Posts in category 'Bend Real Estate General Information'

Jaynee Beck, Principal Broker, has joined Bend Premier Real Estate

Jaynee Beck, well-known Central Oregon real estate professional, has joined Bend Premier. 

Jaynee began her real estate career in 1992 and has built a distinguished practice rooted in exceptional client care. Her thoughtful, relationship-driven approach has earned her decades of repeat and referral business. A Bend resident since 1974, Jaynee offers unparalleled local insight and a genuine appreciation for Central Oregon's evolving lifestyle, community, and growth.

Known for her integrity, dedication, and professionalism, Jaynee approaches every transaction with care and purpose. She is deeply committed to continual learning and to giving back to the real estate industry through leadership, education, and service at both the local and state levels. Her experience, knowledge, and commitment make her a trusted advisor to clients...

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If you've been watching the housing market lately, you may have seen headlines about a surprising surge in pending home sales across the U.S. — the highest we've seen in nearly three years. That's a big deal for buyers and sellers alike, and when you pair it with what we're seeing locally here in Bend and Central Oregon, a clear picture starts to emerge: opportunity — but only if you understand the market on both the national and local level.

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Hearing talk about home prices falling? That may leave you worried about whether your house is losing value. But here's what you need to know. While some local markets have seen small price dips this year, home prices are not falling nationally. So, don't let the headlines scare you.

The vast majority of the country is actually seeing prices rise.

While that may feel surprising after the headlines you've seen, the map below uses year-over-year data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to make that clear:

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A lot of people are asking the same thing right now: "Is it even a good time to sell?" And the truth may come as a bit of a surprise...

For many homeowners, the answer is a strong yes.

Why? Because of one major factor working in your favor: your equity. Odds are, if you've lived in your home for a while, you know you have significant equity. But how much are we really talking about? The number might just change everything about your next move.

The Hidden Wealth of Homeownership

Here's how it works. When you own a home, you build up something called equity.

Each time you make a mort...

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Whether it's at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation.

Here are the top three questions on a lot of people's minds this season, and straightforward answers to help you feel more confident about the market.

1. "Will I even be able to find a home if I want to move?"

Yes, more than you could a year or two ago.

The number of homes for sale has been rising over the past few years. According to data from Realtor.com, there have been more than one million homes on the market for six straight months, something that hasn't happened since 2019 (see graph below):

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