Posts with tag 'Analytical'

The Bend Market Notebook

August 2026

Hello!

For quite a while I've wanted to start a monthly newsletter. Rather than filling your inbox with sales pitches or a long list of statistics, I thought I'd simply share something interesting I've noticed about the Bend real estate market each month.

If you enjoy understanding why the market behaves the way it does, I hope you'll enjoy reading these observations.

This Month's Observation

"The Bend real estate market" is really not one market. Not if you watch how different segments of it act.

One of the reports I ran this week reminded me just how differently various price ranges can behave.

In July, for example, homes priced between $1.5 million and $1.6 million actually moved faster than homes priced between $700,000 and $750,000.

It's a good reminder that looking only at headlines about "t...

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As you undoubtedly know, retirement is about more than finding a beautiful home. It's about finding a community and a lifestyle that fit the next chapter of your life.

If you're considering retiring to Bend, you've probably discovered that there is no shortage of opinions online. This guide answers many of the questions prospective retirees ask as they begin exploring whether Bend is the right place for them.

1. Is Bend a good place to retire?

For many people, yes. Bend offers abundant sunshine, beautiful scenery, outdoor recreation, and an active and friendly community, but whether it's the right fit depends on your budget, lifestyle, healthcare needs, and how you picture your retirement.

2. Is Bend too expensive?

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If you've ever thought, "Buying a home seems so much harder today than it was for my parents," you're not imagining it.

There are many reasons housing feels different today, but one simple comparison helps explain why.

Economists often compare the median home price with the median household income. This is known as the price-to-income ratio. It doesn't predict whether a particular family can afford a home, but it does provide a useful way to compare housing affordability across different places and different points in time.

Years ago, a typical home in the United States cost about three times the median household income.

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Rivers Edge Village, en el lado este de Awbrey Butte, ocupa un lugar muy especial en el lado oeste de Bend. Para quienes buscan un equilibrio entre naturaleza, comodidad y conveniencia, ofrece algo cada vez más difícil de encontrar: un vecindario ya establecido, con jardines maduros, belleza natural y un ritmo de vida más tranquilo, a pocos minutos del centro de Bend.

El vecindario está muy ligado al cañón del río Deschutes. Dependiendo de la ubicación de la casa, algunas propiedades disfrutan de vistas al campo de golf, al cañón, o incluso a las montañas. El sendero del río Deschutes también forma parte importante de la vida cotidiana aquí. Muchas personas salen a caminar, correr o simplemente disfrutar de la tranquilidad y del paisaje de Central Oregon.

En cuanto a la arquitectura, Rivers Edge Village ofrece más variedad y personalidad que muchas comunidade...

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Tucked along the eastern slope of Awbrey Butte, Rivers Edge Village occupies a distinctive place on Bend's west side. For buyers seeking a balance of nature, comfort, and convenience, it offers something increasingly difficult to find: an established neighborhood with mature landscaping, river canyon beauty, and a quieter pace of life, all within minutes of downtown Bend.

Rivers Edge Village tends to appeal to people who are not simply searching for square footage. Many buyers drawn to the neighborhood are looking carefully at how they want daily life to feel. They value natural surroundings, walkability, thoughtful architecture, and homes that support an easier lifestyle over time.

A Neighborhood Shaped by the River Canyon

One of the defining features of Rivers Edge Village is its relationship to the Desc...

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