Bend Single Family Home Sales Figures Remain Mixed

The May 2023 Bend real estate sales have been published and reflect a market in transition. Inventory levels are growing, but a strong seller's market remains. High mortgage interest rates continue to impact buyer's purchasing power and while average home prices are down slightly, they are not at a level that would significantly affect most Bend home buyers. As we enter our summer peak selling season, the question on how mortgage rates and inventory levels will reflect in 2023 home sales will be answered.

When May 2023 Bend single family home sales on less than an acre are compared with those from May of 2022, the following changes can be noted:

• Average sales price down 3.1% to $861,432
• Median sales price up .8% to $746,250
• New listings down 26.7% to 222
• Homes for sale down 21.1% to 265
• Pending sales down 21.8% to 172

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Laurenn Schiek Has Joined Bend Premier Real Estate

After spending many years on Maui, Laurenn moved to Oregon in 2019 and never looked back.

She was the accounting administrator for one of the largest landscape contractors on Maui, as well simultaneously functioning as the volunteer bookkeeper/office administrator for a Maui non-profit, and she served on the board as their assistant Treasurer. She has also worked as the bookkeeper for a busy Bend law firm.

Laurenn has a son & a daughter, and an incredibly joyful golden retriever named Winnie Monroe. When she is not at work you will find her adventuring somewhere in nature, cooking a beautiful meal, or finding creative ways to live in the moment with her children. She is passionate about health & wellness in the mind, body, heart & soul; and is currently pursuing her passion and earning her certificate to become a Functional Medicine Health Coach.

Lavonne Broadbent Has Joined Bend Premier Real Estate

Lavonne enjoys working with people from all walks of life; she believes that is what makes her job interesting and gratifying! She listens to her clients and works hard to find them the best property that fits their needs, whether buying a new home or selling their existing home. Lavonne knows it isn't about the money, but rather it's about creating a positive experience, healthy relationships, stable community, and satisfied homeowners and clients for life!

After living in several different parts of the country, Lavonne has been through the buying and selling process numerous times and understand the challenges her clients face. In fact, she landed in Bend Oregon after all these years for a reason: the lifestyle and outdoor recreation…hiking, fishing, biking, kayaking, snowmobiling, camping and so many other things that improve the quality of life.

Lavonne's husband Mike, along with her, has a back...

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What's in the April 2023 Bend Premier Newsletter?

• Bend Market Trends - March 2023
• Sparkling Strawberry Mint Limeaid
• Staging Tips for Spring
• 6 Questions to Ask Your Agent Before Buying
  a Home
• The Key Advantage of Investing in a Home

Suzanne Adkins Has Joined Bend Premier Real Estate

Suzanne has lived most of her life in Oregon including Sunriver, Bend, Eugene, and Sisters. She is an Oregon Registered Professional Geologist - a skill which comes in very handy as a real estate broker. She is also a talented musician, recording producer, and outdoor enthusiast who plays guitar and a really cool-looking stand-up bass.

As an active outdoors person she spends her spare time hiking, cycling, and playing bluegrass music with her talented husband. She serves on Non-Profit Boards for organizations focused on music education and volunteers her time at local animal shelters. She has also been known to help neighbors connect with resources to help control feral cat populations through a TNR program. You may see her out and about playing with her Bluegrass Band, Rock Ridge.

Suzanne's experience includes background in both commercial and residential real estate. As the Corporate Environmental and Prope...

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