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09/22/2026

Bend Premier Managing Principal Broker Natalka Palmer has been named the 2026 REALTOR® of the Year by the Cascades East Association of REALTORS®.

09/22/2026

Hike from Pole Creek Trailhead to Camp Lake and the dry Chambers Lakes basins: nearly 17 miles, 2,600 feet of gain and a changing creek crossing.

09/18/2026

How to Evaluate a Home's Maintenance History
A home can look well cared for during a showing and still leave plenty of questions about how it has been maintained over the years. Fresh paint and an orderly yard are easy to notice. The condition and history of the systems behind the walls aren't always as obvious.
You don't need a complete record...

A home's maintenance history can reveal more than its current appearance. Learn what buyers can look for when reviewing repairs, updates, and major systems.

09/12/2026

Compare buyer negotiating room in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, La Pine and Prineville as the fall 2026 market begins.

09/11/2026

Explore September 2026 Bend real estate trends, Tetherow, seller-paid rate buydowns, Jefferson Park, fall home tips and Central Oregon events.

09/10/2026

Compare a seller-paid mortgage-rate buydown, price reduction and closing-cost credit for a representative Bend home purchase.

09/07/2026

Bend's August 2026 median home price fell 5.7% to $725,000 as mortgage rates, affordability and selective buyers increased pressure on sellers.

08/21/2026

Can This Home Adapt to Your Future Needs?
When visiting a property, it's important to think beyond the upgrades and ask yourself if this floor plan will still suit your needs five, 10, even 20 years from now. Needs change with age, or when multigenerational families come together, or even if a loved one finds that stairs are just too much to...

Before you buy or sell, take a closer look at how well a home can adjust to changing needs, from mobility and growing families to flexible, adaptable living spaces.

08/15/2026

Ways to Make Small Bathrooms Feel Larger
Small bathrooms tend to feel restrictive, but there's no need to break the bank to fix that. A few simple tweaks to lighting, color, and storage can make a real difference in how big a bathroom feels, and none of it requires a major renovation.
Let Light In (And Out!)
Bathrooms that are underlit tend...

Bounded by a small space? Add some layered lighting, a larger mirror, and smarter storage to make your bathroom feel almost twice as big without a full renovation.

08/15/2026

Bend Premier Real Estate has been voted Best Real Estate Company in Central Oregon for 2026. Learn about our locally owned Bend real estate brokerage.