Buyers face challenges in any market – and today's is no different. With higher mortgage rates and rising prices, plus the limited supply of homes for sale, there's a lot to consider.
There's no denying mortgage rates are having a big impact on today's housing market. And that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house and make a move.
Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and the data that helps answer them.
If you're thinking about buying a Bend home, chances are you've got mortgage interest rates on your mind. You've heard about how they impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to make sure you're factoring that in as you plan your move.
The problem is, with all the headlines in the news about rates lately, it can be a bit overwhelming to sort through. Here's a qu...
If you're trying to sell your Bend Oregon house, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot – and you're not wrong. We're still in a seller's market because there are so few Bend homes for sale right now. And historically, this is the time of year when more buyers move, and competition ticks up. That makes this an exciting time to put up that for sale sign.
But while conditions are great for sellers like you, you'll still want to be strategic when it comes time to set...
If you're planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there'll be more Bend homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are headed, and how to navigate today's Bend real estate market. If so, here's what the professionals are saying about what's in store for this season.
Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American:
". . . it seems our general expectation for the spring is that we will see a pickup in inventory. In fact, that already seems to be happening. But i...