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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
What's in the July 2025 Bend Premier Newsletter? Its All About Price for Bend Home Sellers Beet Salad With Carrot, Quinoa & Spinach Creating a Kid-Friendly Backyard For Summer Fun The Bear Grass is Blooming at Patjens Lakes Loop Trail Why Your Home's Asking Price Matters More Today Original Blog can be read at Bend Premier Real Estate's Website.
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
Its All About Price for Bend Home Sellers In a transitioning real estate market where home buyers all of a sudden have many choices, it comes down to asking price in whether or not home sellers have showings, much less offers. For Bend home sellers who experienced multiple offers with less than a month of supply (sometimes less than two weeks) pushing home prices upwards during the Covid Pandemic, this change to the Bend real estate market can be challenging; adjusting to a more balanced market can lead to frustration and disappointment, but for sellers who are willing to revise their asking price based on current market conditions rather than what the reality was five years ago, success in offers and closed sales can result. For home buyers, the multiple options available can provide ...
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
Patjens Lakes Loop Trail is a Moderate Hike in the Mt. Washington Wilderness For those who are looking for a Bear grass hike in Central Oregon, Patjens Lakes Loop Trail is hard to beat the end of June 2025. When hikers leave Hwy 20 to drive to the paved trailhead near the end of Big Lake Road, blooming Bear grass can be seen on each side of the road, a great indicator that the hike has a significant amount of it seen during the trek. Patjens Lakes Loop Trail runs adjacent to Big Lake at Santiam Pass before it leaves the lake to run south into the Mt. Washington Wilderness where it skirts the 4 small Patjens Lakes before returning to the starting point next to Big Lake. There are still signs of the B & B complex fire of 2003 which burned over 90,000 acres in the Mt Washington and Mt Jef...
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
Is Bend Moving Into a Balanced Market? The May data has been published and for those who are familiar with Bend Oregon real estate trends, the increase in the numbers of active listings is significant. May traditionally has been a month with a surge in new listings with sellers getting ready for the peak summer selling season. However, in May 2025 there was a huge 42% increase in active inventory year over year. With these numbers, Bend is now trending close to a balanced market with months of supply approaching 5 months. When May 2025 is compared with May 2024, the following changes can be noted for Bend single family home sales on less than an acre: Median sales price up 2.6% to $774,250* Original median listing price up 4.7% to $874,000 New listings up 3.6% to 285 Homes for sale up ...
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
There Are Two Trailheads to Summit Black Butte Many people will hike to the summit of Black Butte during the summer. It is an iconic volcano located just outside of Sisters next to Black Butte Resort which challenges both visitors and locals. Most people will take the gravel road which transitions into a terrible dirt road to the upper trailhead which is located 1500 feet below the summit. Hikers who start here will find a limited space parking area complete with facilities which require a current forest pass. Those who really want to challenge themselves can start at the base of Black Butte at the historic trail head located near Camp Sherman. The road to this trailhead is mostly paved until the turn off to the parking area so hikers avoid driving over challenging dirt roads before th...
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
What's in the May 2025 Bend Premier Newsletter?Our latest newsletter has some wonderful articles. Wondering what is up with Bend real estate market trends? How about information on a Central Oregon hike you can do today?  Bend Home Inventory Up With Closings Down Dutch Baby Pancake Outdoor Furniture Revival: How to Clean, Restore and Prep for Patio Season Alder Springs Hike in Central Oregon You Finally Have More Options for Your Move
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
Bend Home Inventory is Up With Closings DownThe data has been published and the early spring trends year over year for 2025 reflect Bend's single family home real estate market with prices still rising, inventory up considerably, pending sales up, days on market up, and overall closings down.The increased inventory has provided more options for Bend home buyers and many sellers are willing to negotiate price and terms in order to get their property sold. Those sellers unwilling to do this are often finding their property sitting with little activity. The importance of hitting the market with correct pricing, top photography, top staging, and top curb appeal right from the start has become more important than ever. And those home sellers working with knowledgeable brokers should be heari...
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
Central Oregon Market Trends for 1st Quarter 2025Q1 2025, the Bend Oregon Real Estate market and surrounding communities experienced a change, typically seeing a significant 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 number of listings grew, days on market increased in many markets, but prices increased less than 3% year over year in the larger markets of Bend and Redmond. However, despite the increased number of homes for sale, all areas with three exceptions remain in a seller's market; the exceptions were La Pine with a balanced market an...
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
Lava Butte is Located Just South of Bend Lava Butte is part of the Lava Lands Visitor Center which is the interpretive hub for Newberry Volcanic National Monument. Located just south of Bend on the west side of Highway 97, the Visitor Center is closed from the middle of October through the beginning of May. However, the parking lot remains open year round (snow permitting) for people who hike the 5.5 mile Sun-Lava paved path over the lava fields or hike the 3.3 mile round trip up Lava Butte. The road up Lava Butte is traveled by a shuttle during the summer, but during the off season a gated fence stops vehicles from making the trip. However, hikers and bicyclists can access the butte through a person gate in the fence and enjoy the trek up the butte and views from the top. Those who wa...
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
Bend Home Prices Appear to be Leveling OffSpring 2025 has begun with many economic and political changes within the country. The uncertainty of tariffs and the stock market may ultimately result in a pull back in home sales. However, the beginning of April has had strong real estate sales for Bend Premier Real Estate brokers. It could be with people not having confidence in the stock market, the proven reliability of real estate to consistently gain value over time coupled with more certainty in mortgage interest rates leveling or even dropping could result in a boom in Bend home sales. The next few months could be a roller coaster, or perhaps a more steady-as-she-goes market.For Bend home sales, March of 2025 compared to March of 2024, the data reflects the following changes: Homes sol...
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
Alder Springs Flows Into Wychus Creek The hike to Alder Springs outside of Sisters limits motorized access from December 1st through March 31st to protect the winter rangeland of the local deer populations. However, access to the trail head is on rough dirt roads for which 4 wheel drive and high vehicle clearance is recommended. Directions to the official trail head can be found on the USDA website. The "unofficial" route involves travel on Locust Street (Camp Polk Road) in Sisters 3.1 miles north from East Cascade Avenue. Take this to Wilt Road, staying on Wilt when the pavement ends 4 miles. Past Rimrock Ranch the road is less maintained. Travel another 2.2 miles until you see a sharp unmarked turnoff to the right onto a rough dirt road. The weekend of April 5, 2025 this road was alm...
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
Bend Real Estate Inventory is Way UpThe real estate trends for Bend single family homes are reflecting a changing market. Sales are dependent upon a mortgage interest rate that works for the majority of home buyers, but also upon available homes from which to choose. February 2025 saw a shift in both categories with a large increase in home inventory as well as a more moderate reduction in mortgage interest rates. Buyers are finding many more homes on the market that may meet their search criteria. Sellers are finding that in order to make their home stand out, pricing the home correctly right from the start can be the difference between selling quickly and sitting on the market.When February of 2025 is compared with February 2024 for Bend single family homes on less than an acre, the f...
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
What Happened With Bend Luxury Homes in 2024? 2024 was a year that reflected changes for Bend Oregon real estate. The high end luxury home market had more listings and more activity in 2024 compared with 2023. In particular, homes listed in all categories over $1,000,000 had strong sales with the only exception in the $1,300,000 to $1,599,999 category in which there was a 14.4% decrease in home sales. In this same category, days on market were up over 113% with an increase of 85% in months of supply (up to over 5 months). Based on an earlier 2024 review of the Bend luxury market, it was determined that many listings taken in this price point required price reductions, sometimes significant reductions, in order to receive offers. Despite this anomaly, overall more listings in almost all...
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
What's in the February 2025 Bend Premier Newsletter?Our latest monthly newsletter has great articles on the following topics: 2025 Bend Home Sales Have Started With a Bang Rich Chocolate Mousse Transforming Your Home Into the Ultimate Hangout Spot for the Big Game Lower Chush Falls in Winter is Stunning Time in the Market Beats Trying to Time the Market For more information, check out Bend Premier's website.
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
2025 Bend Home Sales Have Started Off With a BangAfter the slower market traditionally experienced in December, Bend home sales started 2025 with an strong uptick. Many home sellers are no longer waiting to spring to list their properties, and many buyers are back in the market, despite the 30 year mortgage rate near 7%. Both new listings and new sales were significantly up in January 2025 compared with the previous year.Historically, during a presidential election year, home sales slow across the country. However, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), home sales have increased the year after nine of the last eleven presidential elections (the exceptions were in 1981 and 1989). If this trend holds true in Centr...
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
Bend Oregon Real Estate - Q4 2024 Market TrendsClick 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 number of listings grew, days on market increased in all areas but the smaller markets of Powell Butte and Bla...
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
What's in the January 2025 Bend Premier Newsletter? More Inventory and Moderate Price Increase the Norm in 2024 Creamy Mushroom Pasta Cozy Ideas to Transform Your Living Room This Winter Hike Smith Rock for a Winter Challenge Get Ready to Sell a Home in 2025 Check out more newsletters at Bend Premier Real Estate's website. 
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
The Burma Road, Summit Trail, Misery Ridge Loop Can be ChallengingFor those looking to undergo a challenging Central Oregon hike when the Cascades are covered with snow, Smith Rock State Park can provide many options. Typically very busy in the summer when rock climbing is at its peak and the weather warm, winter hikes in Smith Rock can be rewarding with fewer crowds and different perspectives of the rocks. Before sections of the park are shut off in the spring due to falcon nesting, hikers can explore little known social trails and see portions of the park rarely visited. However, for those who wish to exert themselves, hiking along the Wolf Creek trail until connecting with Burma Road, climbing it and then hiking the north side of the park along the Summit Trail, then up Mesa Verde un...
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
More Bend Home Inventory and Moderate Price Increases Were the Norm for 2024 Sales 2024 Bend home sales experienced modest price increases for the year, but Bend home buyers were fortunate to have more options. Sellers who had hesitated putting their property on the market during Covid and following when mortgage interest rates were close to 8% finally had more inclination to do so when mortgage rates dropped to the mid 6% range during the summer of 2024. Delayed moves which were offset by high mortgage rates for a subsequent purchase finally made sense when rates dropped. Although there was an increase in home prices and sales for Bend single family homes, it was modest. With more inventory on the market, Bend home buyers could be more discerning with their purchase and homes which we...
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By Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon
(Bend Premier Real Estate)
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.
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