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April
22

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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April
13

Is Bend Entering a Buyer's Market in 2026?

For the past several years, Bend's real estate market has been defined by speed, competition, and rising prices. Homes moved quickly, buyers had limited leverage, and sellers often dictated the terms. That environment has changed. The question now being asked—quietly by buyers and more urgently by sellers—is whether Bend is entering a buyer's market in 2026.

The honest answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no.

The Market Has Shifted—But Not Collapsed

Recent data shows a market in transition, not decline. Median prices have softened compared to last year, and price p...

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January
15

Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You're not alone. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest obstacle between buyers, sellers, and their next move. High mortgage rates, limited inventory, and rapid price growth forced many households across Central Oregon to sit on the sidelines.

The good news is this: conditions are finally shifting. In 2025, affordability improved to its best level in three years, and most economists agree that progress should continue into 2026. That outlook is based on three fundamentals that matter everywhere—including Bend, Redmond,

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January
13

What's In the January 2026 Bend Premier Newsletter?

  • Bend Single-Family Market : 2025 Year-End Snapshot
  • Hearty Beef & Barley Soup
  • Winter Selling Myths That Shouldn't Keep You From Listing
  • Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent

November
14

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