Bend Single Family Home Prices Reach New HeightsThe price of a Bend Single family home has grown to a level never seen before. The number of homes sold under $500,000 has significantly lessened over the last 3 years while those over $1,000,000 have tremendously grown; between 2017 and 2018, the number of sold Bend homes on less than an acre over $1,000,000 have gone up 88.5%. While the overall number of Bend homes sold have not grown that much, the change between the lower and upper end in price is great and those Bend residents who have lived in the community more than just a few years can be amazed at the selling prices of Bend Homes. Bend OR Single Family Home Inventory Levels Remain LowWhile Bend home prices are on the uptick, inventory levels remain quite low with even million doll... 07/20/2018

Oregon High Desert Classics July 18 - July 29 The Oregon High Desert Classics, the major fundraiser for J Bar J Boys Ranch, starts today and runs for the next two weeks. The event brings in over 600 horses and 3000 professionals and amateur competitors from all over North America. The show provides for premier hunter/jumper competitions and includes two $25,000 Grand Prix's, National and International US HJA Hunter Derbies and other fun events. The Classics are held on the 40 acre J Bar J Ranch and offers vistas of the snow capped Cascades and six grass rings, four schooling rings, onsite barns, specials events and vendors. There is no cost for attendees to watch the events. The Oregon High Desert Classics provides funds for J Bar J Youth Services, a nonprofit organization that offers p... 07/18/2018

Bend Oregon Real Estate Prices Still Going Up The June 2018 data is out and the upward trends for Bend OR real estate sales continue. When June 2018 is compared with June 2017, the following can be noted with Bend single family home sales on less than an acre: The number of homes for sale are up 1.5% to 607 The number of homes sold is up 2.4% to 259 The number of homes pended is up 10.8% to 256 The months of inventory based on closed sales is down to 2.3 The days on market is down 1.1% to 89 The sold/original listing price difference is up 1% to 99% The average price per square foot sold is up 6.9% to $249 The average active price is up .05% to $659,000 The average sold price is up 8% to $522,000* For this last figure, we commented last month how the average sold price for a Bend home w... 07/09/2018

100 Acres of Bend's Gopher Gulch Ranch Sold Bend Premier Real Estate Brokers Jen Chapman and Robert Curzon represented the buyers of 100 acres of Bend's Gopher Gulch Ranch which closed on June 29, 2018 for $4,000,000. Gopher Gulch Ranch, located north of Bend's city limits off of OB Riley Road offers outstanding mountain views, rock outcroppings, juniper and ponderosa trees and has approximately 2478 lineal feet of rim line overlooking the Deschutes River. The convergence of the Deschutes River with Tumalo Creek can be seen from the northwest corner of the property. Bordered on the south by the Riley Ranch Nature Reserve and the west by the Deschutes River canyon area, the 100 acres offer amazing views, abundant wildlife and a peaceful setting. Gopher Gulch was homesteaded in 1896 by Ov... 07/05/2018

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 to 4 pm, includes live music, local artisans and lots of food and family friendly activities such as 3-legged races, gunny sack races, parachute play, water balloon toss, watermelon eating contests and... 07/03/2018

Bend Premier Real Estate to Remain Title Sponsor for Bite of Bend in 2019! The Brokers with Bend Premier Real Estate had a fabulous experience meeting some of the tens of thousands of people who attended this year's Bite of Bend in Downtown Bend. While enjoying the music, the food and the many activities, Bend Premier Brokers had opportunities to talk with hundreds of people and share information about Central Oregon real estate. We hope that all the attendees enjoyed themselves as much as we did. Hope to see more people at the 2019 Bite of Bend!                               Original blog can be seen at Bend Premier Real Estate's blog page. 07/02/2018

How High Can Bend Oregon Real Estate Prices Go? The demand for Bend single family homes has not dropped off and the data from May, 2018 shows that home prices continue to rise. Homes priced well are often experiencing multiple offers which drive the price up. While new homes are being built, they are also being sold quickly and the average days on market has dropped.  The following shows the figures comparing Bend single family homes from May 2018 with May 2017: Average days on market down 3.9% to 98 Number of homes for sale up 10.2% to 542 Number of homes sold down 0.9% to 220 Number of homes pended up 6.9% to 249 Average price per square foot up 4.3% to $240 Months of inventory based on closed sales up 13.5% to 2.5 Average active price down 2.7% to $656,000 Average sold price up 9.7% ... 06/11/2018

Bend Premier Real Estate Bite of Bend June 15-17, 2018 Bite of Bend is an established Bend festival which welcomes in the summer each June. It combines cuisine and culture by offering such activities as bites from local chefs, the Mixology Showcase where the final bartenders battle in the Bartender Brawl. There is the The Beer Run,  Little Hopper Root Beer Run,  Top Chef Competitions & cocktail classes as well. Chefs, bartenders, brewers, cooks, and food enthusiasts from all over come and enjoy the event. Last year there were over  40 food vendors to sample from. Besides all the food related events, there will be amazing music in the evening and vendors filling Downtown Bend for the 3 day event.  Be sure to stop by one or more of our 2 locations in the heart of the event at the corner o... 06/04/2018

Bend Oregon Luxury Home Sales GrowingThe trends are showing that the number of luxury homes in Bend are growing with strong figures in almost all categories. Since coming out of the recession, home prices in Bend have gained each year, but now more of the Bend real estate market is reflected in the million dollar or more price point than ever before.The last 12 months reflect 35.8% more million dollar single family homes were sold in Bend than the year before, which was up 41.8% over sales in 2016. At the same time, new listings were up 25.7% in 2017 (171) and 54.4% in 2018 (264).* In contrast to the added growth in sales in the million dollar plus Bend home, the months of inventory are dropping, reflecting that the homes which hit the market are selling. Although not yet at a balanced ... 05/21/2018

Bend Oregon Real Estate In Spring Selling SeasonThe April figures are out and the spring selling season has hit! Buyers are offering on the existing inventory and multiple offers on well priced homes are the norm rather than the exception. The trends are also showing a strong market for Bend homes for sale and home sales continue to rise.The figures for April 2018 on Bend single family homes on less than an acre compared with April 2017 are as follows: Homes for sale up 7.7% to 459 Homes sold up 3.9% to 554 Homes pending up 4.5% to 672 The average price per square foot for sold homes up 8.2% to $238 The average active price is down 4.7% to $650,000 The average sold price is up 6.5% to $494,000 The months of inventory based on closed sales is up 26.3% to 2.4* Some of the strong trends ca... 05/09/2018

Bend Real Estate Sales Remain Strong We sound like a broken record, but the trends for Bend single family home sales continue their upward tract.  When 1st quarter 2018 statistics are compared with 1st quarter 2017, the following data is seen: Homes for sale up 23.3% to 444 Homes sold up 14% to 506 Homes pended up 6.7% to 620 Average price per square foot up 9.5% to $235.75 Average days on market down 8.5% to 118 Average active price up 2.2% tp $646,00 Average sold price up 10.8% to $484,000 Months of inventory based on closed sales up 8.6% to 2.5* Bend Oregon Continues Strong Sellers' Market Part of the increase in sales during 1st quarter 2018 compared with 1st quarter 2017 has to be attributed to our relatively mild winter. We cannot forget the record breaking snow fall we had last w... 04/06/2018

Bend OR New Construction 5 Year Trend For the past few years, we have been reporting that Bend home prices have been rising. From almost no new construction during the great recession to now where it appears that new homes are being built all over town, Bend has recovered from the downturn. New home trends in Bend have gone from $430,000 to $591,000 asking price (up 37.5%) and $315,000 to $522,000 selling price (up 65.7%) over the past 5 years.*  Ask any builder and they will tell you that land prices, rising material costs and labor shortages have driven the price of Bend new homes.      Bend New Homes Prices Steady Compared with the last 5 years, there appears to be a change in asking prices for Bend new homes. From the peak asking price last April of $663,000. the average price since... 03/23/2018

Reaching Out - Learning a Bit More About Lynnea Miller  I received an email from Lynnea earlier this month, asking for a referral in another part of my state. Excited to share that I have a wonderful referral partner in that area of the state, and instead of just emailing her back, I picked up the phone and called. I'm SO glad that I did as I learned what I already knew about our Bend, Oregon Realtor® in the Rain... Lynnea began her real estate career working with her husband, a general contractor, marketing his homes. She then got her real estate license and joined a local brokerage, first as part time Broker and marketing director for the brokerage, and later as Principal Broker. Lynnea opened her own brokerage, Bend Premier Real Estate, in 2010 and is now the number one, independent,... 03/17/2018

Bend Or Home Sales Stay Strong Over the last few years, we have reported that single-family residential home sales in Bend have stayed strong and prices keep rising. February 2018 has been no exception to this trend. Home prices continue to rise and lack of inventory remains a serious issue. In addition, the relative lack of snow in 2018 has kept sales and new listings growing when compared with the record breaking snowfall experienced in 2017. The following data is for single family homes in Bend on land under an acre reflecting February 2017 and February 2018: Homes for sale up 24.4% to 540 Homes sold up 31.4% to 201 Homes pended up 18.1% to 228 Average price per square foot up 7.2% to $237,000 Average days on market down 8.5% to 118 Average active price up 4.2% to $577,000 Average so... 03/12/2018

Bend Oregon Luxury Home Sales On Upswing Bend home buyers and sellers know that real estate prices have been on the upswing for several years. Bend homes have gained value consistently since 2011, with the average sales price up 95% in the last 7 years.*  However, what about the luxury, over $1,000,000 market? What have the last 2 years shown for high end home demand in Bend? As expected, home prices are up in the luxury market as well. When the trends from 2016 through 2017 are compared with Bend single family homes over $1,000,000 on less than 2.5 acres are compared, the following changes can be seen: Number of homes for sale up 11.1% to 60 Number of homes sold up 54.5% to 85 Number of homes pended up 46.7% to 88 The average square foot price is up 4.6% to $326.68 The months of invent... 02/03/2018

Bend  Builders Cannot Keep Up With the Demand Everyone living in Bend should be aware that a lot of new residential homes are being built. Just drive through town and new subdivisions and new in-fill on what used to be open space are popping up throughout the city. Builders are finding it difficult to keep up with the demand and people working in the building trades are stretched thin with far more work than they can handle. This demand is  leading subcontractors to charge more to keep their employees well paid and to make a good profit, suppliers charging more for their building materials, and home prices for new construction rising as a result. When comparisons are made between new residential construction over $1,000,000 from 2016 to 2017, the following statistics can be noted: Homes... 01/22/2018

Bend Real Estate Market Shows No Sign of Slowing The 2017 year end data is out and the Bend Oregon real estate market continued its upward trends. Outside of the slowdown experienced during the winter of 2016/2017 where Bend residents were more concerned with ice dams and heavy snowfall than selling or buying property, the data from 2017 mirrors what we have been experiencing since leaving the recession of 2008-2011. Bend home prices keep rising and people keep buying. The following data compares Bend OR single family home sales from 2016 to 2017 Number of homes for sale up 11.6% Average price per square foot up 9.5% Average active price up 7% Average sold price up 10.2% Months of inventory based on sold sales remains less that 2.5 months When the same categories are used comparing 2015... 01/09/2018

Bend Real Estate Sales Slow As Winter Approaches As the days shorten and the weather gets colder as we approach the start of winter and the end of year holiday season, real estate sales in Bend typically slow. The November 2017 trends are no different than what we traditionally see this time of year.  When November 2017 trends for Bend single family home sales are compared with November 2016, the data show as follows: Number of homes for sale is up 8.6% Number of homes sold is down 3% Number of homes pended is down .6% The months of inventory based on closed sales is up 8.8% to 2.5 months Given the continued demand for Bend single family homes, as expected prices continue to rise comparing November 2016 to November 2017: The average sold price per square foot is up 5.6% to $228 The aver... 12/08/2017

Bend Oregon Single Family Home Sales Are UpThe October home sales numbers in Bend provide data which reflect a strong market. Coming out of a summer with an unprecedented number of wildfires which greatly impacted tourism, real estate sales this fall have come roaring back with a large number of closings, new inventory and a continued uptick in home prices.Comparing October 2016 with October 2017, Bend real estate trends show the following: The number of homes for sale are up 17.2% The number of homes sold are up 15.2% The number of homes pended are up 2.2% The average price per square foot is up 7.3% to $234 The months of inventory based on closed sales is unchanged The average active home price is up 8% to $647,000 The average sold price is up 12% to $475,000 The average days on marke... 11/09/2017

Bend OR Luxury Home Sales Continue Trending Up The high end market in Bend appears to be showing continued strength. Despite a smoke filled summer with many forest fires, the concerns which dampened tourism during the eclipse, and an unprecedented winter with more snow than ever recorded before, there is great enthusiasm for Bend million dollar homes. The following statistics compare September 2017 Bend single family home sales over  $1,000,000 on less than an acre with sales from September 2016: Homes for sale up 27.9% Homes sold up 75% Homes pended up 66.7% Average active price up 12.1% Average sold price down 10% Average price per square foot down 4.2% Months of inventory down 27.5% More interesting data can be seen comparing 3rd quarter 2017 with 2016: Homes for sale up 27.9% Homes ... 10/13/2017