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Bend Oregon Real Estate | May 2026 Trends
Buyer Activity Surges as Bend Home Prices Continue Modest Growth
The Bend real estate market continued to strengthen in May 2026, with higher home prices, more closed sales, and a significant increase in pending sales compared to one year ago. While affordability remains a challenge for many buyers, the market has shown resilience. Demand remains healthy, inventory is still below last year's levels, and properly priced homes are attracting attention quickly. The strongest signal from May's numbers may be the surge in pending sales, suggesting buyer confidence remains intact heading into the summer market.
Quick Market Snapshot – May 2026
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Bend Oregon Real Estate Market Update | February 2026 Housing Trends
Bend Oregon Housing Market Snapshot – February 2026
Here are the key statistics shaping the Bend Oregon real estate market in February 2026:
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Median Sales Price: $725,000 (up 3.6%)
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Closed Sales: 117 homes (up 20.6%)
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Why Now May Be a Key 2025 Moment To Sell Your House
Mortgage rates are finally heading in the right direction – and buyers are starting to jump back in.
According to the data, buyer demand picked up considerably once mortgage rates hit a new low for 2025. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports that applications for home loans were up 23% compared to the first week of September last year.
If you've been waiting to sell, or your listing recently expired because the market was slower than you hoped it would be, now's the time to reconsider your move. Buyer demand is the highest it's been since July – and you don't want to miss this window.
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What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates
The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they'll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? Let's clear up the confusion.
The Fed Doesn't Directly Set Mortgage Rates
Right now, all eyes are on the Fed. Most economists expect they'll cut the Federal Funds Rate at their mid-September meeting to try to head off a potential recession.
According to the CME FedWatch Tool, markets are already betting on it. There's virtually a 100% chance of a September cut. And based on what we know now, there's about a 92% chance it'll be a small cut (25 basis points) and an 8% chance it will be a bigger cut (50 basis points):