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How To Buy a Bend Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates
Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to the latest forecasts, experts say rates will decline, but not by as much as a lot of people want.
The good news? Even if they don't drop substantially, there are still ways to make buying a home more affordable.
How Much Will Rates Drop?
A few months ago, experts were forecasting mortgage rates could dip below 6% by the end of the year. But recent projections suggest that may not happen after all.
While mortgage rates are still expected to decline some later this year, projections from Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and Wells Fargo now show them stabilizing closer to the 6.5% to 7% range (see below):
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Bend Luxury Homes | 2024 Trends
What Happened With Bend Luxury Homes in 2024?
2024 was a year that reflected changes for Bend Oregon real estate. The high end luxury home market had more listings and more activity in 2024 compared with 2023. In particular, homes listed in all categories over $1,000,000 had strong sales with the only exception in the $1,300,000 to $1,599,999 category in which there was a 14.4% decrease in home sales. In this same category, days on market were up over 113% with an increase of 85% in months of supply (up to over 5 months). Based on an earlier 2024 review of the Bend luxury market, it was determined that many listings taken in this price point required pri...
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Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your Bend House?
Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they've got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their concerns are based on misconceptions, not facts. And if they'd just talk to a Bend Premier Real Estate Broker about it, they'd see these doubts aren't necessarily a hurdle at all.
If uncertainty is keeping you from making a move, it's time to get the real answers. The ones you deserve. And to take the pressure off, you don't have to ask the questions, because here's the data that answers them.
1. Is It Even a Good Idea To Move Right Now?
If you own a home already, you may be tempted to wait because you don't want to sell and take on a
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Bend Premier Real Estate | February 2025 Newsletter
What's in the February 2025 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- 2025 Bend Home Sales Have Started With a Bang
- Rich Chocolate Mousse
- Transforming Your Home Into the Ultimate Hangout Spot for the Big Game
- Lower Chush Falls in Winter is Stunning
- Time in the Market Beats Trying to Time the Market
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Bend Oregon Real Estate | January 2025 Trends
2025 Bend Home Sales Have Started Off With a Bang
After the slower market traditionally experienced in December, Bend home sales started 2025 with an strong uptick. Many home sellers are no longer waiting to spring to list their properties, and many buyers are back in the market, despite the 30 year mortgage rate near 7%. Both new listings and new sales were significantly up in January 2025 compared with the previous year.
Historically, during a presidential election year, home sales slow across the country. However, according to the Department of Housing and Urban D...