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Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026 — What That Means for Central Oregon
Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You're not alone. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest obstacle between buyers, sellers, and their next move. High mortgage rates, limited inventory, and rapid price growth forced many households across Central Oregon to sit on the sidelines.
The good news is this: conditions are finally shifting. In 2025, affordability improved to its best level in three years, and most economists agree that progress should continue into 2026. That outlook is based on three fundamentals that matter everywhere—including Bend, Redmond,
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Headlines Have You Worried about Your Home's Value? Read This.
Hearing talk about home prices falling? That may leave you worried about whether your house is losing value. But here's what you need to know. While some local markets have seen small price dips this year, home prices are not falling nationally. So, don't let the headlines scare you.
The vast majority of the country is actually seeing prices rise.
While that may feel surprising after the headlines you've seen, the map below uses year-over-year data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to make that clear:
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The 3 Housing Market Questions Coming Up at Every Gathering This Season
Whether it's at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation.
Here are the top three questions on a lot of people's minds this season, and straightforward answers to help you feel more confident about the market.
1. "Will I even be able to find a home if I want to move?"
Yes, more than you could a year or two ago.
The number of homes for sale has been rising over the past few years. According to data from Realtor.com, there have been more than one million homes on the market for six straight months, something that hasn't happened since 2019 (see graph below):
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Should You Sell Before the Holidays or Wait Until Next Year?
As the holidays approach, many Bend homeowners find themselves asking the same question: Should I list my home now or wait until after the New Year?
The truth is, there's no one-size-fits-all answer—but there are compelling reasons to consider making your move before the year ends.
Why Selling Before the Holidays Can Work in Your Favor
- Motivated Buyers Are Still Looking
Not everyone slows down for the season. Many buyers in Bend are relocating for work, making year-end moves to take advantage of tax benefits, or finally finding time to focus on their home search during the holidays. These buyers are serious—and they're often ready to make strong offers. - Less Competition Means More Attention
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Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don't Sell at All
A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even back to levels we last saw in 2017–2019. For sellers, that means one thing:
Your house needs to stand out and grab attention from day one.
That's especially true when you consider why the number of homes for sale is up. Here's how it works. Available inventory is a mix of:
- Active Listings: homes that have been sitting on the market, but haven't sold yet
- New Listings: homes that were just put on the market
Data from Realtor.com shows most of the inventory growth lately is actually from active listings that are staying on the marke...
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