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Bend Oregon Housing Market Trends for September 2026
Bend Oregon Housing Market Trends for September 2026
The Bend housing market weakened in September 2026 as rising mortgage rates reduced buyer purchasing power and pushed more prospective purchasers to the sidelines. Although the median sales price remained nearly unchanged from last year, closed sales declined 16%, pending sales fell more than 21%, and the number of listings withdrawn, canceled or allowed to expire increased 65%.
Those figures tell a more complete story than the median price alone. Bend is not experiencing a flood of inventory or distressed sales, but buyers have become considerably more cautious. Homes that are not priced correctly are receiving fewer showings, undergoing substantial price reductions or leaving the market without selling.
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Where Do Buyers Have the Most Negotiating Room in Central Oregon in Fall 2026?
Where Do Buyers Have the Most Negotiating Room in Central Oregon in Fall 2026?
Central Oregon is often discussed as though it were one housing market. It is not. Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, La Pine and Prineville differ considerably in inventory, price, property type, buyer pool and transaction volume.
As fall 2026 begins, buyers generally have more negotiating room in La Pine and Prineville than in Bend or Redmond. Sisters and Sunriver fall between those groups, although their smaller transaction counts and specialized properties make broad conclusions less dependable.
Negotiating room does not mean that every seller will accept a discounted offer. It means buyers have more alternatives, listings face more competition and sellers may need to be more flexible about price, rep...
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Bend Oregon Housing Market Trends for August 2026
Bend Oregon Housing Market Trends for August 2026
The Bend housing market continued to cool in August 2026 as affordability concerns, elevated mortgage rates and increasingly selective buyers affected sales activity. The median sales price declined from a year ago, fewer homes closed, and nearly 45% of completed transactions included seller concessions.
This is not evidence of a housing crash. However, it does show that Bend is experiencing a meaningful correction in pricing expectations. Buyers remain interested in Central Oregon, but they are taking their time, comparing their options and avoiding homes that appear overpriced.
The statistics in this report compare August 2026 with August 2025 a...
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Bend Premier Real Estate | July 2026 Newsletter
What's in the July 2026 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- Inventory Tightens as Buyers Continue To Drive the Market
- Cedar Plank Salmon With Lemon Herb Butter
- Small Changes That Make a Room Feel Brighter and More Spacious
- Hike to Grizzly Peak From Pamelia Lake
- Down Payments Are the Lowest They Have Been Since 2021
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Bend Premier Real Estate | June 2026 Newsletter
What's in The June 2026 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- Buyer Activity Surges as Bend Prices continue Modest Growth
- Grills Peach and Burrata Salad
- How to Maintain Decks and patios for Long-Term Use
- Take the Paula Lake Loop for Volcanoes and Hot Springs
- Surprising Gape Between Seller Expectations and Reality