Lynnea Miller's Premier Real Estate Blog

What is in the April 2026 Bend Premier Newsletter?The April 2026 newsletter has great articles on the following topics: Bend Home Pricing Softens While Buyer Activity Accelerates Lemon Cream pine Spring Decor Updates to Brighten Your Home Hike the Burma Ridge, Summit Trail, Misery Ridge Loop How ...

What is happening in the Bend real estate market right now?The Bend, Oregon real estate market in March 2026 is active but price-sensitive. Home sales and pending transactions are up over 20% year-over-year, while median prices have declined 7.4%. Buyers are active, but only when homes are priced...

A Market That Has Shifted—But Not DisappearedThe Bend, Oregon real estate market has changed. The pace is no longer what it was during the peak surge of 2020–2022. Homes are not selling instantly, and buyers have more time to evaluate options. But interpreting that shift as weakness would be a mi...

Understanding Luxury Home Values in Central OregonA Market Defined by More Than PriceFor buyers entering the Bend, Oregon market, price alone doesn't tell the full story—especially in the luxury segment. A $2 million home and a $5 million home in Bend are not simply different in size or finish. T...

Should I Lower the Price of My Bend Luxury Home?If your luxury home in Bend isn't selling, the question comes quickly—and often with hesitation:"Should I lower the price?"For many sellers, the instinct is to wait. To give the market more time. To hope the right buyer eventually comes along. Somet...

Why Isn't My Luxury Home in Bend Selling?If your luxury home in Bend isn't selling, the frustration tends to be sharper—and more confusing. Because at this level, sellers expect that quality should carry the sale. In today's market, it doesn't. The $1M+ segment in Bend is still active, but it has...

A Different Definition of Luxury in Central OregonIn many markets, luxury real estate is defined by square footage, finishes, and price point. In Bend, Oregon, that definition shifts. For a growing segment of high-end buyers, true luxury is found in something far more limited—and far more valuabl...

For decades, certain destinations have consistently attracted luxury buyers seeking more than just a home. Aspen. Jackson Hole. Park City. Lake Tahoe.These markets share a common thread: they combine natural beauty, recreational access, and a sense of place that transcends real estate.In recent y...

What is in the March 2026 Bend Premier Newsletter?The March 2026 Bend Premier newsletter has articles on the following topics. Be sure to try the Beef and Guiness Stew for St Patrick's Day! Buyer Activity Strengthens as Inventory Tightens Irish Beef and Guiness Stew Smart Ways to Improve Indoor A...

The Best Neighborhoods in Bend, OregonA Local Guide to Finding the Right Fit for Your LifestyleBend has evolved from a quiet mountain town into one of the most desirable lifestyle communities in the western United States. People move here for the same reasons residents have always loved it: easy ...