Posts from September 2026
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September 2026 Bend Premier Advisor: Bend Real Estate & Central Oregon Living
September 2026 Bend Premier Advisor: Bend Real Estate & Central Oregon Living
Fall is beginning to arrive in Central Oregon, and the September 2026 edition of Bend Premier Advisor brings together the latest Bend real estate market information with ideas for enjoying the season ahead.
This month, we take a closer look at the August 2026 Bend housing market, where the median sale price was $725,000 and nearly 45% of closed sales included a seller concession. With buyers having more negotiating opportunities, we also explore an increasingly important question: Is a seller-paid mortgage rate buydown more valuable than a price reduction?
Our September Community Spotlight takes us to Tetherow, one of west Bend's distinctive golf and lifestyle communities, known for contemporary high-desert architecture, resort amenities, trails and convenient access to the road to Mt. Bachelor.
And because living in Central Oregon is about much more than real estate, this month's Advisor also includes September home maintenance tips, a Maple-Dijon Pork Tenderloin with Apples recipe, and ideas for getting out and enjoying fall. We share our recent hike into Jefferson Park in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness, along with September festivals, farmers markets, music and other things to do around Central Oregon.
Explore the September Bend Premier Advisor below for local real estate insight, home ideas and a little inspiration for enjoying life in Central Oregon.
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Jefferson Park in Early Fall: Beauty and Renewal Along the Whitewater Trail
Jefferson Park in Early Fall: Beauty and Renewal Along the Whitewater Trail
Some hikes are memorable because the trail leads to a beautiful destination. Others stay with us because the landscape tells a much larger story. Our September 8, 2026 hike to Jefferson Park from the Whitewater Trailhead offered both.
We have hiked to Jefferson Park several times over the years, including before and after the fires that dramatically changed this part of the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. Our earlier visit, shared in Jefferson...
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Seller-Paid Rate Buydown vs. Price Reduction: Which Helps a Bend Homebuyer More?
Seller-Paid Rate Buydown vs. Price Reduction: Which Helps a Bend Homebuyer More?
Mortgage rates remain one of the biggest obstacles facing Bend homebuyers. Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.71% on September 3, 2026. At the same time, 44.7% of Bend single-family home sales in August included a seller concession, with an average concession of $7,400.
Rate update — October 26, 2026: The national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropp...
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Bend Oregon Housing Market Trends for August 2026
Bend Oregon Housing Market Trends for August 2026
The Bend housing market continued to cool in August 2026 as affordability concerns, elevated mortgage rates and increasingly selective buyers affected sales activity. The median sales price declined from a year ago, fewer homes closed, and nearly 45% of completed transactions included seller concessions.
This is not evidence of a housing crash. However, it does show that Bend is experiencing a meaningful correction in pricing expectations. Buyers remain interested in Central Oregon, but they are taking their time, comparing their options and avoiding homes that appear overpriced.
The statistics in this report compare August 2026 with August 2025 a...
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