Wacky Fall Weather and other musings...

Just when you think you might have a handle on the weather of Central Oregon, you get humbled. After thirty plus years around these parts you would think I would learn. Most years in Central Oregon October is one of our nicest months of the year punctuated with warm days and cool nights. This year is a little unsettled, one weekend we are on the lake enjoying temperatures in the 70's, the next we are building snowmen in the backyard snowing. Just to confirm the wacky nature of our weather, today we are experiencing some freezing rain, but I am sure by next week we will be back in the 70's. While the snow and freezing rain is a taste of what is to come in the months ahead, it is definitely not the norm we like to see in October.

No matter the weather fall is a great time of the year to get out and enjoy the many offerings of the region. The wet weather has settled the dusty mountain biking trails making them tacky and fast. Riding the various trails and elevations offers a wide array of fall colors. Those who enjoy hiking will find the same holds true for them, fewer people and splendid scenery. For those who like the links fall is a great time to get out and enjoy the many of the course in the area. A good many are offering discounted pricing and more accessible tee times.

Round out that fall day excursion with the seasonal beer offerings from one of our many breweries. Several award winning beers make their fall appearance with Jubel ale from Deschutes Brewery being the most decorated. On a warm fall afternoon the patio by the Deschutes River at Bend Brewing serves up head brewer Tonya Corbett's several award winning brews. Looking for good food cheap with pool and music too, I like the eclectic Silver Moon Brewing. Head brewer and owner Tyler Reichert has grown his brewery into a locals favorite. Possibly you want to watch this weeks big game with a bunch of rabid fans, J.C.'s Pub is the place to go. Pool tables and plenty of televisions a bunch of loyal Beaver and Duck fans. Try there offshoot Ten Barrel Brewing beers.

Fall also brings a flurry of activity in the real estate market. Many folks from out of the area are exploring the great housing values Central Oregon has to offer. With the market making a mild recovery this summer many are still finding prime properties at tremendous values. When combined with interest rates hovering around five percent or lower many are taking advantage of the market to buy and make Bend their home. Just think if Central Oregon were your home you would be that much closer to all the things we like most about being here. Interested in learning more about the real estate market in Central Oregon give me a call, I am always glad to help.

BP