
If you have been watching the market and wondering whether now is the right time to sell, you are not alone.
Many homeowners are quietly asking the same question.
Should I sell now, or should I wait for something better?
It is a fair question. The market has shifted. Interest rates have changed. The pace feels different than it did a few years ago. And yet, homes are still selling every day.
The answer is not as simple as timing the market perfectly. It is about understanding where you stand and making a decision that aligns with your...
Mt. Bachelor Village | Deschutes River Canyon

In Bend, where lifestyle drives decisions, proximity to the Deschutes River quietly shapes how people live, return, and invest.
Some properties offer space.
Others offer something you feel the moment you arrive.
This is one of those.
Bend Has Evolved Into a Lifestyle D...
By Catherine Bedford | Bend Premier Real Estate
Published March 2026 | Bend, Oregon Housing Market Update
Each month we publish the Bend Premier Advisor real estate newsletter, covering the Bend housing market and broader Central Oregon real estate trends.
The goal is simple: help people understand what is happening in the market before they need to make a major decision about buying or selling a home.
The March 2026 issue highlights several important trends along with homeowner tips that are especially relevant as we move toward the spring real estate season.

Bend's housing market is evolving — and prepared buyers are benefiting.
Whether you are searching for a place to live or building your investment portfolio, Bend is offering something we have not seen in years:
Breathing room. Clarity. Leverage.
Yes, prices remain highish.
Yes, homes are sitting longer — 66 days on market.
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.
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...