January 2025 National Market Update More Home Buyers Expect Rosier 2025 Housing Outlook The housing market could open up more opportunities to home buyers in the new year and lead to a housing rebound after two years of sluggish sales, housing economists said on Thursday during the National Association of REALTORS®’ Real Estate Forecast Summit ..read more

Bend and Redmond Real Estate: December 2024 Market Insights from the Beacon Report The latest Beacon Report offers a snapshot of the shifting Central Oregon real estate market as we round out the year. If you’re in the market to buy or sell—or just enjoy keeping tabs—here’s what you need to know. Bend: A Chill ..read more

Bend Relo’s Christmas Tree Pick-Up 2024 Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth and cheer! The Bend Relo team is happy to provide a Christmas Tree Pickup Service at no cost for our clients and neighbors. To ensure a smooth pickup experience, kindly RSVP by filling out the form below to let us know that your tree will ..read more

November 2024 Bend Real Estate Market Report: The Beacon Report Breakdown Bend’s housing market continues to take buyers and sellers on a fascinating journey, with twists and turns like a suspenseful novel you can’t put down. This month, Donnie Montagner, our esteemed appraiser and author of the Beacon Report, delivers insights that shed light on ..read more

October 2024 Beacon Report: Central Oregon Market Trends As Central Oregon embraces the crisp air of October, the local housing market continues to show resilience and opportunity for both buyers and sellers. With the latest data from the Beacon Report, we can see some shifts and trends that are shaping the fall real estate landscape. Bend ..read more

September 2024 Beacon Report: Central Oregon Housing Market Trends As Central Oregon transitions into autumn, the housing market remains strong. With rates nearing a two-year low, these conditions are the best we’ve seen for buyers in many years. The fall is a great time for buyers and sellers alike to achieve their real estate goals ..read more

August 2024 Beacon Report: Central Oregon Housing Market Trends The Central Oregon housing market has the best buyer’s conditions we’ve seen in years, while home prices remain strong for sellers, too. This balance is rare, and great for all parties involved.   Last month, the median marketing times in Bend ticked up from 15 to 25 ..read more

July 2024 Beacon Report: Central Oregon Housing Market Trends The temperatures in Central Oregon are boiling hot this week, with a relative cool-down next — and that’s a good metaphor for the current Central Oregon Housing Market Trends. In Bend and Redmond, we’ve got steady median prices but hearty housing inventory which means buyers can be very selective. Learn specifics about each community in this July edition of the Central Oregon Real Estate and Housing Market Report. Bend Beacon Report Median home values are sliding up, from $753K in May to $775K in June. The number of home sales in ..read more

June 2024 Beacon Report for Central Oregon The Central Oregon housing market is swinging into the summer season.  Last month, the median marketing times in Bend held steady, while Redmond’s marketing times ticked down. In Bend, approximately 25% of sales were $1M and over in sale price. Yes, one-quarter of home sales were sold for over $1M — that’s showing there’s a firm value placed on housing in this market. In Bend, the median sale price for a single family resident bounced back from April’s dip to hold at $753 which is unchanged from March.  Last month, the price per square foot ..read more

May 2024 Beacon Report: Central Oregon Market Trends​ Home buying season is warming up with seasonal trends. The weather has been all over the map, but we’re getting into sixty-degree days, and warming market conditions. Last month Bend and Redmond SFR markets had a significant increase in closings and the days on the market in both areas declined — a certain sign of seasonal thawing! The increase in Single Family Residence (SFR) sales this time of year is consistent with the historical Central Oregon real estate seasonal cycle. However, the number of Bend home closings in April 2024 (162) is ..read more