Acreage properties around Bend still get attention.
Space, privacy, flexibility—it's what a lot of buyers are looking for.
But selling acreage right now isn't the same as selling a home in town.
And it's definitely not the same market we saw a few years ago.
The sellers who are getting strong results today aren't guessing—
they're approaching it with clarity.
Here's what matters most right now.
This is one of the biggest mistakes I see.
Sellers try to price based on:
Acreage properties around Bend have a strong pull.
More space. More privacy. Room for shops, animals, or just a quieter lifestyle.
And for a lot of buyers — especially those relocating — it feels like the upgrade they've been working toward.
But acreage purchases are also where I see some of the most expensive mistakes happen.
Not because buyers aren't smart…
But because there are details that don't show up in photos — or even in a typical home tour.
Here are a few things I consistently help buyers slow down and really understand before moving forward.
Every year I talk with buyers who are relocating to Bend, Oregon. Many of them have spent time visiting, fallen in love with the scenery, and are excited about making Central Oregon home.
But relocating to a new area is different from buying in a place you already know well.
After more than 20 years helping buyers move to Bend, I've noticed that the people who have the best experience usually ask a few key questions before they buy.
Here are three of the most important ones.
One of the biggest surprises...
Every year I talk with buyers who are relocating to Bend, Oregon. Many of them have spent time visiting, fallen in love with the scenery, and are excited about making Central Oregon home.
But relocating to a new area is different from buying in a place you already know well.
After more than 20 years helping buyers move to Bend, I've noticed that the people who have the best experience usually ask a few key questions before they buy.
Here are three of the most important ones.
One of the biggest surprises...
If you've been following housing market headlines, you've probably seen the same prediction again and again:
"The market is going to crash."
Because of this, many buyers considering a move to **Bend ask the same question:
Should I wait for the housing market to crash before buying?
It's a reasonable question — but the answer usually requires a clearer understanding of how real estate markets actually behave.