Posts from September 2026

Fall can be an interesting time to buy a home in Bend.

The summer rush starts to slow down, some homes have been on the market longer than sellers expected, and buyers may begin seeing more price reductions. At the same time, fewer new listings can come on the market as we move closer to winter.

Does that make fall a good time to buy?

Maybe—but I think there's a better question to ask:

Do the current market conditions create an opportunity that makes sense for you?

After 20 years in Bend real estate, I've learned that trying to label a market as simply "good" or "bad" usually isn't very helpful. The better approach is to understand what's happening, look carefully at the individual property, and decide whether the numbers and timing fit your situation.

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One of the interesting things about real estate is that two homes can look very similar on paper and get completely different reactions from buyers.

They might have a similar square footage, number of bedrooms, age, and even be located in the same neighborhood. Yet one gets steady showings and an offer, while the other sits on the market.

Why?

Especially in a slower market, buyers tend to be more selective. They have more time to compare homes, notice differences, and decide whether a property really feels like a good value.

After 20 years of working in Bend real estate, I've found that the homes that sell more easily usually have several things working together. And no, that doesn't necessarily mean a seller needs to spend thousands of dollars remodeling before putting their home on th...

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