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What Luxury Buyers Are Prioritizing Now in Bend
What Luxury Buyers Are Prioritizing Now in Bend
Luxury buyers in Bend are still active—but the way they evaluate homes has changed considerably over the past several years. A short time ago, demand often centered around urgency. Inventory was limited, competition was intense, and many buyers were willing to move quickly simply to secure a property in Central Oregon. Today's
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Why Testing The Market Is Costing Bend Sellers In 2026
Why "Testing the Market" Is Costing Bend Sellers in 2026
It's one of the most common strategies sellers talk about today:
"Let's just put it on the market and see what happens."
On the surface, it sounds reasonable. List a little higher, leave room to adjust, and let the market provide feedback. A short time ago, that approach often worked. In today's Bend market, it usually does not.
What "Testing the Market" Really Means
In practice, testing the market almost always comes down to...
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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 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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