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Why Some Bend Homes Are Selling — and Others Are Sitting in 2026
Why Some Bend Homes Are Selling — and Others Are Sitting in 2026
The Bend real estate market has become increasingly selective in 2026. Homes are still selling, buyers are still moving to Central Oregon, and desirable properties continue to attract attention. But there is a noticeable difference between the homes buyers are responding to and those that remain on the market.
As we move through August, we are seeing inventory grow and buyer activity slow. We won't have fina...
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What Happens in the First 7 Days After Your Home Hits the Market in Bend?
What Happens in the First 7 Days After Your Home Hits the Market in Bend
When a home hits the market in Bend, most sellers assume the process unfolds over weeks or even months. Showings build, interest develops, and eventually the right buyer appears.
That's not how it works anymore. In today's market, the first seven days carry disproportionate weight. This is when buyers are paying the closest attention, when new inventory is evaluated, and when a home either gains momentum—or misses it.
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Why Some Bend Homes Are Getting Multiple Offers Again—And Others Are Sitting
Why Some Bend Homes Are Getting Multiple Offers Again—And Others Are Sitting
If you've been watching the Bend real estate market, you've likely seen something that doesn't quite add up. One home comes on and sells quickly—sometimes with multiple offers—while another, similar on the surface, sits and struggles to gain traction.
Same market. Different results.
That gap is not random. It comes down to how precisely a home is positioned when it hits the market.
The Mar...
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Mortgage Rates Drop to Low 6%: What Bend Buyers Need to Know Right Now
The phone calls started coming in last week. Buyers who'd been sitting on the sidelines since rates climbed above 7% suddenly wanted to talk numbers again. The reason? Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest point in over a year, hovering just above 6% for qualified borrowers.
For Bend's real estate market, this shift changes the equation in ways that go beyond simple monthly payment calculations. The question isn't whether lower rates matter—they do. The question is what smart buyers should do about it right now.
The Monthly Payment Reality
A half-point drop in interest rates might not sound dramatic until you run the numbers on Bend's median home price. On a $650,000 purchase with 20% down, the difference between a 6.5% rate and a...
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Bend Premier Real Estate | November 2025 Newsletter
What's in the November 2025 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- A Cooler Fall Market Emerges for Bend Home Sales
- Cranberry Orange Bread
- Preparing Your Home for Thanksgiving: Cleaning and Decorating Tips
- Fall Adventure on the Peter Skene Ogden Trail
- Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell
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