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Is Bend Becoming More of a Buyer's Market?
For the past few years, it seemed like sellers held all the cards. Homes often received multiple offers within days, buyers waived contingencies, and negotiations were almost nonexistent. Today, the conversation is changing.
One of the questions I hear most often is:
"Is Bend becoming a buyer's market?"
The short answer is it's moving in that direction—but we're not completely there yet.
Like most things in real estate, the answer depends on price range, neighborhood, and property condition. Here's what I'm seeing across the Bend market.
Inventory Is Giving Buyers More Choices
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What Buyers Notice in the First 30 Seconds of a Showing
The Details That Shape First Impressions Before Buyers Ever Read the Feature Sheet
One of the things I've learned after years of walking homes with buyers in Central Oregon is this:
Most buyers form an emotional opinion of a home almost immediately.
Not a final decision—but an initial feeling.
Within the first 30 seconds of stepping onto a property and walking through the front door, buyers are already noticing things that influence how they view everything else they see afterward.
And interestingly, it's rarely granite counters or upgraded appliances that create that first impression.
It's usually much simpler.
If you're preparing to sell, underst...
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Why Price Reductions Happen — And What They Actually Mean
One of the questions I hear most often lately is:
"That house reduced its price… does that mean something is wrong with it?"
Usually, the answer is no.
Price reductions get a lot of attention because people naturally assume they signal weakness. But in real estate, a price reduction often means something much simpler:
The market is giving feedback.
And sometimes that feedback is strategic—not concerning.
Here's what buyers and sellers should actually know.
1. Overpricing Is Still the Most Common Reason
This is the big one.
Many homes don't start at market va...
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Should Sellers Remodel Before Listing in Today's Market?
If you're thinking about selling your home in Bend, one of the biggest questions I hear is:
"Should we remodel before we list?"
The short answer is: sometimes—but not always.
A lot of sellers assume they need to spend tens of thousands of dollars to compete. In reality, some improvements create real value… and others simply make your house more expensive for you—not more valuable to buyers.
After years of helping sellers through different market cycles in Bend, I've found the best results usually come from targeted improvements—not full remodels.
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What Makes One Bend Neighborhood Hold Value Better Than Another?
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...
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