When buyers start looking at homes in Bend, the conversation usually begins with the purchase price, down payment, interest rate, and monthly mortgage payment.

Those numbers are important, but they don't tell the whole story.

After 20 years in Bend real estate, one thing I've learned is that being comfortable with your mortgage payment isn't necessarily the same as being comfortable with the total cost of owning a home.

That's especially true here in Central Oregon, where expenses can look very different depending on whether you're buying a newer home in town, an older property on a larger lot, or acreage outside Bend.

I've always believed buyers should understand the full picture before making one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.

Here are some of the expenses I encourage buyers to consider before purchasing a home in Bend.

1. Propert...

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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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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.

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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.

1. What Does Pricing Look Like at the Neighborhood Level?

One of the biggest surprises...

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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.

1. What Does Pricing Look Like at the Neighborhood Level?

One of the biggest surprises...

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