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Few places in Oregon offer the unique combination of mountain beauty, outdoor recreation, small-town charm, and exceptional real estate opportunities found in Sisters and Black Butte Ranch. Nestled at the base of the Cascade Mountains, this highly desirable region attracts buyers seeking everything from luxury estates and horse properties to resort retreats and private acreage.
Whether your dream is waking up to mountain views, enjoying a round of golf steps from your front door, caring for horses on your own acreage, or simply embracing a slower pace of life surrounded by natural beauty, these five remarkable properties showcase the diversity and appeal of Central Oregon living.
The Bend housing market continued to cool in August 2026 as affordability concerns, elevated mortgage rates and increasingly selective buyers affected sales activity. The median sales price declined from a year ago, fewer homes closed, and nearly 45% of completed transactions included seller concessions.
This is not evidence of a housing crash. However, it does show that Bend is experiencing a meaningful correction in pricing expectations. Buyers remain interested in Central Oregon, but they are taking their time, comparing their options and avoiding homes that appear overpriced.
The statistics in this report compare August 2026 with August 2025 a...
The Bend real estate market has become increasingly selective in 2026. Homes are still selling, buyers are still moving to Central Oregon, and desirable properties continue to attract attention. But there is a noticeable difference between the homes buyers are responding to and those that remain on the market.
As we move through August, we are seeing inventory grow and buyer activity slow. We won't have fina...
Bend has long been one of the Pacific Northwest's most desirable places to live. What was once viewed primarily as a recreational destination has evolved into one of the West's premier luxury housing markets, attracting buyers from California, Washington, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, and throughout Oregon. While every buyer has a unique reason for relocating, many share a common goal—they are looking for a place where exceptional homes and an exceptional lifestyle come together. Luxury buyers today are investing in far more than real estate. They are investing in how they want to live.
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