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Bend Premier Real Estate | February 2026 Newsletter
What's in the February 2026 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- Lower Prices and Fewer Sales as Buyer Interest Rebuilds
- Cozy Braised Short Ribs
- The One Room at a Time Spring Prep Strategy
- The Biggest Mistakes Homebuyers Are Making Right Now
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Thinking About Moving to Central Oregon? Let's Talk About the Weather
I Want to Move to Central Oregon… Can I Handle the Weather?
If you're thinking about moving to Central Oregon, chances are you've already pictured it: blue skies, pine trees, mountain views, coffee in hand, trailhead five minutes away.
Then the doubt creeps in.
But can I actually handle the weather?
Short answer: maybe—and that's okay to figure out honestly.
Long answer: let's talk about what Central Oregon weather is really like, season by season, without the hype or the horror stories.
The Big Surprise: How Sunny It Is
One of the biggest shocks for newcomers is how much sun we get.
Central Oregon averages 300+ days of sunshine a year. Even in winter, it's common to have bright blue skies after a storm. Snow falls, then the sun comes out like nothing happened.
If you're comin...
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Bend Oregon Real Estate | January 2026 Trends
Lower Prices and Fewer Sales as Buyer Interest Begins to Rebuild
January opened the year with continued price softening and a clear slowdown in closed sales across the Bend single-family market. While overall activity remains lower than a year ago, buyer interest is beginning to reappear, particularly in pending sales. Inventory tightened noticeably as fewer new listings entered the market, setting the stage for a more competitive spring—provided sellers price realistically.
When comparing January 2026 with January 2025 for Bend single-family home sales on less than an acre, the fo...
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A Central Oregon Getaway - Kah Nee Ta
Rediscovering Kah Neeta: A Central Oregon Day Trip Worth Taking
There's a specific feeling that settles in around Central Oregon when you need a quick reset. It's not about needing a full vacation, but rather a change of scenery—a short drive that transports you somewhere completely different. Locals know that a major change in scenery is only 25 miles from Madras, within the Warm Springs reservation.
The destination, Kah Neeta, holds a certain nostalgia for anyone who has lived here for a while. But the Kah Neeta of today isn't the one you might remember. The recently reimagined hot springs experience, offers a compelling reason to point your car toward the sun and rediscover this corner of our high desert.
The Drive is Part of the Escape
Leaving the familiar ponderosa and juniper...
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Why live on Awbrey Butte?
The Allure of Awbrey Butte
Awbrey Butte evokes images of glowing sunsets, sweeping Cascade views, twinkling city lights, colorful sunrises, towering ponderosa pines, and roaming deer. Living here feels as much about the environment and your surroundings as it does about the home itself—though owning a home on the Butte makes the experience even more special.
Nature surrounds you, creating a sense of peace and privacy that is hard to find so close to downtown Bend. It rarely feels crowded. Once people visit Awbrey Butte, it is hard not to fall in love with the neighbor...
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