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Thinking About Moving to Central Oregon? Let's Talk About the Weather
I Want to Move to Central Oregon… Can I Handle the Weather?
If you're thinking about moving to Central Oregon, chances are you've already pictured it: blue skies, pine trees, mountain views, coffee in hand, trailhead five minutes away.
Then the doubt creeps in.
But can I actually handle the weather?
Short answer: maybe—and that's okay to figure out honestly.
Long answer: let's talk about what Central Oregon weather is really like, season by season, without the hype or the horror stories.
The Big Surprise: How Sunny It Is
One of the biggest shocks for newcomers is how much sun we get.
Central Oregon averages 300+ days of sunshine a year. Even in winter, it's common to have bright blue skies after a storm. Snow falls, then the sun comes out like nothing happened.
If you're comin...
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Mortgage Rates Drop to Low 6%: What Bend Buyers Need to Know Right Now
The phone calls started coming in last week. Buyers who'd been sitting on the sidelines since rates climbed above 7% suddenly wanted to talk numbers again. The reason? Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest point in over a year, hovering just above 6% for qualified borrowers.
For Bend's real estate market, this shift changes the equation in ways that go beyond simple monthly payment calculations. The question isn't whether lower rates matter—they do. The question is what smart buyers should do about it right now.
The Monthly Payment Reality
A half-point drop in interest rates might not sound dramatic until you run the numbers on Bend's median home price. On a $650,000 purchase with 20% down, the difference between a 6.5% rate and a...
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Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026 — What That Means for Central Oregon
Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You're not alone. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest obstacle between buyers, sellers, and their next move. High mortgage rates, limited inventory, and rapid price growth forced many households across Central Oregon to sit on the sidelines.
The good news is this: conditions are finally shifting. In 2025, affordability improved to its best level in three years, and most economists agree that progress should continue into 2026. That outlook is based on three fundamentals that matter everywhere—including Bend, Redmond,
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Bend Premier Real Estate | January 2026 Newsletter
What's In the January 2026 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- Bend Single-Family Market : 2025 Year-End Snapshot
- Hearty Beef & Barley Soup
- Winter Selling Myths That Shouldn't Keep You From Listing
- Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent
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Headlines Have You Worried about Your Home's Value? Read This.
Hearing talk about home prices falling? That may leave you worried about whether your house is losing value. But here's what you need to know. While some local markets have seen small price dips this year, home prices are not falling nationally. So, don't let the headlines scare you.
The vast majority of the country is actually seeing prices rise.
While that may feel surprising after the headlines you've seen, the map below uses year-over-year data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to make that clear:
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