Posts with tag 'Bend'

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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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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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...

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If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key. But some sellers haven't adjusted to where the market is today. They're not factoring in that there are more homes for sale or that buyers are being more selective with their budgets. And those sellers are making some costly mistakes.

Here's a quick rundown of the 3 most common missteps sellers are making, and how partnering with an expert agent can help you avoid every single one of them.

1. Pricing the Home Too High

According to a survey by John Burns Real Estate Consulting (JBREC) and Keeping Current Matters (KCM), real estate agents agree the...

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Let's face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today's mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, "Should I just wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might be lower?"

But here's the thing, no one knows for sure where mortgage rates will go from here, and waiting could mean facing more competition, higher prices, and a lot more stress.

What if buying now — before the spring rush — might actually give you the upper hand? Here are three reasons why that just might be the case.

1. Less Competition from Other Buyers

The winter months tend to be quieter in the real estate market. Fewer people are actively looking for homes, which means you'll likely face less competition when you make an offer. This makes the process feel less rushed and l...

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