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Rates, Inventory, and Lifestyle: Why 2026 May Be the Most Balanced Market Bend Has Seen in Years
For years, Bend's housing market has been defined by extremes: a relocation boom during the pandemic, a sharp reset as interest rates climbed, and then a long stretch where low inventory kept competition fierce. As we move through 2026, the ground finally feels more balanced — especially for relocation buyers looking for a lifestyle upgrade without the bidding-war chaos of years past.
Below is a look at what's driving the shift: interest rates, supply, buyer behavior, and the enduring lifestyle appeal that keeps Bend on the relocation shortlist for Seattle, Bay Area, and Portland households.
Mortgage Rates Are Quietly Opening the Door Again
After peaking in the 7%+ range, mortgage rates have been sliding steadily into the
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Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026 — What That Means for Central Oregon
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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Bend Oregon Real Estate | November 2025 Trends
Buyer Activity Picks Up as New Listings Fall Sharply
November brought a shift in the Bend real estate market: strong buyer interest paired with a significant drop in new listings. Pending sales saw a sizable jump from one year ago, even though closed sales held flat and overall pricing trended slightly lower. With fewer homes hitting the market, buyers had to act quickly on the most desirable properties, while sellers benefited from motivated purchasers—even if final sale prices continued to come in below original asking.
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Bend Premier Real Estate | November 2025 Newsletter
What's in the November 2025 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- A Cooler Fall Market Emerges for Bend Home Sales
- Cranberry Orange Bread
- Preparing Your Home for Thanksgiving: Cleaning and Decorating Tips
- Fall Adventure on the Peter Skene Ogden Trail
- Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell
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Bend Oregon Real Estate | October 2025 Trends
A Cooler Fall Market Emerges for Bend Home Sales
October brought signs that the Bend real estate market is continuing to find balance as the year winds down. While closed sales and overall sold volume rose modestly from a year ago, several key indicators—such as new listings, pending sales, and median home price—show the market is cooling after a busy late-summer season. With homes taking longer to sell and buyers showing more caution, Bend's fall housing market reflects a shift toward more normal seasonal behavior after several years of atypical trends.
When comparing October 2025 to October 2024 for Bend single family home sales on less than an acre, the following changes can be noted:
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Median sales price down 3.1% to $770,000
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Closed sales
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