REAL ESTATE NEWS | FEB 2025

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Snowy mountain and evergreen forest behind a tan yurt in a clearing.
Warming Hut at the Nordic Center
 
February is best known for Valentine's Day, also "Galentine's Day" (love this), and this year, extreme swings in weather. The tragic death of a beloved local Realtor has served as a reminder to do what we love and value what we have. I am certainly taking this to heart and I hope you are too! Life and real estate are looking very positive - read on for a market update with many graphical data points, lower mortgage rate predictions, a BendFilm gala to support the arts, property and realtor spotlights, and more.
Bend's Real Estate Market Update
The Bend real estate market continues its steady growth into 2025, with the median list price for single-family homes reaching $735K, the highest January price in two years. Sales activity has also increased, with several multiple offer situations earlier in the year than usual. Inventory (the number of months it would take to sell all current homes on the market if no new listings were added) remains at 2.5 months, with 321 active listings, keeping the market competitive yet balanced.
 
For sellers, rising prices and steady demand present a great opportunity to list. Note the chart below for Median List Price vs. Sold Price: last year, homes sold for OVER asking price in March, May and June. I think 2025 is on track for rising prices and buyer activity.
Median Price for Bend
Bar chart comparing monthly list and sold prices from February 2024 through January 2025.
Median Sold Price
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$675,000
$650,000 last month
Bend
Average Days on Market
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136
112 last month
Bend
New Listings
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158
86 last month
Bend
List vs Sold Price
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99.00%
98.00% last month
Bend
 
Chart of 30-year mortgage rates from 2023 to 2025, with a 6.77% average and a late-2024 low.
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"Higher Mortgage Rates Likely to Keep Existing Home Sales Near Multi-Decade Lows" - Fannie Mae
 
The good news is that Central Oregon sales should trend higher than national averages due to higher demand to live in this beautiful place. The average mortgage rate from 2023-YTD has been 6.71%. Fannie Mae's research team predicts 6.5% average for 2025 and 6.3% for 2026. This predicted decrease is also creating a positive trend in consumer housing market confidence which has risen slowly but steadily since September 2022.
Mortgage Refinance Applications Increase In Spite of Rising Rates
MBA Refi Application Index chart, peaking above 1.1k in late 2024 before falling; this week’s gain is marked at 584.30.
The latest Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) survey shows a rise in refinance applications, accounting for 39% of total mortgage activity, up from 37.1% the previous week. This increase occurred even as the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage climbed to 6.97% from 6.93%. The data suggests homeowners are still taking advantage of refinancing opportunities, despite slightly higher borrowing costs.
 
Read more here.
Support the Arts in Style at the BendFilm Gala!
Bend Film Gala flyer for March 2, featuring champagne flutes, event details, and a ticket QR code.
Join me at BendFilm’s Red Carpet Gala on March 2nd, where we’ll watch the Oscars in style! Enjoy catered refreshments and support BendFilm, the nonprofit behind the Bend Film Festival and year-round programs for students and aspiring filmmakers.
 
Buy Your Tickets with QR code at left or here: BendFilm Gala Tickets
Avenir Event Update: Axe Throwing
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Two people axe throwing at fenced target lanes under string lights.
Two people pose in front of wooden axe-throwing targets at Bend Axe.
We had an unforgettable axe-throwing event at 21450 Dale Road in Bend, OR! What a fun way to draw buyers and realtors out to to this incredible property with Cascade Mountain views, a huge shop, and a charming guest house. Huge thanks to @jesacahatcherevents for the incredible planning and @bendaxe for bringing the excitement!
Property Spotlight: 60340 Arnold Market Road
Open-plan living room and kitchen with sage-green cabinets, leather sofas, and exposed ceiling beams.
Set on 5 private acres, this stunning contemporary retreat seamlessly blends modern elegance with country living. The vaulted great room features exposed beams and floor-to-ceiling windows, flooding the space with natural light. A chef’s kitchen boasts top-tier Dacor appliances, a waterfall island, and a Liebherr wine fridge. The primary suite offers a spa-like bath, while a lower-level retreat with a kitchenette and hot tub patio is perfect for guests. With a 400 SF studio, 3-stall barn, and 3,000 SF greenhouse, this property is a rare find in Bend. See all photos & more details here!
Neighborhood Spotlight: Brasada Ranch
Luxury Living & Outdoor Adventure
Brasada Ranch offers luxury, recreation, and incredible Cascade Mountain views. Just 20 miles northeast of Bend, this premier resort community award-winning golf, multiple dining options, and endless outdoor activities, from horseback riding to year-round events. Residents and guests enjoy a 17,000-square-foot athletic center, spa, pools, and panoramic mountain views. Whether seeking a relaxing retreat or an active lifestyle, Brasada Ranch delivers an exceptional Central Oregon experience.
Visit www.AvenirRealtyGroup.com to see more neighborhoods we love. What others would you like to see?
Lodge-style home behind a stone fire pit patio lined with red Adirondack chairs at dusk.
Smiling man in glasses and a navy suit against a gray stone wall.
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Realtor Spotlight:
Did you know that Frank Wood is also a licensed contractor? This is valuable for his clients who may need repairs to prepare homes for listing, get through inspections, or in the case of his riverfront condo listing below, do a complete remodel to generate a faster sale & higher profits for his sellers. Learn more about Frank here!
Gray two-story house at dusk, framed by mature trees and reached by a stone walkway.
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Coming Soon!
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Just Listed!
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Aerial view of 1565 NW Wall St beside a river and NW Portland Ave.
Pioneer Park Condo
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Midtown Townhome
Pending (Angie)
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Two-story gray home with a double garage, stone porch, red door, and landscaped lawn.
Stone Creek
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Laura Blossey
Founder and Principal Broker
 
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