Posts from April 2026
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The Next Chapter for the Arts in Central Oregon
There is a quiet but meaningful effort underway here in Central Oregon. It's one that speaks to how our region is growing and what we value as a community.
Central Oregon Center for the Arts (COCA) is actively working toward the development of a new performing arts center, and the process of identifying the right location is now underway. This next step, site evaluation, may not be the most visible part of the project, but it is one of the most important.
The vision is thoughtful and ambitious: a space that could include a main performance hall, a flexible black box theater, and dedicated areas for rehearsal, education, and community gatherings.
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Bend Premier Real Estate April 2026 Newsletter
What is in the April 2026 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- Bend Home Pricing Softens While Buyer Activity Accelerates
- Lemon Cream pine
- Spring Decor Updates to Brighten Your Home
- Hike the Burma Ridge, Summit Trail, Misery Ridge Loop
- How Much You Save When Mortgage Rates Drop.
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Bend Oregon Real Estate | March 2026 Trends
Bend Oregon Real Estate Market March 2026 Overview
What is happening in the Bend real estate market right now?
The Bend, Oregon real estate market in March 2026 is active but price-sensitive. Home sales and pending transactions are up over 20% year-over-year, while median prices have declined 7.4%. Buyers are active, but only when homes are priced correctly relative to current interest rates.
Pricing Softens While Buyer Activity Accelerates
March 2026 shows a very clear shift in the Bend real estate market: prices pulled back while activity picked up. This is not a contradiction—it's exactly how a transitioning market...
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What's Happening in Bend: Culture, Curiosity, and Connection
April in Bend invites us into something deeper.
Yes, the trails are calling and the mountains are still dusted with snow. But inside galleries, lecture halls, bookstores, and even under the night sky, something equally compelling is unfolding: a season of ideas, stories, and shared experiences.
Here is what's happening around town.
First Friday Art Walk | Old Mill District
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Is Bend, Oregon Still a Good Place to Buy a Luxury Home?
A Market That Has Shifted—But Not Disappeared
The Bend, Oregon real estate market has changed. The pace is no longer what it was during the peak surge of 2020–2022. Homes are not selling instantly, and buyers have more time to evaluate options. But interpreting that shift as weakness would be a mistake. Especially in the luxury segment.
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