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Stormy May . . .
Stormy May Aside from marking the end of what turned out to be a pretty stellar six month ski season at Mt. Bachelor, the month of May in Bend also featured the 43rd. annual “Pole, Pedal, Paddle” as well as an event hyperbolically dubbed perhaps “the biggest event ever in the state of Oregon” ….
April Showers . . .
April Showers . . . Whatever the old adage, April was April . . . a high in Bend of 84 degrees, a low of 27. Wonderful spring skiing interspersed with some bonus blower powder mornings at Mt. Bachelor. The Deschutes River beckoned, and the golf courses seemed to get the hint too . ….
Bend Oregon Homes
The Boom Continues in Bend for 2018 The market for Bend Oregon homes continued to boom in 2017. We saw the sale of 2843 houses (single family residential on less than an acre)–that’s about on par with 2017. However, total dollar volume for Bend Oregon homes also bumped to $1,067,419,007 . . . an increase…
Bend’s Median Price Hits All Time High . . . $421,950
March 2018 Not entirely sure if it came in like a lamb and went out like a lion, or vice versa. Either way, “Magic March” produced some fine powder days and some pretty fancy real estate figures in Bend. The median price reached an all time high . . . soaring to $421,950. For the…
“Bend Oregon . . . A Commuter Town For Silicon Valley”
“Bend Oregon . . . A Commuter Town For Silicon Valley” Can’t say that I believe them all, but the stories keep coming; this one, and the catchy headline courtesy of CNBC. The NAR (National Association of Realtors–not to be confused with the slightly more controversial NRA) states that less than six months of available…
“They were dream towns until everyone had the same dream!”
“They were dream towns . . .” I stole the line from an interesting article in Outside Magazine, and while the piece isn’t specifically about Bend, our town was mentioned more than a few times. Bend Real Estate The market perked along in January . . . a bit of the “same old same old.”…
2017 . . . A Stellar Year For Real Estate In Bend
Bend Real Estate It seems as though 2017 has simply flown by. Now, after eight consecutive months of 200 plus sales, we saw a rather scary number (only 149 pendings) in November . . . an aberration or a normal seasonal adjustment? Fortunately, the Bend real estate market (single family residential on less than an …
Christmas Lights in Bend Oregon
Christmas Lights in Bend I am sorry about getting into an argument about putting up the Christmas lights. I guess that sometimes I feel like you are pushing me too hard when you want something. I realize that I was wrong and I am apologizing for being such a hard-headed guy. All I want is…
Punta de Mita vs. Bend Real Estate
Punta de Mita (Nayarit Riviera) This is a very tough post to write as I sit suavely (my description only) on the wide terrace overlooking the infinity pool, the white sand beach, and the crystal clear waters of the Bay of Banderas on Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit. The air temperature is 86 degrees; the pool temperature…
Punta de Mita
Punta de Mita Punta de Mita is a small fishing village situated between Puerta Vallarta and Sayulita in Nayarit state. It boasts some beautiful beaches, some outstanding restaurants, and a laid back back vibe. A cool place! Enjoy the photos . . . Punta de Mita Photos Sunset over the marina . . . Margarita…