The May 2024 data has been published and it appears that Bend home buyers have more options. Inventory levels are up, but so are prices and overall sales are down. Basic economics tells us that as supply increases, prices should decrease. But right now, the supply of Bend homes has grown along with a slight uptick in home prices with sales significantly down from the year before. Adding to the confus...
Nestled 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.
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 real estate sales drop as both buyers and sellers tend to concentrate on holiday activities with home sales secondary to celebrating the season. In 2023, however, the annual slow down for Bend home sales typically seen in November was exceptional. When November of 2023 is compared with November of 2022, Bend single family home sales on less than an acre reflect the following:
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
Saturday July 29, 2023