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Bend Oregon Housing Market Update – March 2026: A Shift Toward Balance
Update, October 2026: For the latest numbers, see the Bend Housing Market Forecast 2026. The figures below are a snapshot…
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The Low Mortgage Rate Trap: What Bend Move-Up Buyers Need to Know Before They Decide
You’re Not Trapped in Your Mortgage Rate. You’re Trapped in the Math You Haven’t Done Yet. I talk to Bend…
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18949 Baker Road in Deschutes River Woods Just Sold for $699,000 — Here’s What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
Summary: 18949 Baker Road, a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,732-square-foot single-level home on a 0.89-acre lot in Deschutes River Woods (Bend, OR…
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Is Bend, Oregon a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market Right Now?
Short answer: As of mid-2026, Bend remains a mild seller’s market, but it’s the most balanced it has been in…
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How Much Do I Need for a Down Payment to Buy a Home in Bend, Oregon?
Short answer: Bend’s median home price is roughly $710,000–$750,000 (mid-2026). On a $725,000 home, a conventional 20% down payment works…
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Bend, Oregon Housing Market Forecast 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Should Expect
Short answer: Bend’s housing market in 2026 is normalizing, not crashing. The median home price sits around $710,000–$750,000 (mid-2026), there’s…
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What Is the Cost of Living Like in Bend, Oregon?
Short answer: Bend’s cost of living runs about a third above the national average (cost-of-living index around 133, mid-2026), driven…
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What Are the Short-Term Rental Rules for Investors in Bend, Oregon?
Short answer: Short-term rentals (stays of 30 days or less) are legal in Bend but tightly regulated through a two-permit…
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How Do Property Taxes Work in Bend, Oregon (Deschutes County)?
Short answer: Deschutes County’s effective property tax rate averages around 0.62% of assessed value — well below the national median…
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What Should I Know Before Moving to Bend, Oregon?
Short answer: Bend offers year-round outdoor recreation (skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and the Deschutes River), a walkable downtown, and a…
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