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Central Oregon
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Bend Made: what the 20-year growth plan covers and how to weigh inThe City of Bend has started the plan for how and where the city grows over the next 20 years. Here is the timeline the city has published and how to take part.
The Bend housing numbers, explainedFour numbers describe most of what is happening in the Bend housing market. Here is what each one measures, what it does not tell you, and how to use it.
Mortgage rates in November 2026: what they mean for a Bend paymentThe U.S. average 30-year mortgage rate was 7.11% on November 12, 2026. Here is what that figure measures and what a change in the rate does to a monthly payment.
How to choose a real estate agent in Bend, OregonCheck the Oregon license, recent local sales and full reviews, then interview two or three agents. Questions to ask and red flags for Bend buyers and sellers.
Redmond Oregon Market Report: October 2026Redmond's October 2026 numbers from our MLS database: a $532,500 median sale price, down from a year ago, 47 homes sold, and where supply sits today.Bend Oregon Market Report: October 2026Bend's October 2026 numbers from our MLS database: a $786,450 median sale price, up from a year ago, 172 homes sold, and where supply sits today.
Wildfire, Smoke and Home Insurance for Central Oregon BuyersCentral Oregon buyers should treat wildfire planning, summer smoke and homeowners insurance as part of due diligence, not as an afterthought.
Real Estate Commission in Bend, OregonWhat our listing fee is, how the buyer's agent gets paid since the 2024 rule changes, what Oregon law requires in writing, and what you pay besides commission.
Well Water Testing When You Sell an Oregon HomeOregon requires the seller to test a domestic well for arsenic, nitrates and total coliform bacteria after accepting an offer. Here is how it works.
Septic Systems in an Oregon Home SaleWho pumps the tank, who pays for the septic inspection, and what happens if problems turn up, under Oregon's standard septic addendum.
Home Warranties in Oregon: Who Pays?Whether there is a home warranty in an Oregon sale, and who pays for it, is set in the sale agreement. Here is how that section works.
Oregon Withholding and FIRPTA When You Sell a HomeWhen escrow holds back money for Oregon tax or federal FIRPTA, who it applies to, how much it is, and the exemptions sellers should know before closing.Index
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