Subscribe and receive email notifications of new blog posts.
RSS Feed
The Bend real estate market has become increasingly selective in 2026. Homes are still selling, buyers are still moving to Central Oregon, and desirable properties continue to attract attention. But there is a noticeable difference between the homes buyers are responding to and those that remain on the market.
As we move through August, we are seeing inventory grow and buyer activity slow. We won't have fina...
The Bend real estate market continued to demonstrate resilience in July 2026. While the number of new listings declined and inventory tightened compared to last year, buyer demand remained healthy with more homes closing, pending sales increasing, and the median sales price rising nearly 5%.
Not all luxury homes sell at the same pace. In Bend's high-end market, some properties generate strong interest almost immediately. Showings are scheduled quickly, buyers engage, and offers often follow within a relatively short period of time. Meanwhile, other luxury homes can remain available for months despite impressive features, desirable locations, and significant marketing exposure. The difference is rarely explained by a single factor. Today's luxury buyers are thoughtful, selective, and increasingly focused on value, lifestyle alignment, and overall experience. Understanding what drives their decisions ca...
Luxury buyers in Bend are still active—but the way they evaluate homes has changed considerably over the past several years. A short time ago, demand often centered around urgency. Inventory was limited, competition was intense, and many buyers were willing to move quickly simply to secure a property in Central Oregon. Today's
April 2026 shows a Bend real estate market that is adjusting—not collapsing. Pricing has come off noticeably from a year ago, but buyer activity remains stable and, in some areas, quietly improving. The result is a more balanced market where properly priced homes are still moving, while aspirational pricing is getting corrected.
If the email address was found in our system, your password has been sent. Please check your inbox.
Back to Login
We respect your concerns about privacy and value the relationship that we have with you.
Like many sites, we use cookies on our website to collect information to help improve your browsing experience. The cookies that we use allow our website to work and help us to understand what information is most useful to visitors.
For the best website browsing experience, please enable cookies. Go here for instructions on how to enable cookies on your browser.