Considering relocating to Oregon? If you are, the cost of living here is probably a big consideration. Property taxes are definitely one part of that puzzle. So let’s cover all that you need to know about property tax rates in Oregon. You’ve probably heard already that Oregon is one of only five states without a …
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2021 has come and gone, and in Eugene, home prices are now significantly higher than they were a year ago. Inventory, meanwhile, is noticeably lower. That’s the same story we’ve seen play out every year in recent memory, but 2021 was still a remarkable year for Eugene’s market. The figures to the right tell you …
At the end of 2021, inventory hit an all-time low in Eugene of just 0.4 months. In other words, it’s harder to find a home in Eugene than ever before. Pickings are usually slim in the winter months, but the situation at present is off-the-charts. New listings were down 17% year-over-year, adding to the squeeze. …
Eugene, Oregon Real Estate Market Report – December, 2021 Read More »
The numbers for August 2021 are in, and they paint a clear picture. Bend’s market is finally getting less frenzied, with prices dropping some amount from the record highs we saw just a month ago. On the other side of the mountains in Eugene, things are just about as tight as ever but prices are …
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You may have seen headlines recently that the “housing boom is over” nationwide. Inventory in Bend and Eugene reached their lowest points in the spring, and it’s been climbing steadily since. At the same time, prices are also climbing, especially in Bend. Why? Well, inventory is still really, really low in both Bend and Eugene. …
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Planning a vacation in Eugene, Oregon, or maybe have some downtime on a business trip? Then you’re probably wondering what to do in Eugene. For a few brief years in the late ‘aughts, Eugene branded itself the “World’s Greatest City for the Arts and Outdoors.” That was a bit of a fiasco, and before long, …
Oregon is a big place, but if you’re looking to move to a city, there are only a few options. As you probably know already, Portland is the biggest. 645,000 people live inside its city limits. Other than that, cities with more than 100,000 people include Salem (169,000 people), Eugene (168,000), Gresham (110,000) and Hillsboro …
Summer is just on the horizon. During a normal year, that would mean a surge of new housing inventory as Bend and Eugene sellers try to take advantage of the fair weather and influx of visitors. But while inventory is up – marginally – in both communities, what we’ve seen so far has been underwhelming. …
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It isn’t news that home values are soaring in Bend and Eugene, Oregon. That’s the case across most of the country due to an unprecedented combination of factors – record-low interest rates, a nationwide lumber shortage, and pandemic-related inventory declines to name just a few. The question, though, is whether current prices are sustainable or …
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Eugene, Oregon has a lot of things going for it, including a unique culture, laid-back vibe, great access to nature, and plenty of highly livable neighborhoods. Eugene isn’t necessarily everyone’s cup of tea, though. If you’re thinking of relocating to Eugene, you’re probably busy researching every factor that might impact your quality of life here. …
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The warm season is just starting in earnest in Bend and Eugene, and that means the traditional home buying season is here too. Last April, of course, things were anything but normal, as anxiety swirled around COVID-19 and both buyers and sellers put their real estate plans on hold. Even though the pandemic isn’t yet …
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Thinking about moving to Oregon? Well, it’s a big place, and there are a lot of candidates for the best place to live here. As far as small cities, though, we think that Bend and Eugene are hard to beat. We’ll cover all of your possible Oregon landing spots before going into detail about what …
What a year it’s been. As we approach the New Year, it’s time (finally!) to put 2020 and its many challenges in the rearview mirror and look at what lies in store for 2021. So, we’ve dusted off the old crystal ball and stared long and hard at it to bring to you this, our 2021 …
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Summer is over, and the 3rd Quarter numbers for Bend and Eugene’s real estate markets are in. The verdict? To start, buyer activity is on the up-and-up and prices are rising, particularly in Bend. It’s also important, though, to contextualize the general direction of Bend and Eugene’s markets within the larger picture of an unfolding …
3rd Quarter 2020 Market Report for Eugene and Bend, Oregon Read More »
This summer has been hot in more ways than one here in Bend and Eugene, and it’s not over yet with a heat wave hitting Central Oregon and the Willamette Valley the first and second weeks of September. Likewise, the wave of buyers hitting both markets hasn’t slowed down quite yet. Although COVID-19 cases in Deschutes …
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It wouldn’t be hyperbole to say there’s been a buyer’s rush in Bend these past several months. Through July, four homes went pending for every three that went on the market. This continuing inventory crunch has created significant upward pressure on prices. Last month saw residential properties properties in Bend go for a record median …
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We know: you likely won’t have to look too hard to find a Realtor in Eugene or most anywhere else, provided we aren’t talking about condos in the Antarctic. What’s hard is finding a Realtor who not only is good at what they do but also understands you and your needs intuitively. Choosing a Realtor …
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Both of the markets we serve have continue to see a lot of buyer activity heading into the summer, while seller activity still lags behind last year’s. The result is an inventory crunch and rising prices. That’s not the news would-be home buyers in Bend and Eugene might like to hear, though record-low interest rates …
June 2020 Real Estate Market Report for Bend + Eugene, OR Read More »
You’ve probably already heard the news, but here it is again: the real estate market is doing just fine nationwide as restrictions related to COVID-19 start to ease. But even as Lane County and Deschutes County enter Phase 1 and 2 of reopening, Bend and Eugene’s markets still haven’t quite bounced back to normal. Across the …
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Last month, we took a deep dive into how Bend and Eugene’s real estate markets might respond to a post COVID-19 recession. What we didn’t have at the time was a whole lot of market data. But now that the numbers for April are in, the picture is becoming clearer. The last time the United …
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