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Bend Premier Real Estate | July 2026 Newsletter
What's in the July 2026 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- Inventory Tightens as Buyers Continue To Drive the Market
- Cedar Plank Salmon With Lemon Herb Butter
- Small Changes That Make a Room Feel Brighter and More Spacious
- Hike to Grizzly Peak From Pamelia Lake
- Down Payments Are the Lowest They Have Been Since 2021
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Should You Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here Are the Questions I'd Ask First.
Mortgage rates matter.
There's no question about that. A lower interest rate can reduce your monthly payment, while a higher rate can affect what you're comfortable spending on a home.
But if you're trying to decide whether now is the right time to buy, mortgage rates are only part of the picture.
Here are a few other questions worth considering.
Are You Ready to Buy?
Buying a home before you're financially or personally ready rarely leads to a good experience.
But there's another side to that.
Once many people make the decision to move, they're in...
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Talline vs. Northwest Crossing: Which West Side Neighborhood Fits Your Lifestyle?
If you're considering a move to Bend's west side, you've probably come across two names: Northwest Crossing and Talline.
While they're right next to each other, they offer very different experiences. Neither is inherently "better." The right choice depends on what you're looking for in a neighborhood and in your daily life.
Here are some of the biggest differences.
An Established Neighborhood vs. A New Beginning
Northwest Crossing is one of Bend's most established master planned communities. Mature trees, established landscaping, and years of thoughtful growth give it...
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Why Northwest Crossing Holds Its Value
One of the questions I hear from buyers is, "Why are homes in Northwest Crossing consistently in demand?"
There isn't one answer. Instead, there are several reasons that help explain why this neighborhood continues to attract buyers year after year.
Walkability
Northwest Crossing was designed so that many everyday destinations are within easy reach. Restaurants, coffee shops, parks, schools, and trails are woven into the neighborhood, making daily life more convenient and enjoyable.
A Mature Neighborhood
Trees have grown, landscaping has filled in, and the neighborhood feels established. That sense of permanence is difficult to recreate in a brand new development.
A Strong Identity
Buyers...
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Bend Oregon Real Estate Market Update | June 2026
Bend Oregon Real Estate Market Update – June 2026
Inventory Tightens as Buyers Continue to Drive the Market
After a spring that showed steady improvement, June reinforced the strength of the Bend real estate market. While fewer homeowners chose to list their properties compared to last year, buyers continued to purchase homes at an impressive pace. The result was lower inventory, faster sales, and rising prices across Bend's residential market. Compar...
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