Posts in category 'Market Insights'

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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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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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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