At this time of year, the behavior in the market above $1 million and the broader market diverges, with inventory trends the most notable difference. This year, across all price points, inventory was high and remains elevated as we approach winter. However, even with elevated inventory, the …

Lower, stable mortgage rates, increased inventory, and beautiful weather are helping keep the luxury market active, but the winter holidays are looming, along with inhospitable weather. More so than the broader market, the luxury markets tend to slow more during the winter months, and this week's data …

This fall is shaping up to be one of the most active periods of the year, particularly in the $1 million to $2 million segment. Judging by the downward trend in mortgage interest rates, along with increased inventory, I suspect that steady activity will continue into the …

With the inventory of listed single-family homes remaining high this fall, combined with gorgeous weather, the peak selling season has been extended. While transaction volume has softened from mid-summer highs, activity remains steady. Mortgage rates are helping to keep buyers engaged, with the lowest rates in …

The most notable aspect of the luxury market today is the stubbornly high inventory as we get deeper into the last part of the 2025 season. All in all, the increased selection is excellent news for buyers, and in many ways helps sellers to see exactly how …

This morning, the national average for a 30-year jumbo mortgage sits at 6.25%, the lowest since May 2023. The S&P 500 this morning is $6,588, a 98.49% increase over the past five years. While home prices in Central Oregon have been mostly flat since 2022, there are …

The data this week in the luxury market is somewhat subdued, likely attributable to the Labor Day holiday weekend and the Flat Creek Fire in Sisters. However, with one of the most extended unimpeded stretches of time of the year for real estate sales ahead of us, …

Thankfully, the Flat Creek fire, which has threatened Sisters for the last several days, is now more contained, with most homes out of extreme danger. Unfortunately, four structures were lost, but considering the devastating nature of desert fires, the firefighters did an admirable job protecting the community. …

Several factors have combined to create a remarkably stable end to this year's real estate market in Central Oregon, not least of which are moderate mortgage interest rates and increased inventory. The selection of homes today exceeds any point over the past several years, and the increased …

It is hard to believe Labor Day is only two weeks away! Activity is steady heading towards fall, and mortgage interest rates are softening, with the national average for a 30-year Jumbo loan at 6.68% today. Sellers interested in moving property before the end of the year are reducing …