Central Oregon Real Estate Market Insights | September 2025
Happy September!
Football Season. Friday Night Lights. First Down! See you at the Game!
Fall is upon us this weekend and I gotta say, this weather is incredible! Friday night during the Summit vs. Mtn. View game, we were all in shorts and T-shirts well past 9pm. Soaking it up!
HAPPY FALL!
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Have you ever wondered why home prices don't seem to drop even when the market slows down? It's a phenomenon called "downside stickiness," and it's happening right now in the housing market. Many potential sellers, especially those who bought in the last 3 years are unwilling to sell at a loss. This results in listings being withdrawn and a cap on inventory growth. National inventory hasn't increased in 2 months. This is a stark contrast to last year, when inventory was rising quickly. Now there are only 19% more homes on the market than a year ago, with that growth gap shrinking. The pace of new listings is shrinking. This trend, coupled with elevated withdrawal rates, makes it hard for inventory to grow in the future.
While national data shows that while some buyers are waiting for both lower rates and lower prices, the "downside sticky" phenomenon suggests they're unlikely to get both.
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Julie Reber's Listings
FOR SALE!! PRICE ADJUSTMENT!
Dreaming of some legit elbow room or looking to start that agribusiness? How about ~162 Acres on the east side of Bend, just 10 minutes to downtown. You're in the Vibe and out of the Crowds at the same time!
Meet Brad - a Beautifully Designed, Energy-Efficient Home in Prime Bend Location. Tucked on a quiet cul-de-sac, this chic single-lvl stunner offers 3 spacious bdrms + an office, ideal for flexible modern living.
Offered @ $585K
Handicap access: all doors are 36” wide & walk-in shower
Extra insulation: higher r-value than code required
Low maintenance yard
Walking distance to Bridge 99, Hideaway, Wild Roots coffee
Quiet dead-end street
Empty lot across for firetruck access, never will get built on
Separate primary bedroom suite (extra roomy)
Soft close cabinets in kitchen with pullouts
Natural gas bbq
Laundry room hookups allow dryer to be either electrical or natural gas
30 year composite roof
Spacious parking; three parking spaces in the alley and street parking in front of the house
Presenting a premier living opportunity in the prestigious Golden Triangle (Between Bend, Redmond and Sisters)!
Geographical variety!
Flat acres prime for a lavender field or pasture (irrigation is possible!) and the home is built on a plateau offering both eastern and western views. Lives like a single level home.
Sold for $1,370,000
ACTIVE w/ Contingency
51780 Morning Pine in LaPine, OR
This large .22 acre corner lot is fully fenced and backs up to open space. The 3-4 bedroom practically NEW home with office has been lightly lived in by it's out of state owners, and it is the one with the builder upgrades! These meticulous owners added A/C, custom blinds on all the windows, it has a 4 zone watering system in front and back with professional landscaping.
Offered @ $475,000
MY NEW WEBSITE IS COMING!! It's under construction at the moment, but it is going to be your one stop shop for all things Central Oregon including customizable property search engines, say bye bye to Zillow Porn! 🤣
What my clients have to say:
We had the pleasure of working with Julie Reber, who represented the sellers in our recent transaction. Julie was professional, communicative, and highly knowledgeable throughout the entire process. She made the experience smooth and efficient for all parties involved, ensuring everything stayed on track and handled with care. We greatly appreciated her responsiveness and dedication, and we would happily work with her again in the future. Highly recommended!
Taylor B.
Why Smart Pricing Matters:
Well priced homes create a sense of urgency in the buyer/broker communities to act quickly with strong, clean offers, and often lead to competitive bidding between buyers-which is the most likely way to increase sales price. I know you want to leave nothing on the table. Neither do I. But smart pricing can lead to better options.
Buyers in 'best position since 2020', says NAR
Average values for existing homes are on the rise and the National Association of Realtors has reported a year-over-year 2% increase in deals for July, putting America on track for an annual sales volume of 4.01 million for 2025.
Planting for the future is smart, but sometimes feels lackluster....until things begin to blossom!
This Cala Lily reminded me of the importance of commitment to patience. The timing of decisions and plans won't always be perfect. But the patience and trust to believe that you are making informed decisions with the best of intentions generally results in a blossoming of efforts.
Many friends and clients continue to try to 'time' the market which is a difficult task. I encourage you to instead, plant the seeds and let the blossom organically happen!
Drawing on expertise from fast-paced urban centers and rural landscapes, the team offers adaptable strategies and clear guidance to navigate every real estate opportunity with confidence.
