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,
As 2025 wraps up, the Bend single-family home market shows a year defined by steady pricing, increased activity, and a slower pace than the year before. Compared to 2024, the market gained momentum in volume but continued to push back on pricing power and speed.
Here's how 2025 stacked up against 2024.

The median sales price ended 2025 at $734,950, up just 0.7% year over yea...
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.
Experience the Bend lifestyle through the eyes of those who call it home. From sunrise coffee and mountain views to riverside adventures and craft cocktails downtown, a weekend in Bend is about living fully — outdoors, connected, and inspired.
Bend mornings start early — not out of obligation, but out of excitement. The light over the Cascades is too beautiful to sleep through, and the smell of fresh-roasted coffee from local cafés is irresistible. Grab a morning latte at Sparrow Bakery, where locals linger ov...