Posts from April 23rd, 2026
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Moving to Bend from California: What Bay Area Buyers Discover When They Get Here
Moving to Bend, Oregon from California: What Bay Area Buyers Discover When They Get Here
I've worked with a lot of buyers from the Bay Area over the years. They come in doing the math — cost of living, home prices, square footage — and the numbers make sense on paper. But the math isn't actually what sells them on Bend.
It's the moment they realize the outdoors is literally right outside their front door.
The Thing Nobody Fully Understands Until They're Here
In the Bay Area, outdoor adventure is something you plan for. You drive an...
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What Is My Bend Home Worth in 2026? How to Think About Pricing Right Now
If you've owned a home in Bend for the last three to five years, you've built up real equity. The question a lot of homeowners are asking right now is — what is it actually worth, and is this a good time to sell?
Here's my honest take.
The Market Has Shifted — But Values Are Holding
Bend home prices peaked in 2022 and have softened since then. But "softened" doesn't mean collapsed. Median prices in early 2026 are sitting in the mid-$700s for single family homes — still strong by any historical measure. What's changed is the pace. Homes are taking longer to sell, and buyers have more negotiating power than they did two years ago.
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I Moved to Bend in 2007 — Here's What Nearly 20 Years Looks Like
I came from San Francisco — ready for a change, craving my Oregon roots, and looking for a place that felt like home. I was born in Sandy, Oregon. Bend fit from day one.
The first thing that surprised me was the sunshine. People hear "Oregon" and picture gray skies. But I arrived in early March and the sun was out. It's 38 degrees today and it's still shining. That never gets old.
The second thing that surprised me was how fast I felt like I belonged. Within the first year I was running into people at the grocery store. Nineteen years later, I can't go anywhere without seeing a familiar face. That's Bend — the soul of a small town with the amenities of a real city. Great restaurants, good shopping, and everything within a 10-15 minut...
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