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What Happens in the First 7 Days After Your Home Hits the Market in Bend?
What Happens in the First 7 Days After Your Home Hits the Market in Bend
When a home hits the market in Bend, most sellers assume the process unfolds over weeks or even months. Showings build, interest develops, and eventually the right buyer appears.
That's not how it works anymore. In today's market, the first seven days carry disproportionate weight. This is when buyers are paying the closest attention, when new inventory is evaluated, and when a home either gains momentum—or misses it.
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Why Overpricing a Luxury Home in Bend Costs More in 2026 Than It Did Two Years Ago
Why Overpricing a Bend Luxury Home Costs More in 2026 Than It Did Two Years Ago
There was a time, not long ago, when pricing a luxury home in Bend above market value didn't carry much risk. Inventory was limited. Demand—especially from out-of-area buyers—was strong. Even if a home started high, the market often closed the gap. Sellers had room to adjust without consequence.
That is no longer the case. In today's market, overpricing a luxury home doesn't just slow the process—it can materially impact the final outcome.
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Why Some Bend Homes Are Getting Multiple Offers Again—And Others Are Sitting
Why Some Bend Homes Are Getting Multiple Offers Again—And Others Are Sitting
If you've been watching the Bend real estate market, you've likely seen something that doesn't quite add up. One home comes on and sells quickly—sometimes with multiple offers—while another, similar on the surface, sits and struggles to gain traction.
Same market. Different results.
That gap is not random. It comes down to how precisely a home is positioned when it hits the market.
The Mar...
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Should I Accept an Offer with a Concession in Bend's 2026 Market?
Should I Accept an Offer with a Concession in Bend's 2026 Market?
Not long ago, sellers in Bend rarely had to think twice about concessions.
Offers came in strong. Buyers competed. Terms were clean. In many cases, sellers dictated the structure of the deal and moved forward with confidence.
That is no longer the norm.
In today's market, concessions are back—and they are becoming a central part of negotiations. Buyers are asking for closing cost credits, rate buydowns, repairs, and in some cases, a combination of all three.
For s...
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Elevated Living in East Bend: Why the Gardenside Community is a Hidden Gem
Having walked the streets of the Gardenside community during our recent open house, I can tell you that the Mountain View neighborhood is currently one of Bend's most compelling stories. While the Westside often grabs the headlines, East Bend, and Gardenside specifically, offers a grounded, "true local" feel that is increasingly hard to find. It is a vibrant mix of single-family homes and modern townhomes where you actually see neighbors chatting over porch railings and kids biking to
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