While the year-over-year numbers remain positive, activity in the high-end market over the past couple of weeks has slowed. With new inventory continually adding to the selection of homes, it's no surprise that buyers are taking a step back to evaluate their options before committing to a property. …

This week's data in the luxury market is relatively subdued. While the activity is in line with what I expect for this time of year, it would be easy to assume the market is slow. Last week, I presented the year-to-date comparisons, which show that this year is outperforming …

Every real estate segment has its nuance, whether you sort by price, neighborhood, or city. My regular market report is excellent for establishing overall trends, while this report gives insight into the high-end dynamic, which is often far different from the broader market. Across all price points for single-family …

With just over six weeks until the Fourth of July, the summer season is in full swing. Considering that most residential sales take at least thirty days, and for higher-end homes, sometimes forty-five days or longer to close, I am always looking ahead and calculating activity four to six …

The answer to the age-old question, "How is the real estate market?" above $1M in Central Oregon is "Strong!"While the days listed may be up, prices are firm and increasing in many cases. Keep in mind that the median sale price has very little …

Inventory growth above $1M in Central Oregon was modest this week. Still, with considerably better weather on the horizon, I expect more listings to trickle into the market over the next few months. Most high-end sales in Central Oregon occur from spring through fall, and far more buyers …

On May 9th, I will report how 2025 compares to the last four years, starting in 2021, so keep an eye out for that analysis. Without the context of seeing how any year compares with the recent past, it can be challenging to know whether today's trends are …

The mortgage markets calmed down this week and settled back to where rates have been for the last couple of years. Inventory growth continues at a moderate pace, with the notable metric for the week being the remarkably short days on the market for pending and sold listings.  …

The phrase "the elephant in the room" implies a big issue beinbg ignored; when it comes to the economy and tariffs, it seems to be on everyone's mind, particularly stock traders. In the luxury housing markets, it stands to reason that economic volatility would …

Inventory in the luxury market is slowly inching up while mortgage rates are falling. This morning, the 30-year Jumbo mortgage national average was 6.8%, down from 7% just a few days ago. With sales only outpaced by blockbuster 2022 activity, 2025 is shaping to be a strong year …