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February
12

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

February
9

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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February
6

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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February
3

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February
2

Morning on the River, Afternoon on the Mountain

This is one of those days that reminds you why Central Oregon is hard to beat.

Start your morning on the Deschutes River Trail, easily accessed on Bend's West Side at

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