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Bend Oregon Real Estate Market Update | June 2026
Bend Oregon Real Estate Market Update – June 2026
Inventory Tightens as Buyers Continue to Drive the Market
After a spring that showed steady improvement, June reinforced the strength of the Bend real estate market. While fewer homeowners chose to list their properties compared to last year, buyers continued to purchase homes at an impressive pace. The result was lower inventory, faster sales, and rising prices across Bend's residential market. Compar...
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Why Bend Continues to Attract Luxury Buyers From Across the Country
Why Bend Continues to Attract Luxury Buyers From Across the Country
Bend has long been one of the Pacific Northwest's most desirable places to live. What was once viewed primarily as a recreational destination has evolved into one of the West's premier luxury housing markets, attracting buyers from California, Washington, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, and throughout Oregon. While every buyer has a unique reason for relocating, many share a common goal—they are looking for a place where exceptional homes and an exceptional lifestyle come together. Luxury buyers today are investing in far more than real estate. They are investing in how they want to live.
A Lifestyle That Is Dif...
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Why Broken Top Remains One of Bend's Most Coveted Luxury Communities
Why Broken Top Remains One of Bend's Most Coveted Luxury Communities
Some luxury neighborhoods are defined by spectacular views. Others are known for privacy, resort amenities, or proximity to recreation. Broken Top is different. For decades, Broken Top has offered a combination of luxury living, championship golf, mature landscaping, and an established sense of community that continues attracting buyers who want more than simply a beautiful home. It provides a lifestyle that blends elegance, recreation, and convenience in a setting that feels both exclusive and welcoming. While Bend has grown dramatically over the past twenty years and several new luxury communit...
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Why Awbrey Butte Continues to Define Luxury Living in Bend
Why Awbrey Butte Continues to Define Luxury Living in Bend
Long before Bend became nationally recognized as one of the West's premier lifestyle destinations, Awbrey Butte had already established itself as one of the city's most prestigious residential neighborhoods. Perched above the west side of Bend, Awbrey Butte has earned its reputation through exceptional views, custom homes, mature landscaping, and a location that offers both privacy and convenience. While Bend's luxury market has expanded with newer communities over the past two decades, Awbrey Butte continues to attract buyers looking for timeless luxury rather than the latest trend. Its appeal isn't built around a golf c...
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A Newcomer's Guide to Grocery Shopping in Bend, Oregon
A Newcomer's Guide to Grocery Shopping in Bend, Oregon
One of my favorite things to do when I travel is to visit grocery stores.
Whether I'm strolling the endless dairy aisle in a French supermarket, admiring colorful produce displays in Guatemala, or exploring the endless new-to-me fruit and vegetable ingredients in Thailand, grocery stores tell me more about a place than almost anything else. You learn what people value, what they cook, and how they live their daily lives.
That's why one of the first questions I get from people relocating to Central Oregon is surprisingly simple:
"Where do you grocery shop around here?"
The answer depends on what you're looking for. Bend has everything from familiar national chains to regional favorites to locally owned markets that have become community institutions. Here's a quick guide to some of the stores you'll want to know when you arrive.
For Everyday Convenience
You'll find famil...
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