Bend Home Sales Slow There is a seasonal slow down experienced every fall for Bend real estate sales. When school starts, many would-be Bend home buyers focus on other things. While retirees and second home buyers may be active in early to mid fall, once Thanksgiving comes, the number of Bend re
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12/06/2023
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 re
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12/05/2023
Peter Skene Ogden Trail Is A Favorite Off Season Hike We have hiked from McCay Crossing to Paulina Falls multiple times, typically in the late fall and early spring when crowds are gone and snow accumulation is limited. We have always enjoyed the experience and have seen Paulina Creek and the n
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11/16/2023
What's In The November, 2023 Bend Premier Newsletter? Bend Real Estate Sales Lacking Listings Brussel Sprout Slaw with Apples and Pecans 10 Tips to Help You Prepare for Thanksgiving Hike to Broken Top From Todd Lake The Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home Original post can be read at Be
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11/15/2023
Bend Oregon Real Estate Sales Lacking Listings The October 2023 figures for Bend single family home sales have been produced and lack of inventory appears to be a consistent problem. Inventory levels have dropped year over year as have pending sales and sold homes. Despite a rise in new listings
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11/07/2023
Eagle Crest Is A Well Established Oregon Destination Golf Resort Community Begun in 1985, Eagle Crest is recognized by Oregon's Department of Land Conservation and Development as one of eight destination resorts in the state. There are three golf courses, spa facilities, two sports and fitness c
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10/27/2023
The Hike To Broken Top Is Among Central Oregon's Favorites People exploring the Three Sisters Wilderness can hike to Broken Top from multiple trailheads. Three Creeks to Tam McArthur Rim provides for a social trail past Broken Hand to Broken Top and No Name Lake. Hikers looking for more distance
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10/25/2023
Deschutes Riverwoods Home Prices Trending Down Deschutes Riverwoods has long been a Bend subdivision desired by those enjoying its proximity to the city (it abuts Bend's southern boundary), but the freedom of large lots without Homeowner's Associations or CC&Rs. Homes here range from single wide
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10/20/2023
We have hiked to Green Lakes multiple times. However, fewer hike this popular trail when the weather turns cold and cloudy. Our experience hiking to Green Lakes on 10-14-23 was the first we had this year. The trail passes to Green Lakes are so hard to get that if you are 30 seconds past 7 am on
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10/18/2023
There Are More Bend High End Homes On The Market The Bend real estate market has been in transition since Covid ended, with the demand for homes remaining strong, but rising mortgage interest rates greatly impacting the buying power of would-be homebuyers. It has been three months since we last
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10/18/2023