Bend Housing Market Update: Transactions Surge Despite 6.5% Rates | Moving To Bend Oregon

Thinking about buying or selling a home in Bend or Central Oregon? July's market data just revealed something we haven't seen in over four years—and it could be an important clue about where the market is headed. In this month's update, I break down: • Why Bend just recorded its first 200+ closed sales month since 2022 • What the latest median home price tells us • Why some homes are selling in days while others sit for months • Current inventory levels across Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, La Pine and Prineville • How higher interest rates are impacting buyers and sellers • Why pricing strategy matters more than ever • What I believe happens if mortgage rates move into the low 6% or even the 5% range If you're relocating to Central Oregon or simply trying to understand today's housing market, this video will help you make better real estate decisions. Explore relocation guides, neighborhood tours, market reports and more: https://ryanrudloff.com Moving to Bend Guide: https://ryanrudloff.com/regions/bend Neighborhood Guides: https://ryanrudloff.com/regions/neigh... Subscribe for weekly Central Oregon real estate updates, neighborhood tours, and relocation advice. If you're thinking about buying or selling in Bend, Redmond, Sunriver, Sisters, or anywhere in Central Oregon, I'd be happy to help. 00:00 Bend hits biggest sales milestone since 2022 00:41 Two very different housing markets 02:31 July 2026 market update overview 03:39 Why today's market feels confusing 04:44 Bend market statistics 05:44 First 200+ sales month in four years 06:24 What happens if mortgage rates fall? 07:49 Inventory and buyer opportunities 08:59 Redmond market update 10:23 Redmond growth and building permits 11:36 Sisters, Sunriver & surrounding markets 12:34 Summer tourism and relocation trends 13:21 Long-term outlook for Bend real estate 14:09 Final thoughts ✨𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐧✨ Moving To Bend Oregon Chanel :    / @movingtobendoregon   🍁𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐧🍁 Our goal is help you gain a keen understanding of Bend Oregon and the surrounding areas that comprise Central Oregon and Deschutes County. There's so much to do, and so many different flavors of Bend Oregon and Deschutes County to discover. We want to help you find the best fit for you, and your lifestyle so you can hit the ground running upon your arrival! 💌 𝐋𝐄𝐓'𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐇 💌 ➟Zoom Call With Us calendly.com/movingtobendoregon/30min ➟Email [email protected] ➟Thinking of Moving to Bend Oregon? Let Us Help! Call or Text us: 541.350.3993 (Ryan) If you want to know everything about eating, sleeping, working, playing, the good, and the bad of living in Bend Oregon, then subscribe▶ and tap the bell🛎 for notifications so you can be the first to know about the current market in Bend OR.😁 We get calls and emails everyday of people just like you, looking for help on making their move to Bend Oregon and we absolutely love it.😍 Whether you are moving in 9 days or 90 days, give us a call☎, shoot us a text📝, or send us an email📨 so we can help you make a smooth move to Bend Oregon. 🎥𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬🎥 ➟ The 2026 Bend Oregon Relocation Guide Video 🔗   • A Full Guide to Living in Bend Oregon (Eve...   ➟Retiring To Bend in 2026? Watch This Video! 🔗   • The Truth About Retiring to Bend, Oregon (...   ➟What 30+ Years Living In Bend Has Taught Zach and Ryan 🔗   • What We Actually Love (and Hate) About Liv...   ➟Century Drive Vlog: The Most Famous Road In Central Oregon 🔗   • Live On The Road To Bachelor: The Most Sce...   ➟Best Neighborhoods In Bend For Walkability 🔗   • Could You Live in Bend Without a Car? | No...