We hope you're doing well and hanging in there. Amid all the anxiety and difficulties you may be facing, our sincere hope is that this slow down is allowing you to savor some of the moments that usually whiz by us in our busy lives. I know for us, having more time to connect with loved ones (including pets) has been one of the positives. Thankfully, technology allows us to be there for those near and far.

We are still busy working, negotiating deals, "showing" homes (virtually), and working on the ins and outs of our business that we generally save for slower times. We are available for all of your real estate needs. Please do not hesitate to call, text, or email us.

Take care and hope to see you SOON!

Heidi and Ashley
UPDATE as of 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 14:

Deschutes County has just been approved to enter Phase 1 of Reopening on Friday, May 15. State guidance for Phase 1 reopening is available at coronavirus.oregon.gov

In a nutshell, Phase 1 includes restaurants/bars , personal services , and malls/shopping centers . Click through for details specific to each industry. Gym facilities are included in Phase 1, but as of now, guidance is still forthcoming.

It can be confusing these days to know exactly what is open and what is not... Can I sit in the park with my family? Are RV parks open? Is the hardware store considered an essential service and open to the public?

Below is an updated list (as of May 12, 2020) from the Bend Visitors Association. Please be advised that things are changing rapidly. Bookmark this page and check back regularly for the latest updates: https://www.visitbend.com/coronavirus-bend-central-oregon
  • Grocery Stores: OPEN — mostly with shorter hours and special shopping times for seniors

  • Drug Stores: OPEN

  • Liquor Stores: OPEN

  • Cannabis Dispensaries: OPEN

  • Pet Stores, Pet Services, Veterinarians: OPEN — limited hours and updated protocols

  • Hardware & Gardening Stores: OPEN

  • Restaurants, Cafes, and Breweries: OPEN — takeout and delivery only

  • Oregon State Parks: CLOSED. Starting May 6 limited state park facilities will be open for day use, including Pilot Butte to pedestrians (no vehicles) in Bend. State parks will open and close with little advance notice; updates will be posted online at oregonstateparks.org or call 800-551-6949.

  • Bend Parks & Rec Parks: OPEN — Recreation facilities are closed, including pools, skate parks, outdoor sports courts, and playgrounds. More on Bend Parks and Rec closures here.
  • National Forests: CLOSED — This includes campgrounds, day-use sites, boat ramps, trailheads, Sno-Parks, fire lookouts, and OHV areas in Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and the Crooked River National Grassland, as well as campgrounds, day-use sites, trailheads with bathrooms, Sno-Parks, snow shelters, fire lookouts, hot springs, boat launch facilities, and OHV trailhead facilities in Willamette National Forest.

  • Crater Lake National Park: CLOSED

  • Ski Resorts & Areas: CLOSED

  • Sno-Parks: CLOSED

  • BLM: CLOSED — Trailheads, campgrounds, and restroom facilities are closed. Trails and open space remain open.

  • Campgrounds: CLOSED — RV parks may remain open. Deschutes National Forests Campgrounds and all Oregon State Parks campgrounds are closed. Private campgrounds are closed. Day use areas are also CLOSED . Check with Deschutes National Forest fort the latest.

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COVID-19 and impact on the Central Oregon real estate market:

Single Family Residence (SFR) median sale prices in Bend and Redmond increased in April and the number of sales took a downward turn, unlike the trend noted in the past several years. Although the number of sales dropped, the inventory remains around a two month supply.  

There is a considerable difference in the Days on Market, which is the result of a new platform that properly counts the days on market from the list date to the contract date.  The prior platform provided the total time between list date and closed date. (Notes and data courtesy of Beacon Appraisal Group LLC.)
Data for April 2020. Prior year data in ( )
Median Price
$468,000 ($463,000)

# of Sales
166 (177)

Median Days on Market
9 (77)

Median Price per SF
$231 ($237)
Median Price
$358,000 ($326,000)

# of Sales
68 (85)

Median Days on Market
16 (98)

Median Price per SF
$205 ($190)

Median Price
$400,000 ($428,000)

# of Sales
7 (12)

Median Days on Market
20 (149)
Median Price
$298,000 ($250,000)

# of Sales
23 (29)

Median Days on Market
17 (144)
Median Price
$575,000 ($510,000)

# of Sales
13 (13)

Median Days on Market
9 (57)
Median Price
$292,000 ($225,000)

# of Sales
15 (8)

Median Days on Market
40 (142)