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Bend Premier Real Estate | January 2026 Newsletter
What's In the January 2026 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- Bend Single-Family Market : 2025 Year-End Snapshot
- Hearty Beef & Barley Soup
- Winter Selling Myths That Shouldn't Keep You From Listing
- Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent
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Bend Premier Real Estate | November 2025 Newsletter
What's in the November 2025 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- A Cooler Fall Market Emerges for Bend Home Sales
- Cranberry Orange Bread
- Preparing Your Home for Thanksgiving: Cleaning and Decorating Tips
- Fall Adventure on the Peter Skene Ogden Trail
- Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell
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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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Thought the Bend Real Estate Market Passed You By? Think Again.
If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you're not alone – and you're definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. With more homes to choose from, prices leveling off in many areas, and mortgage rates easing, today's market is offering something you haven't had in a while: options.
Experts agree, buyers are in a better spot right now than they've been in quite a long time. Here's what they have to say.
Affordability Is Finally Improving
Lisa Sturtevant, Chief Economist at Bright MLS, says affordability is finally starting to turn the corner:
"Slower price growth coupled with a slight drop in mortgage rates will improve affordability and create a window for some buyers to get into the market."
Mortgage rates have e...
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