Otis Craig - Realtor

Bend pending home sales fell 21.2% in September 2026 as mortgage rates climbed, price reductions increased and unsold listings rose 65%.

Bend Oregon Housing Market Trends – September 2026

Explore October 2026 events and fall activities in Bend and Central Oregon, including theater, dance, pumpkin picking, hiking and Halloween fun.

October 2026 in Central Oregon: Things to Do & See

Making Sense of Seasonal Changes in the Housing Market
Real estate activity tends to shift throughout the year, but that doesn't mean there's one season when everyone should buy. More homes may come on the market during certain months, while other times of year bring fewer listings and different levels of buyer competition.
Those changes are worth noticing....

Making Sense of Seasonal Changes in the Housing Market Housing markets don't behave the same way all year. Learn what seasonal changes can mean for buyers without letting the calendar drive your decision.

Bend Premier Managing Principal Broker Natalka Palmer has been named the 2026 REALTOR® of the Year by the Cascades East Association of REALTORS®.

Natalka Palmer Named 2026 REALTOR® of the Year

Hike from Pole Creek Trailhead to Camp Lake and the dry Chambers Lakes basins: nearly 17 miles, 2,600 feet of gain and a changing creek crossing.

Camp Lake to Chambers Lakes Hike Near Sisters, Oregon

How to Evaluate a Home's Maintenance History
A home can look well cared for during a showing and still leave plenty of questions about how it has been maintained over the years. Fresh paint and an orderly yard are easy to notice. The condition and history of the systems behind the walls aren't always as obvious.
You don't need a complete record...

How to Evaluate a Home's Maintenance History A home's maintenance history can reveal more than its current appearance. Learn what buyers can look for when reviewing repairs, updates, and major systems.

What Buyers Should Know About Property Disclosure Forms
When you're buying a house, the disclosure form can be easy to skim past. It often arrives alongside other paperwork, but it can provide useful background on the property before you move further into the transaction.
What sellers must disclose varies by state, so the form isn't the same everywhere....

What Buyers Should Know About Property Disclosure Forms A property disclosure form can offer useful clues about a home's history and known issues. Buyers should know what the form can tell them, what it may leave out, and where an inspection still matters.

Compare buyer negotiating room in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, La Pine and Prineville as the fall 2026 market begins.

Where Central Oregon Homebuyers Have More Leverage

Explore September 2026 Bend real estate trends, Tetherow, seller-paid rate buydowns, Jefferson Park, fall home tips and Central Oregon events.

September 2026 Bend Real Estate & Central Oregon Living | BPRE

Compare a seller-paid mortgage-rate buydown, price reduction and closing-cost credit for a representative Bend home purchase.

Rate Buydown vs. Price Reduction for Bend Buyers