since 1985. During this time we have never hiked the Metolius River until this weekend. The day was overcast and light rain came and went. When we started the hike, we only saw one person for the first 2 miles - a fisherman casting his line in a quiet place on the
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04/26/2020
A Downtown Bend fixture for many years, Joolz markets themselves "Where the Middle East Meets the Wild West". Their blend of Middle East cuisine with Southwestern overtones creates a great dining experience that has been popular to Bendites for some time. As part of Bend Premier Real Estate's A
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04/24/2020
Jackson's Corner Offers Two Great Date Night Meals Date night is such an important part of relationships. It's time that is actively allocated to spend with those that bring joy to your life. Don’t let this quarantine dull your connection. Whether it's making a meal at home together, or dining to
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04/23/2020
Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit Central Oregon five weeks ago, we have been looking for places to hike which are still fairly easy to access yet not subject to closure restrictions. This weekend we found Gray Butte. Every Central Oregonian knows iconic Smith Rock with its fabulous rock formatio
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04/20/2020
