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A Perfect Day in Bend: How Locals Spend Their Weekend
Experience the Bend lifestyle through the eyes of those who call it home. From sunrise coffee and mountain views to riverside adventures and craft cocktails downtown, a weekend in Bend is about living fully — outdoors, connected, and inspired.
Morning: Coffee, Sunshine, and River Trails
Bend mornings start early — not out of obligation, but out of excitement. The light over the Cascades is too beautiful to sleep through, and the smell of fresh-roasted coffee from local cafés is irresistible. Grab a morning latte at Sparrow Bakery, where locals linger ov...
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Bend Premier Real Estate | October 2025 Newsletter
What's in the October 2025 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- Lower Mortgage Rates are Making a Difference
- Pumpkin Pancakes
- Get Spooky While Saving: Budget-Friendly Halloween Decor Ideas
- Carl Lake is a Little Known Hike
- 3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today
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Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025
If you've been watching from the sidelines, now's the time to lean in. It's officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025:
"By mid-October, buyers across much of the country may finally find the combination of inventory, pricing, and negotiating power they've been waiting for—a rare opportunity in a market that has been tight for most of the past decade."
So, if you're ready and able to buy right now, shooting for this month means you should see:
- More homes to choose from
- Less competition from other buyers
- More time to browse
- Better home prices
- Sellers who are more willing to negotiate
Just remember, every market i...
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What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates
The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they'll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? Let's clear up the confusion.
The Fed Doesn't Directly Set Mortgage Rates
Right now, all eyes are on the Fed. Most economists expect they'll cut the Federal Funds Rate at their mid-September meeting to try to head off a potential recession.
According to the CME FedWatch Tool, markets are already betting on it. There's virtually a 100% chance of a September cut. And based on what we know now, there's about a 92% chance it'll be a small cut (25 basis points) and an 8% chance it will be a bigger cut (50 basis points):
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Bend Premier Real Estate | September 2025 Newsletter
What's in the September 2025 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- It's a Mixed Market for Bend Home Sales
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Why September is the Best Month to Paint Your Home's Exterior
- Jefferson Park Has Had 2 Fires in 8 Years
- What You Need to Know About Concessions