According to the Oregon Health Authority, 73.4% of COVID-19 patients in Deschutes County have recovered, with the single reported patient in Crook County now recovered. Jefferson has three patients recovered out of fourteen. as a result, Governor Kate Brown will be opening some State Parks starting today! At the moment, restaurants are only able to provide pick up and delivery service, but with appropriate precautions, more businesses should begin opening soon. Demand for homes has remained strong throughout the pandemic, with many buyers lamenting the lack of inventory. As has been the case for some time, buyers need to have their financing in place to be ready when the right home comes along. Home inventory should start to increase as more businesses open, but for many people the desire to make Central Oregon home has only increased over the last several weeks. Newly built homes will help fill the gap to a degree, but home prices will remain stable for the foreseeable future.
