Posts with tag 'bend oregon real estate'

As the holidays approach, many Bend homeowners find themselves asking the same question: Should I list my home now or wait until after the New Year?
The truth is, there's no one-size-fits-all answer—but there are compelling reasons to consider making your move before the year ends.

Why Selling Before the Holidays Can Work in Your Favor

1. Motivated Buyers Are Still Looking
   Not everyone slows down for the season. Many buyers in Bend are relocating for work, making year-end moves to take advantage of tax benefits, or finally finding time to focus on their home search during the holidays. These buyers are serious—and they're often ready to make strong offers.
2. Less Competition Means More Attention
   Inventory in

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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!

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If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you're not alone – and you're definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. With more homes to choose from, prices leveling off in many areas, and mortgage rates easing, today's market is offering something you haven't had in a while: options.

Experts agree, buyers are in a better spot right now than they've been in quite a long time. Here's what they have to say.

Affordability Is Finally Improving 

Lisa Sturtevant, Chief Economist at Bright MLS, says affordability is finally starting to turn the corner:

"Slower price growth coupled with a slight drop in mortgage rates will improve affordability and create a window for some buyers to get into the market."

Mortgage rates have e...

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The Lifestyle Everyone's Chasing

There's a reason people who visit Bend, Oregon, often end up calling it home. With 300 days of sunshine, panoramic Cascade Mountain views, and a welcoming small-town vibe, Bend offers a lifestyle that's both invigorating and peaceful.
Mornings begin with coffee and mountain air, followed by a run along the Deschutes River trail. Afternoons might mean paddleboarding, mountain biking, or working remotely with a view that reminds you why you moved here. In Bend, "quality of life" isn't an idea — it's the daily rhythm.

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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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