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Bend Real Estate Market Update — July 2026 | Lesley Snider
Bend Real Estate Market Update — July 2026
July 2026 Bend market at a glance. Source: Flexmls.
Central Oregon's housing market kept its footing this July, and the numbers tell a story of a market that's active, competitive, and holding its value. Here's your snapshot of what happened across Bend's core zip codes — 97701, 97702, and 97703 — for single-family homes on less than an acre.
The Numbers at a Glance
- Current Listings: 546
- Pending: 214
- Sold: 189
- Average List Price: $1,051,438
- Average...
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Why Privacy Has Become One of the Most Valuable Features in Bend Luxury Real Estate
Why Privacy Has Become One of the Most Valuable Features in Bend Luxury Real Estate
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The First 30 Days of the Strategic Relocation Blueprint
The First 30 Days of the Strategic Relocation Blueprint
First 30 days relocating to Bend, Oregon: four-week Strategic Relocation Blueprint timeline.
Quick-Answer Callout
What do you do first when relocating to Bend, Oregon? Most buyers panic-tour. Strategic buyers run a structured 30-day sequence. Week one establishes geography and market clarity. Week two sets up local infrastructure. Week three focuses on shortlist evaluation. Week four executes on the strongest match. Each phase has a clear output. None of it is rushed.
Why the First 30 Days Decide the Outcome
You've decided to relocate to Bend. You've worked through Phase 1 of the Strategic Relocation Blueprint. Your Lifestyle Alignment Scorecard is built. Your priorities are weighted. The decision is made.
Now what?
Most relocating buyers answer that question by booking a flight, scrolling Zillow at 30,000 feet, and showing up in Central Oregon ready to look at house...
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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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Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today
There's a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live. Curious what's happening in Oregon?
These 3 maps show how the split is playing out across the country. In each one:
- Darker Shades of Blue = Buyer friendly
- Lighter Shades of Blue = Seller strong
Inventory Sets the Stage
While the number of homes for sale has improved pretty much across the board, how much growth we've seen can look dramatically different based on where you live. And that impacts who has the leverage today.
This map uses data from Realtor.com to break it down:
- The darker shades of blue show where inventory has risen more than in other areas of the country. Buyers here have more to choose from and should have an easier time finding a...
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