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Good morning, Bend! Hope everyone has been able to safely navigate those roundabouts the past few days.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro 

Four Different Path's to the Latest Median Home Price

In Bend, the most recent median home price is $680,000. But not all $680,000 sales are the same.

Imagine four identical homes that all sold for that price last month. The only difference was how long they sat on the market—and how much money the sellers actually kept.

House A (Sold in under 30 days): Started at $680,000. Sold for $680,000.

House B (Sold in 60 days): Started at $698,059. Sellers had to “mentally unspend” $18,059 due to price reductions.

House C (Sold in 90 days): Started at $734,400. Sold for $54,400 less after price reductions.

House D (Sold in 121+ days): Started at $774,299. Sold for $94,299 less after price reductions.

These scenarios are examples, but the numbers are real. They’re based on how much less homes in Bend sell for the longer they stay on the market. You might want to “test” a higher price, but be careful. Testing for too long can cost you. Give me a call/text at (541)316-8025 and let’s grab a coffee. I’ll show you how we use these “First 30 Days” stats to protect your equity. My goal is to make sure you’re House A, not House D.

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The annual celebration of all things beer in Oregon returns on Saturday as breweries around Central Oregon pull back the curtains for Zwicklemania. This annual event is a chance to try rare beers, meet the brewers, or even get a peek behind the scenes to learn a little more about how our beers are made. You can find the full list of participating breweries here.

Sorry to anyone who stayed up until 1:30 AM on Thursday to watch Bend local Hunter Hess compete in the halfpipe. A winter storm delayed the qualifying round until this morning (by the time this email goes out we should already know whether or not he qualified for the final). If the snow holds off and he makes the final it is scheduled to take place at 10:30 AM this morning (Friday).

Fans of the annual snow dragon snow sculpture that rises every year next to the Meissner warming hut will be disappointed as the low snowpack has claimed its latest victim. Despite delaying the build until later in the year, persistent low snow conditions have led to the cancellation of the build. Hopefully it comes back bigger and better than ever next winter!

🍗 Feathers and Flavor opening at Ballers & Brews: Last week food cart pod Ballers & Brews said goodbye to salad and sandwich cart Bread & Bunny (that’s a lot of B’s) and now they have a new cart moving in to take their spot. Starting Friday, Feathers and Flavors will be serving up hot wings to go along with your pickleball fun. This is a brand new food cart to Bend so give them a warm welcome!

🍷 Stoller Wine Bar 5th Anniversary: Stoller Wine Bar is celebrating their 5th anniversary for their Bend location with a carnival and live music on Saturday evening from 6 - 8 PM. Soul’d Out will be providing the tunes to go along with raffle games and live music

👗 Francescas at the Old Mill closing: It looks like Francesca’s in the Old Mill will be closing soon as there are clearance sale signs up in the windows. The current sale is buy one, get two free, although that may change as they wind down operations. No word yet on what may be moving in to take over the space.

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It can also quietly stretch into 60-hour weeks, missed powder days, and weekends that don’t feel like weekends.

I know this because I lived it while working in cybersecurity sales. Now I coach high-performing leaders and teams who want strong results at work and a life that actually gives them time to breathe and enjoy this beautiful place that we all call home.

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🔥 Wildfire Home Protection Strategies: Learn practical, proactive steps to help protect your home from wildfire risk. This informative session focuses on defensible space, home hardening, and smart preparedness for Central Oregon living. 9 AM The Breakroom

❄️ Winter Beer Fest: Snowy scenery, craft brews, and cozy lodge vibes all weekend long. It’s the kind of event where you plan to “just stop by” and end up staying for hours. 12 PM The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse (All Weekend)

👗 Vintage Rendezvous: A vintage clothing pop-up bringing curated secondhand gems and retro finds to Crux. 4 PM Crux

🌎 Global Eats Pop-Up: Sauté: Take your tastebuds on a trip at this popup from Sauté that will feature popular Korean dishes. 5 PM Discovery Corner

🍻 A Good Old Fashioned Pop-Up (For the Way West): A two-night pop-up bringing a sample of what’s to come from Way West to Bend Brewing. 5 PM Bend Brewing

🚴 Joy Ride: A Bike Odyssey Toward Openness, Curiosity & Kindness: An inspiring talk exploring adventure, personal growth, and connection through the lens of a transformative bike journey. 5:30 PM Ray Hall Atrium

🎉 Prohibition Party: Step back into the 1920s with speakeasy vibes, vintage flair, and a little rebellious energy. 6 PM High Desert Museum

🍺 Brewery Bingo: Classic bingo energy with beer in hand. Low pressure, high fun, and just competitive enough to get loud about it. 6 PM Ponch’s Place

💘 Dirty Minds Trivia: Not what you think… or maybe exactly what you think. A cheeky trivia night that’ll test your knowledge and your ability to keep a straight face. 7 PM Craft Kitchen

🎭 Spring Awakening, Shrek the Musical Jr., & Boeing, Boeing: Three very different stage vibes — from angsty and powerful to family-friendly fun to classic farce. Theatre kids (and former theatre kids), this is your moment. 7 PM Ponderosa Playhouse, 7 PM Summit High School , 7:30 PM Cascades Theatrical Co (shows play all weekend)

🌲 Saturdays at Skyliner: A cozy “open lodge” day featuring hot chocolate, sweet treats, a warm fire, and a monthly guest speaker highlighting the area’s history and ecology. 9 AM Skyliner Lodge

🥕 All Things Seeds & Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon: Practical, locally focused gardening workshops tailored to Central Oregon’s short season and tricky climate. 10 AM & 1 PM Westside Church

🎣 Fly Fishing 101: Curious about fly fishing but don’t know where to start? This beginner-friendly workshop covers the basics including gear, casting, and local tips. 11 AM Redmond Library

🧘 Movement and Embodiment Workshop: Discover how you can become more embodied, integrated, and resourced in your upper body through exploratory movement, body mapping, and breathing practices. 11:30 AM NE Bend Private Residence

📚 Local Author Showcase: Meet local authors, discover new reads, and support Bend’s literary scene in one cozy, book-filled afternoon. 12 PM Roundabout Books 

🎤 Comedy at Craft w/ Lexis Shardé: An evening of sharp, high-energy stand-up featuring Lexis Shardé. Grab a drink, settle in, and prepare for big laughs. 8 PM Craft Kitchen & Brewery

💿 Myspace Party: Emo nostalgia, scene-kid throwbacks, and all the early-2000s energy you forgot you missed. Expect pop-punk hits, side bangs, and a dance floor that feels like your Top 8 came to life. 8 PM Volcanic Theatre Pub

🎿 Nordic Gear Demo Day: Test out Nordic gear before you commit. Perfect for skiers curious about upgrading equipment or trying something new on the trails. 9 AM Mt. Bachelor Nordic

🎉 Not’cho Grandma’s Bingo: Bingo… but louder, sassier, and way less polite. Expect big personalities, bold prizes, and zero quiet daubing. 9:30 AM Silver Moon Brewing

☕🚶‍♀️ Coffee Walk with Coach Michelle: This casual community walk blends light exercise, connection, and coffee where you can learn all about Learn to Run Bend while you walk! 10 AM RSVP for Location

🛶 Ladies’ Intro to Whitewater Kayaking: A welcoming, confidence-building intro to whitewater designed specifically for women. Learn the basics, build skills, and maybe discover a new obsession. 7 PM Bend Kayak School

🧠 Double Trouble Trivia: Five rounds per night and always a good time. The signature “Double Trouble” final round gives trailing teams a real shot at a comeback, plus game-show-style interludes during breaks keep the energy high. 6:30 PM The Commonwealth Pub

🎤 Karaoke Is Back: Warm up those vocal cords as karaoke night returns with big singalong energy and zero judgment. 7 PM The Podski

🐱🎱 Cat Breed Bingo: Bingo night with a feline twist. Test your cat breed knowledge, win prizes, and hang out with adoptable kitties while you play. 4 PM Playful Paws Cat Cafe

🔮 Vision for the New Year: Spend the afternoon journaling, vision boarding and creating your own hand-bound journal in a cozy, welcoming space. As an extra bonus you can use the code BUZZ15 to save a $15 bucks off your ticket. 1:30 PM NE Bend

Chris Beland Band | Bend Brewing | 5 PM
Bigfoot County | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Cover Story | Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge | 8 PM
Maxwell Friedman Group | The Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM

Huckle Bearers | Bend Brewing | 4 PM 
Groove Merchants | River’s Place | 6 PM
Barringer & Baker | Portello Lounge | 6:30 PM
Mr. Vale’s Math Class | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Moontricks | Midtown Ballroom | 7 PM | Tickets
Heller Highwater | The Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM

Talamh Dub | The Commonwealth Pub | 4 PM
KC Flynn | River’s Place | 5 PM

Stay warm, and thank you again for reading!

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