The number one question most people ask when they’re considering selling their home is, “When should we sell?” The long-standing belief is that summer is the prime season — but what does the data actually show? To get a clear answer, I focused on three key statistics: % of Original List Price Received, Average Days […]
Nathan Powers Engel Volkers Bend
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Bend Market Reality Check
Slower sales, more concessions, pricing strategy matters
With Halloween in the rearview, it’s time to look back at October in Bend real estate. (All figures are for single-family residences only. Data is sourced from the local MLS and deemed reliable, though independent verification is recommended. At first glance, you might think the market is heating up again. There were 189 closed sales […]
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Bend’s Still on Top
Adventure, safety and small-town charm define Bend
Most of us already know why people move to Bend—because at one point, we did the same thing. But why does it continue to top Oregon’s “best places to live” lists, and yet not a single Oregon city appears in U.S. News‘ Top 275? Back in 2000, Bend’s population was 52,029. A decade later, it […]
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A Market in Motion
Cooling or Correcting? Bend’s Q3 Real Estate Market
As the leaves pile up and Halloween decorations take center stage across town, it’s time to reflect on the summer that was in Bend real estate. It’s no secret that the real estate market has been in flux this year due to factors like high interest rates, larger inventories, and buyer uncertainties. With misinformation spreading […]