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The Haunted Listing That Wouldn't Sell
Don't be scared of a tough listing — sometimes the biggest fright hides the brightest opportunity.
Every agent has that one listing that gives them chills. You know the type — the one that lingers on the market while others fly off the shelf, the one buyers love online but vanish after the showing. For one Bend agent, it felt like the house itself was haunted.
A Spooky Reputation
Perched on a quiet, tree-lined street, the craftsman looked perfect from the curb. But once inside, visitors whispered that "something felt off." Lights flickered during showings. The air felt drafty. Doors creaked when no one was near them. Word spread quickly — the house was haunted!
Before long, even seasoned buye...
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Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don't Sell at All
A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even back to levels we last saw in 2017–2019. For sellers, that means one thing:
Your house needs to stand out and grab attention from day one.
That's especially true when you consider why the number of homes for sale is up. Here's how it works. Available inventory is a mix of:
- Active Listings: homes that have been sitting on the market, but haven't sold yet
- New Listings: homes that were just put on the market
Data from Realtor.com shows most of the inventory growth lately is actually from active listings that are staying on the marke...
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Central Oregon Real Estate | 3rd Quarter Trends
Click Here to see the Q3 Market Trends for Bend Real Estate and Redmond Real Estate, as well as the Q3 real estate trends in Sunriver, La Pine, Sisters, Prineville, Madras, Powell Butte, and Black Butte Ranch. In Q3 2025, the Bend Oregon Real Estate market and surrounding communities experienced a change when mortgage interest rates dropped in late summer. This enabled many Buyers who had been on the fence to finally make offers when their financed purchase became more affordable. Sellers who hadn't sold during the peak summer selling season were more inclined to consider below asking offers and to negotiate repairs. The number of active listings grew in all markets but Redmond, days on market increased in all markets but Redmond, and prices were up or down depending on the city. There was more balance in the market in most cities with the exception of La Pine, Madras and Powell Butte which reflect strong buyer's market. It is suggested that sellers in these cities list their homes at a price which is extremely competitive if their goal is to sell in a timely basis. A Bend Premier real estate broker understands the local Central Oregon real estate market trends, which is crucial to properly representing buyers and sellers. We can provide insights into which areas are popular, price trends, and the average time properties stay on the market. We can also provide you with access to listings that match your criteria, some of which may not be widely advertised. We also have the first word on properties about to hit the market, giving you an edge in a competitive market. 541-323-2779
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Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It
If your selling strategy still assumes you'll get multiple offers over asking, it's officially time for a reset. That frenzied seller's market is behind us. And here are the numbers to prove it.
From Frenzy to "Normal"
Right now, about 50% of homes on the market are selling for less than their asking price, according to the latest data from Cotality.
But that isn't necessarily bad news, even if it feels like it. Here's why. The wild run-up over the last few years was never going to be sustainable. The housing market needed a reset, and data shows that's exactly what's happening right now.
The graph below uses data from Zillow to sh...
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Bend Oregon Real Estate | July 2025 Trends
It is Taking Longer to Sell Bend Homes
Summer is traditionally the peak selling season for Central Oregon homes. For home buyers looking to buy a Bend home before school starts, July is usually the month when many purchases happen, with August the month for closing these sales and new owners moving into their new homes. While July 2025 has followed these trends to a certain extent, the change in the market with high mortgage interest rates limiting buying power, it has become a price driven market with sellers recognizing that if they really need to sell, the asking price has to match today's market and not that of previous years. July 2025 also saw a mar...