I recently attended the 6th annual COBA (Central Oregon Builders Association) Builders’ Perspective Breakfast and thought I’d share some key takeaways. Nationally:
- Inflation made wage gains flat this year, however when averaged out over the last 3 years, workers have experience tremendous gains.
- Family homes pending contract nationally are down 26% year-over-year.
- Disposable income is down, but is consistent with pre-pandemic trends.
- Higher rates are chasing away buyers and are causing sellers to be reluctant to list their homes.
- National average mortgage rate is currently sitting around 7% and the inflation rate peaked at 9% and is currently 6.4%.
Deschutes County:
- Housing tug-of-war (Inventory vs. Demand):
- Boomers are aging in place to keep their low-interest rate
- Strong millennial housing demand
- Migration from our feeder markets
- New construction will be at a premium to bridge the inventory gap because homeowners are reluctant to give up their low-interest rate.
- Lower demand has helped bring prices down about 2.5%. It is unlikely that we will see large price reductions because of low inventory in the area.
- One of the largest constraints from Builders’ perspective is labor shortage.
- The slowdown in the real estate market has yet to impact construction employment.
- Land use constraints, Bend is going vertical and moving to more high-density housing, We’ll continue to see more development in the Central business district. The focus is to create more housing density in a smaller area.
- Pending sales are down about 30% year-over-year however this is likely tied to inventory shortages as listings are down about 25% year-over-year.
As always, I’m here to talk about real estate and answer any questions you have about the market.
Spring is a time for new beginnings…and what better way to ring in the new season than with a fresh new hair style?! This month we bring to you some of our favorite hair salons and stylists around town.
Mark’s Pick: Tangerine Salon 10 NW Minnesota Ave Bend, OR 97703
Why it’s great: Located in the heart of downtown Bend, Tangerine has been voted “Best Salon” by The Source readers for 4 years in a row. With 18 stylists, you are sure to find a professional who can help you achieve your dream look.
Brooke’s Pick: GATHER Hair Collective 1132 NW Newport Ave Bend, OR 97701
Why it’s great: GATHER is an oasis for those that are looking for a beautiful salon with highly trained stylists and exclusive product lines. Founded in 2020 and conveniently located across from Newport Market, GATHER is an inviting and welcoming salon with a focus on eco-friendly products and practices.
Kate’s Pick: Shag Salon 222 SE Reed Market Dr. #500 Bend, OR 97702
Why it’s great: Shag is located a bit off the beaten path, but is super convenient if you live on the southside of town. With 8 hair stations, waxing rooms and manicure and pedicure stations, Shag is a one stop shop for all of your beauty needs. Looking for a hair extension specialist? Call Shag, ask for Kaleena and let her know Kate sent you!
2023 Concert Season is Coming Up!
A lot of announcements have been coming out lately. Here is what the lineup looks like so far:
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