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

• High Mortgage Rates and Prices Affecting Bend Home Sales
• Bright Spring Salad
• Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
• Spring in Central Oregon?
• The First Step: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage

Central Oregon Lifestyle Attractions and the Bend Real Estate Market

Central Oregon is known for its stunning natural surroundings, outdoor recreational opportunities, and a thriving community. Here are some key points about Bend:

• Outdoor Activities: Bend is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. The city is surrounded by mountains, lakes, and rivers, offering a wide range of activities such as hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, and more. The Deschutes River runs through the city, providing opportunities for water-related activities.
• Climate: Bend has a semi-arid climate with four distinct seasons. Winters can be cold with snowfall, making it a popular destination for winter sports. Summers are generally warm and dry, perfect for outdoor activities.
• Economy: The eco...

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Spring Snow Sports to Enjoy in Central Oregon

What really makes spring snow sports in Central Oregon so special are the extended seasons.  It is no guarantee, but when the snow comes back again and again, it is like getting bonus time to savor the magical snow-covered landscapes.  Central Oregon is a winter sports enthusiast paradise, especially in spring time when we can see more comfortable conditions, more light and less crowds.  Here are a few of the most popular local snow excursions:

• Alpine Snow Sports - Mt. Bachelor offer great classic skiing and snowboarding opportunities and warm cozy lodges for snacks and people watching. 

• Cross Country and Skate Skiing- Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center, Meissner Nordic Center and Ray Benson Sno-Park are just a few of the popular locations to exert and have a blast in the snow.

• Snowmobilers - there are plenty of great spots to enjoy snowmobiling in Centr...

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What's in the December, 2023 Bend Premier Newsletter?

• Bend Home Sales Slow
• 5-Ingredient Peppermint Bark
• 7 Simple Steps to Prepare Your Home for Christmas
• Hike Paulina Falls at Newberry Crater Fall 2023
• 3 Reasons to Sell Your House Before the New Year

Peter Skene Ogden Trail is a Favorite Off Season Hike

We have hiked from McCay Crossing to Paulina Falls multiple times, typically in the late fall and early spring when crowds are gone and snow accumulation is limited. We have always enjoyed the experience and have seen Paulina Creek and the numerous falls along the path in various stages of flow - spring run off, fall with lessened volume, and winter ice. Some of our favorite experiences have involved the ice, and we have named that experience "chasing frozen waterfalls."

The hike we did 11-11-23 was in the fall after first snow, but after warmer temperatures had melted much of the snow in the lower elevations. We saw just a handful of people the entire day and our hike up and back was much faster than we experience when we have to walk through snow. But we had an opportunity to discover little seen or accessed waterfalls and had a wonderful day. The total hike was 13.8 miles with roughly 1600 feet of elevation gain.