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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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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

Rachel Kirk Has Joined Bend Premier Real Estate

For more than twenty-five years, Rachel worked as a professor of Spanish language and culture. Teaching, for her, was about supporting her students while holding them to high expectations. It mattered that they learned a great deal, but it mattered just as much that they learned to engage thoughtfully with others. That balance of rigor, care, and respect continues to guide how she works with clients today.

She came to real estate during a pivotal chapter of her life and found a profession that felt like a natural extension of her earlier work. Real estate requires patience, discernment, and an understanding of both the emotional and financial dimensions of important decisions. Her role is to help clients gain clarity so they can make sound decisions for themselves.

Rachel specializes in residential and luxury real estate in Bend and Central Oregon, with a particular focus on Awbrey Park. Luxury in Bend looks d...

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NorthWest Crossing (NWX) isn't just another neighborhood in Bend – it's a community by design. Developed on roughly 486 acres by the West Bend Property Company in the early 2000s, NWX pairs tree‑lined streets and welcoming front porches with a thoughtful mix of homes, parks, schools and local businesses. The result is a walkable, small‑town atmosphere that feels like a modern take on Bend's classic neighborhoods, yet it enjoys easy access to downtown and the Old Mill.

Architectural Charm & Housing Choices

NWX stands out for its variety of architecture. Instead of cookie‑cutter models, the developers sold individual lots to a guild of builders so streetscapes would feel diverse and timeless. Craftsman‑style cottages sit alongside modern farmhouses and contemporary townhomes, all linked by wide sidewal...

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Bend Single-Family Home Market Trends: 2025 Year in Review

As 2025 wraps up, the Bend single-family home market shows a year defined by steady pricing, increased activity, and a slower pace than the year before. Compared to 2024, the market gained momentum in volume but continued to push back on pricing power and speed.

Here's how 2025 stacked up against 2024.

Prices: Flat, Not Falling — But Buyers Had Leverage

The median sales price ended 2025 at $734,950, up just 0.7% year over yea...

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