{"id":319546,"date":"2025-11-25T17:01:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T17:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/august-2025-central-oregon-real-estate-update-bend-oregon-real-estate\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T17:01:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T17:01:54","slug":"august-2025-central-oregon-real-estate-update-bend-oregon-real-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=319546","title":{"rendered":"August 2025 Central Oregon Real Estate Update | Bend Oregon Real Estate"},"content":{"rendered":"


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It\u2019s August in Central Oregon\u2014sunny, smoky (hopefully not too much), and a good time to check in on what\u2019s happening in our residential real estate market. Whether you\u2019re buying, selling, or working in the field, here\u2019s what you need to know right now:<\/p>\n

Buyers: Don\u2019t Assume You Can\u2019t Afford It\u2014Talk to More Lenders<\/p>\n

Rates and affordability are on everyone\u2019s mind\u2014but here\u2019s the truth: no two lenders are alike, and if you\u2019ve only talked to one, you probably don\u2019t have the full picture.<\/p>\n

Different lenders offer different loan products, fee structures, and rate packages. One might prequalify you for $425K, while another (with better terms or different underwriting criteria) says you can comfortably go to $475K.<\/p>\n

Before you decide to sit the market out, talk to two or three lenders and explore your options. Ask questions, compare total costs (not just the monthly payment), and make sure you\u2019re getting the best deal for your situation. You might be closer to buying than you think.<\/p>\n

Sellers: Hope Is in the Air\u2014But So Is Realism<\/h2>\n

No sugar-coating here: you\u2019re probably going to get less for your home in 2025 than you would\u2019ve in 2022 or 2023. But that doesn\u2019t mean the bottom is falling out.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re seeing active, motivated buyers in every Central Oregon community we serve. The homes that are priced right and\/or stand out in their presentation are selling\u2014and often faster than you\u2019d expect.<\/p>\n

The key? Be strategic. Work with a professional who knows how to price accurately in this market, and invest in those pre-listing touch-ups that make your home shine. There\u2019s movement out there, and you can still make a great deal happen.<\/p>\n

Agents: The Q4 Seeds You Plant Will Define Your 2026<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s be real\u20142025 didn\u2019t bounce back the way many of us hoped. But that doesn\u2019t mean next year won\u2019t. In fact, 2026 could be everything we wanted 2025 to be\u2014if you start preparing now.<\/p>\n

We can\u2019t predict the market, but here\u2019s what we do know for sure: having a strong Q4 2025 plan will directly impact your 2026 success.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself:
What 3 things will you do in Q4 to set yourself up for a productive 2026?<\/p>\n

Here are some proven levers you control:<\/p>\n

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  • \u00a0Make 20 calls a week to prospects or past clients<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Write 2\u20133 handwritten notes a day<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Host strategic open houses (even if they\u2019re not your listings)<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Build or revamp your email newsletter<\/li>\n
  • Analyze your 2025 so far\u2014what worked, what didn\u2019t, and where you can double down<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Don\u2019t wait until January to get motivated. The seeds you plant in October, November, and December will bloom next spring.<\/p>\n

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    Thanks for reading this month\u2019s update! Whether you\u2019re buying, selling, or hustling through your real estate career, I\u2019m here to support you with grounded advice, up-to-date market insights, and plenty of local expertise. Stay cool out there\u2014Central Oregon summer isn\u2019t done with us yet.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n