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Why Some Bend Homes Are Selling — and Others Are Sitting in 2026
Why Some Bend Homes Are Selling — and Others Are Sitting in 2026
The Bend real estate market has become increasingly selective in 2026. Homes are still selling, buyers are still moving to Central Oregon, and desirable properties continue to attract attention. But there is a noticeable difference between the homes buyers are responding to and those that remain on the market.
As we move through August, we are seeing inventory grow and buyer activity slow. We won't have fina...
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Maiden Peak: A Challenging Climb to One of Central Oregon's Best Views
Maiden Peak: A Challenging Climb to One of Central Oregon's Best Views
There are hikes where the difficulty is obvious almost from the beginning, and there are others that save nearly everything for the end. Our August 1, 2026 hike to the summit of Maiden Peak definitely fell into the second category.
Starting from the Maiden Peak Trailhead off Gold Lake Road near Willamette Pass, our GPS recorded 11.41 miles round trip with 2,828 feet of elevation gain. Those numbers are consistent with published descriptions of this western route, which generally put the hike at roughly 11 to 12 miles round trip with about 2,800 to 2,900 feet of climbing. What those numbers don't convey particularly well, however, is how the hike actually feels. Much of the early trail is surprisingly moderate. Then, during roughly the final mile to mile and a half approaching th...
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Bend Premier Real Estate Named Best Real Estate Company in Central Oregon for 2026
Bend Premier Real Estate Named Best Real Estate Company in Central Oregon for 2026
We are proud to announce that Bend Premier Real Estate has been voted the Best Real Estate Company in Central Oregon for 2026.
For our locally owned, independent real estate brokerage, this recognition means a great deal. Bend Premier Real Estate was built in Central Oregon, and our focus has always been on providing exceptional service to the people who live here, those moving here, and the real estate brokers who have chosen to build their businesses with us.
Being recognized as the Best Real Estate Company in Central Oregon is something we share with our entire team — our brokers, our staff, our clients and the community that has supported Bend Premier Real Estate over the years.
A Locally Owned Central Oregon Real Estate Company...
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Bend Premier Real Estate | August 2026 Newsletter
What's in the August 2026 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- Inventory Tightens as Buyer Activity Remains Strong
- Sweet Corn & Zucchini Pasta
- How to Improve Your Home's Outdoor Lighting
- The Obsidian Trail Never Feels Like the Same Hike Twice
- Mortgage Rates Are Not Expected to Drop Dramatically
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Bend Oregon Real Estate Market Update | July 2026
Bend Oregon Real Estate Market Update – July 2026
Median Home Price Climbs to $780,000 as Inventory Tightens and Buyer Activity Remains Strong
The Bend real estate market continued to demonstrate resilience in July 2026. While the number of new listings declined and inventory tightened compared to last year, buyer demand remained healthy with more homes closing, pending sales increasing, and the median sales price rising nearly 5%.
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