One of the questions I get fairly often from buyers and sellers is:
"Why does one Bend neighborhood seem to hold value better than another?"
At first glance, two homes may look similar on paper.
Same size. Similar age. Comparable finishes.
But over time, some neighborhoods consistently show more stability, stronger demand, and better resale performance.
That doesn't mean one area is "good" and another is "bad." It usually comes down to understanding the characteristics that continue attracting buyers through different market cycles.
After 20 years working in Bend real estate, I've learned that value retention is usually less about the house itself—and more about wha...