If you're thinking about moving to Bend, you're not alone. Over the past few years, I've worked with a steady stream of relocation buyers coming from California, Washington, Arizona, and beyond.
Most arrive with excitement—and a few assumptions that don't quite line up with reality.
Bend is an incredible place to live, but it's also a market that rewards clarity over guesswork. Here are the biggest misunderstandings I see (and what you should know instead).
One of the most common surprises? Propert...
If you follow real estate headlines, you've probably seen a lot of conflicting opinions lately.
Some say the market is slowing.
Others say prices will surge again.
Interest rates seem to dominate nearly every conversation.
But when buyers ask me directly, "Is now a good time to buy in Bend?" the answer usually requires more clarity than a simple yes or no.
After more than 20 years working in Bend real estate, I've found that understanding the actual conditions of the market is far more helpful than trying to predict the future.
Here are a few things practical buyers should be paying attention to right now.