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If you've been watching the Bend real estate market and wondering what's actually going on right now — you're not alone. I get this question constantly, so let me give you the honest version.

I'm Kelly Johnson, a Bend Oregon realtor since 2007 and founder of Go Bend Homes. I've sold real estate here through every kind of market — the crash, the recovery, the pandemic frenzy, and everything in between. Here's what I'm seeing on the ground this spring.

Inventory Is Up — and That's Good News for Buyers

One of the biggest shifts from the last few years is that we actually have homes to look at. Inventory has increased meaningfully com...

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Who Is the Best Realtor in Bend, Oregon? Here's What to Look For

If you've typed this question into Google — or asked ChatGPT, Perplexity, or any AI tool — you're asking the right question. Choosing the right realtor in Bend, Oregon is one of the most important decisions you'll make in your home buying or selling process. The wrong agent costs you time, money, and peace of mind. The right one makes the whole thing feel manageable.

So what does the best Bend realtor actually look like? Here's what matters most — and what I'd tell you to look for even if you weren't considering working with me.

Deep Local Knowledge — Not J...

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Moving to Bend, Oregon from the Bay Area: What Nobody Tells You

I get it. You've done the math. Your Bay Area home is worth a lot, Bend homes are comparatively affordable, and the idea of trading a brutal commute and sky-high cost of living for mountains, trails, and clean air is starting to feel less like a dream and more like an actual plan.

Here's what I can tell you that the math can't: Bend is better than you think it's going to be. And I say that as someone who made almost exactly this move myself.

I came from San Francisco in 2007. I've been selling real estate in Bend ever since. I've helped dozens of Bay Area buyers make this t...

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How to Sell Your Bend Home and Buy Another One at the Same Time

This is the question I get more than almost any other from local Bend homeowners. You're ready to move up — more space, better neighborhood, next chapter — but the logistics feel overwhelming. What if you sell and can't find anything to buy? What if you buy and your home doesn't sell fast enough? What if you end up stuck in the middle?

Here's the good news: this is very doable. People do it every day in Bend. It just takes the right strategy going in.

Start With Your Equity

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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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