What's in the May 2024 Bend Premier Real Estate Newsletter?

• Bend Home Inventory Levels Rising
• Asparagus and Crab Salad
• To Dos: Your May Home Checklist
• 2024 Bend Oregon Concerts Scheduled
• Builders are Building Smaller Homes

Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend Oregon

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.

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Bend Home Sales Slow

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:

• Average sales price up 3.5% to $859,650*
• Median sales price up 1% to $702,750
• New listings down 26.1% to 82
• Homes for sale down 29.9% to 281
• Pending sales down 18.7% to 87
• Sold homes down 24.1% to 104
• Average days on market up 22% to 50

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Balloons Over Bend Starts Friday

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

• Balloon launches at Sunrise at RE Jewell Elementary School
• Balloon blast kids race at COCC
• Bend Night Glow at COCC

Saturday July 29, 2023

• Balloon launches at Sunrise at RE Jewell Elementary School
• Redmond Night Glow and Brewfest at the...

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Boxwood Kitchen in Bend's Old Mill District is Sure to Delight

Being the foodies we are, we really enjoy finding restaurants that are off the beaten path. One such restaurant we recently enjoyed was Boxwood Kitchen. Although located in the Old Mill District, this dining experience will not be found on the main road but rather was tucked in behind Naked Winery and Jimmy Johns. 

We have visited Boxwood on several occasions since they opened their doors last year and their wonderful dishes have yet to disappoint. On our most recent visit we were able to enjoy an intimate setting with some close friends and really take the "Supperclub" name to heart. We were able to enjoy a nice leisurely dinner with plenty of good food, drinks and even some laughs with our server. 

We began our meal with their Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs. We didn't get a ph...

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