May 2019

Karen Slater Parker Joins Bend Premier Real Estate

Karen Slater Parker joins Bend after years of experience representing buyers and sellers for 14 years on the Big Island of Hawai'i. While on the Big Island, Karen worked with families and investors of residential, condos, vacation homes and vacant land. She worked through the recession and helped with foreclosure issues and loan modifications. Karen enjoys working with first time homebuyers and strives to ensure that the home buying or selling process is fun, easy and stress-free.

When not working with her clients, Karen enjoys walking her two Heelers, hiking, camping and fishing. She also enjoys entertaining and cooking big Sunday meals for family and friends. She is learning how to fly fish and

Shirin Abplanalp Joins Bend Premier Real Estate

Shirin Abplanalp joins Bend Premier Real Estate after a career as a residential loan processor and operations manager at a major bank. Shirin believes that these years of work helped to develop her attention to detail, follow-through, reliability and professionalism that has carried over into her work as a real estate Broker.

Shirin understands that a real estate transaction can be a stressful event, but believes that the right real estate Broker can help relieve the stress by being there to answer questions, educate clients on the process and keeping on top of all aspects of the market and real estate deal.

Shirin's motto is "Dedicated to Results" which is how she conducts her business to help her

Bend Premier Real Estate to be Title Sponsor Bite of Bend

For the second year in a row, Bend Premier Real Estate is the Title Sponsor for Bend's premier food festival - Bite of Bend. This 3 day festival is for all Bendites who love to eat! There will be Live Music during all 3 days, the Top Chef competition, the conscious living showcase, the beer run, the marketplace filled with food to sample, the little hopper root beer run for kids, the Bend family play zone and the mixology showcase which features the Bartender's Brawl. There will be something for everyone at the Bite!  Last year over 25,000 people attended the festival and we anticipate even more this year.  While attending, stop by one or both of our booths located in the center of the event

How High Can Bend Real Estate Prices Go?

The April 2019 sales figures for Bend single family homes on less than an acre are out and the results are dramatic. While new home sales surged in April, following a seasonal trend with 252 pending sales, the numbers of homes available and those closed in April are definitely down. And while prices continue to climb, the average days on market are also up. The following compared April 2018 with April 2019 for Bend single family homes on less than an acre:

• Homes for sale down 13.5% to 397
• Homes sold down 10.2% to 177
• Homes pended down .4% to 252
• Average active price up 6.8% to $694,000
• Average sold price up 12.4% to $552,000
• Average price per sq ft up 8.9% to $258
• Average days on

Five Bend Premier Real Estate Brokers Work on All Women Built Home

On Thursday, May 9th, five Bend Premier Real Estate women Brokers worked on an all women built Habitat for Humanity Home. Diane Lozito, Kelly Johnson, Liz Shatterly, Jacque Martini Roberts and Sherry Ortega all worked hard installing windows, setting trusses, removing bracing and helping with construction clean up. After their day, the new owner of the Habitat Home is one step closer to the American Dream of home ownership.  Congratulations, ladies, on a job well done!

Bend Oregon Real Estate - What's Up with Bend Luxury Homes?

Bend's high end home market is growing.  There is demand for homes in the million dollar plus category that was unheard of just a few years ago.  The number of Bend luxury home sales is up while inventory levels are down, and with prices continuing to increase, this trend does not appear to be stopping anytime soon.  The following information includes data from the last 3 years with each bar reflecting 12 months.

As you can see, the number of homes sold over a million dollars has trended upwards over the past 3 years. Even those homes priced over $2,000,000 have increasing sales.  And while sales are increasing, inventory levels are dropping.

How Do Luxury Home Sales Impact

2019 COBA Home and Garden Show This Weekend

For the 3rd year in a row, Bend Premier Real Estate Brokers will be working at a booth at the COBA Central Oregon Spring Home and Garden Show at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds.  This show is a fabulous way to talk with contractors, furniture makers, landscapers, hot tub vendors and so many more who may help you spruce up your home or garden this spring. Of course, while you are there, stop by and visit us! We are located in the First Interstate Event Center just to the right when you walk in the main doors next to Crater Lake Spirits.  If you talk with us about real estate, we may have a shot glass you can use for your sample!

The home show will run Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and